Pictured is the lumps and bumps logo and a sack of oranges.

Loughborough University partners with cancer charity for event that encourages people to ‘check their lumps for bumps’

Loughborough University, Loughborough Students’ Union and CoppaFeel! are joining forces this March for an all-day event that looks to improve early detection rates of breast and testicular cancers by encouraging people to learn how to self-check.

Super Movers: Schoolchildren performed better in tests after exercise initiative from the Premier League and BBC

A study involving more than 1,000 schoolchildren has found a link between exercise and improved brain power.
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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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Four in 10 people living in London cannot afford a basic standard of living, new report finds

A new report shows that 41% of Londoners cannot afford a basic decent standard of living.
Students and Wing Yip representatives.

Students praised for “bringing fresh insight” to Wing Yip as part of unique collaborative module

Students from the Loughborough University School of Business and Economics (SBE) have been praised by the Managing Director of Wing Yip for their hard work on a unique module that saw them analyse real-life business strategies.

John Atkin in his studio.

Solo exhibition for renowned Loughborough University sculptor

A unique exhibition of studio sculptures and wall-based artworks by renowned Loughborough University sculptor John Atkin opens next weekend in London.

Cost of living almost doubles for young adults who fly the nest: New research examines the minimum income requirements of 20-somethings living at home

A GROWING number of families in which adults aged 20 to 30 live with their parents are having to negotiate new ways of pooling their resources, according to pioneering research investigating how these families live and the costs that they face.

Simple ways to improve your child’s diet this New Year

Knowing what to feed your child to keep them healthy is only half the battle.

Ye olde remedies for modern Christmasse ailments… or how 17th century medicine can help after a Christmas binge

A 17th century ailment for indigestion featuring the contents of a sperm whale’s guts could be just the cure for your Christmas Day food coma.
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Annual Christmas food drive sees students donate more than 12,000 items to local charities

Students from Loughborough University have donated thousands of items to local charities as part of an annual Christmas food drive.
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Simple tips to curb overeating can help prevent weight gain at Christmas

A study by Loughborough University and the University of Birmingham has shown that regular weighing at home and simple tips to curb excess eating and drinking can prevent people from gaining weight at Christmas.

Why talking about memories with older family, friends and neighbours this holiday season could be essential for their wellbeing

This December, more than one million elderly people will experience loneliness and isolation according to figures by Age UK. As part of our Christmas campaign aimed at raising awareness of seasonal loneliness, Loughborough academic Dr Catherine Armstrong has suggested one solution from the tiny island of Hawaii that could make a big difference to someone.
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Student’s story educates healthcare assistants on the benefits of exercise for those living with severe mental illness

A fictional story created by a Loughborough University student is being used by St Andrew’s Healthcare to educate staff on the benefits of exercise for those with severe mental health problems.
Pictured are the founders of Waffle.

Students beat global competition and secure place on renowned accelerator programme with tech start-up

Loughborough students have beaten off competition from around the globe to take part in an acclaimed development programme with their tech idea that creates a new way to discover restaurants and find offers.
Food waste.

From BOGOF offers to single-use packaging, expert panel discusses different food waste issues

Key policymakers, charities, business representatives and a Member of Parliament joined Loughborough academics on campus last month to discuss the main challenges of food waste.

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Expert comment: Bitcoin is "10-years-old and still immature"

Today marks the 10th anniversary of the paper which led to the creation of the cryptocurrency Bitcoin. Professor Alistair Milne, Professor of Financial Economics, discusses the history of this form of electronic cash and shares his thoughts on its future.

Tonga kids

Report highlights a culture of violence and abuse against children in Tonga

A Loughborough-led study aimed at investigating the experiences of children in Tonga has uncovered systemic and cultural abuse and mistreatment of children in families and schools.
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Students donate thousands of items to local charities

Loughborough students have donated thousands of items to local charities in a bid to help those in need and to divert resources from landfill.
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Memes may encourage adolescents to be fat and lazy, warn researchers

Loughborough academics have presented a report to MPs to warn that social media memes are encouraging obesity, apathy and lethargy in children.
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Flix cinema is back with a new arts focus

Flix student-run cinema is back with a new regular day and a new direction.

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University’s revamped community website now live

Over the summer, the University has been working hard to update its community website, which provides information on how it seeks to contribute to and support the town and wider region.

Pictured are the Rag team at the National Student Fundraising Awards.

Rag wins Campaign of the Year in national competition

Loughborough Students’ Rag has won a sought-after national award for the incredibly successful Heart 2 Heart campaign.

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LSU crowned best students' union in the UK

Loughborough Students’ Union (LSU) has been named the best students’ union in the UK by online review platform StudentCrowd.

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Cost of raising a child falls but many parents still struggle to meet the threshold

Raising a child to the age of 18 will cost couples £150,753, according to new figures by Loughborough University’s Centre for Research in Social Policy (CRSP).
Pictured are students at the Rag awards.

Rag shortlisted for four national fundraising awards

Loughborough Students’ Union Rag has been shortlisted for an impressive four national fundraising awards.