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Photo of a woman stood in doorway of building with a cooker in her arms

Loughborough University’s Modern Energy Cooking Services research to be showcased at globally influential sustainable energy event

Staff from Loughborough University’s Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) programme are set to share their pioneering research as part of a series of events alongside the Sustainable Energy for All Forum, which is being held from 17-19 May 2022 in Kigali, Rwanda.

17 May 2022
A child doing timestables

More maths testing could be good for primary schoolchildren – if done in the right way

Recently published UK government plans proposed that by 2030, 90% of children leaving primary school in England should reach the expected standards in reading, writing and maths, compared with 65% in 2019.

18 May 2022
A woman weaving fabric.

Mapping India’s creative industries to identify new collaborative opportunities

Bollywood, handicrafts, textiles, and festivals… creative industries are a massive part of the Indian economy, yet the potential for collaboration in this area is not necessarily appreciated by the rest of the world.

18 May 2022
Photo of alumnus Ian Tricker, Barry and Valerie Eccleston and students who form part of the LU Motorsport team, standing on stairs of the Eccleston Building with Ian Tricker's sculpture above them on the exterior wall

Sculptural commission installed on Loughborough campus

On 9 May 2022, a new sculptural was unveiled on Loughborough University’s East Midlands campus. Torque, created by Fine Art alumnus Ian Tricker, is situated on the side of the Eccleston Student Engineering Centre.

19 May 2022
NT Live: Straight Line Crazy poster

NT Live: Straight Line Crazy

David Hare’s latest play will be broadcast live from The Bridge Theatre in London to the Cope Auditorium on 26 May, 7pm as part of National Theatre Live’s programme of screenings.

20 May 2022
lloyd glasspool

Loughborough tennis players set for French Open berth

Two tennis players from Loughborough University have been selected to compete at this year’s French Open in Paris.

20 May 2022
Design concept of Flux sculpture, with illustrations of people dotted around

Students and recent alumna collaborate to produce a new sculpture for Loughborough University’s campus

A team of current and recent graduate students from a range of disciplines have been commissioned to produce a sculpture for the Loughborough campus, which will be located at the Claudia Parson’s Hall of residence.

26 May 2022
Landing of Italian Troops in Tripoli, Libya in October 1911. (Image supplied by the Illustrations Bureau (Whitefriars, London)).

Photos of wartime Europe still shape views of conflict – here’s how we’re trying to right the record

A war in Europe instantly creates parallels with the world wars for people in the UK and other European countries. This connection represents what most people know and are taught about conflict on the continent. The media coverage and response to the war in Ukraine have also invoked familiar images of the second world war, in particular those of bombed buildings, armed soldiers and civilians, and children clinging to their parents.

20 May 2022
Three women running

Wearable sports tech startup INCUS Performance named AI Company of the Year at British Data Awards

Loughborough University-founded wearable sports tech company INCUS Performance has been named AI Company of the Year at the 2022 British Data Awards in quality field that included FTSE 100 giants, tech unicorns, public sector bodies and not-for-profit organisations.

20 May 2022
(Loughborough Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nick Jennings,

Loughborough continues its pledge to clean sport

Loughborough University has once again pledged its continued commitment to clean sport.

22 May 2022
jessica Judd

A day of high drama unfolds at Loughborough International

Spectators witnessed an action-packed day of top-class athletics as Loughborough International (LIA) once again opened its doors to the public this Sunday (May 22).

22 May 2022
Sunburst behind Hazlerigg building

Loughborough University’s journey to advance race equity recognised with Race Equality Charter Bronze Award

Loughborough University has been awarded the Race Equality Charter Bronze Award by Advance HE, a charitable organisation that works with institutions to improve higher education for staff, students and society.

23 May 2022

Research by Loughborough finds families are facing increases in costs of £400 per month

Families with children are paying up to £400 more per month to meet the cost of basic items such as food, rent and heating. The impacts of inflation are being felt sooner and harder by those on the lowest incomes, who spend a higher proportion of their incomes on essential items.

23 May 2022
Illustration of a lorry driver in a red hat sat behind the wheel of a lorry driving down the road.

‘SHIFT’ it: New research suggests health education, fitness trackers, and cabin workouts can improve activity levels of lorry drivers

A targeted health programme, including health education sessions, fitness trackers, and lorry cabin workouts, can improve the activity levels of long-distance heavy goods drivers in the short term - according to new research led by Loughborough University.

24 May 2022
Plastic bottle in a river

What a load of trash: New study finds UK litter is dominated by plastics and drinks packaging

A new study looking at litter in the UK has revealed the types of materials and products being dumped in our hedgerows and waterways.

25 May 2022
Mel and team flying a drone in the Maldives.

New partnership will use drones to better understand plastic pollution in the Maldives

A Loughborough University researcher is heading a new partnership that will look at using drones to better understand the levels and rates of plastic pollution in the Maldives.

25 May 2022
award ceremony attendees

Loughborough’s facilities win gold at the Whatuni Student Choice Awards

Loughborough is celebrating after being named the best university in the UK for facilities at the annual Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCAs).

25 May 2022

Loughborough to lead UK's first ever study on the effects of climate change on sleep

The first study in the UK to look at the impact of climate change on sleep is being led by Loughborough University.

25 May 2022

The ethics of trading with Putin

Western leaders should consider cutting business ties with Russia even if it impacts their own economies, according to Loughborough’s business Dean.

27 May 2022

The ethics of trading with Putin

Western leaders should consider cutting business ties with Russia even if it impacts their own economies, according to Loughborough’s business Dean.

27 May 2022
Photo of guests laughing together at the launch event of the University Strategy

University launched new strategy - Creating Better Futures. Together.

This month we officially launched Creating Better Futures. Together, the University’s new Strategy that will guide the University’s activity and its development over the next decade.

27 May 2022

Increases in London weighting vital for helping Londoners through the cost of living crisis

The minimum London weighting needed to cover a basic standard of living in the capital is £6,549, new research shows. That’s over £2,000 the average minimum London weighting paid to many key workers.

30 May 2022
Diverse Voices in Textiles logo

New exhibition on campus: Diverse Voices in Textiles

How many textile designers, artists or practitioners can you name who are Black, Asian, from Ethnic Minorities, identify as LGBTQI+, or live with a disability?

30 May 2022

Doctor knows best: Research shows doctor-led advice on weight management is effective

Doctor-led advice on weight management results in effective weight loss and a reduction in waist circumference for people with obesity, new research from Loughborough University has found.

31 May 2022

Cost of living crisis could drive a wedge into justice gap

A positive shake-up of legal aid financial eligibility criteria risks being undermined by a failure to account for spiralling inflation.

31 May 2022
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