May 2025 news

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Loughborough plays host to England Men’s Test team ahead of summer international schedule (VIDEO)

Loughborough University has welcomed the England Men’s Test team to campus ahead of a busy summer of international cricket.
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Four Loughborough academics appointed to lead REF 2029 Sub-Panels

The four UK higher education funding bodies, working with the REF Main Panel Chairs and Advisory Panel members, have appointed four deputy chairs from Loughborough University for sub-panels that will assess research in REF 2029.
The minister of youth and empowerment from Ghana meets staff at Loughborough University

Loughborough University welcomes Ghana youth minister to discuss future partnership

Ghana’s Minister of Youth Development and Empowerment George Opare-Addo visited the East Midlands today to meet academics from Loughborough University and talk about a possible research collaboration.
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Don’t miss National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire at Cope Auditorium

On 5 June at 7pm, watch Tennessee Williams’ timeless masterpiece 'A Streetcar Named Desire' at Cope Auditorium. Gillian Anderson (Sex Education), Vanessa Kirby (The Crown), and Ben Foster (Lone Survivor) lead the cast in this masterpiece, returning to cinemas.
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Loughborough University to co-lead major sport-for-development training programme in Africa

A team of academics from Loughborough University has started work on developing and delivering a new training programme on ‘sport-for-development’ which will be rolled out across Africa. 
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Andi Manley appointed Head Coach for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

Andi Manley, Loughborough University’s Director of Swimming, has been confirmed as Team England’s Swimming Head Coach for the Glasgow 2026 Games.
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Loughborough University awarded University of Sanctuary status

Loughborough University has been recognised as a University of Sanctuary thanks to its efforts to go ‘above and beyond’ in providing a welcoming environment for refugees and those seeking asylum.