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LU Arts event part of Leicester Comedy Festival 2020

The Happy Mondays Comedy Club on 10 February is part of the Leicester Comedy Festival, giving staff, students and the local community a chance to see some fantastic stand up on their doorstep.

28 January 2020

‘Technoference’: why we should be worried about parents’ screen time

Many young people spend significantly more time using screens than is recommended by health professionals.

28 January 2020
Loughborough alumna Kimberley Murray has secured Gold following an impressive performance in the Inter-Continental Cup skeleton race at Lake Placid, USA.

Gold for Kimberley Murray in the Women’s Skeleton

Loughborough alumna Kimberley Murray has secured Gold following an impressive performance in the Inter-Continental Cup skeleton race at Lake Placid, USA.

30 January 2020
A vector ofa  blue car.

Why is Tesla selling insurance and what does it mean for drivers?

In the past year, Elon Musk and Tesla have fascinated the world with new innovations like the Tesla Cybertruck. There is excitement about most new Tesla products, but one hugely important one has been largely overlooked.

31 January 2020
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NT Live: Cyrano de Bergerac

Cyrano de Bergerac kicks off a new season of National Theatre Live screenings at Loughborough University.

10 February 2020
A feather quill.

Poets and lovers: the two women who were Michael Field

“Let no man think he can put asunder what God has joined”. So wrote the poet Katharine Bradley in a letter of 1886. She was explaining her relationship with her niece Edith Cooper, using the words of the Christian marriage ceremony to affirm their lifelong partnership.

3 February 2020

Researcher in political communication and misinformation joins Loughborough University

Johannes Kaiser, a researcher in political communication and misinformation, is joining the University’s School of Social Sciences and Humanities at Loughborough University.

3 February 2020

New graphene amplifier has been able to unlock hidden frequencies in the electromagnetic spectrum

Researchers have created a unique device which will unlock the elusive terahertz wavelengths and make revolutionary new technologies possible.

3 February 2020
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Loughborough University commits to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals

Loughborough University is proud to announce it is now a signatory of the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

3 February 2020
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Loughborough University celebrates LGBT+ History Month

This February, the University is hosting a series of activities and events to celebrate LGBT+ History Month which aims to promote equality and diversity.

3 February 2020
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From labelling homosexuality a ‘mental disorder’ to challenging stereotypes – new book reveals psychology has done a 180 when it comes to LGBTIQ representation

Psychologists in the mid-20th century believed that sexuality could be ‘corrected’ through therapy.

4 February 2020

Link between sitting for too long and stress to be explored as part of study

Researchers at Loughborough University are inviting people to take part in a study that explores the link between sitting down for long periods of time (eg sedentary behaviour) and short-term stress.

4 February 2020
Aisha Aldris performing at Acoustic Night

Acoustic Night returns to campus

On 17 February, musicians are invited to take the stage for Loughborough’s Acoustic Night, organised by LU Arts singer-songwriter scholar, Aisha Aldris.

10 February 2020
The latest episode of the ‘Experts in Sport’ podcast is all about strength. What is it? How do you build it? What methods are best for your fitness goals?

Experts in Sport podcast: Faster, Stronger, Fitter– what exactly is strength?

The latest episode of the ‘Experts in Sport’ podcast is all about strength. What is it? How do you build it? What methods are best for your fitness goals?

5 February 2020
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Pro-Vice Chancellor for Enterprise part of Town Deal Board proposing £25m bid to transform Loughborough

A new project developed by local business and community leaders aims to transform Loughborough’s economic growth by securing up to £25m of government funding.

5 February 2020
Illustrations of cars in arrows.

Four things the UK government must do to phase out petrol, diesel and hybrid cars by 2035

The UK government recently pledged to bring forward a ban on new diesel and petrol car sales from 2040, to 2035.

5 February 2020
LUSEP bird's eye view

Applications open for LUSEP partner’s charitable trust

Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Park (LUSEP) partner, Intelligent Energy, have announced that its charitable trust is open for applications.

11 February 2020
A triathlete

Heat research from Loughborough featured in global triathlon guide

Academics from Loughborough University have helped devise a comprehensive report that will benefit triathletes and paratriathletes in their preparation to compete under hot and humid conditions – like those predicted at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

6 February 2020

Loughborough University launches new mathematics research centre

A new maths research centre which aims to boost the UK’s poor understanding of the subject has officially been launched at Loughborough University.

10 February 2020
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Experts examine the 2019 General Election

On 31 January, a range of media, political and polling experts gathered at Loughborough University London to analyse the General Election campaign and the influence of Brexit.

7 February 2020
Armed Forces Covenant re-signing

Loughborough University re-signs Armed Forces Covenant

The University has continued its commitment to supporting the military community by re-signing the Armed Forces Covenant.

10 February 2020
Jamie Barker's new book

Loughborough academic publishes new sporting book

Dr Jamie Barker, Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology at the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences has co-authored a new book titled ‘The Psychology of Soccer’.

10 February 2020
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Loughborough political communication expert appointed to influential digital freedoms committee

Professor of Political Communication Cristian Vaccari has been appointed to the Council of Europe’s new Expert Committee on Freedom of Expression and Digital Technologies.

12 February 2020

Is there a public consensus on what it means to be rich?

New research shows that people can easily identify what makes you rich, but struggle to agree at what point wealth and income become excessive.

14 February 2020
Breast cancer cell in body cells.

Novel 3D model developed at Loughborough University provides new insight into how our body’s stem cells interact with breast cancer cells

A Loughborough University PhD student has provided new insight into how breast cancer cells interact with cells in our body by using a novel 3D model.

17 February 2020
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