Education news

Man leaving a job interview.

You’re more likely to be deemed friendly and competent in a job interview if those asking the questions are happy with the light in the room, study finds

The more satisfied office workers are with the light in a room, the more likely they are to deem people they have just met as being warm and competent, a new Loughborough University study has found.
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Academic wins PhD Supervisor of the Year award

An academic at Loughborough University has been named PhD Supervisor of the Year at the 2019 Postgrad Awards.
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Dedicated Loughborough staff receive University medals

Three members of the University community were recognised for their contributions to Loughborough at the summer graduation ceremonies.

Residential aimed at inspiring girls to study STEM subjects hailed a success

A total of 50 Year 10 girls arrived on campus last week for an inspiring residential focused on STEM subjects.
Pre-schoolers with a teacher.

New website provides practical ideas to help ensure children are physically ready to start school

A team of Loughborough University academics have launched a new website that provides practical tips to help early year practitioners and parents feel confident in delivering physical development opportunities to children.
Child in a tree.

How climbing trees and making dens can help children develop resilience

Despite all the research that tells parents how good it is for their children to spend time playing outside, they are spending more time indoors than ever before. It seems that concerns about the dangers of climbing trees or getting lost means that many parents are nervous about allowing their children to engage in risky play.

Forest Schools teach children vital skills not found in the classroom – including independence, responsibility and negotiation

Outdoor learning gives children the opportunity to develop important skills not taught in the classroom, such as negotiation, resilience and independence, according to a new study.

New mathematics research centre aims to boost UK's poor understanding of the subject

Loughborough University can today announce it is to establish a new research centre focused on improving the way mathematics is taught in schools and colleges.

Experts highlight key ways that schools can improve the way maths is taught

Primary maths teachers should use a variety of classroom activities to help improve children’s understanding of the subject, a new study has recommended.

New online tool will help teachers support preterm children who develop special educational needs as they get older

A new online tool aims to increase primary teachers’ awareness of the link between preterm birth and educational difficulties as well as give practical teaching advice for helping those most at risk.

Postgrad student will travel to the UN headquarters to promote her disaster resilience research

A Loughborough PhD student will travel to the UN headquarters in Switzerland to promote her work which uses social media to engage people in emergency risk communication.
St Bart's winning classroom design.

Winning outdoor classroom design for Leicestershire school is revealed

A group of Loughborough University students are set to see their ideas brought to life as their outdoor classroom design for a Leicestershire school has been selected to be developed by an architect.
Loughborough University and Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) staff.

Médecins Sans Frontières learns how to provide crucial water, hygiene and sanitation interventions in emergency situations

Loughborough University has been praised by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) for the valuable training it provides that equips teams with skills to better assist communities in emergencies.
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Four Loughborough students in the finals of the Undergraduate of the Year Awards

This year, Stephen Lim-Heath, Kate Hardwick, Lauren Postlethwaite and Olivia Tomlinson from Loughborough University have reached the final stage of the Undergraduate of the Year Awards.

Expensive educational trials are often uninformative and fail to produce useful information

Millions of pounds are being spent on running educational trials in schools that often fail to produce useful information, a new study has found.
Universities Minister in STEMLab with students and SU representatives

Universities Minister visits Loughborough as part of British Science Week

Chris Skidmore MP – Minister of State for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation – visited Loughborough University on Friday 8 March.
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From talking cats to time travel… here’s what I recommend you read this World Book Day

It’s World Book Day and what better way to celebrate than getting your specs on, a bookmark out and stuck into a novel you’ve never read before.
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Loughborough University forms part of Midlands network offering range of degree-level apprenticeships

Loughborough University is one of multiple Midlands-based universities providing apprenticeships to help support employers in the region.
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Mathematician awarded £203k funding for research that looks to expand our knowledge of complex geometric shapes

A Loughborough University academic has been awarded funding to conduct research in an area of Mathematics that studies complicated and beautiful geometric shapes using algebraic tools.
Barry Eccleston outside Hazlerigg Building.

New Year’s Honours for remarkable Loughborough alumni

Seven Loughborough University alumni have been recognised for their outstanding achievements and service in the 2019 Queen’s New Year’s Honours list.

Winter graduation ceremony 2018.

Olympic hockey gold medallists and dedicated students celebrated at winter graduation ceremonies

Loughborough University celebrated the achievements of hundreds of students at its winter graduation ceremonies yesterday and awarded honorary degrees to four Olympic hockey gold medallists that have done wonders for the sport.

Charlie and Simon accepting the award on behalf of Loughborough University at the ceremony.

Loughborough claims top education award in China

Loughborough University’s ongoing popularity in China with students and their families has been recognised with an award from Tencent, the Chinese tech giant.
Students making models with St Bart's pupils.

Virtual reality, model-making and more…school children enjoy campus visit and develop designs for new learning space

Thirty primary school pupils visited the university last month as they are working with Loughborough Architecture students to design an outdoor classroom.

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Loughborough and Colombian researchers to work together for sustainable peace

A Loughborough University academic is to work with researchers in Colombia on a project that aims to address issues facing the country’s transition from conflict to peace.

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Academic appointed to prestigious professorship founded by Sir Peter Ustinov that looks to combat prejudice

A Loughborough University academic has been appointed to a respected international professorship that was established with the aim of combatting intolerance and prejudice.