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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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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.

Holly Bradshaw performs at a Pole Vault competition

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.

Taylor Campbell won the men’s event at the Loughborough Winter Throws Meeting with British Athletics

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 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.

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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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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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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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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‘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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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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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.

Holly Bradshaw achieved a season’s best 4.65m vault.

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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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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Loughborough University launches LEADING

The University is delighted to announce the launch of LEADING, Loughborough’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Networked Research Group.
Loughborough swimmer Luke Greenbank

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.

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.