Woman cooking with biomass

COP26 EXPLAINER: Biomass: what is it, why cooking with it is an issue, and what Loughborough is doing to develop and promote alternatives

A rapid and just transition to clean energy across the globe will dominate discussions at COP26 as it is crucial to meeting the goals of the Paris Agreement for avoiding dangerous climate change and limiting global warming to 1.5°C.
Preview of the infographics created by Dr Richard Hodgkins.

Good COP, bad COP: How decisions made at COP26 could impact weather and temperatures in the East Midlands

New infographics created by a Loughborough University physical geographer explore how decisions made at the upcoming Conference of the Parties (COP) may impact weather and temperatures experienced in the East Midlands.

Exercise significantly reduces alcohol cravings – new study

Exercise has been found to significantly reduce alcohol craving in university students, according to a new study.
Tarran (Taz) Mackenzie took the British Superbike Championship after winning a sensational treble at Brands Hatch.

Loughborough Sport gives motorsport riders the edge

British Superbike riders supported by Loughborough Sport completed their season in style this weekend at Brands Hatch.

kyle bennett

Bennett joins Loughborough as Lead Endurance Coach

Loughborough University has announced Kyle Bennett as its new athletics Lead Endurance Coach.

Sophie Capewell wins bronze for GB

Student cyclists impress on the global stage

Loughborough’s Joe Truman and Sophie Capewell turned on the style at Senior European Track Championships as the pair’s performances secured their places for the Track World Championships.

Loughborough student Bryony Robins

Loughborough student delivers key recommendations for the future of women’s rugby union

Loughborough University MSc student, Bryony Robins has presented her recommendations to support of the future of women’s rugby union at a leading global conference.

Mark Evans

Industrial Designers Society of America honours Loughborough University academic as its first UK-based Fellow

In recognition of an international contribution to design research and education, Dr Mark Evans of the School of Design and Creative Arts has been inducted to the Academy of Fellows of the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA).
Cat Gardner

RAEng Industrial Fellow to be based at National Centre for Combustion and Aerothermal Technology to develop sustainable air travel solutions

Dr Cat Gardner, Aerothermal Technologist at Rolls-Royce, has been awarded an Industrial Fellowship by the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng).

Chronicles of Black Joy cover art

LU Arts launches new podcast showcasing students and young artists

A creative team of Loughborough alumni, led by Esther-Rennae Walker, has teamed up with LU Arts to launch a brand-new podcast that aims to reclaim a joyful narrative of Black British experiences through artistic practices and storytelling.

Research into Emerging Health Threat Management wins top award

Professors Gilberto Montibeller and L. Alberto Franco have been awarded the EURO Excellence in Practice Award for their research looking at the improvement of global risk management for emerging health threats.

October 2021 news