2022 news

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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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“Not a simulation of love, but actual love as it is manifested in institutions”: Prize-winning essay on child loss celebrates thoughtful healthcare

Dr Tamarin Norwood’s middle child was 72 minutes old when the midwife listened for his heartbeat and heard no sound.
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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.
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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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The fighting spirit of young African footballers who migrate overseas

When Sadio Mané scored the decisive penalty to secure Senegal’s triumph over Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon, Isaak, a professional Ghanaian footballer in his late 20s, could not have been further away from the action.
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Loughborough researchers to support clean sport initiatives in Para sport

Researchers from Loughborough University will embark on a collaborative project to support clean sport initiatives in Para sport.

Primary care exercise interventions help boost physical activity levels and reduce weight in adults

Research by Loughborough University has found that exercise interventions delivered in primary care appear to boost levels of moderate to vigorous intensity activity in adults by an average of 14 minutes a week.
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Don’t miss National Theatre Live’s next screening on campus

Phillip Pullman’s The Book of Dust – La Belle Sauvage is showing at Cope Auditorium on 17 February, 7pm.

Loughborough University triumphs at LeicestershireLive Innovation Awards

Loughborough University’s research and innovation activities enjoyed outstanding success last night at the LeicestershireLive Innovation Awards, receiving nine awards including seven of the ten categories, as well as the overall Innovator of the Year and a Special Recognition Award.
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Talent Match: Connecting Loughborough talent with business

Talent Match focuses on helping students and graduates secure short-term, high-level work experience.

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SWIFT: ejecting Russia is largely symbolic – here’s why

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is horrifying. Western leaders, fearing a broader war, are responding primarily with economic sanctions. A prominent economic sanction has been Russia’s exclusion from the international payments messaging system SWIFT, presented as a powerful means of undermining its economy.

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Loughborough Lightning to play first ever game at cinch Stadium, Franklins Gardens

Loughborough Lightning are gearing up to take to the field at cinch Stadium, Franklins Gardens, the home of Northampton Saints, for the first time on 19th February.

Computacenter confirmed as Lightning Wheelchair Basketball’s headline sponsor.

Computacenter confirmed as Lightning Wheelchair Basketball’s headline sponsor

Computacenter, the leading independent technology business, has been confirmed as Lightning Wheelchair Basketball’s headline sponsor.

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Loughborough University support for the Can’t Buy My Silence Pledge

Last month, universities were invited to sign the Can’t Buy My Silence Pledge by the Minister of State for Universities, Michelle Donelan.

Great Britain’s Olympic bronze medallist Chris Langridge has joined Loughborough Badminton as its new part-time coach.

Olympic medallist Langridge to offer expertise to Loughborough Badminton

Great Britain’s Olympic bronze medallist Chris Langridge has joined Loughborough Badminton as its new part-time coach.

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Experts in Sport: Alumnus and former Financial Controller at City Football Group tells his story

The latest Experts in Sport podcast sees Loughborough University alumnus Neill Wood explain how he became Financial Controller at City Football Group (CFG).

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Loughborough academics continue vital athlete heat research

Researchers from Loughborough University will once again collaborate with the World Athletics Health and Science Department to investigate the effect of heat on endurance athletes.

New report finds smarter way to make homes more energy efficient

A new approach to measuring heat loss from homes with smart meters will make buildings more energy efficient and cut CO2, say researchers.
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Loughborough to host inaugural Black in Sport Summit

Loughborough University is thrilled to announce that it will host the inaugural Black in Sport Summit (BISS) – with the aim of inspiring students from all backgrounds to strive for excellence.

New digital platform devised by 12-year-old will help schoolchildren organise their work

A 12-year-old schoolboy has co-created a digital tool that lets pupils catch up on their lessons and homework.
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Upcoming Radar event brings artists and experts together to discuss the politics of Paralympic representation

On Thursday 10 March, two commissioned artists will join a Loughborough researcher and curator to discuss their hopes for an upcoming Radar Project.

New AI model will speed up document analysis for the banking, financial and insurance industries

Researchers have developed an AI-based solution which can automatically analyse and extract large amounts of information from computer documents.

New report identifies crucial drivers needed for transforming the modern energy cooking sector

Clean cooking remains a significantly underfunded sector in low-income countries, leading to a continued reliance on polluting fuels that have devastating health and environmental impacts.

Ukraine war: how Ghana is vulnerable, and what can be done

The seismic aftershocks of Russia’s invasion of its neighbour, Ukraine, on 24 February 2022 continues to reverberate across the globe.
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Loughborough geographer joins Government’s new College of Experts

Loughborough University’s Dr Sarah Mills has joined the College of Experts – a new Government initiative that aims to give policymakers better access to independent expertise and guidance.