October 2026 news

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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.