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Loughborough appoints world-leading academic Professor Leanne Norman to lead Women in Sport Research and Innovation Hub

Loughborough University has appointed Professor Leanne Norman to spearhead its ground-breaking Women in Sport Research and Innovation Hub.
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Signs of Sir Terry Pratchett’s dementia may have been hidden in his books – new study

Signs of Sir Terry Pratchett’s dementia may have been present in his writing a decade before his official diagnosis, new research has found.
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Sleepless nights linked to comfort eating and overeating, new study finds

A major UK analysis of over 27,000 adults has found that poor-quality and short sleep are linked to behaviours including comfort-eating, snacking on sweets and overeating and increased obesity risk. 
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Study on online abuse of sportswomen looks at high profile case and calls for change

In recently published research, a team from the universities of Loughborough, Chester, Hull, Durham, and Manchester has investigated and is raising awareness of misogynistic online rhetoric directed at women and girls in sport.

MTC partners with Loughborough University to accelerate hydrogen-compatible systems for a Net Zero future

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), a leading research and technology organisation at the forefront of manufacturing innovation, has partnered Loughborough University to fast‑track the development of hydrogen‑compatible systems for aerospace, automotive and power generation.
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Loughborough University academic co-authors landmark update on female athlete health

Loughborough researcher Dr Emma O’Donnell has played a pivotal role in a landmark update to the Female Athlete Triad Coalition Consensus Statement.
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Loughborough University’s battery electrolyser system shortlisted for Hydrogen UK Awards

Loughborough University, the only standalone university among this year’s finalists, has been shortlisted in the Innovation Project category at the Hydrogen UK Awards for its pioneering battery electrolyser system.
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Your body clock matters for brain health in later life – and could even be linked to dementia risk

An opinion piece authored by Professor Eef Hogervorst, School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University.
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Can eating high fat cheese and cream reduce dementia risk, as a new study suggests?

An opinion piece authored by Professor Eef Hogervorst, School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University.
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Loughborough academics lead global conversations at COP30 in Brazil

Loughborough University’s centre for Sustainable Transitions: Energy, Environment and Resilience (STEER) was in the spotlight at the 2025 UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, showcasing the profound global impact of its flagship projects: Climate Compatible Growth (CCG) and Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS).
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Loughborough University to help continue hospital’s legacy through RAAC removal research

The legacy of Stamford & Rutland Hospital's former theatre wing will be preserved through Loughborough University research into structural faults which will have a future impact on other hospitals around the country.
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How to retrofit UK homes to cut emissions whilst avoiding fuel poverty

A new study from Loughborough University looks at the importance of considering Fuel Poverty when retrofitting UK homes to cut carbon emissions.
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Research shows how coffee waste could be used to clean contaminated water

Two new research publications from experts at Loughborough University have demonstrated how coffee waste can be used to clean water.
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Loughborough University research underpins first Armed Forces-wide sexual harassment survey

The UK’s first ever military-wide sexual behaviour and harassment survey, reveals widespread sexualised behaviour across the UK Armed Forces, affecting two-thirds of women and a third of men.
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App uses AI to tackle £72 billion NHS multimorbidity challenge

A newly developed app that tackles multimorbidity – the presence of two or more health conditions such as diabetes and arthritis – with patients across the NHS, has revealed promising results.
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NCCAT wins prestigious Royal Aeronautical Society Award

The National Centre for Combustion and Aerothermal Technology (NCCAT) has been awarded a Bronze Team Medal by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS).
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EXPERT COMMENT: ‘The future of sport, if changes are not made, is stark’ says leading Loughborough University academic (VIDEO)

Elite-level sport will continue to suffer if changes are not made in relation to climate change, a leading Loughborough University academic has said.
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Mwanza District Hospital in Malawi gets green hydrogen for clean cooking

Loughborough University Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology (CREST) has successfully demonstrated the world’s first full-scale lead-acid battery-electrolyser test unit, producing green hydrogen of over 99% purity and using it for clean cooking at Mwanza District Hospital in Malawi. For the first time, this high-purity hydrogen has powered a specially adapted cooker, replacing traditional polluting fuels.
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Loughborough University awarded its eighth prestigious Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education (VIDEO)

Loughborough University has been awarded the prestigious Queen Elizabeth Prize for Higher and Further Education in recognition of its pioneering contributions to Para and disability sport. 
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Human biology is ill-adapted to modern cities – new study

A new study has found that modern cities are having a huge impact on our health and wellbeing.
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New partnership to look at microneedle technologies for rapid wound infection detection and treatment

Loughborough University and Egypt’s National Research Centre (NRC) have begun a joint networking project to accelerate the use of microneedle technologies for rapid wound pathogen detection and treatment, bringing together clinicians, scientists, engineers and industries from both countries.
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New research reveals postdoctoral talent is key to achieving UK’s net-zero goals

Postdoctoral researchers bring advanced technical expertise but remain an underutilised resource in the UK workforce, according to a new study, authored by a team from Loughborough and published in Cleaner Engineering Technology by Elsevier.
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Sand mining reducing the flow of Southeast Asia’s largest lake, new report warns

A new study led by Loughborough University, and published in Nature Sustainability , has highlighted how sand mining is endangering the normal functioning of the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia.

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Even a few thousand steps a day can reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s – new study

An opinion piece written by Professor Eef Hogervorst from the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences for The Conversation:

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Loughborough-made battery system promises clean cooking with hydrogen for remote African communities

A new project, led by experts from Loughborough University, has seen the creation of a battery system that will provide remote African communities the energy they need to cook cleanly and more environmentally friendly.