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Coronavirus graphic showing it impacting the economy

Economic recovery will come with high levels of unemployment: how should governments respond?

Two key factors distinguish the economic consequences of coronavirus from those of previous crises.

5 May 2020
Lakes shaped like the globe.

New study finds lakes have tripled the amount of carbon they bury in response to human disruption of global nutrient cycles

A new study led by Loughborough University has revealed that lake burial of organic carbon has increased three-fold over the last 100 years in response to human disruption of global nutrient cycles.

27 April 2020
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Loughborough University awarded OfS funding to develop AI and data science conversion courses

Loughborough University has been named as one of eighteen successful recipients of funding from the Office for Students (OfS) to launch conversion courses specialising in artificial intelligence (AI) and data science.

9 April 2020
woman asleep illustration

Coronavirus: How to sleep better during the lockdown

We are all facing restrictions in a bid to minimise the transmission rate and impact of COVID-19, but there is no denying that life in lockdown is hard.

6 April 2020
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COVID-19: Evidence-based advice for health workers having difficult conversations about end of life

A Loughborough University academic is providing guidance to clinicians who are likely to be having - and training people who will have – difficult conversations with patients suffering from COVID-19 or those closest to them.

3 April 2020

Coronavirus is a once in a lifetime chance to reshape how we travel

The transport sector has been impacted as much as any by the coronavirus. This isn’t a normal period of disruption, which is usually caused by failures in supply such as road accidents or industrial action. In this case it is the lack of demand that is the problem.

3 April 2020
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Students present research to MPs in STEM for Britain finals

Three Loughborough students presented their research as part of the STEM for Britain finals in Westminster last month.

1 April 2020
Illustration of healthcare workers

How health professionals need to discuss end of life situations – during coronavirus and beyond

The coronavirus pandemic has led to many difficult and urgent conversations taking place in hospitals. There will doubtless be many more. Over the last few days, I’ve been drawing together advice about discussing sensitive and distressing topics based on evidence from my own work and from work by other researchers who study real life examples of these kinds of exchanges.

31 March 2020
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PARENTS: Expert shares practical ideas for helping children and babies with their physical development at home

A Loughborough University academic has shared practical tips to help parents and guardians deliver physical development opportunities to children at home following the closure of nurseries and other childcare facilities.

23 March 2020
A drawing of air pollution

Computer scientists develop novel artificial intelligence system that predicts air pollution levels

Imagine being scared to breathe the air around you.

17 March 2020
Cartoons of people in construction

LGBT women in construction say gender is a bigger career barrier than their sexuality

“I can hide that I’m gay, but I can't hide that I’m a woman.”

16 March 2020
Man growing

Curious Kids: Do grownups still grow?

Do grownups still grow? – question submitted by Emma, aged five, from the UK.

12 March 2020
A swimming pool

The science behind swimming: Loughborough to host expert panel

Loughborough University academic Dr David Fletcher will form part of a panel of international experts at this unique event looking at the art and science of swimming fast.

11 March 2020
A group shot of all in attendance at the MI Talent launch event

Universities lead project to deliver largest ever investment into HE technicians

A new project led by a consortium of eight Midlands-based universities and industry partners – including Loughborough University – is to shine a light on the expertise of their technical community by delivering a package of measures to support their career advancement and development.

28 February 2020
A drawing of a woman running

Can you really outrun cancer?

When Dr Mhairi Morris’ nine-year-old daughter asked her across the breakfast table if it was possible to “catch cancer”, the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences academic laughed and joked “of course you can’t, it’s far too fast”.

26 February 2020
Breast cancer cell in body cells.

Novel 3D model developed at Loughborough University provides new insight into how our body’s stem cells interact with breast cancer cells

A Loughborough University PhD student has provided new insight into how breast cancer cells interact with cells in our body by using a novel 3D model.

17 February 2020
Illustrations of cars in arrows.

Four things the UK government must do to phase out petrol, diesel and hybrid cars by 2035

The UK government recently pledged to bring forward a ban on new diesel and petrol car sales from 2040, to 2035.

5 February 2020
Illustration of people pointing at a woman with a LGBT flag.

From labelling homosexuality a ‘mental disorder’ to challenging stereotypes – new book reveals psychology has done a 180 when it comes to LGBTIQ representation

Psychologists in the mid-20th century believed that sexuality could be ‘corrected’ through therapy.

4 February 2020

New graphene amplifier has been able to unlock hidden frequencies in the electromagnetic spectrum

Researchers have created a unique device which will unlock the elusive terahertz wavelengths and make revolutionary new technologies possible.

3 February 2020
A cricket helmet

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
An illustration of a sandwich

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
A car taking off the road. Illustration.

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
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
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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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