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aerial shot of Here East

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.

2 October 2019
Community Fund recipients with the Vice-Chancellor

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.

7 October 2019

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.

1 October 2019
Loughborough Lightning is excited to welcome England stalwart Jo Harten back to the side for this year’s annual British Fast5 All-Stars Competition.

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.

2 October 2019
How will Brexit impact the Premier League?

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.

2 October 2019
Pictured from the left is Loughborough Students' Union Welfare and Diversity Executive Officer, Matt Youngs; the University's Head of Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity, Veronica Moore; and Alice Springthorpe from Dunelm.

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.

3 October 2019
Purple nanobots image.

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.

4 October 2019
Loughborough rugby

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.

7 October 2019
A woman in a work interview

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.

8 October 2019
US troops

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.

8 October 2019
Artwork to accompany collection of poems for Black History Month

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.

8 October 2019
Pens scattered on paper

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).

9 October 2019
Poster promoting NT Live A Midsummer Night's Dream with the cast

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.

9 October 2019
Loughborough University has announced Femi Akinsanya as its new Director of Athletics.

Femi Akinsanya named as the new director of athletics at Loughborough University

Loughborough University has announced Femi Akinsanya as its new Director of Athletics.

9 October 2019
photo of female students from the School of Science

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.

10 October 2019

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.

10 October 2019
EU grant awarded to Loughborough University

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.

10 October 2019

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.

14 October 2019
Poster promoting big booker read

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.

14 October 2019

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.

14 October 2019
Amelia Harper bursts through. Photo credit: David Crawford / www.stillsport.com)

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.

14 October 2019
Politicians shaking hand.

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.

14 October 2019

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.

14 October 2019
The world’s first Elite Athlete Wellbeing Management program to be held in the UK will be hosted at Loughborough University.

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.

14 October 2019
image to illustrate sound theme for the IAS

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.

15 October 2019
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