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Postgraduate student reaches global video competition finals

A student from Loughborough University has reached the finals of the UN’s Global Youth Video Competition.

Fitness trackers and eating disorders – is there a link?

Fitness and health tracking devices are becoming increasingly popular and a huge variety of wearable tech and apps now exist. Indeed, many smartphones and smart watches now come primed and ready to track our activity, sleep and nutrition.
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Eye-tracking tests may be key to predicting who will develop Alzheimer’s disease, study finds

NEW research has found that it may be possible to predict if people with mild memory and thinking impairments will go onto develop Alzheimer’s disease using eye-tracking technology.

Imago Venues receives prestigious Investors in People Platinum Accreditation

Imago Venues has been awarded the prestigious Investors in People (IIP) Platinum Accreditation.

Arctic science conference to take place at Loughborough University

Loughborough University will host a three day Arctic science conference next month to give scientists from around the world the opportunity to share information about their research.
Dr Oli Tearle, Dr Barbara Cooke, Dr Kerry Featherstone

Loughborough academics discuss pets in new episode of poetry podcast

Dr Oliver Tearle, a lecturer in English at Loughborough, discusses poets and poems dealing with the theme of poets and their pets in ‘For secondly’, the newest instalment in the second series of ‘School of Poetry’.

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Loughborough students head to Global Grand Challenges Summit competition finals

Two groups of students from Loughborough University will represent the UK in the finals of the Royal Academy of Engineering’s Global Grand Challenges Summit student competition.
Richard Allen, Loughborough University’s Director of Football.

Loughborough University’s Director of Football appointed to FA Council

Richard Allen, the Director of Football at Loughborough University, has been appointed to the Football Association (FA) Council.

Animated graphic used to promote LSU campaign, 'Suitably Dressed'

University supports sustainable clothing initiative to help students prepare for interviews

Loughborough University is supporting the launch of a new initiative by Loughborough Students’ Union (LSU) to help students save money and help them feel their best in upcoming interviews.
Loughborough's Georgina Adam ran a personal best of 11.45 in the Women's 100m.

Action-packed day at LEAP sees personal bests tumble

A thrilling day of athletics at the Loughborough European Athletics Permit (LEAP) saw several competitors smash their own personal records.
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Lightning players selected for Vitality Roses campaign

Four Loughborough Lightning players have received a Roses programme agreement for the 2019-20 international season.

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Return to the moon? 3D printing with moondust could be the key to future lunar living

The entire Apollo 11 mission to the moon took just eight days. If we ever want to build permanent bases on the moon, or perhaps even Mars or beyond, then future astronauts will have to spend many more days, months and maybe even years in space without a constant lifeline to Earth.

Assistance dog Pickle part of Loughborough Family

Two-year-old Pickle is a black Labrador and is very popular around the Loughborough University Campus.

Loughborough University appoints new Director of Rugby

Loughborough University is delighted to announce Rhys Edwards’ promotion to Director of Rugby.
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Loughborough University announces ground-breaking partnership with the Twinning Project

Academics from Loughborough University have joined forces with the Twinning Project, an initiative that uses sport to help prisoners prepare for release and provides a route to paid employment.
Double Paralympic gold medallist Jonnie Peacock is set to compete at Loughborough European Athletics Permit (LEAP)

Strong line up expected at annual LEAP event

Some of the world’s best athletes have confirmed their attendance at the annual Loughborough European Athletics Permit (LEAP) on Tuesday 6 August 2019.
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Academic wins PhD Supervisor of the Year award

An academic at Loughborough University has been named PhD Supervisor of the Year at the 2019 Postgrad Awards.
'Three Years' by Daniel Bugg

Loughborough University showcases art collection at upcoming exhibition

Loughborough University will be inviting staff, students and members of the public to an exhibition displaying the rich and varied collection of arts and crafts across campus.
Loughborough swimmer Luke Greenbank

Peaty and Greenbank help GB to thrilling 4x100m medley relay gold

Adam Peaty capped off a memorable 2019 World Championships by helping GB secure gold in the 4x100m medley relay.

Joanna Adams, CEO of England Netball, with new Head Coach Jess Thirlby.

England Netball announce new Head Coach on campus

England Netball has officially unveiled its new Head Coach at the Loughborough University stadium.

Georgia Elwiss takes aim for Loughborough Lightning.

Three Lightning players included in England Squad for final Ashes leg

Georgia Elwiss, Jenny Gunn and Amy Jones have been named in the England squad for the upcoming three T20 matches against Australia in the final leg of the Women’s Ashes.
Loughborough’s Adam Peaty has won his seventh World Championship gold medal. Photo credit: Still Sport.

Superb Peaty wins gold in 50m breaststroke

Loughborough’s Adam Peaty has won his seventh World Championship gold medal with another blistering performance in the 50m breaststroke in South Korea.

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Loughborough University’s Department of Materials partner with world’s largest railway rolling-stock manufacturer

Senior executives from CRRC-Haitai in China visited Loughborough University’s Department of Materials earlier this month to establish a joint research programme focused on brake systems for high-speed trains.
Loughborough Lightning's Amelia Harper has been named England U-20 captain.

Loughborough Lightning players representing England in the Tri-Nations Cup

Six rugby players from Loughborough Lightning have been selected to represent England in the U20 Women’s Tri-Nations Cup opener, held at the University.
Loughborough swimmer James Wilby secured his first global medal at the World Championships in Gwangju, South Korea.

Loughborough swimmers in astounding World Championship one-two finish

Loughborough swimmers Adam Peaty and James Wilby sealed an emphatic one-two finish in the 100m Breastroke final at the World Championships in Gwangju, South Korea.