2022 news

Ross Webb

Inspiring graduand demonstrates the power of not giving up

“You can think you have failed but really, you have learned a little more about yourself. Don’t see your challenges as failed tests, see them as experiences you’ve learnt from.”
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Yee wins dramatic triathlon gold at the 2022 Commonwealth Games

Alex Yee produced a stunning performance in the men’s triathlon to win gold at the 2022 Commonwealth Games – Loughborough’s first medal of the competition.

jake wightman

Loughborough alumnus Wightman wins stunning World Championship gold

Loughborough University alumnus Jake Wightman produced a stunning performance in the Men’s 1500m to win gold at the World Championships in Eugene, Oregon.

joe truman

Loughborough student Truman wins England silver medal

Loughborough University student Joe Truman earned Team England a silver medal in the cycling Men’s Team Sprint at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games.

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Loughborough launches dedicated website for the Commonwealth Games

Loughborough University’s dedicated website for the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games is now live.

james wilby

Loughborough swimmers secure double silver delight

Loughborough-linked swimmers secured another two silver medals during an enthralling evening of action at the Commonwealth Games.

David Pond receiving his honorary graduate

Wheelchair Rugby hero, now supporting humanitarian effort in Ukraine, awarded honorary degree

Commodore David Pond, the former Chief Executive of Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby (GBWR) and Loughborough alumnus, has been awarded an honorary degree by the University.
abbie wood

Alumna Wood earns England silver in 4x100m Freestyle Relay

Alumna Abbie Wood produced a storming swim as Team England claimed silver in the Women’s 4x100m Freestyle Relay at the Commonwealth Games.

sophie coldwel

Double gold for Loughborough in Commonwealth triathlon events

Loughborough-linked athletes played a vital role as Team England secured two goal medals in the triathlon events on day three at the Commonwealth Games.

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It’s come home! Alumna makes history as Lionesses win thrilling Euro 2022 final

Loughborough University alumna Mary Earps has made history as England Women won a thrilling Euro 2022 in extra time at a sold-out Wembley stadium.

Loughborough to partner with two Ukrainian universities

Loughborough University has signed memoranda of agreement with two Ukrainian universities, as part of a twinning initiative to offer support to academics, students and university leaders during the conflict.

james wilby

More medals for Loughborough on an unforgettable night in Birmingham

Loughborough athletes James Wilby, Sophie Capewell, and Abbie Wood all medalled on an unforgettable night at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

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Lightning Football agree season long loan with Leicester City Academy Graduates

Loughborough Lightning football has agreed a season-long loan and dual registration with Barclays Women's Super League team Leicester City’s Academy Graduates.

mary earps

Alumna Earps helps England storm to Euro 2022 final following impressive semi-final performance

The UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 tournament is drawing to a close – and one key player you’ll be seeing in the final is Loughborough alumna, England goalkeeper Mary Earps.

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Year 10 Athena STEM residential is hailed a success

Over 50 students spent four days on campus in July for an inspiring residential focused on STEM subjects.
chris murray

Weightlifter Murray wins Commonwealth Games gold

Alumnus Chris Murray set a new Commonwealth Games record on the way to winning gold in the Men’s 81kg weightlifting final.

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Loughborough medal rush continues at the Commonwealth Games

Loughborough pair Abbie Wood and Sophie Capewell both added further Commonwealth medals to their collection on another impressive night of sport in Birmingham.

Centre left to right: David Goldspink, Caterpillar Vice President and General Manager and Professor Nick Jennings, Loughborough University Vice-Chancellor with members of Caterpillar and the Innovation and Research Centre

Loughborough University and Caterpillar reinforce strategic collaboration to accelerate innovative technologies for a reduced carbon future

Loughborough University and Caterpillar have formally agreed to continue a strategic collaboration launched more than 25 years ago to accelerate innovative technologies within the off-highway powertrain sector.
adam peaty

Loughborough athletes win a mammoth ten medals on ‘Terrific Tuesday’

Loughborough athletes claimed an astonishing ten medals on a stirring night of sporting drama at the Commonwealth Games.

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Revolutionising rehabilitation: Discussing a new £100m transformational centre and why people are looking to axolotls for answers…

Around the world, an estimated 2.4 billion people are currently living with a health condition that benefits from rehabilitation, and the need for such services and interventions is predicted to increase globally, says the World Health Organisation.

Loughborough academic wins prestigious National Teaching Fellowship

Dr Hilary McDermott, a Senior University Teacher in Psychology, has been awarded a prestigious National Teaching Fellowship by Advance HE.

Loughborough medal total reaches 30 after night of high drama

Loughborough’s 2022 Commonwealth Games medal haul continued to gather momentum after another incredible evening on Wednesday.

oliva broome

Newson and Broome in double medal Powerlifting glory

Zoe Newson and Olivia Broome completed an England 1-2 in the Para Powerlifting Lightweight category to win gold and silver respectively at the Commonwealth Games.

zac shaw

Four-midable Loughborough athletes claim yet more medals

Another four medals were awarded to Loughborough’s athletes during Thursday’s evening session at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

New leadership for internationally recognised social policy research centre at Loughborough

Two co-directors have been appointed to Loughborough’s Centre for Research in Social Policy (CRSP) following the departure of Professor Donald Hirsch who stepped down after a decade at the helm.