University news

Loughborough’s School of Business and Economics receives Small Business Charter Award

Loughborough University’s School of Business and Economics (SBE) has been awarded the Small Business Charter Award.
photo of actors performing in Present Laughter

Loughborough University’s NT Live 2019 series finishes with Present Laughter

LU Arts and Flix Cinema screen the last National Theatre (NT) Live broadcast of the season, Present Laughter, on 28 November at the Cope Auditorium.
Powerlifter, Matthieu Chan at British Junior Classic Championships

Loughborough Students Powerlifting and Weightlifting club had great success at the recent British Junior Classic Championships.

Loughborough Students Powerlifting and Weightlifting club had great success at the recent British Junior Classic Championships.

Photo of the ten scholarship students with the Vice-Chancellor Robert Allison and Director of LU Arts, Nick Slater

Success for group of creative students as they are named LU Arts’ 2019-20 scholars

An event held earlier this week celebrated this year’s recipients of the LU Arts’ scholarships.
Loughborough University’s Joe Dugdale has claimed gold in the junior men’s title at World Mountain Running Championships in Patagonia, Argentina.

Dugdale hits the heights with win in Patagonia

Loughborough University’s Joe Dugdale has claimed gold in the junior men’s title at World Mountain Running Championships in Patagonia, Argentina.

Trent Basin picture - courtesy of Blueprint

Loughborough academics recognised as part of award-winning energy project

The SCENe (Sustainable Community Energy Networks) project won the Energy and Environment category at the Collaborate to Innovate Awards hosted by The Engineer.

Professor Stewart Robinson receiving the Tencent Award 2019

Loughborough University wins international award for research impact and employment prospects

Last week (16 November) the University was presented with an award by China’s leading social media company, Tencent.

Athletes based at Loughborough University enjoyed a successful World Para Athletics Championships in Dubai, including Sophie Hahn setting two new world records.

Loughborough athletes shine in Dubai

Athletes based at Loughborough University enjoyed a successful World Para-Athletics Championships in Dubai, including Sophie Hahn setting two new world records.

In the latest ‘Experts in Sport’ podcast, Loughborough University academics take a closer look at the issue of corruption in sport.

Experts in Sport: Examining corruption in sport - part one

In the latest ‘Experts in Sport’ podcast, Loughborough University academics take a closer look at the issue of corruption in sport.

Royal Navy helicopter on campus.

A FLYING VISIT: Alumni return to campus to discuss helicopter operations in the Royal Navy

A Royal Navy helicopter from the Commando Helicopter Force took to the sky above Loughborough University earlier this week as six naval officers returned to their old stomping ground to meet with current students.
Loughborough Lightning is pleased to announce that ten of its players have been selected for international duty.

Lightning players earn international call-ups

Loughborough Lightning is pleased to announce that ten of its players have been selected for international duty.

Calibre Awards graphics for Winter 2019

Vote now for the winners of the CALIBRE Awards

Voting is now open to help choose the winners of the Winter 2019 CALIBRE Awards.
Electric car illustration.

Virgin Media owner announces plans for 1,200 on-street electric vehicle chargers – and Loughborough research will determine where they go

Liberty Global, the owner of Virgin Media, has unveiled plans to help revolutionise on-street electric vehicle (EV) charging – and Loughborough academics will play a crucial role in making the vision a reality.
Photo of the new halls of residence Claudia Parsons on the outside

Loughborough University celebrates 100 years of women engineers

In 1919, four female students joined Loughborough University – which was then known as Loughborough Technical College – to study automobile engineering.
Loughborough Lightning all-rounder Sarah Glenn has been called up by England for its upcoming tour to Kuala Lumpur to play Pakistan.

Lightning’s Glenn receives first international call-up

Loughborough Lightning all-rounder Sarah Glenn has been called up by England for its upcoming tour to Kuala Lumpur to play Pakistan.

Loughborough academic releases book on how to live a long and healthy life

A new book that examines what people need to do to live a long and healthy life is set to be released by an academic at Loughborough University.
photo of Gardens team taking cuttings from the original Isaac Newton tree at Woolsthorpe Manor

Annual scientific lecture to coincide with planting of Newton apple tree descendant

A prestigious annual lecture hosted by the University will be commemorated with the planting of a direct descendant from Sir Isaac Newton’s apple tree.

Photo of staff outside frame of building at LUSEP

HQ building for leading software company reaches major milestone at University Science and Enterprise Park

A topping out ceremony has taken place to celebrate the latest milestone in the creation of a new HQ for a leading software company.

Loughborough endurance runners in Leeds

Loughborough runners give another strong performance in Leeds

A strong contingent of Loughborough students and alumni were prominent among over 7000 starters in the annual Age UK Leeds Abbey Dash 10k road race.

Racism in Italian football reflects the everyday migrant experience

Italian striker Mario Balotelli has hit out at the “small minded” fans who have once again targeted him with racist abuse.
Loughborough Lightning’s Nat Panagarry has been selected for England Netball’s upcoming tour of South Africa.

Lightning’s Panagarry makes the Vitality Roses squad for South Africa tour

Loughborough Lightning’s Nat Panagarry has been selected for England Netball’s upcoming tour of South Africa.

Poster promoting Black History Month

Loughborough University reflects on the celebrations and events held to raise awareness of Black History Month

The month of October is recognised internationally as Black History Month, which aims to recognise and honour the contributions and histories of black people.
photo of the Garden of Remembrance

University plays a part in town’s Britain in Bloom gold award success

The University was proudly part of the Loughborough in Bloom initiative this year which won a gold award in the Small City category.
Dr Oliver Tearle, Dr Sarah Parker and Dr Andrew Dix

New episode of the ‘School of Poetry’ podcast looks at transport poetry

Loughborough academics look at poetry that focuses on the theme of transport in a new episode of the ‘School of Poetry’ podcast.
Tom and the team on Mount Everest

Loughborough lecturer to give talk on climbing Mount Everest

Dr Tom Matthews, a Lecturer in Climate Science, will be giving his talk ‘Going to Extremes: Climbing Everest to measure the weather’ on Wednesday 27 November.