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Design student creates new product which aims to transform the lives of transgender people

A Loughborough University student has created a potentially life-changing product for the transgender community as part of his final-year project for the Design Degree Show.

A turtle on a bed of coral.

Making waves: student designs find creative solutions to saving our oceans and seas

Three Loughborough University students have designed innovative products that look to tackle different dangers threatening our oceans and seas.
Community Fund recipients with the Vice-Chancellor

Loughborough University funds local community projects

Every year the University sets aside a budget for its Community Donations Fund to provide financial support to community groups and organisations in Charnwood.

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Winners of the Ford Fund Smart Mobility Challenge revealed

The winning student team of the Ford Fund Smart Mobility Challenge was recently revealed at an awards ceremony at Loughborough University’s Design School.
Professor Robert Allison

Vice-Chancellor to receive international leadership award

Loughborough University’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Robert Allison, is to receive an international award in recognition of his outstanding leadership.
Ama Agbeze has been appointed an MBE for services to Netball.

Queen’s Birthday Honours for outstanding alumni

Two Loughborough University alumni have been recognised for their contributions to sport in the 2019 Queen’s Birthday Honours list.

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University partners with the local police and council to prevent students being a target for criminals

Students are being reminded not to leave valuable possessions in their homes over the summer period when they may not be there as part of an initiative between the University, the council and the local police.

Cyclists to take on 125-mile bike ride to mark opening of new Halls of Residence

A group of cyclists with strong links to Loughborough University are taking part in a 125-mile bike ride to mark the opening of a new Halls of Residence on campus.

Loughborough ranked in top five again in Guardian University Guide

Loughborough University has retained its top five ranking in the 2020 Guardian University Guide, taking 4th place for the second year running.
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Solar experts and aerial inspection company awarded £345k to develop drone technologies that detect panel defects

Academics from Loughborough University are to work with aerial inspections and data analytics company, Above, as part of a £345k project that looks to benefit the wider solar industry.

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Loughborough University London founding partner in world’s first master’s in disability, design and innovation

A new course has been developed by the Global Disability Innovation Hub (GDI Hub) to encourage innovation in assistive technology and products.

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Students to showcase innovative designs - including a jet suit - at the Design Degree Show 2019

More than 100 final-year students from Loughborough’s Design School will be showcasing their final University projects to members of the public later this month.

Imago Venues shares tips on how to be a more sustainable hotel guest to mark World Environment Day

Loughborough University's Imago Venues is marking World Environment Day (5 June) by sharing their top tips on how to be a more sustainable hotel guest.
Ben Stone's winning photograph.

Picture perfect for Loughborough PhD student

A Loughborough University PhD student has been awarded third place in the 2019 national science photography competition.
Winner of RSA Student Design Awards, Emma Sutcliffe

Student success at the RSA Student Design Awards

The Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA) called for students and recent graduates to submit designs that solved specific social challenges set by the organisation.

examples of work by Hannah Brumby

Student to exhibit stigma-challenging pieces in upcoming Arts Degree Show

As part of Loughborough University’s annual Arts Degree Show, final year students studying Fine Art, Graphic Communication and Illustration, and Textiles will be exhibiting work that showcases their creativity and skill.

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It’s time to look at how gift giving spares a thought for loved ones but not the planet

Father’s Day, graduation ceremonies, weddings and birthdays…they all have two things in common: they’re coming up over the next few months and they involve gifts.

Karen Atkinson encourages her players.

Lightning coach departs for Strathclyde Sirens

Loughborough Lightning Netball can confirm that coach Karen Atkinson has joined Strathclyde Sirens as Technical Director.
The victorious Loughborough tennis team at the Belt and Road Tournament in Chengdu, China.

Loughborough University’s Tennis Programme celebrates record year

Loughborough Sport Tennis is celebrating a record year, including a 227 percent increase in its student participation programme.
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Loughborough University hosts sold-out sewing event for second year

A staff member at Loughborough University will be hosting a weekend event dedicated to all things sewing later next month.
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Arts Degree Show to showcase the bold, thought-provoking and imaginative work of students at Loughborough

Loughborough University is delighted to announce this year’s Arts Degree Show, taking place 8-16 June.
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Biomedicine academic receives prestigious Academy of Medical Sciences research grant

Dr Owen Davies, Lecturer in Molecular and Regenerative Biomedicine within the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, has recently been awarded a £100,000 grant from the Academy of Medical Sciences Springboard.
Loughborough 4x100m quartet set record time

Loughborough 4x100m quartet set record time

Amidst some fantastic performances at the recent Loughborough International meet, the victorious men’s Loughborough 4x100m quartet set what is believed to be the fastest ever time by a British University student team.
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Wrestling extravaganza travels to Loughborough as part of the University’s Art Festival

The Martin Hall Theatre will be opening its doors for the first time to new and old wrestling fans as part of Loughborough University’s Arts Festival.

Study to explore how walking can decrease risk of diabetes and heart disease

Overweight males are being encouraged to take part in a study to explore how walking can decrease the risk of diabetes and heart disease.