May 2019 news

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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.

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.
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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.

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Arts Degree Show to showcase the bold, thought-provoking and imaginative work of students at Loughborough

Loughborough University is delighted to announce this year’s Arts Degree Show, taking place 8-16 June.
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It’s time to look at how gift giving spares a thought for loved ones but not the planet

Father’s Day, graduation ceremonies, weddings and birthdays…they all have two things in common: they’re coming up over the next few months and they involve gifts.

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).

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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.

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.

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.
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Wrestling extravaganza travels to Loughborough as part of the University’s Art Festival

The Martin Hall Theatre will be opening its doors for the first time to new and old wrestling fans as part of Loughborough University’s Arts Festival.

Loughborough 4x100m quartet set record time

Loughborough 4x100m quartet set record time

Amidst some fantastic performances at the recent Loughborough International meet, the victorious men’s Loughborough 4x100m quartet set what is believed to be the fastest ever time by a British University student team.
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Biomedicine academic receives prestigious Academy of Medical Sciences research grant

Dr Owen Davies, Lecturer in Molecular and Regenerative Biomedicine within the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, has recently been awarded a £100,000 grant from the Academy of Medical Sciences Springboard.

New mathematics research centre aims to boost UK's poor understanding of the subject

Loughborough University can today announce it is to establish a new research centre focused on improving the way mathematics is taught in schools and colleges.
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Loughborough University hosts sold-out sewing event for second year

A staff member at Loughborough University will be hosting a weekend event dedicated to all things sewing later next month.
The victorious Loughborough tennis team at the Belt and Road Tournament in Chengdu, China.

Loughborough University’s Tennis Programme celebrates record year

Loughborough Sport Tennis is celebrating a record year, including a 227 percent increase in its student participation programme.
Karen Atkinson encourages her players.

Lightning coach departs for Strathclyde Sirens

Loughborough Lightning Netball can confirm that coach Karen Atkinson has joined Strathclyde Sirens as Technical Director.