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Loughborough University staff are using their skills and expertise to help with the fight against COVID-19

Staff, students and the wider Loughborough University community have been working hard to help protect and assist those fighting the coronavirus pandemic head-on.
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Now is the time to look at the person behind the athlete – Sam Ruddock

The Covid-19 outbreak has understandably weighed heavily on the minds of elite athletes across the globe as major events have been wiped from the sporting calendar at pace.

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Loughborough University celebrates gender equality progress as two more Schools awarded Athena SWAN accolades

Loughborough University is delighted to announce it has received two Athena SWAN Awards, recognising significant progress and achievements towards gender equality.
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No pool? No problem for these Loughborough swimmers

The lockdown period has brought many challenges to all athletes involved in sport, but what if your essential training venue – in this case, a swimming pool – has temporarily closed its doors?
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Experts in Sport: What role does community sport play in tackling serious youth violence?

With youth violence continuing to be a serious issue in UK society, this week’s Experts in Sport’ podcast looks at the role sport can play in supporting those at risk.

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Santander Universities support student community at Loughborough University during vital time with £80,000 in funding

Santander Universities have continued to support students at Loughborough University during the coronavirus pandemic by redirecting their funds to a number of initiatives.

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‘My new training partner is a 5kg fluffy white ball’ – Meghan Beesley

Meghan Beesley, Loughborough University’s 400m hurdler, has found a new training partner during the Covid-19 outbreak – in the form of a four-legged friend.

Loughborough Badminton awarded Certificated Training Centre status

Loughborough Badminton is thrilled to announce that it has been named as a Certified Training Centre by Badminton Europe.

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Loughborough University London launches its Inspiring Success programme for 2020 – more help for local graduates

Now in its sixth year, Loughborough University London is pleased to announce its Inspiring Success programme is now accepting applications.

A washing line pole and a tin of beans – the new elite athlete training method

Finding the elite in the every day - with a little bit of help from her store cupboard and garden - Loughborough athlete and Olympic hopeful Holly Bradshaw is using unique ways to carrying on pole vault training during the lockdown period.
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Academic to present virtual lecture on the importance of early childhood for developing a healthy lifestyle

A Loughborough University academic will be presenting an online lecture later this month based on her expertise on the impacts of early childhood and how it contributes to developing a healthy lifestyle.

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Experts in Sport: Can supplements boost your immune system?

A healthy immune system is vital to a healthy lifestyle. In a time where public health is dominating the headlines, this week’s ‘Experts in Sport’ podcast discusses what role – if any – supplements can play for both the general population and elite level athletes.

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Loughborough University partners on UK's largest programme on higher education technicians

A new project which could become the blueprint for the career advancement of 30,000 higher education technicians is now officially underway.

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Researchers investigating audience responses to news coverage of COVID-19 say disinformation is spreading fast and media freedom is under strain

A team of Loughborough University researchers are investigating how citizens in four European countries are using the media to keep up to date with the evolving COVID-19 pandemic.
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Experts in Sport: How can athletes use this period of lockdown to work towards long term success?

With sport competition across the globe currently on pause, attention has turned to maintaining athlete health and well-being.

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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.

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Research project to inspire sports coaches from disadvantaged communities

Researchers from Loughborough University have joined forces with charity Sporting Communities to help inspire the next generation of coaches from BAMER (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and Refugee) backgrounds to be able to secure paid coaching roles.

Swimmer Andreas Vazaios is joining Loughborough University alongside fellow Olympian Louise Hansson.

Coup for Loughborough Swimming as major internationals join ranks

Loughborough University has announced that Olympic swimmers Andreas Vazaios and Louise Hansson will join its team next season.

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Female engineering students celebrated by Loughborough’s Women’s Engineering Society for the second year

Loughborough University’s Women’s Engineering Society was delighted to announce the inspirational winners of the second Female Engineer of the Year Awards earlier this week by video on their social media channels.

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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.

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Creative and Print Services produce fun colouring sheets for all to enjoy

The University’s Creative and Print Services team have created a number of colouring sheets that both children and adults can enjoy, which feature some well-known spots you may recognise from both of the campuses.
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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.
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Institute of Advanced Studies (IAS) launches Sound Summit online

The second IAS Sound Theme Summit: An Artistic Exploration and Design Conversation has been launched online after postponing the event due to the COVID-19 situation.
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The University donates over £4,000 to local charities

Nine local charities have received funding for projects as part of the Spring Open Fund run by the University’s Community Donations Fund.

Loughborough University’s Professor James Skinner will form part of a virtual round table panel discussion looking at the impact of coronavirus on sport across the globe.

The impact of coronavirus on global sport: Loughborough Professor confirmed as key international panel guest

Loughborough University’s Professor James Skinner will form part of a virtual round table panel discussion looking at the impact of coronavirus on sport across the globe.