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Loughborough University continues to lead the way in cricket helmet safety

Researchers from Loughborough University’s Sports Technology Institute continue to play a leading role in ensuring the safety of cricketers whilst batting.

24 January 2020
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Researchers to teach robots how to differentiate between sandwich ingredients so they can make your favourite BLT

Loughborough University computer scientists have teamed up with a food production automation company for a project that looks to teach AI robots how to differentiate between food items so they can make sandwiches in real-world factory environments.

23 January 2020

Young people in care feel there are fewer opportunities for them to get involved in sport

Six out of 10 young people in care felt they did not have the same opportunities to take part in sport compared to friends who were not in care, according to a new report.

22 January 2020
Lots of sad balloons and one happy one.

Use Blue Monday to change your life and set goals, says willpower expert

Mondays suck let’s be honest, but the start of next week is going to cause even more groans as it’s officially the ‘most depressing day of the year’.

20 January 2020
Big Ben with Union Jack over the top

Election 2019: the Brexit Campaign?

On 31 January Loughborough University London plays host to a conference that will revisit and reconsider the 2019 General Election.

17 January 2020

One in four children growing up in homes with “very low income”

A quarter of all children in the UK are growing up in very low-income households, according to a new report into minimum socially acceptable standards of living.

16 January 2020
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Are self-driving cars safe? Expert on how we will drive in the future

Cars are changing – fast. But are innovations such as autonomous and flying cars a bright new dawn, or just a wild pipe dream? And if they become the future’s way of getting from A to B, can we trust them to take us there safely? Here are five key questions answered by Loughborough University's Professor Andrew Morris, an expert in Human Factors in Transport Safety.

14 January 2020
Photos of the all the CALIBRE Award finalists and winners for Winter 2019 stood together on staircase with Professor Steve Rothberg

CALIBRE Awards celebration and launch of Spring 2020 Awards

The finalists and winners of the Winter 2019 CALIBRE Awards gathered last week to celebrate their achievements.

13 January 2020
Ask an Expert.

Video Q&A: We asked an expert panel your questions on the future of transport

What will our cars look like if they become fully autonomous? What’s the likelihood of vehicle-to-grid being successful? Will flying cars be safe? Or will they present new dangers?

13 January 2020

Early childhood development among the Maasai in Kenya to be explored as part of a new study

Early childhood development and education in Kenya will be explored by academics at Loughborough University as part of new research.

6 January 2020
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Exercise in the 16th century: Historical workouts for body and soul

New Year, new me… we’ve all heard the saying and usually scrawled at the top of our resolution list is the promise to exercise more.

2 January 2020

Press hostility to Labour reaches new levels in 2019 election campaign

Analysis by Loughborough University shows newspaper negativity towards the Labour party reached its highest levels during the final week of the election campaign.

19 December 2019
Pile of newspapers.

Election coverage: thanks to Brexit, Labour had a media mountain to climb

You don’t have to deny the growing political significance of social media to accept that the mainstream media continue to play a vital role in informing and priming public opinion during elections. Moreover, both worlds are deeply connected. Fewer people are buying newspapers but plenty are accessing the same content online.

19 December 2019
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Loughborough University to host Sustainable Hydrogen showcase

The University has partnered with Climate Change Solutions to host the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell showcase on 14 January 2020.

18 December 2019

Virtual engine test simulator is transforming China's fledgling hydrogen car industry

Scientists have created a computer simulation program which allows car manufacturers in China to virtually test hydrogen fuel cell engines instead of building expensive prototypes.

17 December 2019
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Celebration of Open Research marks Research Repository launch

Loughborough’s new Research Repository and Open Research Position Statement were launched at a celebratory event earlier this month, where the winners of the CALIBRE Awards for Winter 2019 were also announced.

16 December 2019
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PhD researcher’s article on eating habits published in academic journal

Chris McLeod, a final year PhD student, has had his paper on portion size and meal context published in the journal Appetite.

16 December 2019
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Academics to help design electric vehicle specific to the Indian market in a bid to improve the country’s uptake of clean transport tech

Loughborough University academics have been awarded funding to help with the design and development of a four-wheeled electric vehicle for research, teaching and outreach in India.

12 December 2019

Loughborough’s lifesaving road safety research given royal recognition at the Savoy

Loughborough academics were at The Savoy hotel in London to meet HRH Prince Michael of Kent and collect awards for their pioneering research into road safety.

11 December 2019

Taking fish oil tablets for four weeks improves ‘night vision’ – new study

Fish oil supplements can significantly improve ‘night vision’, according to a new study.

11 December 2019

Labelling foods with the amount of physical activity needed to burn off calories linked to healthier choices

Labelling food and drinks with the amount and type of physical activity needed to burn off the calories in it might be a more effective way of encouraging people to make ‘healthier’ dietary choices, indicates research led by Loughborough University.

10 December 2019
To mark Human Rights Day (10 December), Loughborough University has collaborated with the World Players Association to launch the first global Census on Athlete Rights Experiences (Project CARE).

Loughborough University and World Players Association launch the first global study on child athletes' experiences

To mark Human Rights Day (10 December), Loughborough University has collaborated with the World Players Association to launch the first global Census on Athlete Rights Experiences (Project CARE).

10 December 2019
A lightbulb next to money and a small tree.

SUSTAINABLE HOME: "Let’s make energy waste at home as socially unacceptable as single-use plastic"

“We need to start thinking about energy the way we think about waste – just because we can’t see it doesn’t mean we should just throw it away carelessly.”

10 December 2019

Five minutes of exercise each day may help reduce risk of hip fractures in postmenopausal women

As we age, our bones lose strength, but research at Loughborough University has shown that just five minutes of exercise each day may benefit hip strength in postmenopausal women.

9 December 2019

Does childcare influence health behaviours later in life?

Researchers are looking at whether non-parental childcare during the early years have an influence on children’s health behaviours later in life.

9 December 2019
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