2018 news

Pictured is a man meditating.

Student’s story educates healthcare assistants on the benefits of exercise for those living with severe mental illness

A fictional story created by a Loughborough University student is being used by St Andrew’s Healthcare to educate staff on the benefits of exercise for those with severe mental health problems.
AI in Law

Can artificial intelligence improve accountancy, insurance and legal services?

A £20 million scheme to investigate how artificial intelligence and data science can transform UK services industries will be launched next month.
Professor Tom Jackson.

Established academic publishes new textbook on business analytics

A Loughborough University academic and a leading practitioner have co-authored an innovative new textbook on business analytics.

Expert comment: How Brexit might not make us all 'worse off'

Is GDP the best measure for predicting whether the UK will be better or worse off after Brexit? Loughborough economist Dr Jon Seaton says perhaps not...
Food waste.

From BOGOF offers to single-use packaging, expert panel discusses different food waste issues

Key policymakers, charities, business representatives and a Member of Parliament joined Loughborough academics on campus last month to discuss the main challenges of food waste.

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Baroness Shami Chakrabarti to deliver public lecture on gender equality at Loughborough University

Loughborough University will welcome Baroness Shami Chakrabarti on campus later this week as she is to lead an exciting public lecture on gender equality.
Pictured is a diverse group of people supporting each other.

Academic appointed to prestigious professorship founded by Sir Peter Ustinov that looks to combat prejudice

A Loughborough University academic has been appointed to a respected international professorship that was established with the aim of combatting intolerance and prejudice.
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Local organisations supported through the University’s Community Donations Fund

Nine organisations based in-and-around Loughborough have been awarded funding to support worthwhile projects as part of the University’s Community Donations Open Fund.

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Student product allows you to take the ‘purr-fect’ selfie with your feline friend

A student from Loughborough University’s Design School is now selling their trendy pet product to the masses after winning a competition last year.
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LU Arts offer scholarships to creative students to showcase the arts at Loughborough

This year, for the first time, LU Arts are pleased to present nine scholarships to creative students at the University.
Pictured are the founders of Waffle.

Students beat global competition and secure place on renowned accelerator programme with tech start-up

Loughborough students have beaten off competition from around the globe to take part in an acclaimed development programme with their tech idea that creates a new way to discover restaurants and find offers.
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Innovative Lego support project receives award from ADSHE

Two tutors from the University have recently been awarded a Practitioner Project Award by the Association of Dyslexia Specialists in Higher Education (ADSHE).
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Alumnus shares advice on being more sustainable at public lecture

Last week, an alumnus of Loughborough University and the managing director and founder of Ashortwalk, Dan Dicker, shared his journey about designing products from waste.
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Loughborough partners with Shanghai university as part of £250,000 heritage grant

Loughborough University’s School of Arts, English and Drama has been awarded a grant of £250,000 as part of a research partnership with Tongji University in Shanghai.
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Santander Universities UK and Loughborough University celebrate 10-year partnership

Loughborough University celebrated the tenth anniversary of its partnership with Santander Universities UK at an event which took place last week.

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Exclusive Loughborough Sport ticket offer for local community unveiled

Residents of Loughborough can watch some of the best young sporting talent in the country at a discounted rate thanks to a new exclusive ticket offer from the University.

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LU Arts to host events for budding poets and aspiring singer-songwriters next month

LU Arts will be hosting the renowned Speech Bubble and Acoustic Night events next month.
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Fulbright Scholar to present lecture as part of IAS lecture series

On Tuesday 4 December, Loughborough’s Institute of Advanced Studies will be hosting a free lecture event with Dr Enid Montague (De Paul) titled ‘Engineering the patient-provider experience’.
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University choir to bring festive spirit to Loughborough with Christmas performance

The University’s choir will be performing their annual Christmas-themed concert next week.
Pictured in the photo is Bill Bowley (left) and Joel Brocklehurst.

Students launch festive campaign to ensure all children have presents to open this Christmas

Students from Loughborough University have launched a toy appeal to ensure Leicestershire children, who would otherwise receive nothing, have presents to open on Christmas Day.

Recipe: Create your own mince pie the 17th century way… with meat (VIDEO)

Loughborough literary historian Dr Sara Read, and colleague Dr Jennifer Evans, have unearthed a 350-year-old recipe for a true festive favourite – the mince pie. The duo cooked up the seasonal dish, with a slight difference, in the historically appropriate surroundings of Donington le Heath Manor House, in Leicestershire. Here is how they did it…

Why talking about memories with older family, friends and neighbours this holiday season could be essential for their wellbeing

This December, more than one million elderly people will experience loneliness and isolation according to figures by Age UK. As part of our Christmas campaign aimed at raising awareness of seasonal loneliness, Loughborough academic Dr Catherine Armstrong has suggested one solution from the tiny island of Hawaii that could make a big difference to someone.
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Design School launches student competition in partnership with Ford Motor Company Fund

Loughborough University’s Design School have launched a brand-new competition to students as part of an ongoing partnership with the Ford Fund, the philanthropic arm of Ford Motor Company.

Loughborough University launches 2018 festive campaign to raise awareness of loneliness at Christmas

Today, Loughborough University is launching its seasonal health and wellbeing campaign aimed at boosting your happiness during the following festive weeks.
Pictured is man wrapping socks for Christmas.

Let’s tackle fashion waste and be more clothing conscious this Christmas

It’s less than 20 days until Christmas and that can only mean one thing: it’s time to panic buy because once again gift shopping has been left until the last minute.