2022 news

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Protecting the Playing Field: A baseline on how sport can act for nature

A new report has carried out the first-ever assessment of how sports that take place on landscapes ranging from water, turf, mountains, and cities can act to protect nature.

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A climate change expert’s simple guide to COP27

This November, COP27 will take place in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt – but what actually is COP and why should we care about it?
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Nicholls selected to represent Great Britain for the Billie Jean King Cup Finals

Alumna and Loughborough-based tennis player Olivia Nicholls has been selected to play in the Billie Jean King Cup Finals as part of the Great Britain team.

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Understanding preventative intervention in youth justice – London event

The findings of new research, focussed on the Child First approach to youth justice, will be discussed at an event at the Loughborough University London campus on November 23.
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Loughborough colleagues contribute to key sport Commission

Last week marked the end of the Chiles Webster Batson Commission on Sport and Low-Income Neighbourhoods.

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Lightning football Head Coach steps down for new role at the FA

Loughborough Lightning Women’s Head Coach Issy Martin will step down from her current position to take on a new challenge with the FA.

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Loughborough partners with performance car brand, Abarth, to trial facial recognition technology

Working in partnership with Loughborough University, performance car brand, Abarth, has become the first manufacturer to trial facial recognition technology to better understand the emotions experienced when in its car.
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Prof Giulianotti represents the UK at key UNESCO event

Loughborough University’s Professor Richard Giulianotti has represented the UK at a recent UNESCO CIGEPS meeting in Paris.

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Loughborough part of international awareness campaign to champion building ventilation

An international awareness campaign to promote the critical role of better building ventilation in supporting health, well-being, and productivity has been launched by a coalition of scientists, academics, engineering bodies and environmental activists.

Loughborough Professor elected to Member of the European Academy

Loughborough University’s Professor John Downey has been awarded a prestigious Membership at a European level – by the Academia Europaea.

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Exercise toolkit looks to improve physical and mental wellbeing of patients in secure psychiatric facilities

A new physical activity toolkit for patients and staff in secure services has been launched by Loughborough University academics.

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Loughborough University extends its partnership with premium sportswear brand Kukri

Loughborough University is thrilled to announce a multi-year contract extension with premium sportswear brand Kukri.

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Sports for Nature report can “increase biodiversity and act against nature loss” (VIDEO)

Loughborough researcher Dr Madeleine Orr has said the recently published Sports for Nature report has the potential to “increase biodiversity and act against nature loss”.

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Loughborough University-led programme to highlight the importance of incorporating clean, electric cooking into integrated energy planning

The Loughborough University-led UK Aid-funded Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) programme and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) are co-organising a clean cooking themed session.

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Productivity drops by 76% throughout the workday when temperatures hit 40°C – new study finds

It is predicted that the planet’s average temperature could be between 1.1 to 5.4°C (2 and 9.7°F) warmer in 2100 than it is today. But what impact would this increase in temperature have on the global workforce?

Loughborough research into circular economy boosts UK’s commitment to net-zero

Finding funding for greener energy and industry is at the heart of this year’s COP27 summit in Egypt.

COP27: Supporting Africa’s complex pathway to clean energy

The road to clean energy in Africa is dependent on whether each country across the continent can solve its own complex and unique set of political, financial, social and geographic circumstances.
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Heartbreak for England in World Cup final

England suffered heartbreak in the Women’s Rugby World Cup final as New Zealand edged a thrilling encounter 34-31 in front of a world-record crowd in Auckland.

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Infographic: What difference can the COP27 climate change negotiations make?

A new infographic created by a Loughborough University physical geographer explores how negotiations made at the Conference of the Parties (COP) may impact weather and temperatures in the East Midlands.

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Loughborough to host roundtable discussion supported by the Fund of the President of the Ukraine

Loughborough is proud to be hosting one of the ‘World Academic Talks’ events, a series of roundtable discussions supported by the Fund of the President of the Ukraine.
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Global review shows the substantial impacts of sport emissions on climate

Researchers from Loughborough University have led a global review of the climate impact of sport emissions.

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Hydrogen in Africa: New research maps out how clean energy can be generated without creating a dirty business

Global leaders at COP27 are discussing how best to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and maintain global warming below 2°C to avoid catastrophic climate change.

Lost BBC documentary – first on homosexuality – is brought to the stage for BBC 100 celebrations

A ground-breaking BBC documentary about homosexuality which was lost after airing in the 1950s is being brought back to life on the stage as part of the BBC 100 celebrations.

Exhibition that brings together football related research across Loughborough University launches during the World Cup

Jumpers for Goalposts; Improvisation, Experimentation and Play is an exhibition that brings together art, design, science and football related research from across Loughborough University. Showcasing work from Fine Art, the Sports Technology Institute, Architecture, Design, and Coaching.
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New exhibition on University campus showcases limited-edition platinum-palladium prints from photographer Paul Hill

An upcoming exhibition at the Martin Hall Gallery will be displaying work from acclaimed British photographer Paul Hill.