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George Gandy

It is with great sadness that the University announces the death of Head Endurance Coach, George Gandy.

8 October 2020
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Loughborough Sport extends partnership with Kukri

Loughborough Sport is delighted to announce that Kukri will continue as its official sportswear provider for a further two years.

9 October 2020

University offers range of measures in recognition of race-based Covid-19 stress and anti-Black violence

In a sector-leading move, Loughborough University has recognised the negative impacts on Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) staff and students of race-based stress.

13 October 2020
Eccleston building

LU Arts unveils new competition giving students and graduates the chance to produce sculptural work for the University campus

LU Arts is delighted to announce a competition for current students and graduates to produce a new sculptural work on the Loughborough campus.

14 October 2020
Presidential podium in the White House.

New white paper published: Loughborough expert part of network working with journalists to improve the quality of US election coverage

The upcoming US Presidential election poses unprecedented challenges to journalists in the States and around the globe.

15 October 2020
Angel Fernandez coaches a boxer

Anthony Joshua’s ‘secret weapon’ to spearhead new Boxing Centre of Excellence at Loughborough University

A coach dubbed heavyweight boxing icon Anthony Joshua’s ‘secret weapon’ is to spearhead a brand-new Boxing Centre of Excellence based at Loughborough University.

16 October 2020

Low-income families will feel the financial pinch as coronavirus forces young adults to return home

The financial strains on low-income families is set to increase as more young adults are returning to their parents' homes.

19 October 2020

Learning before bedtime could improve memory – new study

Studying times tables at bedtime could improve the chances of being able to recall them later.

13 October 2020

New data shows child poverty rates have risen sharpest in the Midlands and the North

Child poverty has risen most sharply in parts of the Midlands and in northern towns and cities over the past four years, according to new research published today (13/10).

14 October 2020

New £2.9m development centre will improve measurement and quality control for manufacturers

Three Midlands universities have been awarded £2.9m to create a new development centre aimed at helping manufacturers use and understand their data more efficiently.

8 October 2020
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Loughborough’s Architecture programme celebrates as new cohort of students includes more women than ever before

The School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering are delighted to announce that for the first time since the programme’s inception, almost two-thirds of the Architecture programme’s new cohort are women.

19 October 2020

Collect fresh fruit harvested from campus as part of Fruit Routes initiative

The University’s Sustainability team is pleased to announce staff, students and the local community are welcome to collect harvested fruit from the Loughborough campus.

19 October 2020
swimming

Loughborough swimmers impress on opening day of International Swimming League

Loughborough swimmers Marie Wattel, Adam Peaty, Luke Greenbank and Andreas Vazaios helped London Roar to a 217-point victory after the first day of the International Swimming League (ISL) in Budapest.

20 October 2020
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Institute of Advanced Studies welcomes its first Residential Fellows

The Institute of Advanced Studies (IAS) is delighted to welcome its inaugural cohort of IAS Residential Fellows for 2020-21 to campus this academic year.

20 October 2020
UKAD lecture

Loughborough continues to drive forward key message of clean sport

Loughborough Sport has continued its strong pledge to keep sport clean and safe for all by delivering educational workshops to 142 first-year performance sport athletes.

20 October 2020
someone struggling with fitness

Lost your motivation to work out? Here’s why – and how to get back on track

In the early phases of lockdown, the streets were teeming with runners and living rooms were a blur of uncoordinated star jumps and lunges. In fact, physical activity levels in the UK peaked around mid-to-late May, just before lockdown restrictions began to be eased. Now, after months of fluctuating social restrictions, many people are reporting on social media that they’ve suddenly lost their motivation to exercise.

21 October 2020
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Experts in Sport: Disordered eating - just how common is it in elite level sport?

Former England cricketer Freddie Flintoff’s recent BBC documentary ‘Living with Bulimia’ sparked conversations regarding eating disorders, particularly amongst elite level athletes. But how commonplace are such health challenges?

22 October 2020
Pritchard has been called up to the GB squad

Loughborough trio earn GB hockey call-up

Three Loughborough hockey players have been selected for Great Britain’s FIH Hockey Pro League matches with The Netherlands and Belgium - including a first call-up for goalkeeper Miriam Pritchard.

26 October 2020
a preview of the new app

Evidence-based, fad-free approach to fitness and nutrition with Loughborough inspired app

Coaches at Loughborough University are the brains behind a newly launched personalised health and fitness app.

27 October 2020
US flag and the white house.

US election 2020: a toolkit for ‘democracy-worthy’ coverage for journalists

As election day approaches in the US, journalists around the world are working in the most challenging environment of their lifetimes.

27 October 2020

Loughborough research leads to potential Covid-19 diagnosis with a non-invasive breath test that provides almost instant results

Initial findings from a new study led by Loughborough University – published by The Lancet – have shown how Covid-19 can be detected via a non-invasive breath test, providing almost instant results.

27 October 2020
Professor Jim Saker

Loughborough Professor appointed as new President of The Institute of the Motor Industry

Professor Jim Saker was named the Institute of the Motor Industry’s (IMI) new president at their Annual General Meeting on 27 October.

28 October 2020
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George Gandy: funeral information

The funeral of George Gandy will be held on Friday 30th October at 2:45pm.

28 October 2020
abbie wood in the pool

Loughborough swimmers continue to make waves in Budapest

Loughborough swimmers once again turned on the style with a series of impressive performances in the International Swimming League (ISL) in Budapest, Hungary.

28 October 2020
Photo of Loughborough town centre at night time

University in local partnership for £32 million bid to transform Loughborough

The University is part of an ambitious £32 million bid to transform Loughborough which has been submitted to Government.

29 October 2020
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