May 2025 news

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Pint of Science festival returns to Loughborough

Quench your thirst for knowledge and come along to a series of local science talks led by doctoral researchers and academics from across the University. 
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Leicestershire’s universities join Nottingham in ambitious research project where communities can shape research to solve real-life problems

Loughborough University, the University of Leicester and De Montfort University are joining forces with Nottingham Trent University and the University of Nottingham in an unprecedented ambitious project which brings together academia and the community to support growth and development, broaden prospects, drive change, and improve wellbeing.
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Public health expert offers guidance after baby food pouches found lacking in key nutrients

A new BBC Panorama investigation that aired early this week revealed that baby food pouches from six major UK brands – including four leading manufacturers and two supermarkets – are failing to meet key nutritional needs for babies and toddlers and are often high in sugar.