2019 news

Photo of students taking part in a workshop at Jellyfish headquarters

Students attend alumni-led visit at top London digital marketing agency

A group of Loughborough students recently visited the head offices of a top marketing agency in London to learn more about careers in digital marketing.
Barry Eccleston outside Hazlerigg Building.

New Year’s Honours for remarkable Loughborough alumni

Seven Loughborough University alumni have been recognised for their outstanding achievements and service in the 2019 Queen’s New Year’s Honours list.

A HGV in London.

Unsafe HGVs to be removed from London’s roads thanks to Loughborough University research into dangerous designs

The most unsafe HGVs will be removed from London's roads as part of a world-first scheme that was defined and tested by Loughborough University researchers.

Excessive body fat around the middle linked to smaller brain size

Carrying extra body fat around the middle could be linked to brain shrinkage, according to new a study by Loughborough University.
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Expert comment: The questions we need to be asking ourselves about ethical gift giving in 2019

It’s a new year, and many of us use this as an opportunity to make changes in our life and set goals to better ourselves.

The Loughborough Lightning Netball squad

First home match of the season for Loughborough Lightning Netball

The first home match of the season for Loughborough Lightning Netball takes place on tomorrow (Saturday 12 January), when the team welcomes Severn Stars to the University.
Headshot of Professor Eleni Chatzi

Institute of Advanced Studies welcomes internationally leading Professor of Structural Engineering through its Motion theme

This week, Professor Eleni Chatzi will be visiting the University through the Institute of Advanced Studies ‘Motion’ theme.
Pictured is a light bulb and shapes around it.

Mathematician awarded £203k funding for research that looks to expand our knowledge of complex geometric shapes

A Loughborough University academic has been awarded funding to conduct research in an area of Mathematics that studies complicated and beautiful geometric shapes using algebraic tools.

Cost of living almost doubles for young adults who fly the nest: New research examines the minimum income requirements of 20-somethings living at home

A GROWING number of families in which adults aged 20 to 30 live with their parents are having to negotiate new ways of pooling their resources, according to pioneering research investigating how these families live and the costs that they face.
Lots of sad balloons and one happy one.

Use Blue Monday to change your life and set goals, says willpower expert

Mondays suck let’s be honest, but the start of next week is going to cause even more groans as it’s officially the ‘most depressing day of the year’.

Life Fellowship awarded to Professor Jim Saker by the Institute of the Motor Industry

Loughborough's Professor Jim Saker, who is Director of the Centre for Automotive Management, has been elected as a Life Fellow of the Institute of the Motor Industry for his contribution to motor industry education.
Dr Duncan Depledge.

Leading geopolitical expert who established polar regions parliamentary group to join Loughborough University

Dr Duncan Depledge, a leading authority on political geography, international relations, and security studies, will be joining Loughborough University in February.
Dr Jeff Evans with the S. A. Agulhas II.

Weddell Sea Expedition: ice runways, coring, penguins and more…

At the start of January 2019, Dr Jeff Evans, a Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography in the School of Social Sciences, boarded the 134m-long S. A. Agulhas II – one of the largest and most modern research ships anywhere in the world.

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Disaster risk reduction expert to visit Loughborough University as part of Institute of Advanced Studies’ Nation Theme

Associate Professor JC Gaillard will be visiting the Institute of Advanced Studies next week through its ‘Nation’ Theme.
John Atkin in his studio.

Solo exhibition for renowned Loughborough University sculptor

A unique exhibition of studio sculptures and wall-based artworks by renowned Loughborough University sculptor John Atkin opens next weekend in London.
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Students from the Loughborough Tennis Programme reflect on their recent trip to the Australian Open

Students from the University’s Performance Tennis Programme were recently given the opportunity to fly out on an all expenses paid trip to the Australian Open.

New book aims to raise awareness of the issues experienced by young carers

A new illustrated book for children, families and teachers based on research with young carers tells the story of Carly who cares for her disabled mum – a situation faced by thousands of young people across Britain.
photo of Ben Cole presenting at previous Venture Crawl event in London

Loughborough University alumni help launch #LondonVenture Crawl 2019

Two of the University’s entrepreneurial alumni helped launch this year’s London #VentureCrawl last night (Wednesday 30 January), which will see Loughborough join 12 other universities on a day of urban entrepreneurship exploration.

Loughborough University partnership is weaving new products for Lurex

A partnership between Loughborough University and Leicestershire-based Lurex® is helping the company to develop innovative yarns and enter new product markets.

Women's rugby player Cath O'Donnell

Host of Loughborough linked women’s rugby players compete at international tournaments

A host of Loughborough University linked women’s rugby players have been selected to represent England and Scotland at international tournaments.
Students and Wing Yip representatives.

Students praised for “bringing fresh insight” to Wing Yip as part of unique collaborative module

Students from the Loughborough University School of Business and Economics (SBE) have been praised by the Managing Director of Wing Yip for their hard work on a unique module that saw them analyse real-life business strategies.

A sad child with her mother

Three-quarters of lone parent families, and rising, are living below the Minimum Income Standard

A decade after the economic downturn, two million more people than in 2008 are on incomes too low to secure a living standard considered an acceptable minimum by the British public, according to new research from Loughborough University’s Centre for Research in Social Policy (CRSP).

S. A. Agulhas II.

Weddell Sea Expedition: Science programme complete

At the start of January 2019, Dr Jeff Evans, a Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography in the School of Social Sciences, boarded the 134m-long S. A. Agulhas II – one of the largest and most modern research ships anywhere in the world.
headshot of Professor Jim Watson

Director of UK Energy Research Centre to visit University’s Institute of Advanced Studies

The Institute of Advanced Studies is set to host Professor Jim Watson from 14-15 February as part of its Nation theme.
Professor Dominic Wring, of the School of Social Sciences.

New book revisits momentous 2017 General Election as the UK contemplates returning to the polls

A new book on political communication in Britain aims to provide a unique insight into the most recent General Election – a campaign that was about many things in addition to Brexit – as the UK again contemplates returning to the polls.