April 2023 news

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Loughborough University in partnership to establish new independent investment company

Loughborough University is one of eight research intensive universities in the Midlands to establish a new investment company to accelerate the commercialisation of university spinouts and early-stage IP rich businesses in the region.
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The importance of sport for children with disabilities – and the lengths their parents go to access it

Access to physical activity and sport is not equal. Children and young people with disabilities are less likely to engage in physical activity and sport, as there are significant barriers to their participation.

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Inspiring Minds: Upcoming post-16 taster days to explore range of disciplines to help students understand university-level study

Inspiring Minds is Loughborough University's series of academic taster days for post-16 students.

Ice sheets can collapse faster than previously thought possible

Ice sheets can retreat up to 600 metres a day during periods of climate warming, 20 times faster than the highest rate of retreat previously measured, according to a new paper.
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Loughborough announces new scholarships for its AI and Data Science programmes to increase diversity in the sector

The University is delighted to announce it has secured 50 scholarships worth £10,000 each across a suite of its AI and Data Science postgraduate programmes.

Thriving partnership between University and College formally recognised

The shared goals of the University and College to help lead, support and shape the educational and skills ecosystem within Loughborough and the wider region have been formally recognised.
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Loughborough researcher chosen for BBC New Generation Thinkers

Dr Ana Baeza Ruiz is one of ten researchers who will feature in the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and BBC Radio 3’s 2023 New Generation Thinkers.

Why Britain’s new CPTPP trade deal will not make up for Brexit

The UK recently announced that it will join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), giving British businesses access to the 11 other members of the Indo-Pacific trade bloc and bringing its combined GDP to £11 trillion.

How racism and inequality affect even ‘desirable’ EU migrants in the UK

"Everyone knows Italy, as soon as you come here they’ll be like, 'Oh Italian, cool! I’ve been there,' so it’s a way of chatting, breaking ice […] but I don‘t know if it’s the same for other foreigners. Like my friend from Bulgaria, if she says, 'I’m from Bulgaria,' people are like, '[silence] I’ve never been there.'"
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New project to create friendly robotic service to support elderly people

A friendly robotic service for preventative care amongst older adults at risk of frailty is to be developed as part of a new collaborative project involving Loughborough University.

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Prof Downward shares academic expertise at key UNESCO conference

Loughborough University researcher Professor Paul Downward has shared his expertise at a recent high-profile UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) roundtable in Paris, France.

UK waters are too polluted to swim in – but European countries offer answers

Almost all of the UK’s waterways are polluted. In 2022, a House of Commons Committee report on the state of UK rivers concluded that no river in England was free from chemical contamination. Only 14% of UK rivers had a “good” ecological status.
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Loughborough signs partnership agreement with Symbiosis International University

Loughborough University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with one of India’s leading private universities, Symbiosis International University (SIU).

LUinc. now recruiting for business start-up programme worth £10,000

LUinc., Loughborough University’s business incubator is now taking expressions of interest in their 6-month incubator programme.
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National Theatre Live: Spring Programme

Screenings of three National Theatre plays will be shown at Cope Auditorium from 27 April.

Experts in Sport: Building psychological strength through the 5Cs

In the latest episode of the “Experts in Sport” podcast, host Martin Foster sits down with Chris Harwood, Sport Psychology professor, and Karl Steptoe, Sport & Performance Psychology Lead, both from the University’s School of Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences.

How can toys, games and apps help children strengthen their emotional intelligence?

Researchers are attempting to design toys to boost young children’s emotional intelligence to help them better handle their feelings and improve their interaction with others.
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Wiffen continues record-breaking streak in Stockholm

Loughborough University swimmer Daniel Wiffen broke his own Ireland record with a sensational performance in the men’s 400m freestyle on day one of Swim Open Stockholm.

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Renowned artist and filmmaker joins Loughborough University to research inherited trauma for upcoming film

Artist and filmmaker Katharine Fry has joined Loughborough University to embark on a unique research project exploring how trauma is inherited through family systems for her next film.

Experts in Sport: The art of representing minors as a football agent

In this episode of the “Experts in Sport” podcast, host Martin Foster sits down with Sports Law lecturer Dr Serhat Yilmaz for a second time.

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Pint of Science festival returns to Loughborough

Quench your thirst for knowledge and come along to a series of local science talks led by Doctoral Researchers and academics from across the University.
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Alumnus creates app to help golfers improve their game

If you have ever picked up a golf club, you’ll know that your game can be largely affected by weather conditions. That’s why alumnus Guilherme Ribeiro has come up with a new way to improve your game through his app, Rightee.

Loughborough researchers making science accessible to all at the Cheltenham Science Festival

Cutting edge research from Loughborough University will be part of the 21st Cheltenham Science Festival from Tuesday 6 to Sunday 11 June featuring hundreds of events with some of the best scientists, thinkers, writers and creators.
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Loughborough alumni recruited to lead the University’s business start-up programme

The University’s business incubator, LUinc., has recruited two entrepreneurial Loughborough graduates to lead on their business start-up programme.
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Find out how you can get involved in LSU Action Projects supporting children and young people

LSU Action is the home of volunteering at the University.