2025 news

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Loughborough set to play pivotal role in new UK Multidisciplinary Centre for Neuromorphic Computing

Loughborough University researchers are set to play a pivotal role in the new UK Multidisciplinary Centre for Neuromorphic Computing, established to pioneer brain-inspired, energy-efficient computing technologies.
Materials pressured between two graphene layers melt in complex ways. Illustration: Ville Heirola/Aalto University.

Physicists use artificial intelligence to reveal how layered gases and metals melt

A team of physicists – including a Nobel Prize winner – has used artificial intelligence to uncover how layered materials melt and shift between physical states when confined to two dimensions.
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Loughborough student completes epic 120-mile ultramarathon for cancer awareness

Jack Brown, currently studying Marketing and Business Management at the University, has successfully completed a gruelling 120-mile ultramarathon in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust.
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Loughborough University funds local projects as part of the Community Donations Fund

The University held a celebration evening on Tuesday 6 May, awarding several organisations around Charnwood with funds to support their initiatives. The event was filled will celebration, networking, exchanging ideas, and sparking new collaborations for the future.
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‘Forging Ahead’ initiative to transform innovation and entrepreneurship across the Midlands

A coalition of 15 Midlands university partners has launched a bold new initiative that is set to revolutionise how research and innovation are translated into real-world impact across the region.
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Israel’s peace movement offers a ray of hope amid the pain of Gaza conflict

An opinion piece written by Dr Yuval Katz from the School of Social Sciences and Humanities for The Conversation platform:
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Loughborough awarded £20k to help fund a new Physics Technical Apprentice

Loughborough University has been awarded £20k to create a new technical apprenticeship role, helping to tackle the ageing workforce within the discipline of physics.
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The prospect of a US pope was once viewed with suspicion – but Leo XIV could prove an important counter to Trump

An opinion piece written by Doctoral Researcher Massimo D'Angelo from Loughborough University London for The Conversation platform.
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Celebrate creativity at the Design and Creative Arts Degree Show

Students from the School of Design and Creative Arts (SDCA) will showcase their final projects in a physical exhibition on campus from 14-18 June.
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Katarina Johnson-Thompson to star at 2025 Loughborough International Athletics

British track and field star Katarina Johnson-Thompson has confirmed she will compete at this year’s Loughborough International Athletics (LIA), taking place on Sunday 18 May 2025 at Loughborough University’s Paula Radcliffe Stadium.
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“Nobody wants to think of Percy Pig or Colin the Caterpillar being embroiled in cyber crime” – Cyber security expert explains why there is never a quick fix following a cyber attack.

It’s been over two weeks since news broke that retailers Marks & Spencer and the Co-op, were dealing with serious cyber incidents. Both are still experiencing painful repercussions following the attack, with the latter still struggling to get shelves fully stocked in certain areas, and the former unable to process online orders and, more worryingly, announcing that customer data has been stolen. Many are now asking, ‘why hasn’t the situation been fixed yet?’.