2022 news

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Calling all students living off campus: Donate your unwanted items to support local causes and support the University’s sustainability drive

Students living in Loughborough town are being encouraged to donate their unwanted items before leaving University for the summer as part of a new campaign.
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Lecturer embarks on rowing challenge

Loughborough University lecturer Dr Danny Longman will attempt to break the existing world record for rowing across the Black Sea in the quickest time.

Ranah Stoiber in action

Loughborough tennis contingent set for Wimbledon

Loughborough University will have a large presence at Wimbledon this month as several of its athletes are set to compete at the major Grand Slam event.

LSU Action volunteers alongside members of the local community

Loughborough Students’ Union wins Queen’s Platinum Jubilee award for supporting local community

Loughborough Students’ Union (LSU) Action has recently been recognised for its outstanding volunteering contributions to Loughborough and the surrounding villages of Charnwood.
Queen's Baton Relay. 11 July 2022

Online map shows Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay campus route

A new online map has been created to show the route the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay will take when it comes to campus on Monday 11 July.
Sri Hollema's Mat Zero design

Loughborough graduand designs humanitarian aid kit to help refugees

Product design student Sri Hollema has created Mat Zero, a rechargeable heated mat that can be used as a heating solution for refugees around the world.

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Next Fellowship Inaugural Lecture explores whether we are sitting on a health crisis

Dr Nicola Paine from the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences will explore the links between stress and the risk of heart disease, and how sedentary behaviour and physical activity may play an important role in this relationship in her inaugural lecture.

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Para Sport sculpture inspired by Loughborough athlete unveiled

A sculpture celebrating para athletes has been unveiled in Birmingham as part of the lead-up to the Commonwealth Games.

Izzy Petter

Loughborough-linked Women’s Hockey players set for Commonwealth Games

Loughborough-linked Women’s Hockey players are once again set for the global stage as the home nations have confirmed their squads for the Commonwealth Games.

Paige Madden

Tokyo Olympic medallist commits to Loughborough

Loughborough Swimming has strengthened its roster yet further with the arrival of USA Olympic silver medallist, Paige Madden.

Alex Haydock-Wilson in action

Loughborough students selected to compete at World Championships

Thirteen Loughborough past and present students have been selected to compete for Great Britain & Northern Ireland at the upcoming World Athletics Championships in Oregon, USA taking place between the 15th – 24th July.

Beth Cobden in action

Lightning’s Beth Cobden named in Team England’s Netball Commonwealth Games squad

Loughborough Lightning’s Beth Cobden has been selected as part of Team England’s netball squad to take part in the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games this summer.

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NFL stars touchdown in Loughborough

A cast of stars from the NFL have descended on campus as the University and Loughborough College kick-started a new partnership with the American football giant.

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Loughborough’s Dr Longman smashes world record

A team featuring Loughborough University lecturer Dr Danny Longman has smashed the world record for rowing across the Black Sea.

7 days to go. Follow the relay near you

Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay: One week to go!

It’s just one week to go until the University welcomes the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay to campus.
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County cricketers experience “rollercoaster” of mental health experiences – new study

County cricketers across England experience a “rollercoaster” of mental health emotions throughout their career, a new study has found.

Latest group of local startups complete free LUinc. business accelerator

Sixteen more business founders have completed the LUinc startup accelerator for emerging enterprises in Leicestershire.
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Criminology experts receive national accolade for teaching excellence

Two academics based in the Department of Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy have been awarded a prestigious award for teaching from the British Society of Criminology (BSC).

Nail varnish remover, shampoo and even fabrics, the surprising everyday items that originate from fossil fuels

What would a world without fossil fuels look like? To visualise this, a group of Loughborough University researchers have compiled a gallery of images revealing the surprising items we use every day that are sourced from fossil fuels - and the alternatives we might replace them with.

1-in-4 children living in poverty set to worsen during cost of living crisis

New figures released today show 3.6 million children are still living in poverty in the UK, down 200,000 (-2%) on the year before.

Commonwealth flags and smiling faces welcome the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay

Commonwealth flags and smiling faces covered the campus today (Monday 11 July), as crowds gathered to welcome the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay.
Joe Fuggle

Loughborough student creates support hub for young athletes and their parents (VIDEO)

A Loughborough University student has created a ground-breaking online platform that supports athletes and parents with wellbeing.

Abbie Brown

Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay - meet the Batonbearers!

Excitement is building as the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay is set to arrive on campus on Monday (11 July) as its official Loughborough tour starts from the University.
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Loughborough University London team deliver first-ever ‘Collaborate Sprint’ with Loughborough undergraduates

Loughborough University London was alive with innovation for the first-ever Collaborate Sprint delivered in partnership with Europe’s largest health and wellness retailer Holland & Barrett.

Ping launch attendees.

PING Performance Research Centre formally opens (VIDEO)

The PING Performance Research Centre has launched at Loughborough University to advance cutting-edge technology and innovation in the world of golf.