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What Donald Trump’s decision to abandon Kurdish fighters in Syria means for the Kurds, Assad and Russia

In a move likely to further destabilise the situation in Syria and the Middle East, Donald Trump appeared to give Turkey the green light on October 6 for a military operation into northern Syria.

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Women are given feedback that is likely to slow down their progression to senior roles, new research finds

Women are given feedback that puts them on the wrong path to leadership, according to new research. The study, published in The Leadership Quarterly journal, examined how male and female leaders are advised to develop.

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Academic awarded £1.25m to design ‘living’ micro-machines that self-assemble in biological environments

More than £1.25m has been awarded to a Loughborough University theoretical physicist to design an unprecedented class of self-assembling and self-motile micro-machines.

National Living Wage will give millions a ‘decent standard of living' - but should be implemented with caution

Raising the National Living Wage would put millions above the threshold of being able to afford a decent standard of living, according to social policy expert.

Latest Radar project to host exhibition exploring the legacy of pioneering arts educator

Radar’s most recent commission, This is Just What I Saw, is an exploration of the legacy of pioneering arts educator Marion Richardson.
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UK Arctic Science Conference: Experts from all over the world visit Loughborough to discuss the icy region that is becoming a hot topic

From atmospheric physicists to anthropologists, to political scientists and ecologists, more than 110 researchers from different fields and parts of the world gathered at Loughborough University earlier this month to discuss Arctic matters.
Loughborough University has officially launched it’s new ‘Experts in Sport’ podcast, led by the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences.

Loughborough University launches ‘Experts in Sport’ podcast

Loughborough University has officially launched its new ‘Experts in Sport’ podcast, led by the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences.

International research centre will investigate new road safety concerns as driverless cars become popular

A new £1.5m research centre will investigate the safety issues faced by pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and children as the growing number of driverless cars bring fresh challenges to the roads.

A digital detox does not improve wellbeing, say psychologists

A 24-hour period of abstinence from your smartphone induces cravings, but mood and anxiety remain stable, say psychologists.

Working lone parents cannot achieve a decent standard of living due to cuts to benefits and rises in everyday essential costs

Lone parents who work full-time hours in reasonably paid jobs cannot afford a decent standard of living, according to new research by Loughborough University.
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Research to explore how AI and voice technologies help people with disabilities live independently

A group of Loughborough University academics have been awarded funding to examine how AI-voice-based technologies, such as the Amazon Echo, help people with disabilities live independently and explore how they may shape the future of social care.

Bus driver at the wheel.

New measures to tackle bus driver fatigue are set out thanks to world-first research into the issue

Tough measures to improve road safety by tackling bus driver fatigue have been set out by Transport for London, thanks to world-first research led by Loughborough University.

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More than 90% of British teens do not meet all three recommended guidelines for sleep, physical activity and screen-time, study suggests

New research, led by Loughborough University, has revealed that the majority of British teenagers do not meet the recommended guidelines for sleep, physical activity and screen-time concurrently.

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Migrants on hunger strike follow long tradition of people using their bodies to protest against cruelty

Those Western states pursuing more aggressive border control policies in recent years have increased the use of immigration detention centres. These are often squalid, degrading places where detainees are deprived of their most basic human rights and due process.
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Government activity to tackle air pollution can reduce people’s mental wellbeing, research says

Efforts by governments to tackle air pollution can reduce people’s mental wellbeing by not meeting citizens’ expectations, new research has found.

Eye vector design.

Eye-tracking tests may be key to predicting who will develop Alzheimer’s disease, study finds

NEW research has found that it may be possible to predict if people with mild memory and thinking impairments will go onto develop Alzheimer’s disease using eye-tracking technology.

Arctic science conference to take place at Loughborough University

Loughborough University will host a three day Arctic science conference next month to give scientists from around the world the opportunity to share information about their research.

New digital resources to support philanthropy at African universities

Loughborough University, in partnership with the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) and higher education institutions in Africa, has created a freely available mobile phone app and website to support fundraising and advancement professionals working in African universities.

Major construction projects play a critical role in improving workers’ understanding of occupational health risks, study suggests

Major construction projects can play a critical role in improving workers’ understanding of health risks and championing ‘universally high standards’ across the industry, according to new research.
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.
3D printing with moon dust.

Return to the moon? 3D printing with moondust could be the key to future lunar living

The entire Apollo 11 mission to the moon took just eight days. If we ever want to build permanent bases on the moon, or perhaps even Mars or beyond, then future astronauts will have to spend many more days, months and maybe even years in space without a constant lifeline to Earth.

New Government scheme aimed at tackling child hunger could be a giant boost for alleviating food poverty in Britain, according to Loughborough University expert

Experts from Loughborough University have published two papers which give new insights into efforts to tackle children’s food insecurity.
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Loughborough University announces ground-breaking partnership with the Twinning Project

Academics from Loughborough University have joined forces with the Twinning Project, an initiative that uses sport to help prisoners prepare for release and provides a route to paid employment.
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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.
Hot earth.

Heatwave: think it’s hot in Europe? The human body is already close to thermal limits elsewhere

I am a scientist who researches climate hazards. This week I have published research on the potential for a catastrophic cyclone-heatwave combo in the global south.