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Happy Mondays presents Comedy Club as part of Leicester Comedy Festival

On Monday 7 February, LU Arts will be hosting a Comedy Club as part of this year’s Leicester Comedy Festival.
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Slippery Slopes: How Climate Change is threatening the 2022 Winter Olympics

Climate change is threatening the Winter Olympics and the future of snow sports by making conditions much more dangerous to athletes and participants, finds a new report.

James Joyce exhibition highlights the women who help make Ulysses a success (VIDEO)

The centenary of James Joyce’s celebrated novel Ulysses is being marked by a new exhibition which tells the story of the women who helped make his literary vision a reality.

Academics appointed to review QAA 2022 Subject Benchmark Statements

Three Loughborough academics have been appointed to the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) advisory groups, to review the 2022 Subject Benchmark Statements.

Laughably intelligent – two academics reveal the lighter side of learning at the Leicester Comedy Festival

A Loughborough professor and a former PhD student have joined forces to give a rib-tickling take on academic life at this year’s Leicester Comedy Festival.

Free coaching, office space and support to accelerate growth of early-stage Leicestershire businesses

Do you have an idea for starting your own business? Or have you already launched and are now looking for the space and support to grow?
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Study will seek to improve psychosocial skills of ‘Gen Z’ athletes

A new study could improve the chances of success for the UK’s ‘Generation Z’ athletes – the future Olympic medal hopefuls – by helping to them improve skills such as dealing with adversity, becoming more independent and improving their communication.

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Loughborough to create first-of-its-kind zero carbon loss manufacturing system

A £1.3m Loughborough-led project is set to develop the first ever net-zero biomanufacturing system that captures and utilises carbon instead of releasing it into the atmosphere.

Research to examine role dentists can play in tackling obesity crisis

A new study being led by Loughborough University will look at the role dentists can play in reducing obesity in the UK.
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Loughborough alumnus appointed Lightning’s new Regional Director of Women’s Cricket

Loughborough alumnus, James Cutt, has been appointed Lightning’s new Regional Director of Women’s Cricket.

Griffiths to join star-studded Lightning Wheelchair Basketball line-up

Griffiths to join star-studded Lightning Wheelchair Basketball line-up

Loughborough Lightning Wheelchair Basketball have bolstered their squad with the addition of five-time Paralympic Games star, Clare Griffiths.

Record nominations for University research and innovation in LeicestershireLive Innovation Awards

Loughborough University has a record 17 nominations across seven categories in the 2022 LeicestershireLive Innovation Awards.

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Coldwell checks in as Lightning Cycling announce strong squad for new campaign

British international triathlete Sophie Coldwell will compete for Lightning Cycling in next year’s racing calendar as the franchise announced its full line-up ahead of the new campaign.

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Three tips to help you stay motivated to keep exercising all year long

February. The month of shattered dreams and ambitions. The trainers are gathering dust and chocolate bars have replaced protein bars. The gusto with which we attacked our new year resolutions is a vague memory.

Online tool will help reveal problem hotspots for mental health caused by COVID

A new proof of concept tool that allows the tracking and location of people’s emotions and stresses on social media in real-time has been proposed.

Applications open for new mental wellbeing support programme for military veterans

Military veterans who struggle with their mental wellbeing can apply for a new support programme, created by Loughborough University and the Royal Air Forces Association.
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Loughborough University brings world-first course for elite athlete wellbeing to Europe

The world’s first course for professionals who are responsible for the whole-person wellbeing of elite athletes has been launched in Europe.

Loughborough hockey duo to make England men’s debut

Loughborough hockey duo James Mazarelo and Stuart Rushmere are in line to earn their first caps for England senior men, having been named in England’s FIH Pro League squad to face Spain.

Debt-ridden companies with political affiliations are first in line for Government bailouts – new research

Businesses that have politicians on their boards are more likely to get COVID-19 bailouts from the Government – according to a new study.
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Loughborough Men’s football side on verge of Wembley visit

Loughborough University’s Men’s football side are just three games away from Wembley after a remarkable run in the Buildbase FA Vase.

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Loughborough students set to appear at Under-20 Six Nations

Loughborough University will be well represented at the Under-20 Six Nations Championships with four of its students set to play for both England and Wales rugby.

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Loughborough University makes significant contribution to Leicestershire Innovation Festival

The journey to net-zero and helping new businesses to launch and prosper are amongst the University’s contributions to the Leicestershire Innovation Festival which runs from 14–25 February 2022.
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Loughborough University Architectural Engineering student’s renovation project featured on Channel 4

Lewis Naughton, a student from the School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering, appeared on the Channel 4 show George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces, showcasing his railway carriage renovation project.
Illustration of an arm made up of different colours with related art and LGBT+ symbols, along with a sign that says 'Crafting Identity'

LU Arts makerspace to be unveiled as part of celebrations for LGBT+ History Month

Staff, students and members of the public are invited to drop in, get creative and make something for an LU Arts exhibition wall inspired by LGBT+ history.
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New study reveals the true impact of COVID-19 on sport

Researchers from Loughborough University London have released a new report that outlines the impact and future challenges for sport following COVID-19.