June 2025 news

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Costs for minimum retiree needs have fallen while moderate and comfortable standards see modest rises

The latest update of the Retirement Living Standards (RLS) shows a decrease in the cost of the minimum retirement lifestyle, down to £21,600 per year for a two-person household, due to the impact of lower energy prices and changes in the public’s expectations for this standard.
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Loughborough Professor becomes UNESCO’s first-ever Chair in Storytelling

Loughborough University’s Professor Mike Wilson has been appointed as UNESCO’s first ever Chair in Storytelling Education for Sustainability.
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Majority of MPs represent constituencies where one in four children are in poverty

As the UK grapples with record child poverty rates, new analysis from Loughborough University shows two thirds of MPs represent constituencies where at least one in four children are in poverty.

Leicestershire’s universities are working together for a greener future

As the UK gears up for Big Green Week this June, Leicestershire’s universities - Loughborough University, University of Leicester and De Montfort University (DMU) - are proving that collaboration is key in tackling climate change.

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“Recent cyber attacks weren’t purely technical failures, they started with people, processes, and misplaced trust” – Cyber Security expert comments on run of high-profile online attacks

HMRC revealed yesterday that more than 100,000 taxpayer accounts had been compromised, as cyber criminals stole more than £47 million through fraudulent tax rebates. While the tax authority managed to secure the accounts, meaning no taxpayer’s money was lost, the incident highlights how susceptible to organised fraud large organisations can be.

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Loughborough’s Brand, Digital and Creative Production bring home three awards

We are pleased to announce that Brand, Digital and Creative Production colleagues have won Association of Creative and Print Managers in Education (ACPME) awards across three categories.
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Leicestershire’s universities invite local residents with life and skills experiences to apply for community-focused research projects

Loughborough University, the University of Leicester and De Montfort University are inviting people from the local community to apply for paid, full-time PhD, and part-time placement research projects that aim to improve the lives of communities across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.