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MEET THE MAKER: Student’s spore trap design aims to save UK trees and inspire the next generation of citizen scientists

The United Nations General Assembly declared 2020 as the International Year of Plant Health – an opportunity to raise global awareness on how protecting plant health can benefit the environment and other areas.
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FEATURE: "LGBTQ people have faced loneliness, job loss and hostility in the COVID-19 lockdown and for some communities it’s been a life or death situation"

“Coronavirus has been labelled as the ‘great leveller’ as it can affect people from all walks of life; on the one hand that’s very true but on the other, it’s a total myth.
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Third year of Loughborough University’s Arts Week goes online with creative events

The University’s creative outlet LU Arts is pleased to announce the exciting and diverse programme of events for their virtual Arts Week.

Lightning and Loughborough Town enter new partnership

Loughborough University and Lightning Rugby is pleased to announce a partnership with Loughborough Town RFC.

Fears coronavirus lockdown will increase child poverty in UK as latest figures show rise of almost a fifth in the last four years

New research shows that child poverty in the UK has increased by 2.8% in the last four years, but experts fear the figure will grow due to the impact of coronavirus.
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Experts in Sport: What role does community sport play in tackling serious youth violence?

With youth violence continuing to be a serious issue in UK society, this week’s Experts in Sport’ podcast looks at the role sport can play in supporting those at risk.

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Loughborough University London launches its Inspiring Success programme for 2020 – more help for local graduates

Now in its sixth year, Loughborough University London is pleased to announce its Inspiring Success programme is now accepting applications.

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Research project to inspire sports coaches from disadvantaged communities

Researchers from Loughborough University have joined forces with charity Sporting Communities to help inspire the next generation of coaches from BAMER (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and Refugee) backgrounds to be able to secure paid coaching roles.

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Coronavirus lockdown: LGBTQ people face hostility and loneliness

A couple of days ago I was on the phone with Rajesh, a friend of mine (not his real name). Rajesh, 25, has just had to move back in with his parents. They had thrown him out of the house in Birmingham on learning he was gay.

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Coronavirus reveals how important the nation is to our daily lives

The coronavirus pandemic cuts across borders, cultures and political systems. As the virus spread across the planet, global institutions such as the World Health Organization (WHO) called for worldwide solidarity, arguing that “we’re all in this together and we can only stop it together”.
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Creative and Print Services produce fun colouring sheets for all to enjoy

The University’s Creative and Print Services team have created a number of colouring sheets that both children and adults can enjoy, which feature some well-known spots you may recognise from both of the campuses.
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Coronavirus: How to sleep better during the lockdown

We are all facing restrictions in a bid to minimise the transmission rate and impact of COVID-19, but there is no denying that life in lockdown is hard.
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The University donates over £4,000 to local charities

Nine local charities have received funding for projects as part of the Spring Open Fund run by the University’s Community Donations Fund.

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Loughborough University and Loughborough Students’ Union launch campaign to support students facing financial hardship during COVID-19 crisis

Loughborough University and Loughborough Students’ Union (LSU) are working in partnership to promote a fundraising initiative which will help their most vulnerable students.
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Online exhibition of work produced by students from LU Arts short course unveiled

A website exhibiting the photographic work of Loughborough students is now available to view online.

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Suspended: Applications open for the London Open Fund

The London Open Fund is suspended at this present time. This is due to having to achieve cost savings as a result of the current Coronavirus pandemic.

This anarchist thinker helps explain why we feel so driven to help each other through the coronavirus crisis

Empty supermarket shelves and panicked government briefings have become the defining images of the coronavirus crisis. But the community response, however, may well be a more enduring feature.
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Loughborough Family rallies together to support the country during COVID-19 pandemic

Staff members at Loughborough University have been supporting both the local community and the country by providing vital resources and research expertise during the COVID-19 crisis.

Boris is right… Don’t panic buy, but do plan your shopping to reduce the chance of infection by up to 99%

Dr Jon Seaton is an economist and is an expert in business and consumer behaviour. Here he explains why panic buying is bad... but infrequent shopping is essential for minimising the risk of catching coronavirus.
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PARENTS: Expert shares practical ideas for helping children and babies with their physical development at home

A Loughborough University academic has shared practical tips to help parents and guardians deliver physical development opportunities to children at home following the closure of nurseries and other childcare facilities.

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Sustainability team launches new blog for staff, students and the wider community

Loughborough University’s Sustainability team are delighted to announce that they have launched their brand-new blog, Sustainably Speaking.

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Computer scientists develop novel artificial intelligence system that predicts air pollution levels

Imagine being scared to breathe the air around you.

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LGBT women in construction say gender is a bigger career barrier than their sexuality

“I can hide that I’m gay, but I can't hide that I’m a woman.”

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Curious Kids: Do grownups still grow?

Do grownups still grow? – question submitted by Emma, aged five, from the UK.

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Campus-wide charity drive aims to donate 26,500 items to local and national good causes and cut the amount of household waste going to landfill

Loughborough University, Loughborough Students’ Union and several local and national good causes are joining forces this month in a bid to gather and donate tens of thousands of items to those in need.