Design by Amelia Vance

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.

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.
Cricketer Amy Jones

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.
photo of founder and alumnus of the University Dr Andy Statham

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.
multicolour graphic used to promote LGBT+ History month

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.
photo of a woman drinking water during exercise

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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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.
poster to promote STEM Day

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.

County Council deputy leader Byron Rhodes, front, right, with Professor Tracy Bhamra, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Enterprise) at Loughborough University signal the start of work on The Access Group's new HQ at the university's science and education park

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.

Nik Diaper

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.
headshot of Professor Paul Wylleman

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.
photo of a young adult learning new skills working with textiles

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.

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.
headshot of Sir Peter Bonfield

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.
Jon Walker with members of the community

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.

photo of female student being awarded with University prize by Professor Robert Allison

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?
London skyline

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.
photo of Dr Chris Goodier speaking at previous event

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.
photo of Green Flag and University staff and students outside Hazlerigg and Rutland buildings

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 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.
Books on a light blue background.

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.
A doctor holding a liver drawing.

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.

Students enjoying a meal togther

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.

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.
Niamh Emerson celebrates her win with Katarina Johnson-Thompson

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.