January 2023 news

COVID in 2023 and beyond – why virus trends are more difficult to predict three years on

In 2020, we knew very little about the novel virus that was to become known as COVID-19. Now, as we enter 2023, a search of Google Scholar produces around five million results containing the term.
A side profile image of Jade Clarke wearing Loughborough Lightning kit. Two other netballers are in the background of the image. Image courtesy of Still Sport Photography.

King’s New Year Honours for the Loughborough family

In the first of the New Year Honours from King Charles III, a group of alumni and other members of the University community have been recognised for their achievements across areas including sports, public service, and science and research.

New year resolutions: why your brain isn’t wired to stick to them – and what to do instead

New year, new resolutions. It is that time once again. A recent survey shows that almost 58% of the UK population intended to make a new year’s resolution in 2023, which is approximately 30 million adults. More than a quarter of these resolutions will be about making more money, personal improvement and losing weight.
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White Noise review – director Noah Baumbach skilfully captures Don Delillo’s ‘unadaptable’ novel

Never one to downplay the power of film, Stanley Kubrick once said that “almost every novel could be successfully adapted”.

“Affordable” increase to pension budget could end poverty injustice for terminally ill

The UK Government could stop terminally ill people of working age being driven into poverty by increasing its annual spend on the State Pension by just 0.1%[1].

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Experts in Sport podcast: How to stay motivated on your new year fitness journey

With the festive season now a distant memory, many of us have swapped turkey and mince pies for kettlebells and treadmills as we attempt to live healthier in 2023.

Rising prices add almost 20% to minimum cost of retirement

The amount of money needed to retire at a minimum living standard has increased by almost 20% over the last year, according to new analysis.
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Major success for Loughborough University as several academics become founding members of the UK-wide Young Academy

Loughborough University is delighted to announce that four academics are among the first members of the new UK Young Academy – a network of early career researchers and professionals established to help tackle local and global issues and promote meaningful change.

BTS singer set for military training – but South Korea is far from alone in retaining national service

Late last year, the first member of the most successful and famous boy band on the planet – BTS – began military service.
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Loughborough agrees partnership with Hackney Wick FC to create new academy

Loughborough University and Loughborough College have agreed a community development partnership with London-based football club Hackney Wick.

How weightlifting saved me – going from fear and anxiety to international sport and medals

Syuhaidah Ahman took up weightlifting while at Loughborough University to help her cope when her self-esteem plummeted.

Creative industries in India have “huge potential”, researchers conclude in first-of-a-kind report

The creative industries in India are “growing fast” and have “huge potential”, researchers have concluded in a new report that maps the sector for the first time.
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New Dean appointed for Loughborough’s School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering

Professor Malcolm Cook has been appointed as Dean of Loughborough University’s School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering.

How to talk to policymakers about research

A new report published by the Higher Education Policy Institute (www.hepi.ac.uk), with support from Loughborough University, looks at how policymakers currently interact with research and how researchers lobby policymakers.
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Sky pledges support to the Black In Sport Summit

Sky, Europe's leading media and entertainment company, has pledged its support to the ground-breaking initiative led by a group of Loughborough University students, the Black In Sport Summit (BISS). The partnership forms part of Sky’s £30 million commitment towards tackling systemic racism.

Watching your weight? You may only need to make small changes to your daily routine

Losing weight is one of the most popular new year’s resolutions, yet it is one which most of us struggle to achieve. By the time the second or third week of January rolls around, many of us are finding it harder to stick with the lifestyle changes needed to lose, or at least maintain, our weight.
(L-R) Jane Hunt MP, Stuart Andrew MP, Professor Mark Lewis, Professor Nick Jennings, Brett Gosper (Head of Europe & UK for the NFL), Professor Andy Harland.

Minister for Sport Stuart Andrew MP visits NFL Academy at Loughborough

Stuart Andrew MP – Minister for Sport, Tourism and Civil Society – visited both Loughborough University and Loughborough College on Thursday 19 January to see first-hand the positive impact the National Football League (NFL) Academy is having on the region.
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Global Engagement and Transformation: Loughborough taking a lead with newly appointed Visiting Professor Caroline Gumble

The School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering at Loughborough University is delighted to announce that Caroline Gumble, CEO of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), will be joining as a Visiting Professor.
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Paralympic Games champion Kramer signs for Lightning (VIDEO)

Loughborough Lightning Wheelchair Basketball has secured a major coup with the signing of Netherlands international and Paralympic Games champion, Bo Kramer.

Older women are smashing it this awards season – but ageism is far from over

Older and middle-aged women are having their moment in the sun, it seems. The recent Golden Globes coverage was filled with images of “older” women on the red carpet. There were some notable wins too.
Innovation in Sustainability finalists Plastic Energy at the global company’s R&D base at Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Park

Twelve nominations for University research and innovation in LeicestershireLive Innovation Awards

Loughborough University has 12 nominations across eight categories in the 2023 LeicestershireLive Innovation Awards.

Watch Arthur Miller’s captivating parable of power at Cope Auditorium’s next NT Live screening

Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible”, a captivating parable of power, will be broadcast at Loughborough University this week as part of LU Arts’ programme of National Theatre Live screenings.

Loughborough English researcher curates exhibition on poetry and fashion for the National Poetry Library

Poets in Vogue is an exciting new exhibition for the National Poetry Library, scheduled to open at the Southbank Centre during London Fashion Week (17 February 2023).
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Stoiber powers through to Australian Open Juniors quarter-final

Loughborough University National Tennis Academy (LUNTA) player Ranah Stoiber has stormed through to the Australian Open Juniors quarter-final stage.

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Radar project exploring equality, empowerment and marginalisation in Paralympic media reveals exclusive new work by its commissioned artists

‘Gendered Representations of Disability: Equality, Empowerment and Marginalisation in Paralympic Media’ is a research project focused on the concerns around the media visibility of Para athletes.