2026 news

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Loughborough professor recognised as one of the 2026 Women of the Year

Professor Leanne Norman has been recognised as one of the 2026 Women of the Year for her contribution to advancing the position and experiences of women and girls in sport.
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Snack-sized exercise could help more pregnant women stay active, study suggests

A new study from Loughborough University has found that encouraging pregnant women to build physical activity into their day through short 'activity snacks' could help them stay more active during pregnancy.
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EXPERT COMMENT: Europe risks ‘sleepwalking’ into war with Russia, warns security expert

Europe risks sleepwalking into a catastrophic war with Russia unless its leaders replace fear-driven military planning with a realistic assessment of the threat, a Loughborough University security expert has warned.
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How can we work with nature - and communities - to create places that are better prepared for future floods?

From the 12th October, the Environment Agency is running its annual Flood Action Week campaign to highlight the risks of flooding, and to encourage people to take action. Dr Robby Soetanto and Dr Josh Wolstenholme explain how we can manage water to work with nature, rather than against it.
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Loughborough wins national award for making sports accessible to all

The University has been recognised for its commitment to inclusive sport after winning the WeFix Accessible Sport for All Award at the Variety Disability Sports Award 2026.
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Loughborough University recognised for knowledge exchange and innovation excellence in latest KEF results

Loughborough University’s success in working with business, public and third sector organisations, commercialising its innovative research, and supporting professional development and entrepreneurship has once again been recognised in the latest Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF6) assessment from Research England.

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Mat Stock appointed Director of Football at Loughborough University

Loughborough University has announced the appointment of Mat Stock as its new Director of Football, marking a significant new chapter in one of the UK’s leading university football programmes.
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Loughborough celebrates launch of new Law department

Last week, the University marked a major milestone with the launch of Loughborough Law, its new LLB undergraduate law programme, and the opening of a state-of-the-art Moot Court facility.
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What happens when local newspapers disappear? New Loughborough University and University of Leicester research to investigate decline of local journalism

The decline of local newspapers and its impact on communities, misinformation and public trust will be investigated in a new PhD research project.
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Physical inactivity could leave people more vulnerable to climate change, researchers warn

Physical fitness could be an important, and potentially overlooked, way of helping people withstand some of the immediate health effects of climate change, according to a new research paper.
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University led programme wins major funding to support next generation of researchers tackling health inequalities

Loughborough University in partnership with the University of Leicester has secured a £10 million award for a PhD programme that supports healthcare professionals to become the next generation of researchers tackling health inequalities.
Professor Nick Jennings is awarded the Faraday Medal

Loughborough Vice-Chancellor receives one of engineering's highest honours for pioneering AI research

Professor Nick Jennings, Vice-Chancellor and President of Loughborough University, has been awarded the prestigious Faraday Medal by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) in recognition of his pioneering contributions to artificial intelligence.
Dr Elizabeth Ashton

Loughborough researcher awarded prestigious Royal Academy of Engineering Fellowship to advance green hydrogen production

A Loughborough University researcher has been awarded a prestigious Royal Academy of Engineering Research Fellowship to develop technology that could help tackle one of the biggest challenges facing renewable energy systems.

Dr Josh Milburn

Loughborough philosopher awarded prestigious Philip Leverhulme Prize

A Loughborough University philosopher whose research is helping to shape international debates on the ethics of our relationship with animals has been awarded one of the UK's most prestigious prizes for early- to mid-career researchers.

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New network supported by Loughborough expertise aims to strengthen UK electronic materials sector

Researchers from Loughborough University are set to partake in a new partnership which aims to strengthen the UK’s sovereign capabilities in the development, manufacture, and commercialisation of electronic materials.