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Steve Varley announced as Ambassador for Loughborough University’s Strategic Theme for Climate Change and Net Zero

Loughborough University alumnus Steve Varley has been named the ambassador for one of the University’s three Strategic Themes, Climate Change and Net Zero.

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Institute of Advanced Studies welcomes sport policy expert to Loughborough

The Institute of Advanced Studies (IAS) was delighted to welcome Professor Josef Fahlén, an expert on sport policy and sport organisation, to Loughborough last month.

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Geographer embarks on prestigious Royal Society Leverhulme Trust Senior Research Fellowship

Dr Jonathan Millett, Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography, has recently started a prestigious Royal Society Leverhulme Trust Senior Research Fellowship.

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Loughborough University to deliver course to NHS professionals in a bid to improve patient safety

Loughborough University is collaborating with NHS England to deliver learning to hundreds of healthcare professionals in a bid to improve patient safety.
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University holds celebratory event for the launch of the ONCAMPUS Loughborough Centre

Last week, the University celebrated the official launch of the ONCAMPUS Loughborough Centre, bringing together key members from both ONCAMPUS and the University to commemorate their hard work and efforts.

Chairman of UBS Colm Kelleher joins Loughborough as Visiting Professor

The Chairman of the Board of Directors at UBS, Colm Kelleher, has accepted the title of Visiting Professor of Banking and Finance at Loughborough Business School.
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Book your place at the launch of Loughborough University’s Inaugural Lecture series

Loughborough University extends a warm welcome for everyone to attend these engaging public events, delivered by its Professors on campus.
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Loughborough Doctoral Researcher awarded Gold Medal for National Three Minute Thesis success

Ridzuan A-Rasid, a Doctoral Researcher from Loughborough University, made history as the first finalist from an art and design background in the National Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition.
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Celebrating Leicester and Leicestershire as a prime destination for international students

International partners from across the world gathered in Leicester on 11 October to hear first-hand from regional leaders about why the county is one of the most attractive destinations for international students in the country.

Loughborough awarded triple gold in Teaching Excellence Framework

Loughborough University has been awarded triple gold – the highest accolade possible – in the latest Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF 2023).
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Loughborough University excels in latest Knowledge Exchange Framework Assessment

Loughborough University’s success in working with business, public and third sector and commercialising its innovative research has been underlined in the third iteration of the Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF).
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Celebrating five years of Dunelm supporting new Loughborough University students

For a fifth year, Dunelm have provided the University with bespoke Dunelm starter packs for students most in need, containing bedding and kitchen necessities.
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Purpose Coalition visits Loughborough University

Earlier this month, Loughborough hosted a visit from the Chair of the Purpose Coalition, former Education Secretary Rt Hon Justine Greening, and Nick Forbes CBE.

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Loughborough expands AI and data science programme scholarships for underrepresented students thanks to new partnership with Visa and the Office for Students

The University is delighted to announce that Visa, a world leader in digital payments, has partnered with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) to co-fund data science and artificial intelligence (AI) scholarships for underrepresented students in postgraduate conversion courses based at Loughborough and the University of Leeds.

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Loughborough ranked 10th in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024

After a brief, one-year absence, Loughborough University has regained its top ten ranking in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024, revealed today (Friday 15 September).
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Loughborough students and graduates launch new career-focused social network

Nestwork is a new platform that uses peer-to-peer learning to help students discover and secure their ideal careers.

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University launches new Inaugural Lecture series

Loughborough University launches a new Inaugural Lecture series on 1 November and extends a warm welcome for everyone to attend these engaging public events, delivered by its Professors on campus.
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Loughborough shortlisted for three Times Higher Education Awards

Loughborough University has been shortlisted for three 2023 Times Higher Education Awards – Outstanding Contribution to Environmental Leadership; Outstanding Estates Team; and Widening Participation or Outreach Initiative of the Year.
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World Championships sees incredible success for Loughborough University athletes

Loughborough University athletes are returning home as heroes after producing some extraordinary performances at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest.

Loughborough ranked in UK’s top ten for student satisfaction

Analysis by the Times Higher Education of the National Student Survey (NSS) results, which were published on 10th August 2023, has ranked Loughborough University 7th in the UK, top in the Midlands and ahead of all members of the Russell Group universities.
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Loughborough academics named National Teaching Fellows

The University is delighted to announce that Professor Lorraine Cale and Dr Ash Casey from the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences (SSEHS) have been awarded prestigious National Teaching Fellowship titles by Advance HE.

Loughborough senior lecturer receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Sharon Cook, a senior lecturer in the School of Design and Creative Arts, has been awarded this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award by the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics & Human Factors.
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Short bursts of daily activity linked to reduced cancer risk

Promising new research suggests a total of just 4.5 minutes of vigorous activity that makes you huff and puff during daily tasks could reduce the risk of some cancers by up to 32 percent.

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Sir Robert Martin University Prize awarded

Isaac McAdam, of Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering, was recently awarded the prize in recognition of his outstanding academic and non-academic achievement.

What it means to die with dignity – the basic rights everyone deserves at the end of life

Every year 90,000 people die in poverty.