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How do we scale low carbon cooking? – register now for today’s COP26 side event

The Loughborough University-led Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) programme is hosting an official COP26 side event today (Monday November 1).
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Loughborough research shapes Mind’s future learnings

Research conducted by colleagues from Loughborough University has helped shape mental health charity Mind’s invaluable work in the physical activity sector.

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Dr Mahsa Derakhshani to present first lecture in 2021/22 Fellowship Inaugural Lecture series

On Friday 26 November 2021, Dr Mahsa Derakhshani, recipient of a Royal Academy of Engineering Leverhulme Trust Research Fellowship, will give the first lecture of this year’s Fellowship Inaugural Lecture series.
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Loughborough University and Laurus Trust partnership to support future sporting stars

Loughborough University and the Laurus Trust are joining forces as part of a new initiative that aims to support the sporting stars of the future.
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COP26: a four-minute guide by a climate scientist

COP26, which is taking place in Glasgow, is the latest in a series of meetings through which the world’s governments attempt to deal with climate change.
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Institute of Advanced Studies launches new Theme for 2021/22 with in-person event

The Institute of Advanced Studies (IAS) will be launching its annual Theme AI: Facts, Fictions, Futures, on 17 November 2021 from 3pm-6pm.

Learn how to be more environmentally friendly with lessons from the 1600s

Practical skills from 400-years-ago that could help you become more self-sufficient and eco-friendlier are being taught by Loughborough University academics later this month.

Register now for COP26 side events that will address clean energy, decarbonising transport, and green investment

Climate Compatible Growth (CCG), a £38m Loughborough University-led research programme which helps developing countries take a path of low carbon development, is hosting a series of side events at COP26.
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What would 4°C of global warming feel like?

COP26 is underway and keeping 1.5°C within reach will feature prominently in world leaders’ discussions.

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Loughborough University-led clean energy research programme to support global leaders’ Green Grids Initiative

Researchers from the Loughborough University-led Climate Compatible Growth programme will play an integral part in the global Green Grids Initiative, a collation of the willing, which was launched yesterday at COP26 by world leaders as part of a new partnership with India’s One Sun One World One Grid.

COP26: here’s how much progress the UK has made on three key net zero pledges

The UK is hosting the 26th annual UN climate summit in Glasgow. Boris Johnson’s government boasts of having the most ambitious climate change targets in the world. But how is the country’s progress to net zero emissions by 2050 going? We asked three experts to look at three key pledges.

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COP26 EXPLAINER: How a circular economy in the chemical industry can help reach global carbon targets

As part of COP26, countries are being asked to come forward with ambitious 2030 emissions reductions targets that align with reaching net zero by the middle of the century.

Graphene research sounds out new possibilities for electronic technologies

A team of researchers have revealed that sonic boom and Doppler-shifted sound waves can be created in a graphene transistor, giving new insights into this world-famous material and its potential for use in nanoscale electronic technologies.
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Selene States to present curation of Bauhaus textile, fashion and costume designs at Loughborough University

From 5 November-3 December, artist Selene States will be holding an exhibition featuring Bauhaus dress, costume and textile works at the University’s Martin Hall Gallery.

New £80m research centre will empower countries in the Global South to lead a sustainable energy shift

A new £80m centre that will give vulnerable populations in the Global South a voice, helping them to shape and benefit from the transition to sustainable energy, has been launched by Loughborough University at COP26.

Academics urged to come forward to support environmental innovation in UK manufacturing

The UK manufacturing industry is set to receive a big boost towards reaching zero carbon with the creation of a new project aimed at siphoning the knowledge of the country’s leading social science experts.
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Collaborate is back for 2021/22

Applications are now open for businesses and organisations interested in getting involved in Loughborough University London’s Collaborative Dissertation.

£9M sustainable development gets underway at SportPark on Science and Enterprise Park

Work has just begun to create a 2,000 sq m four-storey fourth pavilion to expand SportPark, the multi award-winning development for the UK’s sports sector, on Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Park.
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Inspired by COP26? Here's how you can live more sustainably at home

COP26 has prompted many of us to think about how our actions impact the planet and what positive changes we can make to reduce our carbon footprint.

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COP26 explainer: The importance of solar energy and its incredible growth story

Accelerating the transition from coal to clean power is a key focus of this year’s COP26.
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“We’re at the start of a critical decade”: Climate expert discusses hopes and fears around the future of our planet and why we must focus on the possible

“In my view, a lot of thinking about what to do about climate change has been bogged down by the fear of uncertainty.

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New project to develop anti-soiling coating for solar modules to increase power output and help the UK achieve its net zero goals

Solar experts from Loughborough University have been awarded funding to create a durable and scalable anti-soiling coating for solar modules.

Lords told that Brexit was affecting UK trade as far back as 2015

Business experts have told the House of Lords European Affairs Committee that Brexit started to affect UK trade as early as the 2015 General Election – five years before Britain withdrew from the European Union.
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Loughborough water engineering experts awarded more than £287k for projects that support COP26 adaptation and resilience priorities

Loughborough University academics from the School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering (ABCE) have been awarded more than £278,000 for projects that seek to address key environmental research challenges relevant to the COP26 Adaptation and Resilience theme.
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Students and employers network in-person as the Careers Fair returns at Loughborough University

Last month, Loughborough University was one of the few higher education institutions in the UK to hold an in-person Careers Fair for its students.

November 2021 news