Arts and culture news

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Travelling exhibition explores the impact of changing standards to our daily lives

The Ambiguous Standards Institute (ASI) will be visiting Loughborough University from Tuesday 18 January – 11 February to share its research into the standardisation of everyday objects and procedures.

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Art and Science combine in upcoming exhibition as part of a project sharing the stories of international students in Higher Education

A new LU Arts exhibition will demonstrate how artists can work across disciplines as it shares the processes involved in digital artist Sarah Selby’s project ‘Between the Lines’.

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LU Arts’ Music and Arts Scholarship 2021/22 cohort announced

Nine students have been awarded their LU Arts scholarships by the Vice-Chancellor for their remarkable talents ranging from songwriting, creative writing, street dance and prop making.
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Academic raises awareness of the impact of the pandemic on women in mathematics through new film

Senior Lecturer Dr Eugenie Hunsicker – along with four research mathematicians and a filmmaker and social anthropologist – has produced a film entitled “Words of Women in Mathematics in the Time of Corona”, which is currently being showcased at a UNESCO exhibition.

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LU Arts launches new podcast showcasing students and young artists

A creative team of Loughborough alumni, led by Esther-Rennae Walker, has teamed up with LU Arts to launch a brand-new podcast that aims to reclaim a joyful narrative of Black British experiences through artistic practices and storytelling.

Over half of UK theatres have now abandoned digital performances

When the pandemic hit, theatres were forced to move online, opening up new experiences for many people who would not normally visit playhouses and show venues.
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Loughborough artist creates striking giant inflatable sculpture that ‘breathes’

Much like a cuttlefish responding to its background, U-too, the latest sculpture by Loughborough University’s Michael Shaw, changes the closer visitors get to it, reflecting their outline and clothing colours.

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What Is (the) Time?

Artist, Paula Morison, explored time in relation to how we communicate in her collaborative mail art project, What Is (the) Time? for Radar’s On Time project.

Hurricane Hannah by Rachel Gadsen

Loughborough University performance artist to take to the stage this weekend as part of the National Lottery’s ParalympicsGB Homecoming event

This weekend, a stellar line-up of the very best of British music and entertainment will provide an epic celebration of the ParalympicsGB athletes and their achievements at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.

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Studio of Light collaborates with photographer Paul Hill to produce limited edition prints for upcoming exhibition

The prints have been produced using a unique process and will form part of Paul's exhibition at the Argentea Gallery.
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LU Arts announces exhibition programme for the autumn term

The Martin Hall Gallery will be home to a variety of art exhibitions this year which are free for staff, students and members of the public to visit and enjoy.
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PhD student showcases thought-provoking art exhibition to coincide with Recycle Week

A Loughborough student will be exhibiting a collection of art made using repurposed waste in the Martin Hall Exhibition space from 14-24 September.

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Shortlist for prestigious drawing prize includes student and alumnae

Two Loughborough alumnae and a student who joins the University for the new academic year are among 89 artists shortlisted for the Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize 2021.
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Loughborough University launches new Liberal Arts degree course for 2022

Loughborough’s School of Social Sciences and Humanities is now offering a brand new, innovative undergraduate degree programme in Liberal Arts which will commence in September 2022.
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New £2.3m study to evaluate the social and cultural values of urban trees

A climate emergency has been declared by 74% of UK local authorities and many are responding to the issue by increasing their tree planting targets, as this will help reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

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New project to record, curate and archive 50 years’ worth of feminist stories and memorabilia to secure the legacy of an extraordinary movement

Loughborough University and the Institute of Art, Design and Technology, Dún Laoghaire, are working together to record, curate, and archive 50 years’ worth of oral histories and digitised records of feminist artists in Ireland and the UK.
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Textiles student creates playful installation for children with multi-sensory impairments as part of her final-year project

A final-year Textiles student has created an interactive play experience for children with special educational needs.

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Loughborough students design children’s books tackling tough issues and asking big questions

Three Graphic Design students have created books for children that tackle topics including dementia, the importance of accepting people who are different to us, and why we should be encouraged to think outside the box.

One Britain One Nation Day is the perfect vehicle for the government’s values campaign

The UK government has officially endorsed the celebration of June 25 as One Britain, One Nation (OBON) Day.

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Winners of the Design and Creative Arts Enterprise Awards announced

The awards, given out annually, recognise talented students from different disciplines and are given out at the Degree Show.

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School of Design and Creative Arts launches 2021 Degree Show

Loughborough University’s School of Design and Creative Arts is delighted to announce it will be hosting a physical exhibition showcasing students’ work in the coming days. There will also be a digital exhibition of student work.

Art exhibition aims to raise awareness of the environmental impact of plastics

An online exhibition of art which explores the damage plastics and waste are causing the environment is being launched to coincide with the G7 summit taking place this weekend.
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[FEATURE] Meet the maker: Michael Shaw and his inflatable masterpieces

If you walk by The Majestic in Leeds today, not only will you be greeted by the beautiful architecture of the Grade II listed building, you will encounter an 80m-long fluorescent pink and yellow inflatable sculpture that worms its way around the triangular shapes of the well-known city centre building, transforming it into an almost Beetlejuice-equse wonderland.
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LU Arts launches Interface – showcasing interdisciplinary practice

LU Arts is pleased to announce the launch of Interface, a week-long programme of exciting events, including panel discussions, performances and interactive sessions, showcasing and celebrating creative collaboration across the University.
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Friends: making audiences laugh by embracing the unexpected in conversation

The Friends reunion has undoubtedly been one of the biggest TV events of the year so far.