March 2026 news

Two kitround bins alongside Loughborough Lightning merch at Loughborough campus.

Loughborough becomes first university to partner with kitround to drive sustainability in sport

Loughborough University is proud to announce a new sustainability-focused partnership with kitround, becoming the first university in the UK to work with the emerging sport tech platform.

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Primary care behavioural programmes can help reduce childhood obesity, new study finds

Children who are overweight or living with obesity can significantly improve their health through primary care weight-management programmes, according to a new study.
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Hormone therapy and dementia risk: what a new study says about menopause treatment

An opinion piece authored by Professor Eef Hogervorst, School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University.

Five paintings that capture the complexity of motherhood – chosen by art historians

The following opinion piece was written by Professor Pragya Agarwal, of the School of Social Sciences and Humanities, for the Conversation.
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New paper calls for physical activity to become a core component of mental health care

A new Loughborough University study has urged psychiatrists and mental health professionals to formally integrate physical activity into routine care for people living with severe mental illness.
a jury sat in court

“While Parliament is debating jury reforms, reports of an epidemic of violence against women and girls highlight why faster justice reforms may be needed” warns law expert.

Today, reports have emerged of an epidemic of violence against women and girls, on a day that Parliament is debating over the future of jury trials. Here, Professor of Law, Mandy Burton, comments on why reforms aimed at speeding up justice might be necessary but highlights the problems that could arise.
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Safer Stadiums project shares women’s experiences at men’s football games

A new research project is inviting women who attend men’s football matches to share their experiences to help make stadiums safer and more inclusive for all.
A jury listens to evidence in a court case

Study finds myths about male rape can influence how jurors judge cases

Common myths about male rape can influence how people judge evidence and reach verdicts in rape trials involving male victims, according to new research.
Hazelrigg Building on the University campus.

Three Professors awarded Fellowships by the Academy of Social Sciences

Three Loughborough University Professors have been awarded Fellowships by the Academy of Social Sciences.
A man in a lab coat standing next to a number of cylinders in a large warehouse

Heat battery that freezes and melts to store energy could help household heating become cheaper and cleaner

A material that freezes and melts in order to store and use heat as an energy source could see household energy usage become cheaper and cleaner, a project from experts at Loughborough University has found.

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Londoners say social housing is no longer realistic for anyone – new report

People living in London now agree that it is not realistic for any household to expect access to social housing.

Prof Marcus Collins of Loughborough University sitting in an empty theatre

Lost BBC documentary on homosexuality brought to life in new film

A new short film from Loughborough University reveals the story behind a remarkable BBC radio documentary about homosexuality first broadcast nearly 70 years ago.
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“Obesity is a chronic relapsing condition that cannot be cured with a drug alone” warn public health experts.

GLP-1 weight loss medication has generated conflicting headlines. While some hail it as a breakthrough in tackling the global obesity epidemic, concerns are growing around side effects, limited wraparound care, and how these drugs are being used.
Lots of cans and litter strewn haphazardly upon the floor

Loughborough University students take part in Japanese-inspired SpoGomi competitive litter-picking race

Students from across the university competed in a litter-picking competition, known as SpoGomi, as part of a series of sustainability events, in order to help restore nature and clean the local area.
The statue of lady justice in London

How male rape myths stop some victims of sexual assault from getting justice – new study

An opinion piece co-written by Professor Dominic Willmott, of the department of Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy, for the Conversation.
A person sat at a laptop with graphics of increasing bar charts in front of the screen

Everything can be a bet now – the rise and risks of prediction markets

An opinion piece authored by Professor Sarah Mills, Professor of Human Geography, from the School of Geography and Environment, for The Conversation platform.
Two female academics looking into a tube with sediment sample inside whilst on a boat

Natural textile fibres, such as cotton, present in lake sediments for over a century

An environmental assessment of textile fibre pollution has found natural textile fibres persist in lake sediments, and could be used to help recreate historic human activity alongside other microscopic anthropogenic particles like microplastics.
people pose next to the rugby world cup trophy 2025

Loughborough plays host to Community Rugby World Cup trophy tour

The Community Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour arrived at Loughborough University this weekend, giving students, staff, and community groups the chance to see the championship trophy up close.
a woman on a bike in a velodrome

Loughborough Cycling and Kalas Sportswear agree partnership

Loughborough University’s Cycling Academy is thrilled to welcome Kalas Sportswear as an official supplier on a three-year agreement.
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Olivia Murphy joins England Netball’s coaching team

Loughborough Sport’s Olivia Murphy has joined England Netball as its new Assistant Head Coach on a short-term secondment.
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Loughborough launches bid to become UK Town of Culture

Loughborough has announced its intention to bid to become UK Town of Culture 2028, entering the national competition launched by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
Hazlerigg Building alongside the text 'Community Donations Fund, closing date 20 April 2026'.

Applications are now open for the University’s Community Donations Fund

Loughborough University is providing an opportunity for community groups and organisations local to the East Midlands and London campuses to receive support for their projects.
Pole vaulter Molly Caudery

Loughborough alum Molly Caudery wins gold at World Athletics Championships

Loughborough University alum Molly Caudery has been crowned world champion after winning gold in the women’s pole vault at the World Athletics Championships.
A man standing on a melting glacier

As Bolivia’s glaciers melt, new lakes threaten mountain communities

An opinion piece authored by Jamie Macmanaway, Doctoral Researcher, from the School of Geography and Environment, for The Conversation platform.
Matt Brenton presenting the battery-electrolyser to Rod Hebden on The Festival of Tomorrow podcast.

Loughborough researcher selected for Royce Hydrogen Accelerator to scale battery‑electrolyser

Loughborough Research Associate Matt Brenton has been awarded one of 10 national places on the Royce Hydrogen Accelerator, delivered with Conception X. The programme will help scale the University’s multi‑award‑winning lead‑acid battery‑electrolyser – an affordable, recyclable route to clean hydrogen.