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Writing about baby loss helps me feel connected to my children and I encourage others to give it a go

“In the build-up to events like birthdays or Mother’s Day, I write. It’s such a cathartic process and helps you release all the emotion, as it has to go somewhere.
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England’s most-capped player Sarah Hunter to retire

England and Loughborough Lightning back row forward, Sarah Hunter, will retire from professional rugby after this weekend’s Red Roses clash with Scotland.

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GB Hockey goalkeeper Hinch hangs up her gloves

Great Britain Hockey's Olympic gold medal-winning goalkeeper Maddie Hinch has retired from the sport.

Ballet dancers in sensor suits: new research explores how dance is used as a form of communication

Audio guides, maps, traditional and interactive texts help people attending art exhibitions to understand the works in front of them. With dance, however, the audience’s understanding is usually taken for granted.

Seventh year running for ‘best university in the world for sports-related subjects’ title

Loughborough has been crowned the best university in the world for sports-related subjects for the seventh year running by the global QS higher education league table.

Climate risk assessment and resilience strategies are critical for the future of universities

Higher Education Institutions should develop strategies to evaluate and adapt to potential climate risks such as flooding, droughts, and heatwaves, according to a new report.

Loughborough University launches campaign to highlight research into children and young people

Loughborough has today launched a campaign to showcase the breadth of its research focused on children and young people.

Unhealthy exercise attitudes and behaviours in young people linked to parental and peer expectations

Young people’s exercise attitudes and habits are influenced by parents, peers and fitness tracker goals as they strive to achieve the bodies they see on social media.
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Sport leaders converge at London Stadium to deliver Black in Sport Summit 2023 (VIDEO)

Leaders from across the sport industry came together on Saturday 25 March to deliver Loughborough University’s student-led initiative the Black in Sport Summit (BISS).

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New multi-million-pound training environment officially opened at Loughborough University (VIDEO)

Loughborough University has officially opened the doors to its brand-new Powerbase gym extension following significant financial investment.

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Loughborough-linked sports women named in BBC Woman’s Hour Power List 2023

Four female sporting powerhouses with links to Loughborough University have been named in BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour Power List 2023: Women in Sport.

Research England funding enables Loughborough and Ukraine twinning work to continue

Loughborough has been awarded further funding to continue its work with Beketov National University in the Ukraine, as part of a twinning initiative to offer support to academics, students and university leaders during the conflict.
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Loughborough University and the Institute of Sports Humanities launch new Leadership in Sport Master’s

Loughborough University London and the Institute of Sports Humanities (ISH) are delighted to announce the launch of a new Master’s in Leadership in Sport to run from Autumn 2023.

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Easter activities for children and young people

The Easter holidays are almost here, providing the opportunity for parents and carers to spend quality time with their children. In the current Cost of Living crisis, it can be difficult to find activities that are low-cost or free in and around Loughborough.
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Experts in Sport: Overcoming fussy eating

In this episode of the Experts in Sport podcast, host Martin Foster sits down with Professor Emma Haycraft and Dr Gemma Witcomb, co-creators of the Child Feeding Guide, to discuss their research into fussy eating.
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Social class and early life sport experiences can enhance university inclusion – new study

New research has found that young people who have more experience of organised sport during childhood may adapt more readily to university life.

Loughborough University to host a prestigious global conference on nationalism and multiculturalism

Loughborough University will for the first time host an international gathering of experts in the fields of ethnicity and nationalism.
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Loughborough University named one of the UK's most wildlife-friendly universities

The University has been recognised as one of the UK’s leading higher education institutions for looking after wildlife on campus and in the wider community.