July 2022 news

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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.

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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.
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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.

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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.

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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.
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Loughborough to launch unique football finance course

Colleagues from Loughborough University are set to launch a new football finance programme – the first of its kind in higher education.

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Loughborough University London hosts Collaborate Project Show 2022

The University’s London campus saw the return of the annual Collaborate Project Show, bringing together students and Partner Organisations to solve real-world business and organisation challenges.

Weighing up your ice cream choice

As record temperatures continue across the country, many are turning to an ice cream or lolly to help them cool down. But just how many calories are in these frozen treats?

Leicestershire education project presented with Platinum Jubilee award

A Leicestershire project which helps young people to develop skills in readiness for life at university has been recognised with a special award in celebration of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Loughborough University and the Johan Cruyff Institute have agreed a partnership to improve professional standards in the sports industry.

Loughborough University and Johan Cruyff Institute agree collaboration

Loughborough University and the Johan Cruyff Institute have agreed a partnership to improve professional standards in the sports industry.

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Scientists share tips and tricks for staying cool in this week's extreme heat

The UK will experience two days of unprecedented heat this week, says the Met Office, and there’s a 90% chance the current temperature record will be broken.
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Two new sculptures by prolific Ghanaian artist unveiled on Loughborough’s campus

Two sculptures by Atta Kwami have been loaned to the University by his wife, Pamela Clarkson-Kwami.

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Loughborough win yet another BUCS title with record points haul

Loughborough University has continued its dominance at British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) by winning an unprecedented 41st consecutive title.

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Loughborough’s Rees aims to smash her own Scottish record in Birmingham (VIDEO)

Team Scotland sprinter Alisha Rees has set her sights on breaking her own national record at this summer’s Commonwealth Games.

Representatives from Loughborough University, SportPark Pavilion 4 project team, Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership and UK Anti-Doping at the topping out ceremony. The oak tree will be planted in the grounds of SportPark, adding to the established native species of tree and hedgerow.

£9m sustainable SportPark expansion on Science and Enterprise Park nears completion

A topping out ceremony has taken place to celebrate the latest milestone in the creation of a 2,000 sq m four-storey fourth pavilion to expand SportPark, the multi award-winning development on the University campus.

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Loughborough academic elected as Chair of the Design Research Society

Professor Rebecca Cain from the School of Design and Creative Arts at Loughborough University has been elected as the Chair of the Design Research Society.
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How a family holiday inspired Matt Stonier to secure a 'shock' place at the Commonwealth Games (VIDEO)

Matt Stonier was not expecting to compete at the upcoming Commonwealth Games, but a recent family holiday helped secure his place at Birmingham 2022.