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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.

11 June 2019
Ama Agbeze has been appointed an MBE for services to Netball.

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.

12 June 2019
Professor Robert Allison

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.

12 June 2019

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.

12 June 2019
Loughborough University has officially relaunched its elite level Powerbase gym.

Loughborough University officially relaunches elite level gym following rebrand

Loughborough University has officially relaunched its elite level Powerbase gym following a significant rebrand.

15 May 2019
photo of students, academics and Ford Ford representatives at presentation event

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.

12 June 2019
Community Fund recipients with the Vice-Chancellor

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.

13 June 2019
A turtle on a bed of coral.

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.

13 June 2019
Weightlifting belt designed by student

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.

14 June 2019
Two photos of Breathe being worn, showing before and after compression

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.

13 June 2019

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.

13 June 2019
Jess Judd has been selected for the World University Games.

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.

13 June 2019
image of Da Hyoung Choi's artwork which was awarded the Edward Sharp prize

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.

14 June 2019

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).

14 June 2019
Millie with sled dog

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.

19 June 2019

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.

14 June 2019
Photo of Georgina and Ryan at Santander event

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.

17 June 2019
Dr Holly Collison and Dr Ksenija Kuzmina presented their project ‘This Woman Does!’.

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.

18 June 2019

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.

19 June 2019

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.

19 June 2019

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.

18 June 2019
Photo of VC Bob, Claudia Parsons' family and Callum Parke

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.

19 June 2019
Loughborough University welcomed UKAD to campus.

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.

20 June 2019
A flooded road

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.

20 June 2019
Child in a tree.

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.

20 June 2019
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