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Loughborough secures new grant to develop self-learning machines

Loughborough’s expertise in artificial intelligence (AI) has been recognised with a new grant from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and the US Air Force Research Laboratory.

1 August 2018

New £1m solar research network will be led by Loughborough University

Loughborough University will lead a new national solar energy research network aimed at advancing expertise and knowledge of solar technology to boost the renewable energy industry.

26 July 2018
Pictured are students at the Year 10 Girls into STEM Residential.

Year 10 Girls into STEM residential is hailed a success

More than 50 Year 10 girls arrived on campus last week for an exciting residential focused on STEM subjects.

19 July 2018
Pictured is a child using the running line.

Running Line aims to increase number of people with visual impairments participating in sport

An innovative product developed by a Loughborough University academic aims to increase the number of people with visual impairments taking part in sport by letting children experience independent running from a young age.

18 July 2018
Pictured are students at the Penrose Engineering Residential.

Penrose Engineering Residential inspires Year 11 female students

Earlier this month, Loughborough University hosted a residential event for Year 11 students that aimed to inspire them to peruse a career in engineering.

16 July 2018
Pictured is Charlotte Wilton's 'b'.

Success for Loughborough students at this year’s New Designers

Loughborough University students have scooped a range of sought-after awards at this year’s New Designers – an annual showcase for emerging talent across the design sector.

5 July 2018
Pictured is Zoe Bryant’s ‘Lume’.

Student inspired to design traffic detection device for horse riders following accident

A Loughborough University student hopes the traffic detection device they have designed for horse riders will help reduce the number of accidents on the road.

3 July 2018
Pictured is Luke Hannon's IVO.

IV stand designed for children aims to reduce anxiety and improve hospital experience

A fun, friendly ride-on IV stand designed by a Loughborough student looks to reduce children’s anxiety in hospital.

2 July 2018
photo of Mylo created by Billy Searles

Design student creates inclusive games controller to aid rehabilitation after being inspired by sister’s story

A student from Loughborough Design School has created a unique games controller designed for both rehabilitation and entertainment purposes as part of his final year project.

29 June 2018
photo of 'Note', a camera designed for people with a visual impairment created by Rob Chapman

Students to showcase innovative creations at New Designers

A traffic detection device for horse riders, a digital camera for people with visual impairments and a product that turns plastic waste into sanitation pipes…

27 June 2018
photo of Luke Hannon's 'IVO' design

Design Degree Show 2018 to showcase diverse and innovative projects

Students from the Loughborough Design School will present their final-year projects at the Design Degree Show 2018, which opens to the public on Thursday 14 June.

8 June 2018
Pictured is a scale with a male and female icon on either side.

University is partner in new international project on gender equality

Loughborough University is to contribute to a new international project that aims to advance knowledge and sharing on gender equality.

23 May 2018
Photo of students Hannah and Matt, winners of the 2018 Toyota Logistic Design competition

Design students win international Toyota competition

Two students from Loughborough’s Design School have won the International Toyota Logistics Design competition.

21 May 2018
Pictured is Professor Graham Hargrave, of the School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering, and Jonathan Wilson receiving the coveted Autocar Sturmey Award.

Loughborough University academics win acclaimed award for technology that reduces harmful diesel emissions

A Loughborough University professor and a research associate that have developed revolutionary emission technology have had their hard work acknowledged in the Autocar Awards 2018.

16 May 2018

New research will help shape HS2

Three new research posts are up for grabs at Loughborough University as part of an exciting partnership with High Speed Two Ltd (HS2), the largest construction project in Europe.

15 May 2018
Mason and Zach with Dr George Torrens at the presentation of the competition

Design School students create inclusive sports products

Students from the Design School recently took part in a competition to develop assistive sports products and games for schoolchildren with disabilities.

14 May 2018
one of the pieces on display at the Living with Adaptive Architecture exhibition

Loughborough academic co-curates innovative architecture exhibition

A Loughborough academic has co-curated and contributed to an interactive exhibition on adaptive architecture that features a ‘breathing’ room and footage of a University building that transforms when it detects light.

11 May 2018
Mark Evans poster for IDASA IDEA jury

University Designer invited to judge international Design Excellence Awards

Dr Mark Evans has been invited by the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) to join the jury for the 2018 International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA).

18 April 2018
Pictured is Mobu.

Alumnus bags deal with Firebox.com after success on Channel 4 show

Loughborough alumnus Simon Lyons has bagged a deal with online retailer Firebox.com after appearing on Channel 4 last night (Monday) with his innovative product Mobu: The World’s Most Versatile Cable Clip.

17 April 2018
A man checks his fitness tracker in the gym

It’s not your fitness tracker that is wrong – it’s you

An international study has revealed that people, regardless of where they live and their age, poorly guess how physically active they actually are.

11 April 2018

Youngsters learn the basics of rocket science

Schoolchildren were given the chance to become rocket scientists for the day when members of the Loughborough University’s Space Society held a one-off aeronautics session.

23 March 2018
Pictured is a swimmer in open water.

Loughborough hosts Electronic Lifeguard Design Challenge

Loughborough University is hosting a design competition that hopes to improve water safety for both athletes and recreational swimmers.

27 February 2018
Pictured is an aerial view of London.

Loughborough University London to help shape how drone technology is used in the capital

Loughborough University London is to help shape how drone technology is used in the city, it has been announced.

16 February 2018

Getting the best out of your fitness tracker

Most fitness trackers provide valid and reliable measures of physical activity, for example, counting steps and activity minutes.

15 January 2018
photo of last year's trophies

Loughborough academic listed as a finalist for the 2018 FDM Everywoman in Technology awards

Dr Will Whittow has been listed as a finalist for the 2018 FDM Everywoman in Technology awards.

9 January 2018
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