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Poster advertising the community fun day

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.

7 May 2019
St Bart's winning classroom design.

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.

7 May 2019

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.

8 May 2019
Photo of student Kate Walker sat at a desk with computer and 3D equipment

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.

8 May 2019
Former Loughborough University student Mary Earps has been selected to represent England at this summer’s Women’s World Cup.

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.

9 May 2019
black and white photo of Dr Antonia Liguori interviewing someone and holding a microphone.

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.

10 May 2019

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.

10 May 2019

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.

10 May 2019
photo of VC Bob, Frances Quinn and student finalists of the Great Halls Bake Off in Cognitos

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.

13 May 2019
Someone scrolling through social media

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.

13 May 2019
solar panels in a field

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.

13 May 2019

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.

15 May 2019
photo of student's work: a fish emptying contents of small plastic toys

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.

15 May 2019
Battle of the Nations - Loughborough International Athletics

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.

16 May 2019

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.

17 May 2019
Sophie Hahn (380) competes in the Women's Para-Elite 100m event at the Loughborough International Athletics Meet held at the Paula Radcliffe Athletics Stadium (Photo by David Crawford / www.stillsport.com)

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).

19 May 2019
Image with 'SINGLE GIRL LIES HIDDEN' written numerous times in black and purple text

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).

20 May 2019
Graphic with text to promote the University's 2019 Arts Festival

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.

22 May 2019

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.

22 May 2019
photo of the winners of the 2019 Enterprise Awards

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.

22 May 2019
poster promoting the symposium

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.

28 May 2019
Loughborough Lightning captain Nat Panagarry has been selected to represent England at this summer’s Netball World Cup.

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.

23 May 2019
A bike in a flooded street

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.

23 May 2019

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.

24 May 2019

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.

24 May 2019
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