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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.

Sir Peter Bonfield, Chair of Council and Senior Pro-Chancellor at Loughborough University to be succeeded by Christine Hodgson CBE

At the end of 2020, following unprecedented success under the Chairmanship of Sir Peter Bonfield CBE FREng, the University Council has approved that Christine Hodgson CBE, Chair of Severn Trent, and a Loughborough alumna, will take up the role as Chair of Council and Senior Pro-Chancellor at Loughborough University. Christine will succeed Sir Peter in January 2021 when his term of office, the maximum allowed under the University Ordinances and Regulations, comes to an end.

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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.
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Loughborough University and Loughborough Students’ Union launch campaign to support students facing financial hardship during COVID-19 crisis

Loughborough University and Loughborough Students’ Union (LSU) are working in partnership to promote a fundraising initiative which will help their most vulnerable students.
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Online exhibition of work produced by students from LU Arts short course unveiled

A website exhibiting the photographic work of Loughborough students is now available to view online.

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Suspended: Applications open for the London Open Fund

The London Open Fund is suspended at this present time. This is due to having to achieve cost savings as a result of the current Coronavirus pandemic.

Loughborough University’s CALIBRE Awards celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion

The winners of Loughborough University’s Spring 2020 CALIBRE Awards can now be revealed.
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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.

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Sustainability team launches new blog for staff, students and the wider community

Loughborough University’s Sustainability team are delighted to announce that they have launched their brand-new blog, Sustainably Speaking.

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Engineering students awarded by the Institution of Engineering and Technology

Six students at Loughborough University have been recognised by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) through bursaries and a scholarship.

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Coronavirus: not the first global health crisis to impact sport

Coronavirus has plunged the global sporting calendar into disarray. Football fixtures across Europe have now been postponed, including the Euro 2020, English Football League and the English Premier League. Such scenarios remove revenues from gate takings, significantly affect sport media broadcasters and leads to knock-on effects for sponsors and advertisers.
Loughborough alumna Jocelyn Ulyett performed well in Edinburgh. Photo: David Crawford / www.stillsport.com

Strong performance from Loughborough swimmers in Edinburgh

Loughborough swimmers once again turned on the style at the Edinburgh International Meet this weekend.

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Curious Kids: Do grownups still grow?

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

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‘A dream come true’ for student as he prepares for his British Formula 3 Championship debut

A Loughborough University student has embarked on his journey to compete in this year’s BRDC British Formula 3 Championship.
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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.

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Cabaret returns to campus

Back by popular demand, Cabaret will return to Cogs on 16 March as part of the Happy Mondays programme, bringing with it all the glitz, glamour and sparkle of a classic Cabaret club.
Micky Yule gold in the 2020 Road to Tokyo Para Powerlifting World Cup.

Loughborough’s Para-powerlifters take gold at the World Cup

One Loughborough student and two athletes who train on campus secured Gold in the 2020 Road to Tokyo Para Powerlifting World Cup.

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Loughborough academic speaks at Leaders Women in Sport event

Loughborough academic Dr Argyro Elisavet Manoli has shared her views on tackling imposter syndrome at the prestigious Leaders Women in Sport event held in London.

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Applications now being accepted for the SPIN Accelerator programme

Loughborough University is once again contributing to the rapid scaling of sports tech start-up companies by hosting the UK leg of a global sports accelerator programme - and this time it's virtual.

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Loughborough shortlisted for 10 Whatuni Student Choice Awards

Loughborough is nominated in 10 out of 13 categories in the Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCA) 2020.

Loughborough best university in the world for sports-related subjects for fourth year running

Loughborough has yet again been crowned the best university in the world for sports-related subjects by the global QS higher education league table.

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Campus-wide charity drive aims to donate 26,500 items to local and national good causes and cut the amount of household waste going to landfill

Loughborough University, Loughborough Students’ Union and several local and national good causes are joining forces this month in a bid to gather and donate tens of thousands of items to those in need.

Winners from Leicestershire Live Innovation Awards

Four awards including overall champion for University's innovative businesses

Innovative businesses, founded by the University’s academics and graduates triumphed at the Leicestershire Live Innovation Awards on Friday, winning four of the twelve categories, including the overall champion, Innovator of the Year.