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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.

Recipients of London Open Fund

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.
A field of solar panels.

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.

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.
Two Falcon members of staff in front of the furniture they collected

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.
Loughborough University has officially been crowned British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) champions for the 40th consecutive year

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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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.

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.
A Phantom drone flying.

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.

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.
Tom Plowman being a line umpire at Wimbledon

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.

Solar panels with the sun behind.

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.

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.

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.
A drawing of a woman sat on a moon.

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.

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.
3 hockey players during a European Hockey Championship match

Loughborough represented at European Hockey Championships

Four students from Loughborough University are competing in the U21s Hockey European Championships, taking place in Valencia.
Dillian Whyte, who trains at Loughborough University, beat Oscar Rivas in thrilling heavyweight bout.

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.

Super Typhoon Yutu, strongest storm on Earth in 2018. Satellite view. Elements of this image furnished by NASA. Source: Getty Images.

‘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.
Vice-Chancellor, David Roche, Chancellor at graduation

Dedicated Loughborough staff receive University medals

Three members of the University community were recognised for their contributions to Loughborough at the summer graduation ceremonies.

Loughborough swimmer James Wilby secured his first global medal at the World Championships in Gwangju, South Korea.

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.

Loughborough Lightning's Amelia Harper has been named England U-20 captain.

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.

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 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.