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Loughborough academics named National Teaching Fellows

The University is delighted to announce that Professor Lorraine Cale and Dr Ash Casey from the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences (SSEHS) have been awarded prestigious National Teaching Fellowship titles by Advance HE.

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Loughborough University awarded as host of BUCS Big Wednesday

Following an extensive bidding process, it has been confirmed that Loughborough University will host BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sport) Big Wednesday for the first time since 2015.

NFL Academy athlete Emmanuel Okoye has become the latest player to graduate from the program and join a Division 1 US college after committing to the University of Tennessee.

NFL Academy athlete Emmanuel Okoye commits to the University of Tennessee

NFL Academy athlete Emmanuel Okoye has become the latest player to graduate from the program and join a Division 1 US college after committing to the University of Tennessee.

Education costs parents at least £39 per week for secondary school kids

New analysis undertaken by the Centre for Research in Social Policy (CRSP) – for Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) – shows that parents typically need to find at least £39 per week for a child’s secondary school education and £19 for a primary-aged child.

How can toys, games and apps help children strengthen their emotional intelligence?

Researchers are attempting to design toys to boost young children’s emotional intelligence to help them better handle their feelings and improve their interaction with others.
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Inspiring Minds: Upcoming post-16 taster days to explore range of disciplines to help students understand university-level study

Inspiring Minds is Loughborough University's series of academic taster days for post-16 students.
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Social class and early life sport experiences can enhance university inclusion – new study

New research has found that young people who have more experience of organised sport during childhood may adapt more readily to university life.

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Loughborough University and the Institute of Sports Humanities launch new Leadership in Sport Master’s

Loughborough University London and the Institute of Sports Humanities (ISH) are delighted to announce the launch of a new Master’s in Leadership in Sport to run from Autumn 2023.

Loughborough academic wins prestigious National Teaching Fellowship

Dr Hilary McDermott, a Senior University Teacher in Psychology, has been awarded a prestigious National Teaching Fellowship by Advance HE.
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Year 10 Athena STEM residential is hailed a success

Over 50 students spent four days on campus in July for an inspiring residential focused on STEM subjects.

Leicestershire education project presented with Platinum Jubilee award

A Leicestershire project which helps young people to develop skills in readiness for life at university has been recognised with a special award in celebration of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Region’s universities sign first-ever agreement to tackle local issues together

Universities and councils across Leicestershire have signed an historic agreement to work together to drive economic growth and tackle social challenges across the region.
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More maths testing could be good for primary schoolchildren – if done in the right way

Recently published UK government plans proposed that by 2030, 90% of children leaving primary school in England should reach the expected standards in reading, writing and maths, compared with 65% in 2019.
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NFL Academy to move operations to Loughborough

The National Football League’s UK-based NFL Academy will relocate to Loughborough College and Loughborough University for the start of the 2022-23 academic year, it was announced today.

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Being anxious about studying maths doesn’t mean you’re not good at it, but it can result in negative outcomes, says expert

Have you ever felt stressed or anxious while staring at your maths homework? Did the idea of your maths teacher asking you a question in class fill you with dread?

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Loughborough’s Professor Giulianotti appointed as University UNESCO Chair

Professor Richard Giulianotti has been appointed as Loughborough University’s UNESCO Chair in Sport, Physical Activity and Education for Development.

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Loughborough University brings world-first course for elite athlete wellbeing to Europe

The world’s first course for professionals who are responsible for the whole-person wellbeing of elite athletes has been launched in Europe.

New Institute of Technology will lead the UK’s digital and green revolution

The Government has given the green light for a new £13m East Midlands Institute of Technology (IoT).

New research centre will transform understanding of children’s mathematics learning

Loughborough University is to receive over £8m funding from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), part of UK Research and Innovation, to establish a new Centre for Early Mathematics Learning (CEML).
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Loughborough University and Laurus Trust partnership to support future sporting stars

Loughborough University and the Laurus Trust are joining forces as part of a new initiative that aims to support the sporting stars of the future.
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New study aims to increase female participation in football in England’s schools

A new study designed for schools in England will aim to increase female participation in football.

Lack of math education negatively affects adolescent brain and cognitive development

Adolescents who stopped studying maths exhibited greater disadvantage - compared with peers who continued studying maths - in terms of brain and cognitive development, according to a new study.

Alumnus donates £2 million to support student access and success at Loughborough

Loughborough alumnus Chris Gill has donated £2 million to the University to enable it to help more students from under-represented groups access and succeed in higher education.
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Examining sport clubs as 'missing spaces' for young people in care – new study

Loughborough University academics have secured a second prestigious British Academy small grant to explore care experienced young people’s engagements with sport clubs and coaches.

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Academics awarded £93k to develop novel board game that aims to improve children’s numeracy skills

Mathematics education research has repeatedly shown that children’s early counting abilities are an essential precursor to wider mathematical learning.