September 2025 news

The cast of the Thursday Murder Club

The Thursday Murder Club: everything is eclipsed by the cakes in this sanitised Netflix adaptation

In his essay Decline of the English Murder, the writer George Orwell evokes the pleasure to be had in reading about killing. After a good meal (including pudding), you are in the mood to read: “the sofa cushions are soft underneath you, the fire is well alight, the air is warm.” And what is it, in “these blissful circumstances”, that you want to read about? “Naturally,” says Orwell, “a murder”.
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Three reasons why the climate crisis must reshape how we think about war

Earth’s average temperature rose more than 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels in 2024 for the first time – a critical threshold in the climate crisis. At the same time, major armed conflicts continue to rage in Ukraine, Gaza, Sudan and elsewhere.
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Loughborough Sport and Active Iron renew relationship

Loughborough Sport is delighted to announce the renewal of its partnership with iron supplement brand Active Iron, ahead of the new academic year.
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Prestigious appointments for Loughborough staff to assess UK research excellence

Thirteen academics from Loughborough University have been appointed to the panels that will assess the excellence of UK universities’ research as part of the next national Research Excellence Framework (REF).
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Loughborough athletes bound for World Athletics Championships

Loughborough-linked athletes have confirmed their place at upcoming World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
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Solar breakthrough – hotter panels mean better storage

Scientists have uncovered a surprising advantage in next-generation solar technology... the hotter it gets, the better it can store energy
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Loughborough shortlisted for two Times Higher Education Awards

Loughborough University has been shortlisted for two 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Awards: Outstanding Marketing/Communications Team of the Year and International Collaboration of the Year.

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New Nature publication warns climate inequity in natural flood management solutions

Competitive funding schemes designed to support nature-based solutions (NbS) for flood management may be unintentionally deepening inequalities – with deprived communities at greater flood risk missing out on crucial protection.

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Loughborough academic named Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences

Professor John Downey, based in the School of Social Sciences and Humanities, has been named one of 63 leading social scientists awarded Fellowship to the Academy of Social Sciences for his outstanding contributions to social science.

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Low-income households still falling short of minimum living standard despite wage rises

Many UK households are falling short of what they need for a minimum socially acceptable standard of living – even when working full-time – according to new research.
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Missing school linked to higher risk of poor mental health, study finds

Children who miss school are significantly more likely to experience mental ill health – and those with mental health conditions are more likely to be absent – according to new research.

Loughborough University opens £5.8m DigiLabs – transforming learning with AI, holograms, VR, and robotics

Loughborough University has opened the doors of its new DigiLabs – a suite of cutting-edge digital learning spaces that will equip students with the skills and experiences needed for the rapidly evolving workplace.

Celebrating 50 Years of Knowledge Transfer Partnerships at Loughborough

Last week, Loughborough colleagues, partners and students came together at the KTP@50 event to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) programme, one of the UK’s most successful innovation schemes.
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EnerHy makes strides in public engagement and research collaboration

This summer, EnerHy, the Engineering Hydrogen Centre for Doctoral Training, funded by the UKRI and led by Loughborough University, held its first researcher conference as well as being a part of the Royal Society’s Summer Science Exhibits on Tour.
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'This silver is a gold for me and I am so relieved': Alumnus Wightman wins silver at World Championships

Loughborough University alumnus Jake Wightman secured Great Britain’s first medal at the 2025 World Championships with an incredible silver medal performance in the Men’s 1500m in Tokyo.

Loughborough University Spinout TransHumanity secures £400k for the first agentic AI platform for transport data

TransHumanity Ltd., a spinout from Loughborough University, has secured approximately £400,000 in pre-seed investment. The round was led by SFC Capital, the UK's most active seed-stage investor, with additional investment from Silicon Valley-based Plug and Play.
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Loughborough athletes set for World Para Athletics Championships

A host of Loughborough-linked athletes are set to compete for podium places at the upcoming 2025 World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi, India.
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Emotional Johnson-Thompson snatches shared heptathlon bronze

Loughborough University-based Katarina Johnson-Thompson produced a stunning performance in the 800m to claim an incredible shared heptathlon bronze medal at the World Championships in Tokyo.
Dr Lizzie Ashton, Senior Research Associate from the Battery-Electrolyser Team, collects the Outstanding International Impact for Hydrogen Award from Professor Kevin Kendal at the Hydrogen Awards

Loughborough University’s battery-electrolyser wins Outstanding International Impact at 2025 Hydrogen Awards

Loughborough University’s innovative battery-electrolyser technology has been awarded Outstanding International Impact at the 2025 Hydrogen Awards, held during the Building a Hydrogen Economy conference at Aston University on Tuesday 16 October.
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New Nature publication shows how a ‘flying toolbox’ helps drones pass tools mid-air for safer, more capable field work

A new study, supported by Loughborough researchers, shows how aerial robots can operate in close proximity and swap tools mid-air to perform more complex manipulation tasks.
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Loughborough University and Speedo agree landmark partnership to elevate swimming excellence

Loughborough University is proud to announce a major new partnership with global swimwear brand, Speedo.
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Loughborough honours five new Fellows of the Royal Academy of Engineering

Loughborough University is celebrating the election of five new Fellows to the Royal Academy of Engineering – three distinguished academics and two successful alumni – strengthening the University’s standing as a national leader in engineering excellence.

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Loughborough recognised for excellence in fifth Knowledge Exchange Framework Assessment

Loughborough University’s success in working with business, public and third sector organisations and commercialising its innovative research has been once again recognised in the latest Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF) assessment from Research England.
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Loughborough-led climate programme wins Accelerator Prize at New York Climate Week

A climate programme led by Loughborough University has been announced as one of the recipients of a prestigious prize at New York Climate Week.