March 2023 news

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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).

Photo of a group of students chatting together whilst sat on the fountain by the Hazlerigg and Rutland buildings

Loughborough shortlisted for six categories including prestigious University of the Year accolade for the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023

Loughborough University is delighted to announce today that it has been shortlisted for six categories for this year’s WhatUni Student Choice Awards (WUSCAs).

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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.

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.
sarah hunter

Lightning players set for Women’s Six Nations duty

Loughborough Lightning will be well represented at this year’s Women’s Six Nations with 14 players called up for international duty.

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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.

Experts in sport podcast

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.
Photograph of Dr Ishara Dharmasena with Jane Hunt, MP for Loughborough

Loughborough University researcher among STEM for Britain finalists

Dr Ishara Dharmasena attended the Parliamentary and Scientific Committee’s STEM for Britain 2023 presentation which took place at the Houses of Parliament on 6 March.
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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.

Students looking around the new Passivhaus development

Loughborough University students preview first campus Passivhaus development

Students from the School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering enjoyed a preview of the newly completed SportPark Pavilion 4.
Andrea Geurin

Loughborough Sport Business expert invited to speak at Egypt Sports Expo

Dr Andrea Geurin, Loughborough University London’s Director of the Institute for Sport Business, recently attend Sports Expo Egypt after being invited by the Minister of Youth and Sports in Egypt to share her expertise.

sarah hunter

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.

Alice Dearing

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.

LU Arts unveils winners of “Fresh Eyes on Sculpture” photography competition

In February 2023, LU Arts launched their “Fresh Eyes on Sculpture” photography competition, a chance to view our Loughborough campus sculptures from a different angle, offering a fresh perspective on works that thousands of people see every day.
A group of daffodils on campus.

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.

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.