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Lightning players named in England Women’s Sevens Squad

An astonishing six Loughborough Lightning Rugby players have been named in England Head Coach James Bailey’s latest Women’s Sevens squad for the Howard Hinton Sevens international tournament in France from 1-3 June.

Loughborough University looks to inspire young minds this summer

Loughborough University’s School and College Liaison Team will be bringing back their ‘Inspiring Minds’ series of events this summer.

Academic awarded acclaimed fellowship for project to make poetry archives accessible

Dr Lise Jaillant, of the School of Arts, English and Drama at Loughborough University, has been awarded a major Leadership Fellowship by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC).

English and drama lecturer organises sell-out wrestling event as part of her research into Britain’s Spandex-driven grappling scene

Determinism is as much a part of professional wrestling as a Boston crab, according to some very hands-on research.
Pictured is the Loughborough carillon.

University arts programme to capture the sounds of Loughborough

Three artists are to capture the different sounds of Loughborough as part of a project that explores how music makes place and place makes music.
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School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering PhD student is winner at L’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science Awards Ceremony

A Loughborough Doctoral Researcher was selected as one of the winners of the poster presentation competition at the L’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science Awards Ceremony.
Pictured is a selection of fruit and berries with a teapot.

Fruit Routes event to prompt conversations on global issues

Loughborough University’s Fruit Routes project is once again returning to campus from 13-15 June.

Academics launch toolkit that aims to help businesses understand the experience their customers want

Loughborough University academics have launched a free downloadable toolkit that aims to help entrepreneurs understand the experience desired by customers.

Loughborough academics return for second episode of Poetry Podcast

Returning for its second episode, ‘School of Poetry’ is back with fresh guests and themes.

Arts Degree Show to showcase work of emerging artists

Students from the School of the Arts, English and Drama are set to exhibit a wide range of work at the 2018 Arts Degree Show, which opens to the public on 9 June.
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Institute of Advanced Studies to hold Art and Migration series of events

Loughborough’s Institute of Advanced Studies (IAS) will be hosting an exciting series of events around Art and Migration this month.
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School of Business and Economics to celebrate Decision Sciences with an exciting day of events

The School of Business and Economics (SBE) will be celebrating Decision Sciences and the research academics are engaged in later this month with an exciting workshop and lecture.
Image of 'Hexplore' - designed by student Helena Cowley

Design student wins competition for sustainable toy design

A student from Loughborough’s Design School has won a prize for the innovative, sustainable child’s toy she has designed.
Pictured is the Kestrel family.

Kestrels nesting on campus are now caring for four chicks

The pair of kestrels that returned to their nest on campus several weeks ago are now caring for four chicks!
Pictured is a selection of items used for sewing.

New two-day sewing event to take place at University

Loughborough University is hosting a new sewing event that aims to celebrate the online stitching community and the hobby that can be more beneficial than it ‘seams’.

Loughborough University London programme to ‘inspire success’ in capital graduates

Graduates from east London are invited to attend a series of workshops to develop their employability skills, meet top employers and learn about a 100% tuition fee scholarship on offer at the institution.
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University researcher awarded with British Nutrition Foundation grant

Dr Oonagh Markey, a Vice-Chancellor’s Research Fellow at Loughborough University, has been announced as one of two winners of the 2018 Drummond Pump Priming Award from the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF).
Photo of Portion Pots by Edward Hepworth

Loughborough students impress judges at the 2018 Starpack Awards

Students at Loughborough’s Design School impressed judges at this year’s Starpack Awards.
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Regular exercise may be more beneficial for men than post-menopausal women

The blood vessels of middle-aged men and women adapt differently to regular exercise according to new research by Loughborough University.
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Students present ideas to generate income for local community centre

Postgraduate students from the University have presented creative proposals to open up sustainable pathways to generate income for Fearon Hall Community Centre whilst keeping Loughborough communities at its heart.
Piece by Rebecca Wymark, Fine Art student.

Arts Degree Show: award-winners announced!

The winners of Loughborough University’s 2018 Arts Degree Show have been announced – and there’s still time to check out their work and the wide range of art on display!
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Design Degree Show 2018 to showcase diverse and innovative projects

Students from the Loughborough Design School will present their final-year projects at the Design Degree Show 2018, which opens to the public on Thursday 14 June.

Are health care workers the answer to improving mental health patients’ physical well-being in secure hospitals?

More value needs to be placed in promoting exercise for people with severe mental health issues in secure hospital settings.
artwork by John Atkin

Loughborough academic’s work displayed at the RA summer exhibition

An academic from Loughborough University will have one of his pieces on display at the Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition this year.

Pictured are students at the NCOP Pathways’ Year 10 Holiday Club.

Students inspired at NCOP Pathways’ Year 10 Holiday Club

At the end of last month, Loughborough University welcomed more than 100 Year 10 students onto campus to give them an insight into STEM, sport and global contexts.