2020 news

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Coronavirus: not the first global health crisis to impact sport

Coronavirus has plunged the global sporting calendar into disarray. Football fixtures across Europe have now been postponed, including the Euro 2020, English Football League and the English Premier League. Such scenarios remove revenues from gate takings, significantly affect sport media broadcasters and leads to knock-on effects for sponsors and advertisers.
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Academic sets new standards as she becomes the recipient of two prestigious biomechanics awards

A researcher from Loughborough University was announced as the recipient of two awards from the International Society of Biomechanics in Sports (ISBS).
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PARENTS: Expert shares practical ideas for helping children and babies with their physical development at home

A Loughborough University academic has shared practical tips to help parents and guardians deliver physical development opportunities to children at home following the closure of nurseries and other childcare facilities.

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Loughborough academic speaks at Leaders Women in Sport event

Loughborough academic Dr Argyro Elisavet Manoli has shared her views on tackling imposter syndrome at the prestigious Leaders Women in Sport event held in London.

Micky Yule gold in the 2020 Road to Tokyo Para Powerlifting World Cup.

Loughborough’s Para-powerlifters take gold at the World Cup

One Loughborough student and two athletes who train on campus secured Gold in the 2020 Road to Tokyo Para Powerlifting World Cup.

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Cabaret returns to campus

Back by popular demand, Cabaret will return to Cogs on 16 March as part of the Happy Mondays programme, bringing with it all the glitz, glamour and sparkle of a classic Cabaret club.

Boris is right… Don’t panic buy, but do plan your shopping to reduce the chance of infection by up to 99%

Dr Jon Seaton is an economist and is an expert in business and consumer behaviour. Here he explains why panic buying is bad... but infrequent shopping is essential for minimising the risk of catching coronavirus.
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The science behind swimming: Loughborough to host expert panel

Loughborough University academic Dr David Fletcher will form part of a panel of international experts at this unique event looking at the art and science of swimming fast.

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Student scholars showcase their talent at upcoming concert

A performance featuring some of the University’s most talented students will take place at Emmanuel Church next week.
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‘A dream come true’ for student as he prepares for his British Formula 3 Championship debut

A Loughborough University student has embarked on his journey to compete in this year’s BRDC British Formula 3 Championship.

How to talk to the world about coronavirus

The UK is now in lockdown along with another 20% of the global population as governments scramble to get to grips with the coronavirus pandemic.
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Suspended: Applications open for the London Open Fund

The London Open Fund is suspended at this present time. This is due to having to achieve cost savings as a result of the current Coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus: to save businesses, we should pioneer an unusual kind of insurance

The COVID-19 outbreak has triggered a collapse of revenues in sector after sector: transport, hotels, restaurants, tourism, recreation and culture, consumer durables and numerous others.

This anarchist thinker helps explain why we feel so driven to help each other through the coronavirus crisis

Empty supermarket shelves and panicked government briefings have become the defining images of the coronavirus crisis. But the community response, however, may well be a more enduring feature.

Do not get complacent… What a playground chase and a board game tell us about sudden jumps in coronavirus deaths

Economist Dr Jon Seaton, of Loughborough School of Business and Economics, explains the difference a sudden onset of infection and a slow burn using chess and the children’s game tig.

The coronavirus ‘Doomsday’ clock: How close are we to midnight?

Britain has only just begun its battle with COVID-19, according to a new coronavirus clock which shows the various stages of pandemic faced by countries around the globe.
Loughborough alumna Jocelyn Ulyett performed well in Edinburgh. Photo: David Crawford / www.stillsport.com

Strong performance from Loughborough swimmers in Edinburgh

Loughborough swimmers once again turned on the style at the Edinburgh International Meet this weekend.

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How health professionals need to discuss end of life situations – during coronavirus and beyond

The coronavirus pandemic has led to many difficult and urgent conversations taking place in hospitals. There will doubtless be many more. Over the last few days, I’ve been drawing together advice about discussing sensitive and distressing topics based on evidence from my own work and from work by other researchers who study real life examples of these kinds of exchanges.

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Engineering students awarded by the Institution of Engineering and Technology

Six students at Loughborough University have been recognised by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) through bursaries and a scholarship.

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Sustainability team launches new blog for staff, students and the wider community

Loughborough University’s Sustainability team are delighted to announce that they have launched their brand-new blog, Sustainably Speaking.

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Calling members of the Loughborough community: Reward an outstanding student by nominating them for a University Prize

Do you know a student who has gone out of their way to help you or to serve the Loughborough community?

Loughborough University’s CALIBRE Awards celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion

The winners of Loughborough University’s Spring 2020 CALIBRE Awards can now be revealed.
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Loughborough Family rallies together to support the country during COVID-19 pandemic

Staff members at Loughborough University have been supporting both the local community and the country by providing vital resources and research expertise during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Online exhibition of work produced by students from LU Arts short course unveiled

A website exhibiting the photographic work of Loughborough students is now available to view online.

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Loughborough University and Loughborough Students’ Union launch campaign to support students facing financial hardship during COVID-19 crisis

Loughborough University and Loughborough Students’ Union (LSU) are working in partnership to promote a fundraising initiative which will help their most vulnerable students.