News
2019
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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’.
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Sign up for the creative writing evening class at Loughborough
Back by popular demand, evening creative writing classes for staff, students and the general public are being run this term.
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Experts in Sport: A look into sporting injury and rehabilitation
In the latest ‘Experts in Sport’ podcast, we delve into the importance of athlete development and how to work with individuals going through an injury.
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Loughborough University helps local homelessness charity by providing meals to residents over the festive period
Loughborough University is supporting a Leicestershire-based charity this month by cooking hot meals for people in the local community who rely on their services.
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Press hostility to Labour reaches new levels in 2019 election campaign
Analysis by Loughborough University shows newspaper negativity towards the Labour party reached its highest levels during the final week of the election campaign.
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No-tivity: The 17th century satirical backlash when Parliament banned Christmas
Three hundred and seventy years ago, between 1645 and 1660, Parliamentarians completely outlawed Christmas.
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Election coverage: thanks to Brexit, Labour had a media mountain to climb
You don’t have to deny the growing political significance of social media to accept that the mainstream media continue to play a vital role in informing and priming public opinion during elections. Moreover, both worlds are deeply connected. Fewer people are buying newspapers but plenty are accessing the same content online.
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Overton Poetry Prize opens 2019 entries
The competition run by the University’s English department is accepting entries for a sequence of poems on any subject, up to 300 lines.
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Loughborough University to host Sustainable Hydrogen showcase
The University has partnered with Climate Change Solutions to host the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell showcase on 14 January 2020.
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Renowned engineer and dedicated students celebrated during graduation ceremonies
Loughborough University celebrated the achievements of hundreds of students yesterday (Monday) during its graduation ceremonies and awarded an honorary degree to a renowned engineer.
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Virtual engine test simulator is transforming China's fledgling hydrogen car industry
Scientists have created a computer simulation program which allows car manufacturers in China to virtually test hydrogen fuel cell engines instead of building expensive prototypes.
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Books for Christmas – from ancient Rome to Iceland’s jólabókaflóð
Christmas is coming, and gifting is at the forefront of many minds.
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Celebration of Open Research marks Research Repository launch
Loughborough’s new Research Repository and Open Research Position Statement were launched at a celebratory event earlier this month, where the winners of the CALIBRE Awards for Winter 2019 were also announced.
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PhD researcher’s article on eating habits published in academic journal
Chris McLeod, a final year PhD student, has had his paper on portion size and meal context published in the journal Appetite.
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Academics to help design electric vehicle specific to the Indian market in a bid to improve the country’s uptake of clean transport tech
Loughborough University academics have been awarded funding to help with the design and development of a four-wheeled electric vehicle for research, teaching and outreach in India.
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Loughborough University supports local groups through the Community Donations Fund
10 organisations based in Charnwood received funding from the University as part of their Community Donations Fund.
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Loughborough University London celebrates fourth graduation ceremony
Loughborough University London celebrated its fourth graduation yesterday (Wednesday 11 December), honouring the achievements of the class of 2019 and celebrating one of the most powerful figures in British sport.
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Loughborough Family comes together for #LboroLaces
The University’s LGBT+ Staff Group are celebrating after they significantly exceeded their target of selling 1,000 rainbow laces to staff, students and campus partners as part of a national awareness campaign which aims to make sport inclusive to all, allowing no room for discrimination.
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Loughborough’s lifesaving road safety research given royal recognition at the Savoy
Loughborough academics were at The Savoy hotel in London to meet HRH Prince Michael of Kent and collect awards for their pioneering research into road safety.
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Taking fish oil tablets for four weeks improves ‘night vision’ – new study
Fish oil supplements can significantly improve ‘night vision’, according to a new study.
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Labelling foods with the amount of physical activity needed to burn off calories linked to healthier choices
Labelling food and drinks with the amount and type of physical activity needed to burn off the calories in it might be a more effective way of encouraging people to make ‘healthier’ dietary choices, indicates research led by Loughborough University.
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International sports agents conference to be held at Loughborough University
Loughborough University is positioning itself as a global leader in the professional development of sports agents with the launch of a new international conference.
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Loughborough University and World Players Association launch the first global study on child athletes' experiences
To mark Human Rights Day (10 December), Loughborough University has collaborated with the World Players Association to launch the first global Census on Athlete Rights Experiences (Project CARE).
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SUSTAINABLE HOME: "Let’s make energy waste at home as socially unacceptable as single-use plastic"
“We need to start thinking about energy the way we think about waste – just because we can’t see it doesn’t mean we should just throw it away carelessly.”
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Loughborough swimmers light up Glasgow
Loughborough swimmers enjoyed a successful European Short Course Swimming Championships in Glasgow as records tumbled and medals were secured.
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Risk rooted in colonial era weighs on Bahamas’ efforts to rebuild after Hurricane Dorian
When Hurricane Dorian made landfall on Great Abaco Island in the Bahamas on Sept. 1, 2019, it packed winds of up to 185 miles per hour and a 20-foot storm surge. A day later, it ravaged Grand Bahama for 24 hours.
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Five minutes of exercise each day may help reduce risk of hip fractures in postmenopausal women
As we age, our bones lose strength, but research at Loughborough University has shown that just five minutes of exercise each day may benefit hip strength in postmenopausal women.
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Does childcare influence health behaviours later in life?
Researchers are looking at whether non-parental childcare during the early years have an influence on children’s health behaviours later in life.
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SUSTAINABLE HOME: Easy solutions to help reduce plastic and packaging pollution
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you will have seen headlines here, there and everywhere warning of the dangers of plastic pollution.
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Brexit has had more news coverage in the UK election than Labour’s core agenda – new data
In any election campaign it is the job of the media to scrutinise policies and hold the various parties – and their leaders – to account.
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Marshall crowned High Performance Coach of the Year
Loughborough’s Mel Marshall has been named High Performance Coach of the Year at the UK Coaching Awards.
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Newspaper negativity towards Labour continues to intensify
Newspaper negativity towards Labour has continued to intensify throughout the course of the election campaign, the latest media audit report by Loughborough University has found.
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A reflection on one of the most popular Fruit Routes Harvests yet
Loughborough University hosted one of its most popular Fruit Routes Harvests to date, with guests of all ages in attendance.
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SUSTAINABLE HOME: Combine ethics with aesthetics by joining the circular fashion movement
It’s that time of year again where we have social occasions coming out of our ears.
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Lord Adonis to give Brexit lecture in the run up to Election Day
Former Secretary of State for Transport and Labour peer Lord Adonis will visit Loughborough University today to give a lecture on the future of Brexit.
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Loughborough signals intent with Para sport launch
Almost one hundred delegates gathered at Holywell Fitness Centre this week as Loughborough University officially launched its Para sport vision.
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Loughborough Students’ Union launches Operation Jingle Bells for the second year – and they need your help!
Loughborough Students’ Union (LSU) is delighted to announce they are once again working in partnership with Toys on the Table to launch Operation Jingle Bells over the festive season.
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School children visit Loughborough University to develop designs for new outdoor learning space
Primary school pupils have been working alongside architecture students at Loughborough University to design an outdoor classroom.
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SUSTAINABLE HOME: Don’t trash the planet – take recycling seriously and try these tips
Recycling conserves resources, saves energy, protects the environment and reduces the number of items going to landfill.
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Kicking guru Alred leads search for next generation of talent
The search to find the next generation of rugby kicking talent in Great Britain and Ireland will begin at Loughborough University on April 9th, 2020.
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Sporting stars inducted into Hall of Fame
Loughborough University has welcomed seven more sporting stars to its illustrious Sporting Hall of Fame.
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SUSTAINABLE HOME: Experts share top tips for being more environmentally friendly this Christmas in new video series
FIVE Loughborough experts are sharing their tips and tricks for making your home more sustainable this Christmas as part of a new video series.
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Student Village crowned the winner of the 2019 Charnwood Design Awards
Loughborough University’s Student Village was announced the overall winner of this year’s Charnwood Design Awards.
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Start your festivities by singing along to carols at the University’s Christmas Choir Concert
Staff, students and members of the local community are invited to the University’s Christmas Choir Concert on Wednesday 4 December. Bring your voices, your friends and don’t forget a festive spirit too!
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What about the environment?
Despite worldwide protests about climate change, the environment has barely featured in election media coverage, securing just two percent of all coded news themes in week three of the campaign.
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Loughborough London experts team up with Chelsea FC Academy to teach AI how to ‘think’ and make split-second decisions on the go
A Loughborough University London academic is to develop ground-breaking algorithms that will equip AI systems with the ability to ‘think’ and respond to busy, ever-changing environments – such as driving on the road - much faster than humans.
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Loughborough University wins hat trick at the 2019 Times Higher Education Awards
Loughborough University had a spectacular evening last night (Thursday 28 November) as it was announced the winner of three categories at THE Awards last night.
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Loughborough runners lead the charge in Liverpool
Jessica Judd and Matt Willis led an impressive Loughborough showing during the European Championships Trial races at Liverpool’s Sefton Park.
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Experts in Sport: Examining corruption in sport - part two
Loughborough University’s ‘Experts in Sport’ podcast returns this week with the second part of the series looking at the issue of corruption in sport.
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Latest Radar project commissions artists to explore risk and its social, ecological and economic relations
Radar has launched its latest project, Risk-Related: a year-long series of artist residencies, commissions, performances and events.
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Loughborough to host key cycling event on campus
Loughborough University will host one of the key events in the cycling calendar after being picked to hold the youth national circuit series in 2020.
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Trio of awards for Imago Venues at the Academic Venue Awards
Imago Venues at Loughborough University is celebrating after winning a trio of awards in the 2019 Academic Venue Awards.
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Loughborough tennis duo called up to GB squad
Loughborough Tennis is delighted to announce that both Ella Taylor and George Houghton have been called up to the Great Britain squad for the upcoming BNP Paribas Master’U event in France.
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Loughborough’s School of Business and Economics receives Small Business Charter Award
Loughborough University’s School of Business and Economics (SBE) has been awarded the Small Business Charter Award.
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Loughborough University’s NT Live 2019 series finishes with Present Laughter
LU Arts and Flix Cinema screen the last National Theatre (NT) Live broadcast of the season, Present Laughter, on 28 November at the Cope Auditorium.
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Loughborough Students Powerlifting and Weightlifting club had great success at the recent British Junior Classic Championships.
Loughborough Students Powerlifting and Weightlifting club had great success at the recent British Junior Classic Championships.
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Is this a brexit election?
Despite being one of the most talked about issues, media coverage around brexit has already waned in the second week of the election campaign.
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Exploring migrant decision-making in West Africa
A Loughborough University academic is part of a new £1.4m research project that will explore migration decision-making and development in West Africa.
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Success for group of creative students as they are named LU Arts’ 2019-20 scholars
An event held earlier this week celebrated this year’s recipients of the LU Arts’ scholarships.
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Dugdale hits the heights with win in Patagonia
Loughborough University’s Joe Dugdale has claimed gold in the junior men’s title at World Mountain Running Championships in Patagonia, Argentina.
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How England’s broken planning system has created (not reduced) the risk of floods
Recent floods in England have been described as unprecedented or even “biblical” events, often with the misguided assumption that they were unavoidable or unpredictable, writes Dr Lee Bosher.
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Mobile phones can help cities be more energy efficient, study suggests
Mobile phone data could be used to make urban buildings more energy efficient, a new research paper has found.
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Loughborough academics recognised as part of award-winning energy project
The SCENe (Sustainable Community Energy Networks) project won the Energy and Environment category at the Collaborate to Innovate Awards hosted by The Engineer.
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Mothers’ depression and anxiety linked to unhealthy diets for children
Having symptoms of depression or anxiety could be affecting the way mothers feed their children and could contribute to youngsters developing unhealthy eating habits, a new study has found.
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Loughborough University wins international award for research impact and employment prospects
Last week (16 November) the University was presented with an award by China’s leading social media company, Tencent.
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New fellowship will put Loughborough at the forefront of future automation
A new £1.6m fellowship will explore the future of automation to help develop better drones, driverless cars and healthcare technology.
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The future of railway vehicles: New digital design allows for quicker, smoother and more economic travel
Engineers and academics have upgraded the design of traditional railway vehicle chassis with lasers, electric motors and artificial intelligence.
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Loughborough athletes shine in Dubai
Athletes based at Loughborough University enjoyed a successful World Para-Athletics Championships in Dubai, including Sophie Hahn setting two new world records.
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Lib Dems and women the lost voices in first week of media election coverage
It was a two-horse race in terms media coverage for the first week of the election campaign, with the Conservatives and Labour dominating both TV and print news.
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Experts in Sport: Examining corruption in sport - part one
In the latest ‘Experts in Sport’ podcast, Loughborough University academics take a closer look at the issue of corruption in sport.
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A FLYING VISIT: Alumni return to campus to discuss helicopter operations in the Royal Navy
A Royal Navy helicopter from the Commando Helicopter Force took to the sky above Loughborough University earlier this week as six naval officers returned to their old stomping ground to meet with current students.
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Lightning players earn international call-ups
Loughborough Lightning is pleased to announce that ten of its players have been selected for international duty.
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General Election 2019: Discover what’s making the media headlines
A real time news audit of the General Election by Loughborough University is lifting the lid on what media coverage the political parties, their policies and MPs are securing each week.
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Vote now for the winners of the CALIBRE Awards
Voting is now open to help choose the winners of the Winter 2019 CALIBRE Awards.
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Virgin Media owner announces plans for 1,200 on-street electric vehicle chargers – and Loughborough research will determine where they go
Liberty Global, the owner of Virgin Media, has unveiled plans to help revolutionise on-street electric vehicle (EV) charging – and Loughborough academics will play a crucial role in making the vision a reality.
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Loughborough University celebrates 100 years of women engineers
In 1919, four female students joined Loughborough University – which was then known as Loughborough Technical College – to study automobile engineering.
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Lightning’s Glenn receives first international call-up
Loughborough Lightning all-rounder Sarah Glenn has been called up by England for its upcoming tour to Kuala Lumpur to play Pakistan.
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The Joker to Guy Fawkes: why protesters around the world are wearing the same masks
From Hong Kong to Chile and from Lebanon to Iraq, people around the world are taking to the streets in protest against their leaders, writes Dr Aiden McGarry.
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Join LU Arts for evenings of music, poetry and drag
As part of the weekly Happy Mondays programme run in partnership with LSU, LU Arts puts on three different performance nights – Cabaret, Speech Bubble and Acoustic Night.
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Loughborough London academic to develop AI systems that can ‘think’ and respond to dynamic environments faster than any human being
A Loughborough University London academic is to develop ground-breaking algorithms that will equip AI systems with the ability to ‘think’ and respond to busy, ever-changing environments – like complex road junctions - much faster than human beings.
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Loughborough academic releases book on how to live a long and healthy life
A new book that examines what people need to do to live a long and healthy life is set to be released by an academic at Loughborough University.
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Rivers are changing all the time, and it affects their capacity to contain floods
The rainfall that has inundated the North of England is the latest in a long line of flood events that are becoming the country’s new normal.
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Annual scientific lecture to coincide with planting of Newton apple tree descendant
A prestigious annual lecture hosted by the University will be commemorated with the planting of a direct descendant from Sir Isaac Newton’s apple tree.
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HQ building for leading software company reaches major milestone at University Science and Enterprise Park
A topping out ceremony has taken place to celebrate the latest milestone in the creation of a new HQ for a leading software company.
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Experts examine how technology is being used to improve food manufacturing and outline the next steps for the industry
From using satellites to track asparagus crops, to measuring the lean meat percentage of pork using a high-tech camera, companies across the food manufacturing supply chain are embracing emerging technologies in new and interesting ways.
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Loughborough runners give another strong performance in Leeds
A strong contingent of Loughborough students and alumni were prominent among over 7000 starters in the annual Age UK Leeds Abbey Dash 10k road race.
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Racism in Italian football reflects the everyday migrant experience
Italian striker Mario Balotelli has hit out at the “small minded” fans who have once again targeted him with racist abuse.
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Lightning’s Panagarry makes the Vitality Roses squad for South Africa tour
Loughborough Lightning’s Nat Panagarry has been selected for England Netball’s upcoming tour of South Africa.
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How hypothetical designs can help us think through our conversations about euthanasia
Belgian Paralympic athlete Marieke Vervoort revealed two years ago that in 2008, she had been approved to receive euthanasia.
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Loughborough University reflects on the celebrations and events held to raise awareness of Black History Month
The month of October is recognised internationally as Black History Month, which aims to recognise and honour the contributions and histories of black people.
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University plays a part in town’s Britain in Bloom gold award success
The University was proudly part of the Loughborough in Bloom initiative this year which won a gold award in the Small City category.
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Academic to share with local community the secret history of Ladybird books
An academic from Loughborough University is working in partnership with Charnwood Museum and Charnwood Borough Council to host an event about the history of Ladybird Books later this month.
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New episode of the ‘School of Poetry’ podcast looks at transport poetry
Loughborough academics look at poetry that focuses on the theme of transport in a new episode of the ‘School of Poetry’ podcast.
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Four visions for the future of public transport
The way people get around is starting to change, and as a professor of transport strategy I do rather wonder if the modes of transport we use today will still be around by the turn of the next century.
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Electric planes are here – but they won’t solve flying’s CO2 problem
The UK government plans to ban the sale of new conventional petrol and diesel cars by 2040. Clearly the plan is for all citizens to be driving electric or hybrid-electric cars, or – better still – riding bicycles.
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Loughborough lecturer to give talk on climbing Mount Everest
Dr Tom Matthews, a Lecturer in Climate Science, will be giving his talk ‘Going to Extremes: Climbing Everest to measure the weather’ on Wednesday 27 November.
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Loughborough-led programme awards £1.3m to projects and innovators in a bid to accelerate the transition to clean cooking on a global scale
More than £1.3m has been awarded to six clean cooking innovators and 22 projects thanks to a Loughborough University-led research programme that looks to find innovative, clean and modern alternatives to biomass fuels, such as charcoal and wood.
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Lightning’s Scarratt crowned Women’s World Player of the Year
Loughborough Lightning centre Emily Scarratt has been named World Rugby Women’s Player of the Year 2019.
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United Nations launches new standards that could spur investment in solar energy, thanks to Loughborough academic and expert group
Solar energy investments across the globe could be set to soar thanks to the launch of new United Nations specifications a Loughborough University researcher helped construct.
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Experts in Sport: How to become one of the world’s best coaches
Andy Murray’s recent victory in the final of the European Open in Antwerp was arguably one of the greatest achievements of his distinguished career.
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University’s Big Booker Read marks new partnership with acclaimed literary award
Loughborough celebrated its new partnership with the Booker Prize Foundation by hosting a Big Booker Read event on campus on Wednesday (30 October), featuring the author of The Gathering, Anne Enright.
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Visiting Professor, Ray Siemens, to give lecture on open access and open scholarship
Professor Ray Siemens will give a lecture on 20 November on engaging the public in academic research.
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Loughborough staff members smash swim record
Four Loughborough University staff members beat the British record for their age group by 14 seconds last weekend.
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Techno-fix futures will only accelerate climate chaos – don’t believe the hype
Thanks to the efforts of climate activists, the climate and ecological emergency has never been more prominent.
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Loughborough retains 5th place in 2020 Times Higher Education ‘Table of Tables’
Loughborough has retained its 5th place ranking in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) ‘Table of Tables’, released today (30th October).
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Research to explore how the physical fitness of Ministry of Defence Police officers is affected by age and gender
Loughborough University and the Defence Police Federation are collaborating on new study to determine whether Ministry of Defence (MOD) officers will be able to meet the fitness standards expected by the force as they age.
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Why French poet Charles Baudelaire was the godfather of Goths
Goths are typically regarded as being on the fringes of society – members of a subculture which finds beauty in the darker elements of human experience.
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Loughborough University celebrates following announcement that it has become a Stonewall Diversity Champion
Loughborough University is proud to announce that it has been named a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
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Student project which supports harvesting activities on campus shortlisted for Green Gown 2019 Awards
An initiative led by Loughborough academics, the University’s Sustainability team and artist Anne-Marie Culhane – in collaboration with Hiroshima Institute of Technology, Japan – has been announced as a finalist at this year’s Green Gown Awards.
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University students and graduates contribute to mindfulness colouring book
A group of students and graduates from Loughborough University have created a series of drawings for a mindfulness colouring book produced by LU Arts.
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Diaper lands key role for Tokyo 2020
Nik Diaper, Loughborough University’s Head of Para Sport, will join The British Paralympic Association (BPA) on secondment for Tokyo 2020.
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The value of volunteering: Loughborough researcher to explore the experiences of young refugees in new project
A Loughborough University academic has been awarded funding to examine the role and impact of volunteering on the lives of young African refugees.
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World-leading scheme defined by Loughborough academics is launched in a bid to revolutionise lorry safety
A world-leading scheme to remove the most dangerous Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) from London’s streets has been launched today – and it was defined and developed by Loughborough researchers.
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NT Live: Hansard
The National Theatre (NT) Live programme continues at Loughborough this month with a screening of Hansard on 7 November at the Cope Auditorium.
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Loughborough University London to host NACUE’s 2020 Student Enterprise Conference
Loughborough University London has been selected to host the National Association of College and University Entrepreneurs (NACUE) Student Enterprise Conference taking place on 15-16 February 2020.
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Loughborough student wins competition with robot that plays chess
Mechanical Engineering student, Guy King, won the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) Mechatronics Student of the Year competition at the weekend.
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Loughborough University strikes deal with Liverpool FC
Loughborough University has reached a new agreement with Liverpool Football Club, which will see the Premier League side play academy matches on campus.
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Don’t miss out: apply for the Community Donations Open Fund
There is still time to apply for Loughborough University’s Community Donations Open Fund.
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Loughborough joins forces with Asia counterparts
Loughborough University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Korea Paralympic Committee Icheon Training Centre (KPC) as a commitment to developing research into Para sports science.
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Could standing consultations help improve GPs’ health?
A new study being led by Loughborough University is hoping to find out if standing consultations could help improve the health of the nations’ GPs.
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Shadow Secretary of State visits Loughborough University
The University hosted Emily Thornberry MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, on 10 October.
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Latest Radar project to exhibit work from researchers and artists who have explored the capacity of the human body to produce new knowledge
Artwork and documentation from a new Radar project exploring the human body as a site of knowledge production and retention will be exhibited later this week.
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Academics part of £39m Ford project that looks to bring the next generation of electrified vehicles to the market faster
Loughborough University is working on a collaborative industry research project to develop digital engineering tools that will help bring the next generation of electrified commercial vehicles to the market much faster.
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Public encouraged to attend lecture on open access and open scholarship
The community is being encouraged to attend a public lecture at Loughborough University on creating research that matters to people outside of the higher education system.
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Booker Prize-winning author to visit Loughborough University
As part of Loughborough’s Big Booker Read scheme, Anne Enright, author of The Gathering will be delivering a talk on campus on 30 October.
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National Tennis Academy opens its doors at Loughborough
The Loughborough University National Tennis Academy has officially opened its doors to the next generation of talented British tennis players.
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Future Transport Campaign: University launches new drive to promote game-changing research and innovations
Loughborough University is celebrating the academics and projects that look to revolutionise vehicles and the way we travel as part of a two-month initiative focussed on the future of transport.
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Researchers to investigate increase of private tuition
Researchers at Loughborough University are encouraging parents and secondary school pupils to take part in a study to investigate the increase of private tuition.
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Loughborough University celebrates support of donors with annual dinner
Loughborough University’s Vice-Chancellor Professor Robert Allison welcomed members of the Schofield Society for an annual event which took place in the Hewson Studios and the Loughborough Stadium on 17 October.
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Research article cites Loughborough as top performing university for sociology of sport
A new research article has demonstrated that Loughborough University is No. 1 in the world for the sociology of sport.
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Loughborough academics preparing to perform at the Nottingham Comedy Festival
A Loughborough University professor and a PhD student will be swapping learning, lectures and graphs for performing, hecklers and laughs when they take to the stage at next month’s Nottingham Comedy Festival.
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The sound of the underground: Academic awarded £100,000 to develop technologies that can ‘hear’ the deterioration of buried infrastructures
A Loughborough University academic has been awarded £100,000 to develop new systems that can ‘hear’ when the ground under building, transport and energy networks is starting to deteriorate.
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Holywell Fitness Centre reopens its doors after £1m investment
Loughborough University’s Holywell Fitness Centre has officially reopened its doors following a £1m redevelopment.
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LU Arts to host a day of film and discussion exploring ‘care’
On Wednesday 30 October, LU Arts in partnership with Ian Nesbitt will be holding a symposium titled ‘Who Cares?’, exploring the ethics and politics of care in society.
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Loughborough becomes the first University to host a Mental Health Mates walk as part of programme of activities for World Mental Health Day
Loughborough University became the first higher education institution in the UK to host a Mental Health Mates walk as part of a series of activities taking place across the campus to mark World Mental Health Day on 10 October.
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21st-century lobbying: how big data lets big businesses get the upper hand
In July Facebook was fined US$5.1bn by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for not being honest about how it was handling user data.
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Experts in Sport: Let’s talk about the menstrual cycle
The menstrual cycle has for too long been a taboo subject when it comes to sport.
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Burleigh Court Conference Centre and Hotel retains prestigious VisitEngland awards
Burleigh Court Conference Centre and Hotel at Loughborough University has retained its four-star hotel rating from VisitEngland.
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Santander provides Loughborough University with £450k in funding to support its enterprise, education and employability initiatives
Santander has signed a new agreement with Loughborough University this week which has secured funding for a further three years in entrepreneurial, educational and employer initiatives for staff and students.
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New research reveals the key to resilience in elite level sport
As England prepare for their Rugby World Cup quarter-final tie with Australia, the ability to cope under pressure is sure to be front of mind for Head Coach Eddie Jones and his backroom team.
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What you need for a comfortable retirement: New report calculates pensions and savings requirements for a happy post-work lifestyle
For the first time, researchers have calculated how much money a person needs per year in order to enjoy a comfortable retirement.
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How tiny creatures are reshaping the very rivers they live in
What shapes a river? People typically imagine large-scale processes such as storms and floods or human modifications like dams or fortified banks.
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Why Google’s latest launch is more about the brand than the tech
Google has launched its latest flagship phones, Pixel 4 and 4XL. Although the new models feature relatively marginal improvements to their predecessors, the launch was staged with much fanfare by Google, as if it represented a major breakthrough for the company and the smartphone market – despite most of the product specs being leaked before the event.
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Booker Prize: with two winners it’s a double-edged victory – perhaps Bernardine Evaristo needed the recognition more
For the first time since 1992 – and only the third time in the illustrious history of the Booker – the prize has been awarded to two novels: The Testaments by Margaret Atwood, and Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo.
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LU Arts launch new website
LU Arts have relaunched their website with a fresh new look, aimed at making it easier to get involved in the creative activities on campus.
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IAS launches ‘Sound’ theme with first of three Summits
The Institute of Advanced Studies (IAS) will be launching its Sound theme later this month with the first of three Summits centred around the topic.
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Loughborough Professor publishes book on sports economics
Loughborough University Professor Paul Downward has published The SAGE Handbook of Sports Economics.
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Loughborough University to host the world’s first Elite Athlete Wellbeing Management Program
The world’s first Elite Athlete Wellbeing Management program to be held in the UK will be hosted at Loughborough University.
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Poetry lovers encouraged to attend exhibition on Carcanet Press
Poetry lovers are being invited to attend an exhibition to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Manchester-based publisher Carcanet Press.
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Lightning players receive England call-up
Six Loughborough Lightning players have been called up to the England Women U20s squad for the 2019/20 season.
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Heated suit simulates exercise benefits for people unable to take part in physical activity
Scientists are testing a heated suit which replicates some benefits of exercise without the need for physical activity.
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Research on President Trump’s greetings looks to provide new insight into how politicians construct their public personas
A Loughborough University academic has examined US President Donald Trump’s greetings as part of a study that aims to provide fresh insight into how politicians construct their public personas through every day social interaction.
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University announces the Big Booker Read scheme for students
Loughborough University and leading literary award The Booker Prize have launched a new partnership to offer students a copy of The Gathering by Anne Enright.
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Loughborough University’s ‘HE Unboxed’ initiative recommended to schools by Careers and Enterprise Company
An innovative initiative set up by Loughborough University’s School and College Liaison team is now being recommended to schools nationwide by the Careers and Enterprise Company.
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EU grant awarded to Loughborough University
Loughborough University has been awarded a share of a £400,000 EU research grant to investigate the prevalence of sporting-related match-fixing.
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Grammar schools create a sense of hierarchy and power among girls, suggests study
A study has revealed that grammar schools may create a sense of hierarchy and elitism among teenage girls.
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School of Science receives Athena SWAN bronze award for gender equality
Loughborough University is pleased to announce that the School of Science has received the bronze Athena SWAN award.
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NT Live: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
A screening of the National Theatre’s performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream will be hosted at the Cope Auditorium on 17 October at 7pm.
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Femi Akinsanya named as the new director of athletics at Loughborough University
Loughborough University has announced Femi Akinsanya as its new Director of Athletics.
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Immerse yourself in arts, music and crafts as part of Loughborough University’s annual Creative Community Day
On Saturday 19 October from 12pm-5pm, the University will be hosting a jam-packed day of creative activities suitable for all ages at Loughborough Students’ Union (LSU).
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LU Arts display poetry collection across University campus for Black History Month
As part of Black History Month, LU Arts – the University’s arts programme – has produced a collection of poetry which will be showcased at Loughborough University.
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What Donald Trump’s decision to abandon Kurdish fighters in Syria means for the Kurds, Assad and Russia
In a move likely to further destabilise the situation in Syria and the Middle East, Donald Trump appeared to give Turkey the green light on October 6 for a military operation into northern Syria.
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Women are given feedback that is likely to slow down their progression to senior roles, new research finds
Women are given feedback that puts them on the wrong path to leadership, according to new research. The study, published in The Leadership Quarterly journal, examined how male and female leaders are advised to develop.
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Local organisations can apply for funding as part of Loughborough University’s Community Donations Fund
The autumn round of the Community Donations Open Fund will open on Monday 14 October.
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Loughborough Rugby reveals plans for centenary year
Loughborough Rugby has outlined a series of celebratory events to mark its centenary during the 2019/2020 academic year.
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Academic awarded £1.25m to design ‘living’ micro-machines that self-assemble in biological environments
More than £1.25m has been awarded to a Loughborough University theoretical physicist to design an unprecedented class of self-assembling and self-motile micro-machines.
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Dunelm offers a helping hand to care leavers joining Loughborough University
Loughborough has joined forces with the homeware store Dunelm to give care leavers starting at the University this academic year an extra helping hand.
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How will Brexit impact the Premier League?
As the British government braces itself to leave the European Union on October 31st - unless something different happens before the end of the month - question marks remain over the true lasting impact, if any at all, that this will have on UK businesses and its assets.
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Harten returns to Lightning for Fast5
Loughborough Lightning is excited to welcome England stalwart Jo Harten back to the side for this year’s annual British Fast5 All-Stars Competition.
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Loughborough University London part of a new accessible technology hub launched to drive disability-led innovation
The UK’s most accessible technology hub to drive disability innovation and assistive technology was launched last week and is located within Here East.
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Fruit Routes Harvest event invites local community to learn, make and eat using foraged food from University campus
On Friday 18 and Saturday 19 October, Loughborough University will hold its annual Fruit Routes Harvest.
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National Living Wage will give millions a ‘decent standard of living' - but should be implemented with caution
Raising the National Living Wage would put millions above the threshold of being able to afford a decent standard of living, according to social policy expert.
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#LboroFamily celebrates Black History Month
Loughborough University – in partnership with Loughborough Students' Union – is proud to celebrate Black History Month throughout October.
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University relaunches online magazine
VOLUME, the University’s digital magazine, is back.
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Loughborough London academic publishes book on the business of women’s sport
Dr Andrea Geurin, a Reader within the Institute for Sport Business at Loughborough London and the Programme Director for MSc in Sport Marketing, has co-edited a book that focuses on the different aspects of the business of women’s sport.
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Loughborough students encouraged to #THINKcommunity
Students are being encouraged to think about their local community at the start of a new term in Loughborough.
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Latest Radar project to host exhibition exploring the legacy of pioneering arts educator
Radar’s most recent commission, This is Just What I Saw, is an exploration of the legacy of pioneering arts educator Marion Richardson.
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Loughborough University London Chevening scholar selected for UN Youth Climate Summit
Kristeena Monteith, a 2018-19 Chevening scholar, attended the UN Youth Climate Summit in New York as one of 17 United Nations Young Leaders for Sustainable Development.
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UK Arctic Science Conference: Experts from all over the world visit Loughborough to discuss the icy region that is becoming a hot topic
From atmospheric physicists to anthropologists, to political scientists and ecologists, more than 110 researchers from different fields and parts of the world gathered at Loughborough University earlier this month to discuss Arctic matters.
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NT Live: One Man, Two Guvnors
As part of the NT Live’s 10th anniversary celebrations there will be an encore screening of One Man, Two Guvnors at the Cope Auditorium on 3 October at 7pm with a running time of 210 minutes.
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Chinese Snowsport welcomed to campus
The development squad from Chinese Snowsport has spent the last 19 days on campus, learning from Loughborough’s expert performance teams.
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Loughborough remains fifth best university in the UK in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020
Loughborough University has maintained its top five ranking for a second successive year in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020 and remains the top university in the Midlands.
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Strong Loughborough presence in GB Para Athletics squad for World Championships
Ten Loughborough-based athletes have been selected for the World Para Athletics Championships 2019 which will be held in Dubai from Nov 7-15.
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Loughborough joins national widening access scheme
Loughborough and Lancaster University have become the latest partners in Realising Opportunities (RO), the innovative widening access scheme led by Newcastle University.
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Loughborough University launches ‘Experts in Sport’ podcast
Loughborough University has officially launched its new ‘Experts in Sport’ podcast, led by the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences.
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Loughborough top in the UK for employer-student connections in international rankings
Loughborough University has been ranked first in the UK and in the top 20 globally for employer-student connections by the QS 2020 Graduate Employability Rankings.
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Over 175 new PBs for student endurance runners
For the fourth year in a row, Loughborough student endurance runners have registered a remarkable number of Personal Bests achieved in track competitions between January and September.
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Loughborough University name Issy Martin as new Women’s Football Head Coach
Loughborough University has officially appointed Issy Martin as its new Women’s Football Head Coach.
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Artist creates pieces exclusively for Loughborough University
Jonathan Meuli’s artwork, Icons for Atheists, is currently on display at the Martin Hall Exhibition Space.
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Beesley and Dobbin help Europe to victory over USA
Loughborough duo Meghan Beesley and Beth Dobbin helped Europe comfortably beat the United States to win the inaugural The Match athletics event in Minsk, Belarus.
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International research centre will investigate new road safety concerns as driverless cars become popular
A new £1.5m research centre will investigate the safety issues faced by pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and children as the growing number of driverless cars bring fresh challenges to the roads.
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International conference to explore the media and politics
A major international conference exploring the relationship between the media and politics will be held for the first time at Loughborough University.
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First Heavy Throws open day is a success
Loughborough University hosted its first Heavy Throws open day in August, showcasing the excellent coaching, facilities and student experience it offers.
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Loughborough students chosen for the national OVO Energy Innovators Challenge
Three Loughborough University students have been selected by OVO Energy, the UK’s largest independent energy supplier, for a prestigious challenge that aims to cut the nation’s carbon footprint by getting more people on their bikes.
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Loughborough University reveals new world-class sports pitches on campus
Loughborough University has unveiled its new state-of-the-art sport pitches, installed by world-leading sports surface provider and pitch partner, SIS Pitches.
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Nature’s most beautiful performances could inspire the next generation of artificial intelligence
Scientists have discovered a possible driving force behind some of nature’s most beautiful displays paving the way for more complex and autonomous AI.
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A digital detox does not improve wellbeing, say psychologists
A 24-hour period of abstinence from your smartphone induces cravings, but mood and anxiety remain stable, say psychologists.
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Loughborough shortlisted for three Times Higher Education awards
Loughborough University has been shortlisted for three Times Higher Education (THE) awards, it was announced today (5th September).
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Loughborough cohort selected for World Championships in Doha
11 athletes with Loughborough connections have been selected in the GB team for the upcoming IAAF World Championships in Doha.
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Student success in global paratriathlon events
Loughborough Paratriathlon athletes Hannah Moore and George Peasgood have enjoyed great success at international events held in Tokyo and Lausanne respectively.
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Lecturer awarded prestigious Royal Academy of Engineering Fellowship
A lecturer in water engineering at Loughborough University has been awarded a fellowship from the Royal Academy of Engineering for his work into helping developing countries.
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Working lone parents cannot achieve a decent standard of living due to cuts to benefits and rises in everyday essential costs
Lone parents who work full-time hours in reasonably paid jobs cannot afford a decent standard of living, according to new research by Loughborough University.
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Research to explore how AI and voice technologies help people with disabilities live independently
A group of Loughborough University academics have been awarded funding to examine how AI-voice-based technologies, such as the Amazon Echo, help people with disabilities live independently and explore how they may shape the future of social care.
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International workshop to explore challenges of planning and governing cities and regions
Loughborough University will host an international workshop to discuss the challenges of planning and governing large city-regions which have multiple urban centres.
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Master’s students win international competition
A group of master’s students have won an international competition hosted by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).
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LU Motorsport achieve highest-ever ranking at this year’s Formula Student UK competition
Loughborough’s Formula Student team, LU Motorsport, secured fourth place at the Silverstone race circuit earlier this summer, setting a new record for the team.
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New measures to tackle bus driver fatigue are set out thanks to world-first research into the issue
Tough measures to improve road safety by tackling bus driver fatigue have been set out by Transport for London, thanks to world-first research led by Loughborough University.
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Jam-packed season of NT Live screenings
Student-led cinema Flix and LU Arts have joined forces to bring a fantastic programme of screenings from NT Live to Loughborough this autumn.
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Five weird and wonderful ways nature is being harnessed to build a sustainable fashion industry
Chetna Prajapati, a lecturer in textiles, writes for The Conversation about five ways nature is being harnessed to build a sustainable fashion industry.
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Postgraduate students reach final of international design competition
Ruoshi Zhuang and Shuangtai Hou, two postgraduate Design students will represent the UK in jumpthegap, an international design competition by Roca, a bathroom design company.
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More than 90% of British teens do not meet all three recommended guidelines for sleep, physical activity and screen-time, study suggests
New research, led by Loughborough University, has revealed that the majority of British teenagers do not meet the recommended guidelines for sleep, physical activity and screen-time concurrently.
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Migrants on hunger strike follow long tradition of people using their bodies to protest against cruelty
Those Western states pursuing more aggressive border control policies in recent years have increased the use of immigration detention centres. These are often squalid, degrading places where detainees are deprived of their most basic human rights and due process.
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Loughborough Student Futsal Club to compete in the National Futsal Series
Loughborough Student Futsal Club has secured spots in Tier 1 and Tier 2 of the new National Futsal Series 2019/20, created by the Football Association (FA), to boost the profile of the sport in line with their first ever futsal strategy ‘Fast Forward with Futsal’.
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Government activity to tackle air pollution can reduce people’s mental wellbeing, research says
Efforts by governments to tackle air pollution can reduce people’s mental wellbeing by not meeting citizens’ expectations, new research has found.
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Postgraduate student reaches global video competition finals
A student from Loughborough University has reached the finals of the UN’s Global Youth Video Competition.
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Fitness trackers and eating disorders – is there a link?
Fitness and health tracking devices are becoming increasingly popular and a huge variety of wearable tech and apps now exist. Indeed, many smartphones and smart watches now come primed and ready to track our activity, sleep and nutrition.
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Eye-tracking tests may be key to predicting who will develop Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
NEW research has found that it may be possible to predict if people with mild memory and thinking impairments will go onto develop Alzheimer’s disease using eye-tracking technology.
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Imago Venues receives prestigious Investors in People Platinum Accreditation
Imago Venues has been awarded the prestigious Investors in People (IIP) Platinum Accreditation.
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Arctic science conference to take place at Loughborough University
Loughborough University will host a three day Arctic science conference next month to give scientists from around the world the opportunity to share information about their research.
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Loughborough academics discuss pets in new episode of poetry podcast
Dr Oliver Tearle, a lecturer in English at Loughborough, discusses poets and poems dealing with the theme of poets and their pets in ‘For secondly’, the newest instalment in the second series of ‘School of Poetry’.
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New digital resources to support philanthropy at African universities
Loughborough University, in partnership with the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) and higher education institutions in Africa, has created a freely available mobile phone app and website to support fundraising and advancement professionals working in African universities.
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Loughborough students head to Global Grand Challenges Summit competition finals
Two groups of students from Loughborough University will represent the UK in the finals of the Royal Academy of Engineering’s Global Grand Challenges Summit student competition.
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Major construction projects play a critical role in improving workers’ understanding of occupational health risks, study suggests
Major construction projects can play a critical role in improving workers’ understanding of health risks and championing ‘universally high standards’ across the industry, according to new research.
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Loughborough University’s Director of Football appointed to FA Council
Richard Allen, the Director of Football at Loughborough University, has been appointed to the Football Association (FA) Council.
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Fortnite World Cup and the rise of the esports industry
Kyle Giersdorf, or Bugha to give him his game name, is US$3m better off after winning the 2019 Fortnite world cup. The American teenager took home the largest-ever payout for a single player in an esports tournament. His win reflects the growing popularity of the game and the power of the esports market. British teenager Jaden Ashman shared US$2.25m with his teammate as the runners-up in the doubles competition.
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Loughborough success in multiple international championships
It has been a busy few weeks for athletes at Loughborough with students competing in the World University Games in Naples and the European U23s and U20s Championships, both in Sweden.
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University supports sustainable clothing initiative to help students prepare for interviews
Loughborough University is supporting the launch of a new initiative by Loughborough Students’ Union (LSU) to help students save money and help them feel their best in upcoming interviews.
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You’re more likely to be deemed friendly and competent in a job interview if those asking the questions are happy with the light in the room, study finds
The more satisfied office workers are with the light in a room, the more likely they are to deem people they have just met as being warm and competent, a new Loughborough University study has found.
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Action-packed day at LEAP sees personal bests tumble
A thrilling day of athletics at the Loughborough European Athletics Permit (LEAP) saw several competitors smash their own personal records.
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Lightning players selected for Vitality Roses campaign
Four Loughborough Lightning players have received a Roses programme agreement for the 2019-20 international season.
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Return to the moon? 3D printing with moondust could be the key to future lunar living
The entire Apollo 11 mission to the moon took just eight days. If we ever want to build permanent bases on the moon, or perhaps even Mars or beyond, then future astronauts will have to spend many more days, months and maybe even years in space without a constant lifeline to Earth.
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Assistance dog Pickle part of Loughborough Family
Two-year-old Pickle is a black Labrador and is very popular around the Loughborough University Campus.
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Loughborough students debut at international powerlifting competition
Kyle Renwick, Ming Lau and Rob Salvesen have travelled to Tartu, Estonia to compete in the 4th World University Powerlifting Cup.
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Loughborough University appoints new Director of Rugby
Loughborough University is delighted to announce Rhys Edwards’ promotion to Director of Rugby.
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New Government scheme aimed at tackling child hunger could be a giant boost for alleviating food poverty in Britain, according to Loughborough University expert
Experts from Loughborough University have published two papers which give new insights into efforts to tackle children’s food insecurity.
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Loughborough University announces ground-breaking partnership with the Twinning Project
Academics from Loughborough University have joined forces with the Twinning Project, an initiative that uses sport to help prisoners prepare for release and provides a route to paid employment.
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The European Football Agents Associations (EFAA) and experts discuss the future of football agents at Loughborough London
Agents, representatives of football stakeholders, and experts on the regulation of the football industry met last week to discuss FIFA’s current undertaking of reforming agent regulations and the implications the proposed new rules will have on future transfer deals.
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Strong line up expected at annual LEAP event
Some of the world’s best athletes have confirmed their attendance at the annual Loughborough European Athletics Permit (LEAP) on Tuesday 6 August 2019.
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Academic wins PhD Supervisor of the Year award
An academic at Loughborough University has been named PhD Supervisor of the Year at the 2019 Postgrad Awards.
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Loughborough University showcases art collection at upcoming exhibition
Loughborough University will be inviting staff, students and members of the public to an exhibition displaying the rich and varied collection of arts and crafts across campus.
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Loughborough students represent Home Nations at international hockey competitions
Three Loughborough Students represented England at the U21 European Hockey Championships, held in Valencia, Spain.
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New quantum phenomena helps to understand fundamental limits of graphene electronics
A team of researchers from the Universities of Loughborough, Nottingham and Manchester have discovered quantum phenomena that helps to understand the fundamental limits of graphene electronics.
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Peaty and Greenbank help GB to thrilling 4x100m medley relay gold
Adam Peaty capped off a memorable 2019 World Championships by helping GB secure gold in the 4x100m medley relay.
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England Netball announce new Head Coach on campus
England Netball has officially unveiled its new Head Coach at the Loughborough University stadium.
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Heatwave: think it’s hot in Europe? The human body is already close to thermal limits elsewhere
I am a scientist who researches climate hazards. This week I have published research on the potential for a catastrophic cyclone-heatwave combo in the global south.
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Three Lightning players included in England Squad for final Ashes leg
Georgia Elwiss, Jenny Gunn and Amy Jones have been named in the England squad for the upcoming three T20 matches against Australia in the final leg of the Women’s Ashes.
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Superb Peaty wins gold in 50m breaststroke
Loughborough’s Adam Peaty has won his seventh World Championship gold medal with another blistering performance in the 50m breaststroke in South Korea.
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Loughborough University’s Department of Materials partner with world’s largest railway rolling-stock manufacturer
Senior executives from CRRC-Haitai in China visited Loughborough University’s Department of Materials earlier this month to establish a joint research programme focused on brake systems for high-speed trains.
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Heatwave: Four key points for keeping cool in hot conditions
Record-breaking temperatures are being logged across the UK but research by Loughborough University can help you stay cool(er) and more importantly safer during the July heatwave.
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Loughborough Lightning players representing England in the Tri-Nations Cup
Six rugby players from Loughborough Lightning have been selected to represent England in the U20 Women’s Tri-Nations Cup opener, held at the University.
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Loughborough swimmers in astounding World Championship one-two finish
Loughborough swimmers Adam Peaty and James Wilby sealed an emphatic one-two finish in the 100m Breastroke final at the World Championships in Gwangju, South Korea.
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Dedicated Loughborough staff receive University medals
Three members of the University community were recognised for their contributions to Loughborough at the summer graduation ceremonies.
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‘Stark warning’: New research identifies deadly hidden weather hazard that has the potential to affect millions of people
NEW research, led by Loughborough University academics, has found that tropical cyclones followed by deadly heat is an emerging weather threat that could put millions of people at risk as global temperatures continue to rise.
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Loughborough-based athletes in record breaking weekend
Elite level athletes based at Loughborough University enjoyed a thrilling weekend of competition, which saw records tumble and championships secured across multiple sports.
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Loughborough represented at European Hockey Championships
Four students from Loughborough University are competing in the U21s Hockey European Championships, taking place in Valencia.
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Moon Landing: How Apollo 11 inspired Loughborough’s Soviet-born scientists
The Soviet Union had beaten America to every space exploration milestone during the 1950s and 60s but one great achievement eluded them.
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How women and the moon intertwine in literature
In the late 17th century, the female English playwright Aphra Behn wrote a smash hit play about a man obsessed with the moon, who was constantly travelling there in his imagination. Exactly 282 years later, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin actually made that dream a reality.
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Residential aimed at inspiring girls to study STEM subjects hailed a success
A total of 50 Year 10 girls arrived on campus last week for an inspiring residential focused on STEM subjects.
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Graduate born with bilateral cleft lip praises University for helping him to believe in himself
A graduate who was born with a bilateral cleft lip has praised Loughborough University for helping him to believe in his abilities and for encouraging him to pursue his love of rowing.
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Loughborough expert contributes to new paper launched at House of Lords that champions UK solar expertise
A Loughborough University expert has contributed to a new report that champions the role of solar in the UK energy system and the extensive expertise and innovation in UK companies and academia.
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Loughborough Tennis make their mark at Wimbledon
Thanks to Loughborough Tennis’s programmes, created in partnership with the Lawn Tennis Association, students have played, officiated and analysed during Wimbledon this year.
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Olympic rower and England Hockey Coach to receive honorary degrees from Loughborough University
An Olympic rower and an England hockey coach are among the inspirational figures to be recognised during Loughborough University’s summer graduation ceremonies.
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Study to explore how to offset the health risks of sitting for too long
Researchers at Loughborough University are seeking overweight or obese male participants for a study that explores how to offset the health risks of sitting down for too long.
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Drone expert to develop technology that can measure objects as small as 0.5cm through water in a bid to understand how climate change is impacting rivers
A Loughborough University academic is developing drone technology to measure the size of small, underwater sediments in a bid to understand how rivers are responding to environmental drivers such as climate change.
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Graduand defies the odds after life-threatening accident
Tom Holden will be graduating at Loughborough University this Thursday alongside his peers from the School of Business and Economics, but his journey at Loughborough has been a particularly challenging one to overcome.
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Loughborough University secures unprecedented 40th consecutive BUCS crown
Loughborough University has officially been crowned British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) champions for the 40th consecutive year.
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London to be as hot as Barcelona by 2050? I research urban heat, and I’m sceptical
Barcelona just had a week of temperatures above 30℃. It’s a few degrees hotter than the long-term average, but no heatwave.
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Loughborough University boosts charity office move
Loughborough University has provided Falcon Support Services with a boost by donating office furniture to coincide with the charity’s office move.
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New study reveals the most effective ways to network
A new study by Loughborough University and Imago Venues has revealed the most effective ways to network.
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Loughborough expert helps construct new United Nations specifications that could lead to huge international investments in solar energy
A Loughborough University academic has helped construct new United Nations specifications that have the potential to boost solar energy investments across the globe if implemented.
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Loughborough University London Open Fund awards small grants to community organisations
On 3 July 2019 Loughborough University London awarded small grants to ten community organisations to support their work with local people.
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Loughborough academic discusses the future of driverless cars
Loughborough University recently took part in an expert discussion on the future of driverless cars.
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Design students commended by industry experts at New Designers
Many final-year students and their projects have been highly praised by a selection of judges at last week’s New Designers Show.
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NT Live: the Lehman Trilogy
Once again LU Arts are working in collaboration with student-led cinema, Flix, to bring the West End theatre to Loughborough.
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Enterprise student designs nostalgic print for the Loughborough Family
A student has created a print dedicated to the quirks of life at Loughborough University.
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Women’s World Cup: choking under pressure is common – here’s how to avoid it
Pressure affects us all and sports performers are no different. Tennis players serve double faults, golfers miss short putts and football players miss penalty kicks when it really counts.
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Shaft: America’s race politics from Black Power to Black Lives Matter
John Shaft, the African American private eye introduced by Ernest Tidyman in a novel of 1970, has proved surprisingly resilient as a character on the big screen.
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Loughborough athletes selected to represent Great Britain in multiple competitions
Loughborough University will once again be well represented at high-profile athletics meetings this summer, with a total of 17 athletes called up to Team GB.
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Loughborough student designs collection for Specsavers
Joshua Teodoro, an Industrial Design student currently on a placement year, has designed five pairs of glasses for Specsavers after winning a competition.
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Loughborough top university in England for overall student satisfaction in national survey
Loughborough has been ranked the top university in England for overall student satisfaction in the 2019 National Student Survey (NSS).
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School of Social Sciences awarded Athena SWAN Bronze award for advancing the careers of women in Higher Education
The School is the first at Loughborough University outside of a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) subject to receive a prestigious Athena SWAN award, recognising its commitment to promoting gender equality in career progression.
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Textile students impress judges at New Designers
Two final-year students from the University have been acknowledged for their impressive collection of works at this year’s New Designers.
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Families juggle work and rising costs as school holidays loom
Low income families are finding it ever harder to reconcile rising holiday costs with their pay and benefits, a Loughborough University study has found.
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Loughborough University launches fitness classes for school kids
School children across Leicestershire are being encouraged to get active this summer - with a little help from fitness experts at Loughborough University.
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Enterprise student designs first mountain bike for start-up company
A final-year student who will be graduating later this month has finished making his first super-versatile mountain bike frame as part of his business venture.
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Loughborough Swimming makes a splash with arena
Loughborough Swimming is delighted to announce an agreement with performance swimwear manufacturer arena as its new main sponsor.
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University Environment Campaign ends after 84 days of promoting the best of Loughborough’s expertise and research
Loughborough’s environment PR campaign ends today after a 12-week spell which has spread news of our game-changing research to millions of people worldwide.
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Academic invited to present at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition
An academic from Loughborough University will be presenting at the Royal Society’s Summer Science Exhibition next week (1-7 July).
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Influential leaders attend TOXI-triage research showcase
International experts and influential stakeholders – including leaders in the NHS, police, military and ambulance service – attended the Loughborough University TOXI-triage research showcase at Altitude 360, London on 26 June.
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Paralympic classification research day held at Loughborough University
Loughborough University has played host to a successful Paralympic classification research day, bringing together some of the world’s leading classifiers, academics, and practitioners.
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Everest: I journeyed into the 'death zone' to install the world’s highest weather station
Perched at almost 8,500m on Everest, we paced back-and-forth, attempting to stave off frostbite as temperatures hovered close to -30°C and our drill batteries became too cold to work. Our ambition to install the highest automatic weather station in history looked destined for failure.
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Loughborough student wins Telegraph STEM Award for technology that could revolutionise military communication
Final year Systems Engineering student, Nick Cawthra, won the Defence Technology category at this year’s Telegraph STEM Awards, which aims to highlight the importance of STEM students.
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Loughborough experts invited to Westminster to present research on sport and physical activity for children in care
Two Loughborough academics will meet MPs tomorrow (26) to explain the importance of sport and physical activity in the lives of children in care.
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Influential students with impressive final-year projects selected to attend New Designers
A group of final-year students from Loughborough Design School have been selected to showcase their products at the annual New Designers show in London next month.
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New website provides practical ideas to help ensure children are physically ready to start school
A team of Loughborough University academics have launched a new website that provides practical tips to help early year practitioners and parents feel confident in delivering physical development opportunities to children.
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Loughborough London academic experiences first NBA Championship with the Raptors
Loughborough London’s Dr Steve Swanson has recently been a part of the Toronto Raptors’ title run to become the first non-American team to win the NBA Championship.
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Success for Loughborough Sport’s Strength and Conditioning team
Loughborough Sport’s Strength and Conditioning team have picked up the coveted ‘Employer of the Year award’ at the UK Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA) annual conference.
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New flood prediction technology will save lives and livelihoods across the world
Unique, real-time street level flood prediction technology developed at Loughborough University has been commercially launched to save lives and livelihoods worldwide.
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UK Anti-Doping welcomed on campus
Loughborough University has welcomed UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) to campus as part of its ongoing commitment to promoting clean sport.
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How climbing trees and making dens can help children develop resilience
Despite all the research that tells parents how good it is for their children to spend time playing outside, they are spending more time indoors than ever before. It seems that concerns about the dangers of climbing trees or getting lost means that many parents are nervous about allowing their children to engage in risky play.
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New halls of residence officially opened at launch event
Loughborough University’s newest halls of residence, Claudia Parsons, was officially opened on Wednesday 19 June.
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Student treks to the Arctic Circle for charity
Art and Design Foundation student, Millie Peacock, took on the challenge to raise money for the National Autistic Society. Along with other students, Millie trekked 225km with dogs from Tromso to the point where Sweden, Norway and Finland meet within the Arctic Circle.
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Influential research at the forefront of Loughborough University’s new Game Changers campaign
A project looking into new technologies and systems that will revolutionise the way emergency services tackle chemical, biological, radioactive or nuclear incidents is among the pioneering research initiatives included in a new Loughborough University campaign.
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Loughborough University researcher joins team to install highest weather stations in the world on Mount Everest
A climate scientist from Loughborough University was part of the team that installed the two highest weather stations in the world on Mount Everest to enable communities to respond to climate risks.
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Loughborough London academics showcase new research project
Academics from Loughborough University London have been sharing the initial findings from their latest research project at the annual Women in Sport and Exercise Conference.
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Helping children grow is about much more than a better diet: A study of youngsters from urban slums
Breastfeeding and vitamin and mineral supplements alone are not enough to prevent stunting of a child’s growth, according to a new report which examined health interventions in poor urban areas.
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Loughborough students experience inspirational leadership event hosted by Santander Universities
Two students from Loughborough University were selected to attend an exclusive leadership training event hosted by Santander Universities earlier this month.
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Student designs a belt for weightlifters which corrects posture to avoid back injury
As part of the University's annual Design Degree show, final year student, Olivia Chevallier has created Olympia, a belt for weightlifters that uses haptic feedback (vibrations) to alert users when their posture is incorrect.
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Forest Schools teach children vital skills not found in the classroom – including independence, responsibility and negotiation
Outdoor learning gives children the opportunity to develop important skills not taught in the classroom, such as negotiation, resilience and independence, according to a new study.
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Student creates portable wallet to keep medication cool after being inspired by girlfriend’s story
A student from Loughborough University has designed a portable wallet to keep medication cool after being inspired by his girlfriend who was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
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Talented art students celebrated with awards at Degree Show private viewing
A selection of prizes has been awarded to a group of brilliant students from various year groups and art disciplines.
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Loughborough students selected for World University Games
Loughborough University will once again be well represented at this year’s World University Games, with twelve students set to travel to Naples, competing in fencing, athletics and swimming respectively.
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International conference at Loughborough University to explore children’s rights
Loughborough University is hosting an international conference that explores children’s rights in youth justice systems.
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Design student creates new product which aims to transform the lives of transgender people
A Loughborough University student has created a potentially life-changing product for the transgender community as part of his final-year project for the Design Degree Show.
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Making waves: student designs find creative solutions to saving our oceans and seas
Three Loughborough University students have designed innovative products that look to tackle different dangers threatening our oceans and seas.
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New mathematics research centre aims to boost UK's poor understanding of the subject
Loughborough University can today announce it is to establish a new research centre focused on improving the way mathematics is taught in schools and colleges.
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Loughborough University funds local community projects
Every year the University sets aside a budget for its Community Donations Fund to provide financial support to community groups and organisations in Charnwood.
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Winners of the Ford Fund Smart Mobility Challenge revealed
The winning student team of the Ford Fund Smart Mobility Challenge was recently revealed at an awards ceremony at Loughborough University’s Design School.
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How a future with zero net emissions might look for Britain...
With the Government’s announcement that Britain will make zero net emission law by 2050, experts from a diverse assortment of academic backgrounds have given their views on how they think that might work.
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Vice-Chancellor to receive international leadership award
Loughborough University’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Robert Allison, is to receive an international award in recognition of his outstanding leadership.
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Queen’s Birthday Honours for outstanding alumni
Two Loughborough University alumni have been recognised for their contributions to sport in the 2019 Queen’s Birthday Honours list.
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University partners with the local police and council to prevent students being a target for criminals
Students are being reminded not to leave valuable possessions in their homes over the summer period when they may not be there as part of an initiative between the University, the council and the local police.
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Cyclists to take on 125-mile bike ride to mark opening of new Halls of Residence
A group of cyclists with strong links to Loughborough University are taking part in a 125-mile bike ride to mark the opening of a new Halls of Residence on campus.
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World’s fastest jet-powered suit demonstration at Loughborough University Design Show
Loughborough student Sam Rogers will fly a £340,000 3D printed jet suit this week as part of Loughborough University’s annual Design Show.
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Recycling: why you can't just throw anything in the collection bin
For many years the recycling collected from households in the UK and other Western countries has been exported. This strategy has enabled these countries to carry on without much thought about how consumers purchase goods and dispose of all the unwanted packaging and containers.
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NT Live: Small Island
Flix is screening the stage adaptation of the Orange Prize-winning book by Andrea Levy’s novel at the Cope Auditorium Thursday 27 June.
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Loughborough ranked in top five again in Guardian University Guide
Loughborough University has retained its top five ranking in the 2020 Guardian University Guide, taking 4th place for the second year running.
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Experts highlight key ways that schools can improve the way maths is taught
Primary maths teachers should use a variety of classroom activities to help improve children’s understanding of the subject, a new study has recommended.
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Solar experts and aerial inspection company awarded £345k to develop drone technologies that detect panel defects
Academics from Loughborough University are to work with aerial inspections and data analytics company, Above, as part of a £345k project that looks to benefit the wider solar industry.
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Loughborough University London founding partner in world’s first master’s in disability, design and innovation
A new course has been developed by the Global Disability Innovation Hub (GDI Hub) to encourage innovation in assistive technology and products.
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Students to showcase innovative designs - including a jet suit - at the Design Degree Show 2019
More than 100 final-year students from Loughborough’s Design School will be showcasing their final University projects to members of the public later this month.
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New report shows the benefits and challenges of Roma migration to Britain
Roma migrants have described “overwhelmingly positive experiences” of life in the UK but say they still face prejudice.
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Imago Venues shares tips on how to be a more sustainable hotel guest to mark World Environment Day
Loughborough University's Imago Venues is marking World Environment Day (5 June) by sharing their top tips on how to be a more sustainable hotel guest.
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Picture perfect for Loughborough PhD student
A Loughborough University PhD student has been awarded third place in the 2019 national science photography competition.
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Video Q&A: We asked an expert your burning climate change questions
Every wondered where polar bears will live if all the ice melts? Or what is the most impactful policy parliament could pass to combat climate change? Or maybe you’ve thought ‘why is the UK so worried about what’s happening in the Arctic’?
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Student success at the RSA Student Design Awards
The Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA) called for students and recent graduates to submit designs that solved specific social challenges set by the organisation.
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Student to exhibit stigma-challenging pieces in upcoming Arts Degree Show
As part of Loughborough University’s annual Arts Degree Show, final year students studying Fine Art, Graphic Communication and Illustration, and Textiles will be exhibiting work that showcases their creativity and skill.
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It’s time to look at how gift giving spares a thought for loved ones but not the planet
Father’s Day, graduation ceremonies, weddings and birthdays…they all have two things in common: they’re coming up over the next few months and they involve gifts.
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Lightning coach departs for Strathclyde Sirens
Loughborough Lightning Netball can confirm that coach Karen Atkinson has joined Strathclyde Sirens as Technical Director.
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Loughborough University’s Tennis Programme celebrates record year
Loughborough Sport Tennis is celebrating a record year, including a 227 percent increase in its student participation programme.
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Loughborough University hosts sold-out sewing event for second year
A staff member at Loughborough University will be hosting a weekend event dedicated to all things sewing later next month.
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Arts Degree Show to showcase the bold, thought-provoking and imaginative work of students at Loughborough
Loughborough University is delighted to announce this year’s Arts Degree Show, taking place 8-16 June.
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Biomedicine academic recieves prestigious Academy of Medical Sciences research grant
Dr Owen Davies, Lecturer in Molecular and Regenerative Biomedicine within the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, has recently been awarded a £100,000 grant from the Academy of Medical Sciences Springboard.
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Loughborough 4x100m quartet set record time
Amidst some fantastic performances at the recent Loughborough International meet, the victorious men’s Loughborough 4x100m quartet set what is believed to be the fastest ever time by a British University student team.
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LU Arts symposium to discuss art education as part of the Arts Festival
This discussion, including artists, lecturers and institution representatives, will reflect on and celebrate the histories of art education and consider how they can be re-imagined in the current climate.
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Wrestling extravaganza travels to Loughborough as part of the University’s Art Festival
The Martin Hall Theatre will be opening its doors for the first time to new and old wrestling fans as part of Loughborough University’s Arts Festival.
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Forensic examiners are in danger of missing evidence in low-light environments, according to new research
Forensic examiners are in danger of missing evidence in low-light environments if their vision has not fully adapted to the dark, a new study has found.
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Study to explore how walking can decrease risk of diabetes and heart disease
Overweight males are being encouraged to take part in a study to explore how walking can decrease the risk of diabetes and heart disease.
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Loughborough Lightning captain selected for Red Roses World Cup squad
Loughborough Lightning captain Nat Panagarry has been selected to represent England at this summer’s Netball World Cup.
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Researchers to assess effectiveness of eco-friendly flood schemes
Loughborough University academics are to explore the economic and environmental benefits of natural flood defences as part of a £467,000 research project.
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Mass casualty field trial demonstrates life-saving potential of new technologies
Four years ago academics, emergency responders and industry partners from across Europe came together with a common goal – to create new technologies and systems that would save lives during a chemical, biological, radioactive or nuclear (CBRN) incident.
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Meet the winners of Loughborough University’s Enterprise Awards 2019
The winners of the University’s bi-annual Enterprise Awards were announced last night during a ceremony at LUSEP, the University’s Science and Enterprise Park.
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Loughborough University’s Art Festival returns for a second year with an inspiring programme of creative events
Loughborough University’s Art Festival is back for a second year with a diverse and exciting programme of events taking place from 5-13 June.
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New online tool will help teachers support preterm children who develop special educational needs as they get older
A new online tool aims to increase primary teachers’ awareness of the link between preterm birth and educational difficulties as well as give practical teaching advice for helping those most at risk.
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Winner of the Overton Poetry Prize announced at celebratory event
The winner of the 2018 Overton Poetry Prize was announced at an event which took place last Thursday (16 May).
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World record broken at Loughborough International
Paralympic champion Sophie Hahn produced a storming run in Women's Para-Elite T38 100m to break the world record at Loughborough International Athletics (LIA).
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Field trial will test new technologies for mass casualty incidents
A largescale field trial in Finland will test new technologies aimed at saving lives during mass casualty chemical, biological, radioactive or nuclear (CBRN) incidents.
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Emerson to lead the line for Loughborough at LIA
Great Britain’s medal-winning heptathlete, Niamh Emerson, will lead a star-studded line up at this year’s Loughborough International Athletics (LIA) event on Sunday, 19 May.
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Loughborough University officially relaunches elite level gym following rebrand
Loughborough University has officially relaunched its elite level Powerbase gym following a significant rebrand.
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Students host first plastic art exhibition at government department to highlight the dangers of pollution
Students at Loughborough University are exhibiting their art in a government department as part of a project that looks to highlight the impact of plastic pollution.
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New study aims to better understand the impact of invasive species on British rivers
A new study will examine the damaging impact of non-native river species including killer and demon shrimp aims to better understand their effect on the indigenous ecology and prevent the threat of an invasional meltdown.
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Student helps solve scientific puzzle that could improve solar panel efficiency and increase their usage around the world
A Loughborough University PhD student has helped shed light on a solar panel puzzle that could lead to more efficient devices being developed.
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Political “fake news” commonplace on social media and frequently and knowingly shared, new survey finds
More than half of British social media users came across what they thought was political “fake news” in the past month, a new survey by Loughborough University has found.
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Students showcase artistic bakes as part of LU Arts' Great Halls Bake Off
Five students reached the finals of LU Arts' Great Halls Bake Off and were judged by previous Great British Bake Off winner and Loughborough alumna, Frances Quinn, last week.
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Postgrad student will travel to the UN headquarters to promote her disaster resilience research
A Loughborough PhD student will travel to the UN headquarters in Switzerland to promote her work which uses social media to engage people in emergency risk communication.
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Re-imagining Citizenship project to be exhibited at prestigious art exhibition in Venice
A project created by Loughborough University which explores citizenship is being exhibited at a prestigious art exhibition in Venice.
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Help raise awareness of climate change and learn new skills as part of LU Arts’ latest series of workshops
LU Arts is delighted to announce a new and upcoming series of workshops around digital storytelling which is open for staff, students and members of the community to attend.
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Loughborough University alumna makes Lionesses World Cup squad
Former Loughborough University student Mary Earps has been selected to represent England at this summer’s Women’s World Cup.
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Student wins multiple awards for her business idea at Ingenuity 19
A student from the University walked away with five prizes worth more than £18,000 as part of a competition led by the University of Nottingham.
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Study seeks to shed light on cervical cancer recovery
Women who have received treatment for cervical cancer are being encouraged to take part in a study that aims to better understand the recovery process.
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There’s fun for all at Loughborough Students’ Union Community Fun Day
Loughborough Students’ Union (LSU) is holding their annual community fun day on Sunday 19 May, from 12pm-4pm.
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Experts secure £200,000 from the Department for Transport for research into greener travel
Loughborough University has been awarded £200,000 for two projects which aim to make the transport sector more environmentally friendly.
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Winning outdoor classroom design for Leicestershire school is revealed
A group of Loughborough University students are set to see their ideas brought to life as their outdoor classroom design for a Leicestershire school has been selected to be developed by an architect.
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Sharpening a winning edge: GB wheelchair rugby team aims to increase its tournament winning chances
Britain’s wheelchair rugby squad will visit Loughborough University’s world-renowned sports science labs this month in preparation for the summer’s IWRF European Championships.
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Female engineering students celebrated at event marking 100 years of the Women’s Engineering Society
Last week, staff, students, alumni and friends of the University recently attended a celebration evening hosted by the University’s Women’s Engineering Society (WES).
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Can a ‘snacktivity’ approach to physical activity reduce people’s future risk of disease?
Loughborough University is leading a multi-million-pound research programme to establish if a ‘snacktivity’ approach to physical activity, where people are encouraged to undertake short bursts of physical activity throughout the day, is effective in improving people’s health.
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Enterprise Awards – vote now and celebrate the University’s game-changing researchers
Voting is now open for the winners of this year’s Enterprise Awards – Loughborough University’s annual celebration of academic and entrepreneurial excellence.
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Haydock-Wilson selected for GB & NI squad heading to Japan
Loughborough University student Alex Haydock-Wilson has been added to the Great Britain & Northern Ireland 4x400m squad for the upcoming IAAF World Relays meeting in Yokohama, Japan.
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The Experimental Psychology Society (EPS) has named a Loughborough Reader as their Prize Lecturer for 2019
Dr Camilla Gilmore, a Reader in Mathematical Cognition, was nominated by a colleague for her ground-breaking research in mathematical cognition in adults and children. Her work focuses on understanding why some people find mathematics easy while others struggle and what this means for education.
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NT Live: All My Sons
LU Arts are pleased to announce they will be showcasing two National Theatre Live screenings in May and June, as part of a collaboration with Flix Cinema.
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Loughborough only Midlands university to feature in top ten of The Complete University Guide 2020
Loughborough is the only university in the Midlands to feature in the top ten of The Complete University Guide 2020, published today (Wednesday 1 May 2019).
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People who exercise increase their meal size by a quarter when planning food in advance
Gym-goers who pre-plan their meals in advance of aerobic exercise increase their portion size by a quarter on days that they exercise, a new study has found.
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Loughborough and Surrey project to map energy and productivity
A researcher at Loughborough University has been awarded funding by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) to explore the role of energy in the UK’s productivity puzzle.
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Everybody has to lie: Is honesty always the best policy?
Everyone thinks lying is bad – but is being honest always the right way to go?
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Space scientist announced as special guest for the 2019 Claudia Parsons Memorial Lecture
Loughborough University is delighted to announce Dr Suzanne Imber will be speaking at this year’s Claudia Parsons Memorial Lecture.
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Loughborough Students’ Union’s Freefest is back for another year
Loughborough Students’ Union (LSU) will be hosting its annual free festival on May Day Bank Holiday Monday (6 May).
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Loughborough wins the Whatuni Student Choice Award for Accommodation
Loughborough University won the Whatuni Student Choice Award for Accommodation at the 2019 ceremony, held last night in London.
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Six Loughborough swimmers included in British World Championship squad
Six Loughborough swimmers have been confirmed as part of British Swimming’s 25-strong squad for this summer’s FINA World Aquatics Championships in South Korea.
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Academic creates nifty food planner to help tackle national waste issue
A new food planner created at Loughborough University hopes to get staff, students and members of the public thinking more carefully about their meals in a bid to tackle the ever-growing national waste issue.
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Can physical activity offset the health risks of sitting too long?
At least 150 minutes of exercise per week could substantially reduce or offset the health risks of sitting for long periods of time, research suggests.
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Loughborough Sport appoints new Performance Nutrition Lead
Loughborough Sport are delighted to welcome Andrew Shepherd to the team as its new Performance Nutrition Lead.
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£1.6m grant to improve building façade technologies for better energy efficiency
A project to create new technologies to improve the energy efficiency of buildings is set to get underway as a group of researchers from Loughborough University, the University of Nottingham and University of Exeter have been awarded a £1.65m grant from the EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council).
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Médecins Sans Frontières learns how to provide crucial water, hygiene and sanitation interventions in emergency situations
Loughborough University has been praised by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) for the valuable training it provides that equips teams with skills to better assist communities in emergencies.
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Loughborough students shortlisted for international design awards
Seven Loughborough students have reached the final stage of this year’s Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA) student awards. The awards are open to students and graduates across the world.
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Elite wheelchair tennis athletes visit Loughborough University
Loughborough University’s Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport has welcomed some of Great Britain’s most talented wheelchair tennis stars to campus.
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Loughborough University to host a concert to showcase music scholarship winners
Five students who received music scholarships from LU Arts this year will perform pieces of their choice in a lunchtime concert on 8 May at the Cope Auditorium at 12.30pm.
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Easter eggs: hunting for a solution to excessive packaging
So which Easter tradition came first? The packaging or the egg? The answer is of course not that surprising (it’s the egg). The tradition of giving people eggs at spring time has roots in ancient pagan festivals and exists in the history of a range of religions.
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Fruit Routes event returns for the first days of summer offering activities for all to attend
Loughborough University and artist Anne-Marie Culhane have come together for the seventh year to bring the Fruit Routes project to campus.
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Research aims to produce negative-emission fuels from industrial CO2
Scientists at Loughborough have created a new chemical process which converts industrial CO2 emissions into useable green fuels and chemicals.
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Surviving climate change means transforming both economics and design
What could be more important than sustaining habitable living conditions on Earth?
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Loughborough University to host FA Women’s Super League academy finals day
The next wave of football talent is coming to Loughborough as the University plays host to The FA Women’s Super League (WSL) academy finals.
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Wealth from waste – three ways pollution can be turned into something useful
Solving environmental problems usually just means cleaning up the mess people have made. But scientists are increasingly interested in creating something valuable from pollution.
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Centre for SMART holds conference featuring industry-leading speakers
The Centre of Sustainable Manufacturing and Recycling Technologies (SMART) and Internet of Food Things (IoFT) Network Plus recently held an event at Loughborough University London to discuss how the food manufacturing industry can take advantage of opportunities brought forward by the advent of the fourth industrial revolution (industry 4.0).
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Loughborough MP Nicky Morgan highlights the importance of “homegrown innovation” during tour of campus engineering labs
MP Nicky Morgan has championed “homegrown innovation” during a tour of Loughborough University’s engineering labs where she was shown a new rail technology which aims to end points failure delays in Britain.
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Professor Tony Edwards appointed as Dean of Loughborough University London
Professor Tony Edwards has been appointed as the Dean of Loughborough University London. He will take up the role in August 2019.
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Students celebrated by renowned national and international organisations for their solutions to real business issues
More than 800 London students have had their hard work and creativity celebrated by leading industry names after they were asked to devise solutions to real business problems.
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Loughborough student Keita Orelaja scores with his popular new app Skouted
Loughborough University student, Keita Orelaja, has co-founded a free app which connects promising footballers with elite level scouts.
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Environment Campaign: University launches new drive to promote game-changing environmental research and innovations
Loughborough University is celebrating the academics and projects which tackle some of the most challenging areas of climate change, ecology, sustainability, technology and renewable energy as part of a two-month initiative to highlight environmental research.
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Loughborough University leads a UK aid programme to tackle climate change
Loughborough University and the World Bank’s Energy Sector Management Assistance Programme (ESMAP) joined forces in leading a UK aid research project to find innovative, clean and modern alternatives to biomass fuels, such as charcoal and wood.
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Four Loughborough students in the finals of the Undergraduate of the Year Awards
This year, Stephen Lim-Heath, Kate Hardwick, Lauren Postlethwaite and Olivia Tomlinson from Loughborough University have reached the final stage of the Undergraduate of the Year Awards.
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Student meets Prime Minister to discuss violent youth crime
A Loughborough University politics student has met with Prime Minister Theresa May to discuss how the country should tackle violent youth crime.
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Prime Minister comments on the positive impact Loughborough University has on sport
On Wednesday 3 April, Nicky Morgan MP and Prime Minister Theresa May addressed the House of Commons and acknowledged the success of both Loughborough University and Team GB athletes who recently competed in the Special Olympics.
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Research paves the way for faster more powerful and greener supercomputers
The next generation of supercomputers is a step closer after a team of physicists found a way to simplify the design of devices used in superconducting spintronics – a promising route to energy-efficient supercomputing.
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Loughborough University receives government funding to develop knife-detection technology
Loughborough University has received funding to develop technology that looks to provide a solution to the problem of people carrying concealed blades in public places.
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Two logos designed by students chosen for the new student accommodation hall
Students Gaby Herrera-Diaz and Helena Davey have designed logos for the new Claudia Parsons hall set to open on the University campus in September 2019.
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New collaboration to promote energy saving in the home
A Loughborough University student has been invited to provide blog posts for international SaaS company, Simble.
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Alumni and friends of the University invited for 2019 Donor Day
On Saturday 23 March, the University hosted an annual event dedicated to thanking those who have made a difference to Loughborough through donations and volunteering.
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Fine Art Students launch new art exhibition
Five Fine Art students from Loughborough University have put together a free exhibition that will take place next month at the Martin Hall Exhibition Space on campus.
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Former Nasa astronaut visits campus
Loughborough welcomed former Nasa astronaut Dr Sandra Magnus to campus last week for the Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre Directors’ (UTC) Conference.
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Loughborough project bid to grow local rehabilitation and medical technology sector receives Strength in Places Funding
A project bid to grow the local rehabilitation and medical technology sector, of which Loughborough University is a key partner, has received funding from the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Strength in Places Fund.
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Loughborough University London’s latest round of Community Donations Fund now open for applications
Loughborough University London is delighted to announce that applications for the Community Donations Open Fund are now open.
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Loughborough University hosts the footballing stars of tomorrow
The next Lionel Messi could be set to grace Loughborough University as it plays host to major tournament matches for UEFA.
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Expensive educational trials are often uninformative and fail to produce useful information
Millions of pounds are being spent on running educational trials in schools that often fail to produce useful information, a new study has found.
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More than 1,000 people trained to ‘check their lumps for bumps’ thanks to 12-hour University event
Loughborough University, Loughborough Students’ Union and CoppaFeel! joined forces yesterday to teach more than 1,000 people self-checking techniques in a bid to improve early detection rates of breast and testicular cancers.
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Universities Minister visits Loughborough as part of British Science Week
Chris Skidmore MP – Minister of State for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation – visited Loughborough University on Friday 8 March.
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School of Poetry podcast launches second series
To mark World Poetry Day (21 March), academics from Loughborough University have come together to launch season two of the ‘School of Poetry’ podcast.
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University appoints new Director of Organisational Development
Loughborough University has appointed Ffyona Baker to the new role of Director of Organisational Development (OD).
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This new railway switch could cut failure related cancellations by as much as 90 per cent
Engineers have brought a 180-year-old feature of Britain’s railways into the 21st century with a redesigned track switch that is expected to significantly reduce repair costs and delays.
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Loughborough University plays pivotal role in the UK Paralympic Performance Conference
More than 200 leading Paralympic sport specialists gathered in Manchester earlier this month for the UK Paralympic Performance Conference, which was supported by Loughborough’s Peter Harrison Centre (PHC) for Disability Sport.
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Institute of Advanced Studies invites Fields Medallist and algebraic geometry expert to Loughborough
The Institute of Advanced Studies (IAS) was delighted to welcome Professor Caucher Birkar to Loughborough University last week.
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Loughborough contingent help England storm to Six Nations grand slam
Loughborough Lightning played a key role as England women secured a comprehensive Six Nations grand slam at Twickenham.
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Overweight adults needed for study exploring link between fats and heart disease
Overweight men and women are being encouraged to take part in a study which investigates if certain fats in meals can lead to heart disease.
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Student wins prestigious engineering scholarship
A Loughborough University student has been awarded a prestigious scholarship which recognises talented engineers.
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Corruption in sport is on the rise and Europe can do more when it comes to tackling it, report states
A Loughborough University academic has concluded that there is “ample room for improvement” when it comes to European countries tackling cases of corruption in sport.
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Loughborough University hosts a series of events discussing the subject of citizenship this month
A series of events about citizenship has launched at Loughborough University today (13 March).
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Study to explore if resistance band exercise reduces risk of osteoporosis
Women aged 60-80 are being encouraged to take part in a study to investigate if resistance band exercise can reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
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Loughborough students set to feature in independent films celebrating diversity in science
Four inspiring films featuring students from Loughborough University are being shown to celebrate diversity in science as part of British Science Week.
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Leading expert on molecular imaging and medicinal chemistry joins Loughborough University
Matteo Zanda, a leading expert in molecular imaging, medicinal and biological chemistry, has joined Loughborough University as Professor of Biomolecular Imaging.
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Big construction firms should act as beacons of best practice for occupational health, according to new report
Major construction projects should be beacons of best practice for occupational health, giving smaller contractors an opportunity to learn better ways of keeping their workforces safe.
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Loughborough to welcome VIPs for forum on sustainable development in Central Asia
On Monday 18th March, Loughborough University will welcome a host of VIPs from the UK and overseas for a day-long event focused on sustainable development within the Central Asian region.
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Loughborough physics student selected to attend prestigious Lindau Nobel event
PhD physics student Russell Rundle has earned an “amazing opportunity” and will travel to Germany this summer to meet Nobel Prize-winning scientists and discuss cosmology, laser physics and gravitational waves.
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Loughborough University’s Careers Network voted number two in the UK
Loughborough University’s Careers Network has been voted number two in the UK, according to a university review website.
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Loughborough University celebrates International Women’s Day
Today (8 March 2019) is International Women’s Day – a day which marks the achievement of women across the world and raises awareness against bias, campaigning for a gender-balanced world.
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Loughborough University merges the arts and STEM to host week of exciting events
Loughborough University will be hosting a week of creative inter-disciplinary events involving science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
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Loughborough University partners with cancer charity for event that encourages people to ‘check their lumps for bumps’
Loughborough University, Loughborough Students’ Union and CoppaFeel! are joining forces this March for an all-day event that looks to improve early detection rates of breast and testicular cancers by encouraging people to learn how to self-check.
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Loughborough pentathlete Niamh Emerson makes history at European Indoor Championships
Loughborough student Niamh Emerson became the first teenager to earn more than 4,700 points in the pentathlon at the European Indoor Championships, winning her the silver medal.
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Super Movers: Schoolchildren performed better in tests after exercise initiative from the Premier League and BBC
A study involving more than 1,000 schoolchildren has found a link between exercise and improved brain power.
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Overweight men needed for study that looks at liver health and diabetes
Forty men are needed for study that is looking to identify whether tackling liver fat is the key to treating conditions linked to being overweight and obese such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
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Loughborough shortlisted for nine Whatuni Student Choice Awards
Loughborough remains the most shortlisted university for the second year running in the Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCA) 2019, featuring in nine of the 15 categories.
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From talking cats to time travel… here’s what I recommend you read this World Book Day
It’s World Book Day and what better way to celebrate than getting your specs on, a bookmark out and stuck into a novel you’ve never read before.
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Loughborough University forms part of Midlands network offering range of degree-level apprenticeships
Loughborough University is one of multiple Midlands-based universities providing apprenticeships to help support employers in the region.
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Four in 10 people living in London cannot afford a basic standard of living, new report finds
A new report shows that 41% of Londoners cannot afford a basic decent standard of living.
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Loughborough University flies the Green Flag at ceremony to celebrate environmental accreditation
Staff, students and members of the community gathered at Loughborough University last week to celebrate the Green Flag Award which the University received last year.
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Loughborough academic to present evidence to Houses of Parliament on Modern Methods of Construction
Dr Chris Goodier, Director of the Centre for Innovative and Collaborative Construction Engineering at Loughborough University, will present evidence at the Houses of Parliament on Monday 4 March.
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Community nominations are now open for University Prizes
Do you know a student who has gone out of their way to help you or to serve the Loughborough community?
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Opportunity for local organisations to apply for funding this spring as part of Loughborough University’s Community Donations Fund
The spring round of Loughborough University’s Community Donations Open Fund will open for applications on Monday 4 March.
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Chairman of Loughborough University Council and Senior Pro Chancellor named as one of the Financial Times 2019 Outstanding Directors
Sir Peter Bonfield, CBE FREng – Senior Pro Chancellor and Chair of Loughborough University Council, the institution’s governing body – has been named as one of the Financial Times’ 2019 Outstanding Directors.
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Number one in the world for sports-related subjects for third year running
Loughborough has been named the best university in the world for sports-related subjects for the third year running by the global QS higher education league table.
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Loughborough University London academic wins prestigious AHRC Leadership Fellowship
Dr Amalia Sabiescu, a Lecturer in Media and Creative Industries at Loughborough University London, has won a UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Fellowship, offered through the Arts and Humanities Research Council’s Leadership Fellows ECR Scheme.
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Institute of Advanced Studies welcomes world-renowned sports psychologist
This week, Professor Paul Wylleman is visiting the University through the Institute of Advanced Studies (IAS) ‘Motion’ theme.
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Loughborough University appoints new Head of Para Sport
Loughborough University has appointed Nik Diaper as its new Head of Para Sport, the first role of its kind within higher education.
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Work underway on new building at Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Park
A ground-breaking ceremony has taken place to officially start work on a new HQ for a leading software company which will generate £1.6m per year for front-line County Council services.
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Members of the public invited to attend and be inspired by University’s annual STEM Day
Loughborough University will be once again holding its ever popular STEM Community Day – an event full of fun and inspiring activities linked to science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
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Artists to collaborate with Loughborough University’s Department of Materials later this month
Three artists will complete residencies at Loughborough University later this month as part of a new project by Radar and the Department of Materials.
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Institute of Advanced Studies welcomes leading researcher in environmental medicine through its Motion theme
This week, Dr Robert Kenefick will be visiting the University as part of the Institute of Advanced Studies’ Motion theme.
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LU Arts presents portrait exhibition featuring the University’s LGBT+ community
An exhibition showcasing the University’s LGBT+ community is now available to view on campus.
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Global sports accelerator programme welcomes applications from sports tech start-ups
Applications are now open for the SPIN Accelerator: a 12-week programme of workshops, mentoring and introductions specifically to support sport technology companies to develop and grow.
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Loughborough-linked women cricketers get international call up
Cricket’s England Women have named their squads for the upcoming tours of India and Sri Lanka, which feature 12 Loughborough University-linked players.
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European-wide study has investigated the main causes of motorbike and bicycle accidents
A FOUR YEAR investigation into hundreds of accidents across Europe has gathered in-depth crash data to determine the biggest factors involved in motorbike and bicycle accidents.
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Anglo-Asian student exhibition to raise funds for local charity
Opening to the public later this month, Tension is a postcard exhibition featuring work by students on each pathway of Loughborough University’s Art and Design Foundation Studies course – 3D Design, Fashion and Textiles, Fine Art and Visual Communication – and a visiting group of Curatorship and Fine Art students from Joshibi University of Art and Design in Tokyo. The students will work together to curate the exhibition.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.