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An old illustration of a woman writing.

Why it’s not empowering to abandon the male pseudonyms used by female writers

In a letter to James AH Murray in 1879, the writer ME Lewes wrote “I wish always to be quoted as George Eliot”. She perhaps would not have been pleased by a new campaign from The Women’s Prize for Fiction and its sponsor, Baileys called Reclaim Her Name campaign.

19 August 2020

Experts in Sport: Para sport special: What does it take to prepare the British team for the Paralympic Games?

As the clock counts down to next summer’s postponed Paralympics Games, this week’s ‘Experts in Sport’ podcast takes a timely look at what it takes to create an optimum performance environment for ParalympicsGB at the Games.

24 August 2020
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Work progressing on science park building

Innovative plans to create a new HQ for a leading UK software company on Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Park (LUSEP) are on schedule for completion in November.

25 August 2020

London and New York are the most connected cities in the world – new data shows

London is the most connected city in the world followed by New York, according to new data published by Loughborough University.

2 September 2020
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Creative writing evening class returns to Loughborough campus

LU Arts’ popular creative writing evening classes for staff, students and the general public are returning to the Loughborough campus this term.

4 September 2020
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Loughborough University to partner with Chelsea Football Club

Loughborough University and Chelsea Football Club have agreed a partnership which will see both organisations work closely together.

2 September 2020
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National Fitness Games – Diversions

Loughborough is hosting the National Fitness Games on Saturday 12 September on Shirley Pearce Square, Rugby Rubber Crumb and PEC Sport turf.

10 September 2020
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Experts in Sport: The truth about exercise and weight management

Whilst millions of us tuned into Joe Wicks’ daily workouts during the height of lockdown, it is fair to say that many others swerved the idea of jumping around their living room and found solace in the biscuit tin instead.

10 September 2020
Richard Deacon print.

Exhibition presents rare opportunity to see drawings by some of the most important and innovative artists working today

An unmissable exhibition that is said to be “akin to having a tiny Tate show in the East Midlands” is to open at Loughborough University next week.

15 September 2020
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Campus partner offers free remote lab service to schools and colleges

University campus partner RLC Lab - based in the Advanced Technology Innovation Centre - is offering remote online access to laboratory equipment to enable science teachers and their students to conduct experiments in real time.

16 September 2020

Retracing the first human steps out of Saudi Arabia: Scientists use footprints to recreate 120,000-year-old comfort break at prehistoric lake

Scientists have pieced together the movements of a small group of early humans as they journeyed out of Africa and into the Arabian Peninsula for the first time – more than 120,000 years ago.

18 September 2020
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First Future of Sport event takes place with Lord Sebastian Coe KBE and John Bertrand AO

On Thursday 10 September 2020, Loughborough University together with Victoria University hosted the first Future of Sport event in conversation with Lord Sebastian Coe KBE and John Bertrand AO.

18 September 2020
Photos of Tara and Joe, winners at New Designers 2020

Design graduates celebrated as they win awards at New Designers 2020

Two Industrial Design and Technology graduates from Loughborough’s School of Design and Creative Arts have been crowned award winners as part of this year’s New Designers.

21 September 2020
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Campus and town ready to welcome back students

Loughborough is preparing to welcome university students back to town following months of preparations to make the return safe and Covid-secure.

23 September 2020
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Bahrain v Israel: how sports could help cement peace accords in the Middle East

Back in 2016, I was excited for the Bahrain Women’s National team to compete in the Aphrodite Cup, an international football tournament held in Cyprus.

23 September 2020

Nearly half the world’s population still lacks access to modern energy cooking services – new report

Four billion people around the world still lack access to clean, efficient, convenient, safe, reliable, and affordable cooking energy, according to a new report.

24 September 2020
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‘Are you for real?’: New webinar series to examine the significance of authenticity in the contemporary world

Authenticity has become a buzzword for our times. The travel industry is full of companies providing ‘authentic’ experiences, global brands fight to be seen as ‘authentic’ and social media platforms are awash with arguments about the authenticity of posts and even influencers.

24 September 2020

New study aims to improve the health and wellbeing of professional wrestlers

A unique project will bring academics and professional wrestlers together to address serious issues around health and wellbeing.

25 September 2020

£4 million centre for post-doctoral development in infrastructure, cities and energy to be launched

An award of £4 million has been made by Research England for the development of C-DICE, a new centre for post-doctoral development in infrastructure, cities and energy.

30 September 2020
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Celebratory programme of events to be held by Loughborough University for Black History Month

Black History Month is an important event which takes place each year to recognise, celebrate, and honour the contributions and histories of black people across the world and within our communities.

1 October 2020
vector of a man running

Buttock size matters: Researchers reveal a large gluteus maximus is key for sprint speed and performance after examining the anatomy of elite athletes

A Loughborough University study examining the muscle size of elite sprinters has revealed a large gluteus maximus (the muscle that forms the backside) is key to achieving top speeds on the track.

1 October 2020
Nik Diaper has landed a key role for Tokyo 2020.

Diaper secures director role with Boccia UK

Nik Diaper, Loughborough University’s Head of Para Sport, has been appointed to Boccia UK’s board of directors.

5 October 2020

New Industrial Policy and Insight Centre aims to accelerate manufacturing in the Midlands

A new centre aimed at boosting manufacturing in the Midlands has been launched at Loughborough University today.

5 October 2020

Life beyond COVID-19: What are Loughborough’s experts concerned about?

Loughborough academics have voiced their concerns about the impact of coronavirus as part of a new UK Parliament report.

7 October 2020

International initiative aimed at reducing the use of biomass for cooking awards £826,000 to 14 new projects

More than £800,000 has been awarded to 14 innovative projects around the globe which aim to reduce the reliance of cooking with charcoal, wood and other biomass fuels.

7 October 2020
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