News
2021
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Student designs compact lifesaving drone for beach rescue teams after witnessing teenage surfer battle dangerous waves
In 2017, while on holiday with his family in Cornwall, Loughborough University student Dominic Leatherland witnessed a teenager become detached from their bodyboard and pulled out to sea due to rough conditions.
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An Olympic athletics dream born out of football – Ireland’s Chris O’Donnell (VIDEO)
Ireland’s Chris O’Donnell started his sporting career as a promising footballer.
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Loughborough’s Greenbank wins Olympic bronze
Loughborough swimmer Luke Greenbank claimed Great Britain’s first men’s backstroke medal at the Olympic Games since 1908 with a brilliant bronze at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre.
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Professor Marsha Meskimmon reappointed as Director of the Institute of Advanced Studies (IAS)
Initially appointed in August 2018, Professor Marsha Meskimmon will remain in her role as Director of the Institute of Advanced Studies (IAS) for a second 3-year term.
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Former competitive swimmer designs pool navigation aid for visually impaired athletes
Since its invention in the 1980s, the ‘tapping method’ has been used to guide visually impaired swimmers in the pool.
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Loughborough receives UKRI funding to develop the next generation of batteries
Loughborough University, as part of a consortium led by Lucideon, and partner KWSP, has received funding from UKRI's Faraday battery challenge fund to assess two technologies to manufacture components for solid-state batteries.
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Lockdown garage workouts boost Holly Bradshaw's chances of Olympic gold (VIDEO)
Although the first national lockdown restricted much of Holly Bradshaw's training schedule, the pole vaulter from Preston turned her attention elsewhere.
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World-first slope simulator will lead to safer infrastructure
Loughborough University is to create the world’s first large-scale National Engineered Slope Simulator, thanks to a £500,000 grant from the Wolfson Foundation.
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Tokyo conditions could lead to better sprint times – Loughborough University heat expert (VIDEO)
A heat expert from Loughborough University believes that the gruelling conditions at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games could prove favourable for some sprint and/or power athletes.
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New AI system predicts building energy rates in less than a second
At a time when the UK is trying to reach net zero by 2050, the timely, accurate calculation of energy efficiency is a vital component of the design process for new and refurbished buildings.
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Getting on top of unhelpful email habits can take up to a years’ hard graft
Employees can eradicate unhelpful work-email habits that stifle productivity and harm personal wellbeing - but it takes a particular self-belief and the will to put in a concerted effort.
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Yee wins silver in outstanding triathlon performance
Team GB’s Alex Yee claimed a stunning silver in a gruelling triathlon in Tokyo to add to Loughborough’s growing total of medals.
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Calling all collaborative innovators
Loughborough University London is looking for organisations to take part in the Collaborate programme for the upcoming academic year.
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Africa Prize: Loughborough student named One to Watch for low-cost ventilator design
Engineering student Yusuf Bilesanmi has won the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation's One to Watch award for his low-cost ventilator, ShiVent.
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Superb Peaty wins Loughborough’s first medal of Tokyo Olympics
Adam Peaty made history in the early hours as he powered to 100m breaststroke gold in Tokyo.
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What is university life like if you have a neurological condition? Two students share their inspiring stories from their time at Loughborough
Anisha Johal and Charlotte Blackburn-Peer are both preparing to graduate from Loughborough University next week.
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Loughborough Hockey’s “conveyor belt of talent” keeps delivering for Team GB (VIDEO)
Loughborough Hockey is synonymous with Team GB. Over the years, the pathway has been well and truly trodden with many alumni and former players representing their country on the world stage, with this year’s Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games set to be no different.
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Farewell celebration for ‘VC Bob’ sees official portrait unveiled
The official portrait of Loughborough University’s outgoing Vice-Chancellor, Professor Robert Allison, has been unveiled at a special sporting farewell dinner.
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Adam Peaty - The elite psychology of an Olympic champion (VIDEO)
By now, you’ve probably heard of Adam Peaty.
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Over 4.6 million English homes experience summertime overheating, new study finds
As the UK bakes in a record-breaking heatwave, academics at Loughborough University have shared the results of the largest and most comprehensive study to date looking at overheating in English homes.
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Loughborough swim team counters jet lag ahead of the Olympic Games (VIDEO)
As the Olympic Games officially start tomorrow, many athletes will be adjusting to a new environment and indeed a different time zone, with Tokyo eight hours ahead.
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Loughborough University is part of £18.27 million UKRI investment that puts Midlands firmly on the map for advanced ceramics
The Midlands Industrial Ceramics Group (MICG) - of which Loughborough University is a founding member - has secured £18.27 million in government funding provided through UK Research and Innovation’s flagship Strength in Places Fund (SIPF), to put the area firmly on the map as a global centre for advanced ceramics.
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Loughborough launches dedicated website for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Loughborough University’s dedicated website for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games has now officially launched.
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Loughborough University launches business start-up accelerator programme that looks to nurture talent across Leicestershire
Loughborough University has partnered with Charnwood Borough Council to launch an exciting new programme that aims to help local people working on unique, early-stage products or services bring their vision to life.
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How to minimise the chances of a terror attack at the Olympic Games – new paper
Counter-terrorism experts have proposed a method for minimising the chances of a terrorist attack at this summer’s Olympic Games.
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Bateson joins Trent Rockets for The Hundred
Loughborough University’s Jon Bateson will team up with the Trent Rockets for this summer’s inaugural Hundred cricket competition.
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Ancient meteorite could reveal the origins of life on Earth
A 4.6-billion-year-old meteorite found lying in the imprint of a horseshoe is likely a remnant of cosmic debris left over from the birth of the solar system and could answer questions about how life began on Earth.
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Vaccine passports: what businesses need to know – and why they should have more say
Imogen, a night club owner from London, hopes that COVID-19 “passports” could help with the return of customers to her venue. But the 42-year-old told us she is not happy about subjecting her customers to additional checks, and has concerns over a lack of clear guidance on their use.
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Sports Minister visits UKAD’s new HQ at Loughborough University: a Midlands powerhouse for sport
With a week to go before the start of the Tokyo Olympics, Sports Minister Nigel Huddleston MP, visited the new HQ for UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) at Loughborough University.
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How stress affects the body – and how practice can help athletes react better under pressure
It isn’t easy being a professional athlete. Not only are the physical demands greater than most people could handle, athletes also face intense psychological pressure during competition.
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Loughborough ranked 2nd university in England for overall student satisfaction in national survey
Loughborough is the second highest ranked university in England for overall student satisfaction, according to the latest National Student Survey (NSS), published today (15th July 2021).
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Experts in Sport: The truth behind the role of the sport agent in the football industry
Negotiating contracts and securing important deals are what sports agents are known for, but how else does the role extend within professional sport?
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Athena STEM inspires over 50 pupils at multi-day event with the support of the Ford Fund
The Athena STEM programme – formally known as Girls into STEM and supported by the Ford Motor Company Fund – returned last week.
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New Visiting Professor joins the School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering
Paolo Gardoni, from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, has been appointed as Visiting Professor in Structural Engineering and Societal Risk Mitigation with Loughborough University’s School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering.
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Planned cuts to Universal Credit will hit incomes of millions of households unable to afford a minimum living standard
The planned £20-a-week cut to Universal Credit in October is set to leave out-of-work families with children receiving barely half of the income the public believes is required to achieve an acceptable standard of living, while adults without children will receive around a third, according to a new report.
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Taylor heads to The Hundred with Welsh Fire
Rob Taylor, Lightning Cricket’s Head Coach, has been appointed to Welsh Fire women’s backroom team for this summer’s inaugural Hundred competition.
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NASA collaboration: Newly discovered planets could help scientists learn more about Earth’s ‘teenage’ years
Four newly discovered planets could help scientists learn more about how the Earth and our solar system developed during their ‘teenage’ years.
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Loughborough graduands win at New Designers awards
Four students have been awarded accolades at this year’s New Designers. The prestigious awards programme recognises new talent for their innovative creations.
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Fulbright Scholar, Dr Elliott Hoey, to present lecture hosted by the IAS
Dr Elliott Hoey, recipient of a prestigious Fulbright Scholar Award, will give a lecture showcasing his research on Tuesday 13 July, 12.30pm-1.30pm as part of the Institute of Advanced Studies lecture series.
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Student designs life-saving device that rapidly stops bleeding from knife wounds
In the year ending March 2019, 259 people were killed in the UK using a sharp instrument, including knives and broken bottles.
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How women’s experience of birth during COVID-19 can help improve childbirth in future
Over the past 15 months we have avoided hugs and handshakes, stayed at home and quarantined, and experienced important life events alone. We have been reduced to family bubbles – keeping away from friends, acquaintances and even other family members.
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Loughborough-led project to help guide national rollout of Electric Vehicle chargepoints
A new Loughborough University-led study will be examining the use of existing Electric Vehicle (EV) chargepoint networks to help guide their widespread introduction across the UK.
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Modern Energy Cooking Services research praised at Ministerial Thematic Forums Side Event
A United Nations ministerial-level thematic forum side event was held last week which repeatedly referred to the impacts of important research led by Loughborough University.
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School of Design and Creative Arts award winners announced
Awards are given at the end of the year to students from various year groups and art disciplines, celebrating their achievements and identifying them as upcoming talent.
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Loughborough Students selected for U23 European Championships
Thirteen current Loughborough students have been selected to compete for their respective countries at the European U23 Athletics Championships, taking place between the 8th and 11th July in Tallinn, Estonia.
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Lightning Cycling announced as an official Elite Development Team
Loughborough Lightning is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded Elite Development Team status by British Cycling.
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Did England's World Cup 2018 shoot-out win lift the penalty hoodoo? (VIDEO)
As England step up preparations for this evening’s Euro 2020 last-16 match against Germany, the eyes of the nation – and the world – will be on London's Wembley Stadium.
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Bumble’s week off: employees suffering from burnout need more than an extra holiday
After a busy year involving a rise in customers, a stock market debut and all the pressures that come with a global pandemic, the dating app Bumble recently announced that all staff would be given a week off work.
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Loughborough football merger creates new Lightning team
Two of Loughborough’s top-performing women’s football sides have merged to create a brand-new Lightning football team.
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Loughborough receives international recognition for pioneering building project
A landmark building scheme has scooped a prestigious global award at a virtual ceremony.
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Textiles student creates playful installation for children with multi-sensory impairments as part of her final-year project
A final-year Textiles student has created an interactive play experience for children with special educational needs.
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Breakthrough in 3D scanning means results are 4500% more accurate
Scientists have created a new method for increasing the precision of 3D body scans by 4500%.
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Loughborough Lightning crowned 2021 VNSL champions
Loughborough Lightning made history on Sunday night claiming their first ever Vitality Netball Superleague title with a triumphant 49 - 32 victory over Team Bath.
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GB legend Bates becomes new Lightning Wheelchair Basketball coach
Loughborough University has secured a major coup with the appointment of Great Britain’s George Bates as Head Coach of the new Lightning Wheelchair Basketball team.
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Loughborough students design children’s books tackling tough issues and asking big questions
Three Graphic Design students have created books for children that tackle topics including dementia, the importance of accepting people who are different to us, and why we should be encouraged to think outside the box.
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One Britain One Nation Day is the perfect vehicle for the government’s values campaign
The UK government has officially endorsed the celebration of June 25 as One Britain, One Nation (OBON) Day.
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Loughborough student wins global prize for clean cooking innovation
Tommy Ross has beaten competition from around the world to win bronze in the Grand Final of the Efficiency for Access Design Challenge.
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Winners of the Design and Creative Arts Enterprise Awards announced
The awards, given out annually, recognise talented students from different disciplines and are given out at the Degree Show.
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New appointments and members for University Council
At the latest meeting of University Council, the appointment of two Pro-Chancellors and three new lay members was approved.
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Peter Harrison
It is with great sadness we announce that Peter Harrison CBE passed away on 18 June 2021. Peter was one of the University’s most loyal and generous donors.
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Loughborough researchers part of £7.3m project that will create the first-ever manufacturing cyber-seed
The first-ever manufacturing ‘cyber seed’ which grows just like a plant and produces innovative designs for products ranging from aircraft parts to medical devices has been conceptualised by researchers – and now it is being brought to life.
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Leading light in region’s covid-19 vaccine programme honoured by Loughborough University
One of the leading lights in the covid-19 vaccine programme for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) is to be awarded an honorary degree by Loughborough University.
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Researchers create innovative products from used plastic water bottles in Rwanda, Kenya and Nigeria
This image shows a fruit picker in Kenya harvesting avocado with a 3D printed tool created from waste plastic water bottles.
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University’s Design, Creative Arts and Architecture Digital Showcase now available online
To complement the University’s physical Degree Shows, the projects of over 600 graduands specialising in Creative Arts, Design and Architecture can now be viewed online on a dedicated website.
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New Institute of Technology could lead the UK’s digital and green revolution
Pioneering graduates from a new East Midlands Institute of Technology (IoT) would lead the UK’s green and digital revolution and form the beating heart of the country’s post-pandemic recovery.
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Dearing set to make history with Olympic qualification
Loughborough Swimming’s Alice Dearing is set to make history by becoming the first black British woman to qualify for an Olympic swimming event.
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Large Loughborough cohort selected for Team GB Olympic hockey squads
Loughborough University will once again be well represented in Team GB’s hockey squads for this summer’s Olympic Games in Tokyo.
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Loughborough tennis players dominate Championships as Wimbledon beckons
Loughborough University’s National Tennis Academy (LUNTA) enjoyed great success at the recent Youth National Championships, with four of its players securing the chance to perform at Wimbledon later this year.
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Barbour checks in as new Performance Analysis Lead
Loughborough Sport are delighted to announce that Simon Barbour will be joining its team as the new Performance Analysis Lead.
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Clear about crystallisation: Exchange project aims to increase survival rate of various diseases by improving knowledge of a pharmaceutical purification process
For the next two years, researchers from Loughborough and Tianjin Universities will make the 10,000+ mile round journey between the two institutes in a bid to increase our understanding of a key process used in the pharmaceutical industry to purify molecules.
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Researchers aim to make robots more accessible to small and medium-sized businesses with new £1.4m project
A £1.4m project aimed at boosting the uptake of robots in small and medium-sized manufacturing will investigate ways to more easily change, adapt and repurpose automated systems.
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Institute of Advanced Studies announces finale of its Annual Theme, Time: Living in the Anthropocene: How to Deal with a New Epoch
The IAS is delighted to announce the fourth and final event of its 2020-21 Annual Theme on Time, entitled Living in the Anthropocene: How to Deal with a New Epoch, which will take place on Thursday 24 June, 3pm-5.30pm.
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School of Design and Creative Arts launches 2021 Degree Show
Loughborough University’s School of Design and Creative Arts is delighted to announce it will be hosting a physical exhibition showcasing students’ work in the coming days. There will also be a digital exhibition of student work.
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University presents ‘Building an Innovation Community’ as part of Leicester Innovation Week
The University’s distinctive innovation and entrepreneurial support for businesses of all sizes is a key feature in a packed programme of events from 21 to 26 June, to showcase Leicester and Leicestershire as a hub of innovation.
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Why COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy should fall as more people get the jab
Did you book your NHS COVID-19 vaccination on the phone? If you did, the first thing you heard was this automated message: “Thank you for your call. We are pleased so many people have responded to their invitations to get a COVID vaccination.”
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Loughborough Vice-Chancellor Professor Bob Allison awarded CBE
Professor Robert Allison, Vice-Chancellor and President of Loughborough University, has been made a CBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List, for services to education and to supporting young people’s talent, equality and achievement.
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John Steele awarded OBE in Queen’s Birthday Honours
John Steele, Loughborough University’s Executive Director of Sport, has been recognised for his services to sport in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list.
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Ghana’s electricity supply mix has improved, but reliability and cost is still a challenge
Ghana has made significant progress over the past 10 years in increasing electricity generation and access.
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Loughborough researchers to help develop next-generation drone technology for intelligent solar plant inspections
Loughborough University researchers are to help develop cutting edge drone robotics for autonomous, fast, ultra-high-resolution solar plant inspections as part of a new collaborative project funded by Innovate UK.
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Lack of math education negatively affects adolescent brain and cognitive development
Adolescents who stopped studying maths exhibited greater disadvantage - compared with peers who continued studying maths - in terms of brain and cognitive development, according to a new study.
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Art exhibition aims to raise awareness of the environmental impact of plastics
An online exhibition of art which explores the damage plastics and waste are causing the environment is being launched to coincide with the G7 summit taking place this weekend.
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Leading research team supports mission to enhance sport's contribution to mental health and wellbeing
A team of leading researchers have been commissioned to support the joint mission of the Sport for Development Coalition and Mind to enhance the contribution that sport and physical activity can make to addressing the mental health and wellbeing crisis brought on by Covid-19.
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Double gold for Skinner at European Para Championships
The European Para Athletics Championships took place in Bydgoszcz, Poland between the 1st and 5th June, with Loughborough students past and present, and Loughborough-based athletes contributing towards Great Britain and Northern Ireland’s 37 medal haul.
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Para-cyclists rule the roost in storming weekend
Para-cyclists from Loughborough University enjoyed great success at the National ParaCycling Time Trial (TT) and Circuit Championships this weekend, with no fewer than three national champion jerseys secured following some brilliant rides.
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Loughborough remains in top ten of Complete University Guide
Loughborough University has been ranked 7th out of 130 UK universities, and the top university in the Midlands, in the 2022 Complete University Guide, which was released today (8 June 2021).
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Sustainable energy expert appointed Chair of UN group dedicated to increasing solar energy uptake
An academic in Loughborough University’s School of Social Sciences and Humanities has been appointed to a United Nations role that will allow her to continue pushing for solar energy uptake.
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[FEATURE] Meet the maker: Michael Shaw and his inflatable masterpieces
If you walk by The Majestic in Leeds today, not only will you be greeted by the beautiful architecture of the Grade II listed building, you will encounter an 80m-long fluorescent pink and yellow inflatable sculpture that worms its way around the triangular shapes of the well-known city centre building, transforming it into an almost Beetlejuice-equse wonderland.
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Call for participants in new study investigating deselection
Researchers from Loughborough University are looking to recruit participants that have experienced deselection for a new study.
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LU Arts launches Interface – showcasing interdisciplinary practice
LU Arts is pleased to announce the launch of Interface, a week-long programme of exciting events, including panel discussions, performances and interactive sessions, showcasing and celebrating creative collaboration across the University.
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Body positivi-tea: Barbie, social media, airbrushing and more discussed on the latest episode of Cuppa with a Scientist
The topic of ‘body positivity' never seems to leave headlines and recently there have been questions about whether the movement is as beneficial as it sounds.
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Cycling Festival a huge success as riders turn on the style
The inaugural Loughborough Cycling Festival proved to be a great success with some of the UK's best cyclists descending on campus for a full day of elite-level competition.
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Loughborough’s Winer leads digital transformation at Club Atlético Banfield
Loughborough University London Institute for Sport Business PhD student, Fede Winer, is part of the team behind a digital transformation at Argentine Primera División side Club Atlético Banfield.
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Friends: making audiences laugh by embracing the unexpected in conversation
The Friends reunion has undoubtedly been one of the biggest TV events of the year so far.
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Hockey quintet earn international call-ups
Loughborough hockey is thrilled to announce that five of its students have been selected to represent their country at the upcoming EuroHockey Nations Championship in Amsterdam.
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HR professionals needed for study on managing long-term sick leave post COVID-19
Human resources and people professionals are being sought to share their views on the effects of the pandemic on long-term sick leave and what the future holds in managing long-term sick leave.
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New video highlights the spying career of 17th century novelist Aphra Behn – England’s first professional woman writer
In 1666, Aphra Behn sat in her Antwerp apartment writing what would be another unanswered letter to her English spymasters.
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School of Science to get several major grants for transformative research
Research within Loughborough University’s School of Science has received a funding boost through a ground-breaking new programme designed to support adventurous high-risk research.
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Alumnus donates £2 million to support student access and success at Loughborough
Loughborough alumnus Chris Gill has donated £2 million to the University to enable it to help more students from under-represented groups access and succeed in higher education.
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Loughborough swimmers enjoy superb Championships in Hungary
Swimmers from Loughborough University will return to campus in high spirits after a stunning collective performance at the European Aquatics Championships in Budapest.
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Institute of Advanced Studies to host final event in ‘Arctic Geopolitics’ Spotlight Series
The Institute of Advanced Studies will host its second high-profile virtual workshop on ‘Remote Geopolitics: The Arctic and Beyond’ on 14 June 2021, as part of its inaugural Spotlight Series.
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Loughborough celebrates clean sport week
To mark clean sport week (24th May - 28th May) Loughborough University will continue its pledge to educate its athletes on the importance of keeping sport clean and safe through a series of online events.
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LIA returns as competitive athletics light up Loughborough
Loughborough International Athletics (LIA) returned to campus on Sunday (23 May) as England secured victory in the 2021 ‘Battle of the Nations’.
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Broome turns on the style at World Para Powerlifting World Cup
Loughborough University student Olivia Broome produced a sensational performance at World Para Powerlifting World Cup in Tbilisi, Georgia.
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Loughborough’s Dr Hooper wins prestigious award
Loughborough University’s Dr Oliver Hooper has been awarded the esteemed AIESEP Young Scholar Award.
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Radar events explore the lived experiences of trans people and discuss the politics of trans representation
Two upcoming Radar events will explore the lived experiences of trans people and the politics of trans representation through a photography exhibition held on the Loughborough campus and an online discussion event.
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The Loughborough International Athletics (LIA) meeting returns to campus this weekend
Loughborough University is proud to be hosting this year’s Loughborough International Athletics (LIA) event on Sunday, 23 May.
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University part of new town centre hub to boost careers in Charnwood
A Careers and Enterprise Hub has opened its doors in the heart of Loughborough to help local people enhance their skills to access the careers market, progress in their existing careers or launch a new business idea.
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Loughborough swimmers impress in Budapest
Loughborough swimmers once again turned on the style in the opening days at the European Aquatics Championships in Budapest.
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The Collaborative Project Show goes global
The Collaborative Project Show is being run virtually this year, making it open to people from across the globe for the first time.
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Celebrating nature and wellbeing with the return of Fruit Routes
As part of our programme for Mental Health Awareness Week, the Sustainability team and artist Anne-Marie Culhane are delighted to invite staff and students to a Fruit Routes walk later this month.
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Dramatic rise in child poverty in the last five years – new report
New figures released today reveal that even before the pandemic, in some parts of the UK, the majority of children are growing up in poverty once housing costs are taken into account.
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Loughborough launches Voices of Diversity: BAME Speaker Series
As part of our commitment to advancing race equality and being an anti-racist community, we are pleased to launch Voices of Diversity: BAME Speaker Series.
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Experts in Sport: The power of performance analysis
Performance analysis has grown immensely in sport with data now playing a key role in influencing decisions both on and off the field of play.
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Loughborough University to work with HS2 as landmark R&D agreement signed with the UK Collaboratorium for Research on Infrastructure & Cities
As part of its innovation programme, HS2 Ltd has signed a ground-breaking agreement with leading infrastructure research centres in UK universities, which will enable it to access world-leading research capabilities, knowledge and facilities.
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Former Premier League pro announced as new Men’s football Head Coach
Loughborough University has announced that former Premier League player Jamie Clapham will take over as its new Men’s football Head Coach.
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Update from Loughborough University – roadmap from lockdown
Following the Government’s roadmap from lockdown announcement this week the University has now reviewed and confirmed its plans for the further resumption of activities on its Loughborough and London campuses.
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Why you might not be the body shape you think – new research
Hourglass, bottom hourglass, top hourglass, spoon, rectangle, diamond, oval, triangle, and inverted triangle… there are nine official female body shape classifications.
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Dr Garcia appointed as an adviser to key European football organisation
Loughborough University researcher Dr Borja Garcia has been appointed as an adviser to SD Europe.
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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?
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UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) to relocate to Loughborough University
Loughborough University is delighted to welcome UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) to campus as the organisation relocates its headquarters to the East Midlands.
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LU Arts launch campus audio walk featuring collection of student poetry for Mental Health Awareness Week
LU Arts have launched an audio poetry walk to inspire the Loughborough community to connect with the outdoors and our beautiful campus, as part of Mental Health Awareness Week (10-16 May).
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University nanotechnology spinout raises £180,000 in seed funding round
Loughborough University’s latest spinout, Figura Analytics, has raised £180,000 in seed round funding from private investors and the UK’s leading early-stage investor SFC Capital.
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Professor Nick Jennings announced as Loughborough University’s next Vice-Chancellor
Professor Nick Jennings CB, FREng has been announced as the new Vice-Chancellor and President of Loughborough University.
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Lightning cohort selected for Vitality Roses
England Netball has revealed the names of the athletes selected for the Vitality Roses programme ahead of the 2021-22 international season – with four Lightning players included in the squad.
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Loughborough Sport to partner with Sporting Minds UK
In recognition of Mental health Awareness Week (10 May – 16 May), Loughborough Sport is further strengthening its mental health support to its student-athletes through a new partnership with Sporting Minds UK.
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Loughborough Sport’s Murphy joins England Netball’s coaching team
England Netball has today welcomed Loughborough Sport’s Olivia Murphy to its Vitality Roses backroom team as its new Technical Coach.
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The inspiring winners of the third Female Engineer of the Year Awards announced
Loughborough University Women’s Engineering Society held the third Female Engineer of the Year Awards online at the end of April.
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University-founded companies win British Data Awards
Fast-scaling tech companies founded by Loughborough University researchers and an entrepreneurial graduate have been named winners at the 2021 British Data Awards in quality field that included FTSE 100 giants, tech unicorns, public sector bodies and not-for-profit organisations.
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Professor Janet Godsell appointed Dean of Loughborough’s School of Business and Economics
Professor Janet Godsell has been appointed as the new Dean of Loughborough University’s School of Business and Economics.
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Next gen battery takes step closer to eclipsing current technology
Scientists have taken a big step towards creating the next generation of rechargeable batteries which will eclipse current energy storage technology if successful.
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Clean energy cooking in refugee camps should be prioritised on the humanitarian agenda, new briefing note argues
According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, 79.5 million people were forcibly displaced in the world at the end of 2019, and over the course of 2020, that number has soared beyond 80 million*.
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Experts from the Centre for Research in Communication and Culture to share insights and research relating to Covid-19 at upcoming event
A group of world-leading experts from the Centre for Research in Communication and Culture at Loughborough University will be hosting an event presenting cutting-edge research and policy insights related to Covid-19 later this month.
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Loughborough student raises almost £1,000 for India appeal
A Loughborough student has taken part in a giant fund-raising event to support the huge battle against coronavirus being fought in India.
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Conversations, and how we end them
Conversation has been described as “the primordial site of human sociality”. We all have a lifetime’s experience to draw on if asked how it works, or when we reflect on the conversations we have participated in.
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Loughborough welcomes two world-leading figures in sustainability
Loughborough University’s School of Business and Economics has appointed two new Honorary Visiting Professors to strengthen both its research and practice in sustainability.
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Examining sport clubs as 'missing spaces' for young people in care – new study
Loughborough University academics have secured a second prestigious British Academy small grant to explore care experienced young people’s engagements with sport clubs and coaches.
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Loughborough-led study on the airborne transmission of Covid-19 helping to kick-start large-scale events
A new Loughborough University-led study will create clear guidance on how to design and operate non-domestic buildings to minimise the risk of airborne transmission of Covid-19, and other viruses.
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Participants needed for research exploring the impact of ‘Couch to 5k’ on markers of health and wellbeing
Participants are being sought for a new Loughborough University project exploring the health impacts of the ‘Couch to 5k’ programme.
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Loughborough scholars selected to compete at European Para Championships
Loughborough Sport Scholars Lydia Church (coach: Jim Edwards) and Zak Skinner (Aston Moore) have been selected to compete for GB&NI in the T12 shot put and T13 long jump respectively, at the European Para Championships in Poland between the 1st and 5th June.
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Loughborough experts to lead £170k project that will explore how best to design COVID-19 immunity passports
Design experts at Loughborough University are to lead a £170,000 project that will explore how best to design COVID-19 immunity passports.
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Loughborough swimmer edges closer to Tokyo qualification
Loughborough University’s dual student-athlete Vladyslava Kravchenko produced a stunning swim at the British Para-Swimming International Meet to edge closer to the Paralympic Games in Tokyo.
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First year student awarded Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Scholarship
Marnie Wyncoll, a MEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering student has received the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Diamond Jubilee Anniversary Scholarship.
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Loughborough Behavioural Medicine researcher awarded £100,000 fellowship
Dr Nicola Paine, Lecturer in Health Psychology within the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University, has been awarded a £100,000 Springboard Fellowship from the Academy of Medical Sciences.
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Loughborough University launches two innovative new master’s programmes on climate change
The University is recruiting students for two new programmes in MA Climate Change Politics and Policy and MSc Climate Change Science and Management which will start in October 2021.
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Lightning help England secure Six Nations glory
Loughborough Lightning players Sarah Hunter, Cath O’Donnell, Lark Davies, Detysha Harper, Helena Rowland and Emily Scarratt helped England win the Women's Six Nations for the third year in a row following a 10-6 victory over France.
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Loughborough design student helps develop ventilation hood that has the potential to save lives of COVID-19 patients
A third-year Loughborough University student has helped develop a ventilation product for coronavirus patients in intensive care.
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Experts in Sport: The importance of recovery in elite-level sport
Within sport, it is well known that recovery plays an important part of any training schedule, but how exactly does this impact team sports?
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Loughborough’s new £1m high-performance computer will transform research
A new £1.1m high-performance computer has been officially unveiled at Loughborough University.
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Arguing with the people you love? How to have a healthy family dispute
Unlike Britain’s royal family, most of us don’t have the option to move to another country when we don’t see eye to eye. But most of us have likely experienced disagreements with loved ones.
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Loughborough Hockey players selected to Great Britain youth squads
Following the recent announcement of the 2021 squads by Great Britain Hockey, Loughborough Students Hockey is delighted to recognise the achievement of 15 current students who have been selected to represent the Great Britain Elite Development Programme (GB EDP).
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Loughborough psychologist publishes new book detailing stress, well-being, and performance in sport
Loughborough University performance psychologist, Dr David Fletcher, has co-edited a new book that examines stress, well-being, and performance in sport.
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Commonwealth Games England announce John Steele as next Chair post Birmingham 2022
Loughborough University’s Executive Director of Sport, John Steele, has been announced as the next Chair of the Commonwealth Games England Board.
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Loughborough University to launch new Lightning wheelchair basketball team
Loughborough University has been selected as a High-Performance Partner for British Wheelchair Basketball in a move that will also see the formation of a brand-new Lightning team.
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Loughborough University to honour Leicestershire’s Public Health leaders
Honorary degrees are to be awarded by Loughborough University to Leicester and Leicestershire’s public health directors, in recognition of their outstanding contribution throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Estates and Facilities Management named Team of the Year at AUDE Awards
The University is delighted to announce that Estates and Facilities Management have been crowned the winners for ‘Team of the Year’ at the 2021 AUDE Awards.
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Study by Sports Technology student reveals cycle helmets are compromised by everyday use
A study by a Sports Technology student from Loughborough University has highlighted significant levels of fragility in EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) related to the everyday use of cycle helmets, which can cause invisible damage and potentially reduce their overall safety capacity.
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New guide sets out how to deliver successful national vaccination programmes
A guide for delivering safe and effective national COVID vaccination programmes is being rolled out around the world to help countries with mass immunisations.
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Video Q&A: Curious about COVID-19? Expert panel answer questions on vaccines, wellbeing and more
Are you immune to COVID-19 if you’ve had the vaccine? Is there going to be a ‘third wave’? How accurate are lateral flow tests? Will the coronavirus ever fully disappear?
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Loughborough University granted £100k for new research project
A team from Loughborough University’s School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences has secured circa £100,000 in funding to produce a model for identification of novel wound therapeutics that restore skeletal muscle function after significant soft tissue injury.
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Loughborough University launches two new Bio-focused engineering master’s programmes
The University is recruiting students for its innovative Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology MSc programmes starting in October 2021.
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University pays tribute to The Duke of Edinburgh
Loughborough's Vice-Chancellor Professor Robert Allison has paid tribute to Prince Philip following the announcement of his death earlier today.
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Five questions that need answering in a COVID public inquiry
Where there is much to be positive about regarding the UK’s strong vaccine rollout, a public inquiry into how this pandemic has been handled in the country since the first signs of COVID emerged will be required, to ensure mistakes aren’t repeated in the future.
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How the gig economy finally went into retreat
A loophole that many self-employed people have used to avoid paying income tax and national insurance in the UK has closed.
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Loughborough University launches new Lightning Cycling franchise
Loughborough University has underpinned its commitment to women’s sport with the launch of a new Lightning Cycling franchise.
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New study shows how online endorsement could help address COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy
A third of the UK adult population intend to use social media and personal messaging to encourage people to get vaccinated against COVID-19, a new, large scale, multi-university study involving Loughborough researchers has found.
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New ‘roadmap’ sets out 20-years of technological change in the UK motor industry
Loughborough University’s Institute of Digital Engineering has created a ‘roadmap’ to guide the UK automotive sector through the next 20-years of industry digitalisation.
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Loughborough University strengthens partnership with US-UK Fulbright Commission
The existing partnership between the US-UK Fulbright Commission and Loughborough University will see a newly created Fulbright-Loughborough Doctoral Award, and a renewal of our successful participation in the Fulbright Scholar Awards.
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People eat more the night before exercise – new study
A study into eating behaviour and exercise has found that people increase the amount of food they eat the night before a planned exercise session.
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Loughborough excels in Research England’s first Knowledge Exchange Framework
The significant contribution Loughborough University makes to the regional economy and society has been highlighted by Research England’s first Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF), released today (Wednesday 31 March).
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Chewing gum, studying animals, and eating apples: Ageing expert shares tips to supercharge your brain in new book
The brain is our most vital and complex organ. It controls and coordinates our actions, thoughts, and interactions with the world around us. It is the source of personality, of our sense of self, and it shapes every aspect of our human experience.
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New AI tool, developed by Loughborough experts, 85% accurate for recognising and classifying wind turbine blade defects
Demand for wind power has grown, and with it the need to inspect turbine blades and identify defects that may impact operation efficiency.
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Dr Alister Smith to discuss acoustic emission monitoring in upcoming Fellowship Inaugural Lecture series
On Tuesday 27 April, Dr Alister Smith - who holds a Philip Leverhulme Prize in Engineering - will present the next lecture of this year’s Fellowship Inaugural Lecture series.
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Space race: Astronaut Chris Hadfield gives advice on life, spacesuits and leadership to Loughborough runner and engineering student Alex Haydock-Wilson
Astronaut Chris Hadfield has said that winning an Olympic Gold medal “won’t even be as good as you think” in a personal one-to-one chat with Loughborough athlete and student Alex Haydock-Wilson.
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Lightning players selected for 2021 Six Nations squads
Eleven Loughborough Lightning players have been called up by their nation for the upcoming 2021 Six Nations.
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Loughborough’s Broome sets new record at Para Powerlifting World Cup
Loughborough University student Olivia Broome set a new British record in the -50kg category to take silver on day one of the Para Powerlifting World Cup in Manchester.
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New portable gamma ray camera could help speed up cancer diagnosis
Scientists have designed a portable 3D imaging device which will improve the treatment and diagnosis of cancer.
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Loughborough expert to lead international project that will investigate how AI can make digital cultural records more accessible to users
It’s no secret that emails have largely replaced letters, and PDFs and Word documents have taken the place of paper reports – and though it makes communication faster and more effective, the shift to digital concerns archivists.
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Sport+ Transforming the Sport Industry
BADU and Loughborough University London are proud to announce a collaborative partnership project called Badu Sport+.
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Loughborough professor tasked with tackling BAME and gender issues in the UK motor industry
Emeritus Professor Jim Saker will investigate ways to improve diversity in the UK motor industry as the head of a new national taskforce.
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Loughborough alumna Brzozowski earns her stars and stripes with Team USA call up
Loughborough University alumna and athlete Lauren Brzozowski has been selected to represent Team USA's development team in bobsled.
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Grand Slam champions and Paralympic medallists headline Loughborough Indoor Wheelchair Tennis event
An array of Grand Slam champions and Paralympic medallists head the entry for this week’s inaugural Loughborough Indoor Wheelchair Tennis Tournament, which takes place from Tuesday 23 March to Saturday 27 March at the Loughborough University Tennis Centre.
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Professor appointed Chair of award-winning technology company
Loughborough’s Professor Phillip Cartwright has been announced as the new Chair of technology company Lontra – the latest in a long line of high-profile industry appointments for the University academic.
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Greenbank smashes 10-year British record in Manchester
Loughborough swimmer Luke Greenback produced the performance of a lifetime at the British Swimming Invitation Meet in Manchester by breaking a 10-year record in the Men’s 200m Backstroke.
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Loughborough University launches LEADING
The University is delighted to announce the launch of LEADING, Loughborough’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Networked Research Group.
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COVID-19 has highlighted the need to tackle the ‘obesity time bomb’ – here are two simple steps we could take
The urgency of tackling the obesity time bomb has been brought to the fore by evidence of the link to an increased risk from COVID-19, says the UK Government’s Department of Health and Social Care₍₁₎.
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Double Bronze for Loughborough Students
The European Indoor Athletics Championships in Torun, Poland was a welcome return to International athletics competition at the weekend, with four current and six former Loughborough students selected for the Great Britain and Northern Ireland team.
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Former England internationals select Loughborough as their training base
Former England internationals Des Walker and Dennis Wise have chosen Loughborough University’s campus for an extensive training camp - all in the name of unearthing the next Indonesian football talent.
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Low-income families more vulnerable than ever due to the impact of coronavirus – new research
Two new reports published today have highlighted how the coronavirus pandemic has increased insecurity for low-income families.
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Don't miss LU Arts' spoken word and poetry night
Speech Bubble returns on 22 March, with online performances from two professional poets, as well as opportunities for staff and students to get involved.
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Leading Loughborough academic calls for change in concussion crisis
A Loughborough University academic has called for radical change in the concussion crisis in sport in a recently published report.
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Loughborough University launches MSc in Intelligent Transport Systems
Loughborough University is recruiting students for a new MSc in Intelligent Transport programme which will start in October 2021.
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International Women’s Day: Video showcases the international women at Loughborough
The SEEHER@Lboro video has been released as part of the celebrations for International Women’s Day 2021 (8 March) to recognise Loughborough University’s international women.
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Update from Loughborough University – roadmap from lockdown
Following the Government’s roadmap from lockdown announcement last month the University has now reviewed and confirmed its plans for the gradual resumption of activities on its Loughborough and London campuses.
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LU Arts unveil WAVE Press publication led by students to mark International Women’s Day 2021
A trio of students behind an exclusive publication called WAVE Press are delighted to announce copies of their risograph printed magazine are now available to view.
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Three ways behavioural psychology might help you lose weight
There’s no shortage of weight loss programmes out there to choose from, each of which claim to have the key to shedding pounds. One of the latest popular weight loss programmes out there is Noom, which claims that behavioural psychology is the key to helping people lose weight for good – including those who haven’t had success in the past.
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Loughborough serves up an ace with key tennis events
Loughborough University has welcomed some of the country’s top young tennis talent as the UK Pro League tennis tournament gets underway on campus.
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Experts in Sport: Does stronger = faster?
Force, velocity, and power are all vital for success in jumping and sprinting, but how are these key components measured and monitored to improve athlete performance?
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Loughborough best university in the world for sports-related subjects for fifth consecutive year
Loughborough has been named the best university in the world for sports-related subjects for the fifth year running by the global QS higher education league table.
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‘Children who offend should be treated as children first and foremost’: new report provides evidence-base for Child First approach in youth justice systems
Responding to young people that come into contact with the Youth Justice System as ‘children’ and not ‘offenders’ can enhance lives, reduce offending, promote safer communities and lead to fewer victims, a new report states.
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Dr Nacho Martin-Fabiani to present fourth lecture in Fellowship Inaugural Lecture series
On Friday 12 March, UKRI Future Leaders Fellow Dr Nacho Martin-Fabiani will present the next lecture of this year’s Fellowship Inaugural Lecture series.
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New low-cost ventilator which doesn’t need electricity could help hospitals treat COVID patients
A team of engineers from Loughborough University has designed and built a unique low-cost, non-electric ventilator in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Loughborough University experts shaping heat preparation for hottest ever Olympics - Tokyo 2020
The results from an international research collaboration including world-leading experts from Loughborough University have now been published.
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Campbell shines in Loughborough throws event
Sunday 28th February saw Loughborough host the first major outdoor athletics event of 2021, as the University co-hosted the Loughborough Winter Throws Meeting with British Athletics.
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Loughborough athletes selected to represent Great Britain & NI at European Indoor Championships
Current Loughborough students Holly Bradshaw (coach: Scott Simpson) and Jamie Webb (Matt Yates/Adrian Webb) have been selected to compete at the European Indoor Championships taking place in Torun, Poland between the 4th and 7th March.
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The relationship between thinking styles, wellbeing, and behaviours in athletes to be explored in new study
A Loughborough University study is set to explore the relationship between thinking styles, wellbeing and behaviours in the athlete population.
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‘The One with the Conversation Analyst': What Friends and Phoebe Buffay teach us about the way we talk
Conversation analyst Professor Elizabeth Stokoe has studied social interaction in a variety of contexts including healthcare settings, police interviews, hostage negotiations, and even first dates.
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Biden and the Iran nuclear deal: what to expect from the negotiations
As Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States, speculation was rife that one of the first things his administration would do would be to seek re-entry to the Iran nuclear deal that had been quit by his predecessor in the White House.
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Loughborough University partners with South African universities to launch collaborative doctoral training programme
Loughborough University’s Doctoral College has launched a new doctoral training programme for staff from five South African universities.
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Cricket: children are the key to the future of the game, not broadcast rights
The resounding victory scored by England men’s cricket team in the first Test match in Chennai, India on February 9 was truly historic. India had lost only one of their most recent 35 Tests at home and had not lost in Chennai since 1999. The victory was largely assured by the England captain, Joe Root, who produced the highest ever individual score by an English player in a test in India. The icing on the cake was provided by fast bowler James Anderson, whose devastating display of swing bowling turned the momentum on the final day inexorably in England’s favour.
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British people are really missing the pub – here’s why
The events of the past year have had a devastating impact on the hospitality sector in the UK. At the forefront of lockdown’s sacrifices for many is the closure of an institution that is a cornerstone of british culture – the pub.
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Lightning Cricket fixtures announced as the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy returns alongside new Women’s Regional T20
Lightning Cricket will open their new campaign away at Southern Vipers as the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy returns alongside the new Women’s Regional T20 this summer.
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Drivers needed for road safety study
A European road safety initiative is looking for car drivers to test the next generation of motoring technology.
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Academic publishes first-ever stage play on Jacques Derrida
A Loughborough academic has published a stage play on Jacques Derrida, which was inspired by a visit Derrida made to Loughborough almost twenty years ago.
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Radar explores movement with meaning in online discussion event
Through discussion and film, the Movement with Meaning: Dance, Identity, Knowledge online event on 24 February, 7pm-9pm will explore how dance produces meaning for audiences and dancers.
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Motorsport athletes put in pole position at Loughborough University
Leading athletes from across the world of motorsport have been put through their paces at Loughborough University – all in the name of gaining an advantage over their competitors, both on and off the track.
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Athletes shine at latest Loughborough competition
Never one to shy away from a challenge, Loughborough University hosted one of the very few domestic indoor athletics competitions over the weekend, abiding by strict COVID protocols to allow athletes an opportunity to qualify and prepare for the upcoming European Indoor Championships in March.
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“You know you’re there to endure and suffer” – climate scientist discusses extraordinary expedition to install world’s highest weather station on Mt. Everest
“There's a reason that it is so famous; it's not just that it's the highest mountain on earth, it is an incredibly awe-inspiring landscape”, says climate scientist Dr Tom Matthews, who was part of the team that installed the world’s highest weather station on Mount Everest in 2019.
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Researchers explore ways to maximise arts and culture online
Coronavirus has forced the arts online with video streaming now one of the most popular and effective tools for allowing people access to culture.
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Loughborough academics join forces with Aardman to tackle mental health crisis
Young people struggling with mental health issues arising from challenges such as loneliness, perfectionism and competitiveness, will be supported by a series of new animated films and companion website.
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Loughborough University contributes to research on transmission risk of COVID-19 from sports equipment
A team led by LSTM’s Dr Emily Adams, have investigated the transmission risk of COVID-19 from sports equipment, finding that the risk is likely to be low, and probably lower than from player interaction before, during and after sporting activity.
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Institute of Advanced Studies announces annual Theme for 2021/22
Loughborough University’s Institute of Advanced Studies (IAS) is delighted to announce AI: Facts, Fictions, Futures as their annual Theme for 2021/22.
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Flynn and Tolman selected to represent England
Loughborough badminton duo Lizzie Tolman and Max Flynn have been called up by England for the upcoming European Mixed Team Championships in Vantaa, Finland.
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LGBT+ History Month: An overview of the historic achievements our University community has made so far
Each year, Loughborough celebrates our fantastic LGBT+ community with a programme of exciting events, awareness-raising initiatives, and celebratory news as part of LGBT+ History Month.
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Get up and running with The £10k Challenge
Alumni, staff, and students are invited to take part in The £10k Challenge, a socially distant running event taking place over ten days in March.
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LGBT+ history month: forgotten figures who challenged gender expression and identity centuries ago
Non-binary and trans people have always been here, not least in every recorded society from the ancient world onwards.
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Loughborough University launches ‘Cuppa with a Scientist’ podcast
Loughborough University has officially launched ‘Cuppa with a Scientist’, a brand new podcast led by the PR team that aims to inspire the next generation of scientists.
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Professor Wen-Hua Chen to present third lecture in Fellowship Inaugural Lecture series
On Thursday 11 February, EPSRC Established Career Fellow Professor Wen-Hua Chen will give the third lecture of this year’s Fellowship Inaugural Lecture series.
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Report reveals the positive role pubs play in communities
A new Loughborough University report, commissioned by The Campaign to End Loneliness and in collaboration with HEINEKEN, has revealed how pubs are important social hubs that help to tackle loneliness and social isolation in local communities.
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Chief Executive of HS2 joins Loughborough University as a Visiting Professor
The Chief Executive of HS2 Ltd and Loughborough alumnus, Mark Thurston, has joined the University as Visiting Professor of Complex Project and Programme Leadership.
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Vice-Chancellor welcomes the campus nursery as it becomes part of Imago
The Vice-Chancellor welcomes the newly-named Loughborough University Nursery after its transfer from the Students’ Union to Imago.
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New study to investigate the mental health and wellbeing challenges of elite Para athletes
Colleagues from Loughborough University and the English Institute of Sport (EIS) will collaborate on a new study to investigate the mental health and wellbeing challenges faced by Para athletes.
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Stem cell AI: Loughborough part of £3m ‘brain on a chip’ project that aims to revolutionise computing power
Loughborough University scientists have started work on a project that will see human brain stem cells used to power artificial intelligence (AI) devices and bring about a revolution in computing.
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Nissan staying in UK is great news after Brexit, but car industry’s future is still very unclear
When the UK voted for Brexit, there were no positives for the UK car industry. The prospect of a 10% tariff on car production that involves parts and sub-assemblies moving in and out of the UK was untenable.
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Survey shows more wildflowers in bloom during January than ever before
A record number of wildflowers were found to be in bloom this winter, according to a new survey by the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland.
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Loughborough swimmers selected for Olympic squads
Four Loughborough-based swimmers have been selected to represent their countries at the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.
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Experts in Sport: Insight into the relationship between exercise and cancer
This week’s Experts in Sport podcast takes a closer look at the relationship between exercise and cancer.
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PhD student awarded grant to fund project looking at the significant loss of Black individuals in Chemistry after graduate level
Naomi Howard, a Physical Chemistry researcher at Loughborough, has been awarded a grant from the Royal Society of Chemistry’s (RSC) Inclusion and Diversity Fund to conduct an 18-month project to investigate why there is such a small number of Black individuals in the field of chemistry after undergraduate level.
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Academics awarded £93k to develop novel board game that aims to improve children’s numeracy skills
Mathematics education research has repeatedly shown that children’s early counting abilities are an essential precursor to wider mathematical learning.
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State of the art technology install drives Loughborough forward
Loughborough University has become the first sporting institution in the UK to install the Hudl Focus camera – a move that will benefit its flourishing Performance Analysis department and further enhance its close working relationship with Hudl.
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Former Director of GCHQ to join IAS workshop on ‘Time, Disaster and Decision-Making’
The Institute of Advanced Studies’ annual Theme, Time, will host a second virtual workshop on Wednesday 27 January entitled ‘Time, Disaster and Decision-Making’.
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Research project to delve into gender equality in Para sport media
An academic from Loughborough University has been granted funding to investigate gender equality and inclusion in Para sport media.
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Teachers could be over or underestimating the effectiveness of education studies because of how they are presented
The way that some education studies are presented could give teachers unrealistic expectations about what they might be able to achieve in the classroom, according to new research.
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The Midlands is delivering nearly £100m of research to support the nation’s fight against COVID-19
A new report - Mobilising Research Excellence in the Midlands to Tackle COVID-19 - published today (Friday, January 15 2021) reveals that the Midlands has moved swiftly to apply its wealth of capability in its hospitals, universities and businesses to deliver £90m of research to support regional, national and global efforts to tackle the Coronavirus Pandemic.
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Climate change: what would 4°C of global warming feel like?
Another year, another climate record broken.
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Alumnus commissioned by LU Arts to produce sculptural work on campus inspired by engineering forms and processes
In October, LU Arts launched an exciting competition for current students and graduates to submit their proposals for a new sculpture on the Loughborough University campus.
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Using COVID-19 in the classroom: How teaching can benefit from the global pandemic
Two Loughborough psychologists have put together a plan for how secondary school teachers can use the COVID-19 pandemic to help explain psychological concepts.
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Winners of LU Arts’ Poster Project announced for their striking and topical designs
Last term LU Arts launched their poster project, Campaign for a better world, calling for students and staff to submit their own political posters about the causes they were passionate about.
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Loughborough University marks Holocaust Memorial Day 2021 with educational lectures and workshops
Loughborough University and Loughborough Students’ Union will be holding a programme of events to mark Holocaust Memorial Day on 27 January 2021.
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Honourable start to 2021 for alumni recognised by the Queen
Six alumni and an honorary graduate have become the latest to be named in the New Year’s Honours list by Her Majesty. The list, published in late December, has recognised alumni for their contributions to humanitarian relief, supporting victims of domestic abuse, and more.
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African Caribbean Society launches inspiring YouTube series which unearths thought-provoking topics featuring ACS members from across the UK
Loughborough University’s African Caribbean Society (ACS) is delighted to announce the launch of their new YouTube series titled ‘I-Inspire’.
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Corruption reporting in the media investigated in new research
Researchers at Loughborough University have released two new papers investigating how corruption is reported in mainstream media.
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Loughborough University update on arrangements for the new term
Loughborough University has confirmed arrangements for the start of the new academic term following the Government’s announcement of a new national lockdown.
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Students to take part in skydive challenge in memory of loved ones
Every year Loughborough Students’ Union Rag runs a skydiving event to raise money for their chosen charities, but for 2021 they have offered students the opportunity to choose which charity they fundraise for.
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FEATURE: Corals, wound infection detection, and theoretical physics...exploring how Loughborough academics are tackling major issues related to biofilms
Biofilms are central to our most important global challenges, from antimicrobial resistance and food safety to water security, and they have a significant economic, social, and environmental impact.