Emily Thornberry MP pictured with Stuart Brady, LSU exec members and Loughborough students.

Shadow Secretary of State visits Loughborough University

The University hosted Emily Thornberry MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, on 10 October.

Latest Radar project to exhibit work from researchers and artists who have explored the capacity of the human body to produce new knowledge

Artwork and documentation from a new Radar project exploring the human body as a site of knowledge production and retention will be exhibited later this week.
photograph of Professor Ray Siemens

Public encouraged to attend lecture on open access and open scholarship

The community is being encouraged to attend a public lecture at Loughborough University on creating research that matters to people outside of the higher education system.
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Booker Prize-winning author to visit Loughborough University

As part of Loughborough’s Big Booker Read scheme, Anne Enright, author of The Gathering will be delivering a talk on campus on 30 October.

The Loughborough University National Tennis Academy has officially opened its doors to the next generation of talented British tennis players.

National Tennis Academy opens its doors at Loughborough

The Loughborough University National Tennis Academy has officially opened its doors to the next generation of talented British tennis players.

Futuristic city and roads

Future Transport Campaign: University launches new drive to promote game-changing research and innovations

Loughborough University is celebrating the academics and projects that look to revolutionise vehicles and the way we travel as part of a two-month initiative focussed on the future of transport.

Researchers to investigate increase of private tuition

Researchers at Loughborough University are encouraging parents and secondary school pupils to take part in a study to investigate the increase of private tuition.
Attendees of the Schofield Society annual dinner

Loughborough University celebrates support of donors with annual dinner

Loughborough University’s Vice-Chancellor Professor Robert Allison welcomed members of the Schofield Society for an annual event which took place in the Hewson Studios and the Loughborough Stadium on 17 October.
Research article cites Loughborough as top performing university for sociology of sport

Research article cites Loughborough as top performing university for sociology of sport

A new research article has demonstrated that Loughborough University is No. 1 in the world for the sociology of sport.

Loughborough academics preparing to perform at the Nottingham Comedy Festival

A Loughborough University professor and a PhD student will be swapping learning, lectures and graphs for performing, hecklers and laughs when they take to the stage at next month’s Nottingham Comedy Festival.
Loughborough University’s Holywell Fitness Centre has officially reopened its doors following a £1m redevelopment.

Holywell Fitness Centre reopens its doors after £1m investment

Loughborough University’s Holywell Fitness Centre has officially reopened its doors following a £1m redevelopment.

Poster promoting the art discussion Who Cares?

LU Arts to host a day of film and discussion exploring ‘care’

On Wednesday 30 October, LU Arts in partnership with Ian Nesbitt will be holding a symposium titled ‘Who Cares?’, exploring the ethics and politics of care in society.
Photo of students engaged in creative activities held as part of World Mental Health Day programme

Loughborough becomes the first University to host a Mental Health Mates walk as part of programme of activities for World Mental Health Day

Loughborough University became the first higher education institution in the UK to host a Mental Health Mates walk as part of a series of activities taking place across the campus to mark World Mental Health Day on 10 October.

21st-century lobbying: how big data lets big businesses get the upper hand

In July Facebook was fined US$5.1bn by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for not being honest about how it was handling user data.

In the latest episode of Loughborough University’s ‘Experts in Sport’ podcast, Dr Richard Blagrove, Lecturer in Physiology, meets with Dr Georgie Bruinvels, Research Scientist at Orreco and co-creator of FitrWoman – the world's first app developed to provide daily training and nutrition suggestions tailored to the menstrual cycle

Experts in Sport: Let’s talk about the menstrual cycle

The menstrual cycle has for too long been a taboo subject when it comes to sport.

Burleigh Court Conference Centre and Hotel retains prestigious VisitEngland awards

Burleigh Court Conference Centre and Hotel at Loughborough University has retained its four-star hotel rating from VisitEngland.
photo of Santander signing with staff and students from the University as well as Santander Universities UK representatives

Santander provides Loughborough University with £450k in funding to support its enterprise, education and employability initiatives

Santander has signed a new agreement with Loughborough University this week which has secured funding for a further three years in entrepreneurial, educational and employer initiatives for staff and students.
Research has been published detailing the key building blocks needed to develop team resilience in elite level sport.

New research reveals the key to resilience in elite level sport

As England prepare for their Rugby World Cup quarter-final tie with Australia, the ability to cope under pressure is sure to be front of mind for Head Coach Eddie Jones and his backroom team.

Why Google’s latest launch is more about the brand than the tech

Google has launched its latest flagship phones, Pixel 4 and 4XL. Although the new models feature relatively marginal improvements to their predecessors, the launch was staged with much fanfare by Google, as if it represented a major breakthrough for the company and the smartphone market – despite most of the product specs being leaked before the event.
LU Arts new website layout

LU Arts launch new website

LU Arts have relaunched their website with a fresh new look, aimed at making it easier to get involved in the creative activities on campus.
image to illustrate sound theme for the IAS

IAS launches ‘Sound’ theme with first of three Summits

The Institute of Advanced Studies (IAS) will be launching its Sound theme later this month with the first of three Summits centred around the topic.

Loughborough University Professor Paul Downward has published The SAGE Handbook of Sports Economics.

Loughborough Professor publishes book on sports economics

Loughborough University Professor Paul Downward has published The SAGE Handbook of Sports Economics.

The world’s first Elite Athlete Wellbeing Management program to be held in the UK will be hosted at Loughborough University.

Loughborough University to host the world’s first Elite Athlete Wellbeing Management Program

The world’s first Elite Athlete Wellbeing Management program to be held in the UK will be hosted at Loughborough University.

Poetry lovers encouraged to attend exhibition on Carcanet Press

Poetry lovers are being invited to attend an exhibition to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Manchester-based publisher Carcanet Press.
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Lightning players receive England call-up

Six Loughborough Lightning players have been called up to the England Women U20s squad for the 2019/20 season.