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Peter Harrison Centre and Loughborough Sport deliver unique wheelchair time trial experience at star-studded Channel 4 Paralympics event

The Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport were recently invited to deliver a unique wheelchair time trial experience, at a Paris 24 Paralympics launch event, hosted by Channel 4.
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Water engineers win global award for pioneering open-source system for multi-hazard modelling

A team of Loughborough University water engineers in the International Centre for Informatics and Disaster Resilience (ICIDR) are a recipient of the 2024 Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water (PSIPW) for its pioneering, open-source, multi-GPU hydrodynamic models to support flood risk assessment and management.

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Dr Ishara Dharmasena named RAE Engineers Trust Young Engineer of the Year

Dr Ishara Dharmasena has been recognised by the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng) for his work in both nanogenerators and smart textiles for applications in healthcare technology.
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Loughborough-led climate programme receives £57m funding boost

A Loughborough University led climate programme will continue to carry out “transformative” work until 2030 – after receiving a £57m boost from the UK government.
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Loughborough University development to improve solar panel efficiency

A new development at Loughborough University could fix a “significant problem” within the solar panel industry.
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Loughborough research community breaks its Pint of Science record

Loughborough University’s research community recorded the third largest Pint of Science event in the UK, with 55 doctoral researchers and staff delivering 21 events, 53 talks and two panel discussions in a variety of public spaces in Loughborough town on 13-15 May.
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Loughborough University and PFA publish findings from joint research study into Snus use in professional football

Findings from a first-of-its kind study into Snus use in professional football have been published by the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) and Loughborough University.
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Loughborough led AI transport project shortlisted for prestigious national award

A Loughborough University led AI transport project, intent on helping the UK reach its net-zero targets, has been shortlisted for a national award.

Loughborough University's Jonathan Wilson and the Consortium for Battery Innovation's Carl Telford pose with the Milken-Motsepe prize for green energy alongside other representatives.

Loughborough University initiative wins green energy prize

A Loughborough University led initiative, which aims to bring affordable green energy and food security to communities across Africa, has won a major, global prize.
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Loughborough led solution with potential to transform lives in Africa awaits global award finals

A groundbreaking Loughborough University led initiative to bring affordable green energy and food security to communities across Africa is about to find out whether it has won the prestigious Milken Motsepe Prize in Green Energy. 
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Loughborough University strongly represented at major UNESCO meetings in Paris

Three Loughborough University staff and students were in Paris in early April to attend various key UNESCO meetings in Paris. 
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Elite coaches leaving home as Western countries seek sport success

Nations battling for Olympic success in a global sporting ‘arms race’ has led to elite coaches migrating to Western countries as they bid to escape antiquated and restrictive coaching regimes in their home countries, reveals a new study funded by the International Olympic Committee’s Olympic Studies Centre.
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Loughborough secures ‘best university in the world for sports-related subjects’ title for eighth consecutive year

Loughborough has been crowned the best university in the world for sports-related subjects for the eighth year running by the global QS higher education league table.
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Loughborough UNESCO Chair meets Minister and other leading sport policymakers in Mauritius

Loughborough University’s Professor Richard Giulianotti has met with the Minister of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Recreation, and other leading policymakers and key stakeholders in sport in Mauritius, during a recent research visit to the island.    
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Dr Mats Vermeeren awarded prestigious EPSRC Fellowship

Loughborough’s Dr Mats Vermeeren has been awarded an EPSRC Fellowship to continue his research into dynamical systems.
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Loughborough University success at Leicestershire Innovation Awards

Loughborough University’s research and innovation activities enjoyed success at the Leicestershire Innovation Awards – receiving three awards.
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Loughborough to partner with mental health charity to launch sleep study

A research programme investigating how to improve sleeping problems faced by people with complex mental health issues is being launched.
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Study reveals how sports programmes for young children can combat future youth violence

A study conducted by Loughborough University has examined how sporting interventions aimed at young children can reduce youth crime and violence in London.
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Hydrogen Award win for Loughborough's world-first lead-acid battery-electrolyser

The world’s first lead-acid battery-electrolyser - invented, designed and prototype manufactured in Loughborough University’s Green Hydrogen Research Group – has been recognised with a prestigious award at the 2024 Hydrogen Awards.

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University research and innovation feature among finalists of Leicestershire Innovation Awards 2024

Loughborough University has seven finalists across seven categories in the Leicestershire Innovation Awards 2024.
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Loughborough University’s world-first lead-acid battery-electrolyser nominated in all three Academic Excellence categories of the 2024 Hydrogen Awards

Loughborough University’s world-first lead-acid battery-electrolyser has three nominations in the 2024 Hydrogen Awards which celebrate outstanding international achievements related to hydrogen adoption, implementation, and forward-thinking across various industries and sectors.
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Dr Kate Mathers’ UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship funding extended

Dr Kate Mathers has been awarded additional funding by UKRI to extend her successful Future Leaders Fellowship (FLF) to seven years.
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Online abuse aimed at elite athletes on the rise – new study

Online abuse aimed at elite athletes is on the rise, a new Loughborough University study has found.
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Prioritise sport’s role in reducing crime, parties told

Political parties must prioritise the contribution of sport and physical activity if they are genuinely committed to tackling crime and anti-social behaviour more effectively, according to new research published today.
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Micro magic!: Tiny capsules that transform in the blink of an eye could be key to developing smaller electronics that don’t overheat

Our phones and electronic devices could soon be smaller and sleeker without the risk of overheating thanks to microcapsules that transform in the blink of an eye.