Loughborough University London celebrates fourth graduation ceremony

Loughborough University London celebrated its fourth graduation yesterday (Wednesday 11 December), honouring the achievements of the class of 2019 and celebrating one of the most powerful figures in British sport.

photo of sport players' legs/feet in a row wearing rainbow laces on trainers

Loughborough Family comes together for #LboroLaces

The University’s LGBT+ Staff Group are celebrating after they significantly exceeded their target of selling 1,000 rainbow laces to staff, students and campus partners as part of a national awareness campaign which aims to make sport inclusive to all, allowing no room for discrimination.

Loughborough’s lifesaving road safety research given royal recognition at the Savoy

Loughborough academics were at The Savoy hotel in London to meet HRH Prince Michael of Kent and collect awards for their pioneering research into road safety.

International sports agents conference to be held at Loughborough University

Loughborough University is positioning itself as a global leader in the professional development of sports agents with the launch of a new international conference.
To mark Human Rights Day (10 December), Loughborough University has collaborated with the World Players Association to launch the first global Census on Athlete Rights Experiences (Project CARE).

Loughborough University and World Players Association launch the first global study on child athletes' experiences

To mark Human Rights Day (10 December), Loughborough University has collaborated with the World Players Association to launch the first global Census on Athlete Rights Experiences (Project CARE).

A lightbulb next to money and a small tree.

SUSTAINABLE HOME: "Let’s make energy waste at home as socially unacceptable as single-use plastic"

“We need to start thinking about energy the way we think about waste – just because we can’t see it doesn’t mean we should just throw it away carelessly.”
Molly Renshaw’s attacking race saw her secure the Women’s 200m Breaststroke silver

Loughborough swimmers light up Glasgow

Loughborough swimmers enjoyed a successful European Short Course Swimming Championships in Glasgow as records tumbled and medals were secured.

Five minutes of exercise each day may help reduce risk of hip fractures in postmenopausal women

As we age, our bones lose strength, but research at Loughborough University has shown that just five minutes of exercise each day may benefit hip strength in postmenopausal women.
An array of unrecyclable plastics

SUSTAINABLE HOME: Easy solutions to help reduce plastic and packaging pollution

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you will have seen headlines here, there and everywhere warning of the dangers of plastic pollution.

Brexit has had more news coverage in the UK election than Labour’s core agenda – new data

In any election campaign it is the job of the media to scrutinise policies and hold the various parties – and their leaders – to account.
Mel Marshall

Marshall crowned High Performance Coach of the Year

Loughborough’s Mel Marshall has been named High Performance Coach of the Year at the UK Coaching Awards.

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A reflection on one of the most popular Fruit Routes Harvests yet

Loughborough University hosted one of its most popular Fruit Routes Harvests to date, with guests of all ages in attendance.
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SUSTAINABLE HOME: Combine ethics with aesthetics by joining the circular fashion movement

It’s that time of year again where we have social occasions coming out of our ears.
Almost one hundred delegates gathered at Holywell Fitness Centre this week as Loughborough University officially launched its Para sport vision

Loughborough signals intent with Para sport launch

Almost one hundred delegates gathered at Holywell Fitness Centre this week as Loughborough University officially launched its Para sport vision.
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Loughborough Students’ Union launches Operation Jingle Bells for the second year – and they need your help!

Loughborough Students’ Union (LSU) is delighted to announce they are once again working in partnership with Toys on the Table to launch Operation Jingle Bells over the festive season.

School children visit Loughborough University to develop designs for new outdoor learning space

Primary school pupils have been working alongside architecture students at Loughborough University to design an outdoor classroom.
A christmas tree made out of recycling symbols.

SUSTAINABLE HOME: Don’t trash the planet – take recycling seriously and try these tips

Recycling conserves resources, saves energy, protects the environment and reduces the number of items going to landfill.
The search to find the next generation of rugby kicking talent in Great Britain and Ireland will begin at Loughborough University on April 9th, 2020.

Kicking guru Alred leads search for next generation of talent

The search to find the next generation of rugby kicking talent in Great Britain and Ireland will begin at Loughborough University on April 9th, 2020.

Loughborough University has welcomed seven more sporting stars to its illustrious Sporting Hall of Fame.

Sporting stars inducted into Hall of Fame

Loughborough University has welcomed seven more sporting stars to its illustrious Sporting Hall of Fame.

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SUSTAINABLE HOME: Experts share top tips for being more environmentally friendly this Christmas in new video series

FIVE Loughborough experts are sharing their tips and tricks for making your home more sustainable this Christmas as part of a new video series.
University representatives collecting their award at the Charnwood Design Awards

Student Village crowned the winner of the 2019 Charnwood Design Awards

Loughborough University’s Student Village was announced the overall winner of this year’s Charnwood Design Awards.
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Start your festivities by singing along to carols at the University’s Christmas Choir Concert

Staff, students and members of the local community are invited to the University’s Christmas Choir Concert on Wednesday 4 December. Bring your voices, your friends and don’t forget a festive spirit too!
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Loughborough London experts team up with Chelsea FC Academy to teach AI how to ‘think’ and make split-second decisions on the go

A Loughborough University London academic is to develop ground-breaking algorithms that will equip AI systems with the ability to ‘think’ and respond to busy, ever-changing environments – such as driving on the road - much faster than humans.

Photo of Academic Registry team members collecting their award at the Times Higher Education awards

Loughborough University wins hat trick at the 2019 Times Higher Education Awards

Loughborough University had a spectacular evening last night (Thursday 28 November) as it was announced the winner of three categories at THE Awards last night.

Jessica Judd and Matt Willis led an impressive Loughborough showing during the European Championships Trial races at Liverpool’s Sefton Park.

Loughborough runners lead the charge in Liverpool

Jessica Judd and Matt Willis led an impressive Loughborough showing during the European Championships Trial races at Liverpool’s Sefton Park.