University news

Sarah Hunter battles against Scotland

Loughborough contingent help England storm to Six Nations grand slam

Loughborough Lightning played a key role as England women secured a comprehensive Six Nations grand slam at Twickenham.

Overweight adults needed for study exploring link between fats and heart disease

Overweight men and women are being encouraged to take part in a study which investigates if certain fats in meals can lead to heart disease.

Student wins prestigious engineering scholarship

A Loughborough University student has been awarded a prestigious scholarship which recognises talented engineers.
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Corruption in sport is on the rise and Europe can do more when it comes to tackling it, report states

A Loughborough University academic has concluded that there is “ample room for improvement” when it comes to European countries tackling cases of corruption in sport.
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Loughborough University hosts a series of events discussing the subject of citizenship this month

A series of events about citizenship has launched at Loughborough University today (13 March).
Women aged 60-80 are being encouraged to take part in a study to investigate if resistance band exercise can reduce the risk of osteoporosis.

Study to explore if resistance band exercise reduces risk of osteoporosis

Women aged 60-80 are being encouraged to take part in a study to investigate if resistance band exercise can reduce the risk of osteoporosis.

Emma is one of the students set to feature in independent films to celebrate British Science Week

Loughborough students set to feature in independent films celebrating diversity in science

Four inspiring films featuring students from Loughborough University are being shown to celebrate diversity in science as part of British Science Week.
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Loughborough to welcome VIPs for forum on sustainable development in Central Asia

On Monday 18th March, Loughborough University will welcome a host of VIPs from the UK and overseas for a day-long event focused on sustainable development within the Central Asian region.
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Loughborough University’s Careers Network voted number two in the UK

Loughborough University’s Careers Network has been voted number two in the UK, according to a university review website.
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Loughborough University celebrates International Women’s Day

Today (8 March 2019) is International Women’s Day – a day which marks the achievement of women across the world and raises awareness against bias, campaigning for a gender-balanced world.
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Loughborough University merges the arts and STEM to host week of exciting events

Loughborough University will be hosting a week of creative inter-disciplinary events involving science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

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Loughborough University partners with cancer charity for event that encourages people to ‘check their lumps for bumps’

Loughborough University, Loughborough Students’ Union and CoppaFeel! are joining forces this March for an all-day event that looks to improve early detection rates of breast and testicular cancers by encouraging people to learn how to self-check.

A doctor holding a liver drawing.

Overweight men needed for study that looks at liver health and diabetes

Forty men are needed for study that is looking to identify whether tackling liver fat is the key to treating conditions linked to being overweight and obese such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

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Loughborough shortlisted for nine Whatuni Student Choice Awards

Loughborough remains the most shortlisted university for the second year running in the Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCA) 2019, featuring in nine of the 15 categories.
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From talking cats to time travel… here’s what I recommend you read this World Book Day

It’s World Book Day and what better way to celebrate than getting your specs on, a bookmark out and stuck into a novel you’ve never read before.
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Loughborough University forms part of Midlands network offering range of degree-level apprenticeships

Loughborough University is one of multiple Midlands-based universities providing apprenticeships to help support employers in the region.
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Loughborough University flies the Green Flag at ceremony to celebrate environmental accreditation

Staff, students and members of the community gathered at Loughborough University last week to celebrate the Green Flag Award which the University received last year.

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Loughborough academic to present evidence to Houses of Parliament on Modern Methods of Construction

Dr Chris Goodier, Director of the Centre for Innovative and Collaborative Construction Engineering at Loughborough University, will present evidence at the Houses of Parliament on Monday 4 March.
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Community nominations are now open for University Prizes

Do you know a student who has gone out of their way to help you or to serve the Loughborough community?
Jon Walker with members of the community

Opportunity for local organisations to apply for funding this spring as part of Loughborough University’s Community Donations Fund

The spring round of Loughborough University’s Community Donations Open Fund will open for applications on Monday 4 March.

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Chairman of Loughborough University Council and Senior Pro Chancellor named as one of the Financial Times 2019 Outstanding Directors

Sir Peter Bonfield, CBE FREng – Senior Pro Chancellor and Chair of Loughborough University Council, the institution’s governing body – has been named as one of the Financial Times’ 2019 Outstanding Directors.

Number one in the world for sports-related subjects for third year running

Loughborough has been named the best university in the world for sports-related subjects for the third year running by the global QS higher education league table.
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Institute of Advanced Studies welcomes world-renowned sports psychologist

This week, Professor Paul Wylleman is visiting the University through the Institute of Advanced Studies (IAS) ‘Motion’ theme.
County Council deputy leader Byron Rhodes, front, right, with Professor Tracy Bhamra, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Enterprise) at Loughborough University signal the start of work on The Access Group's new HQ at the university's science and education park

Work underway on new building at Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Park

A ground-breaking ceremony has taken place to officially start work on a new HQ for a leading software company which will generate £1.6m per year for front-line County Council services.

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Members of the public invited to attend and be inspired by University’s annual STEM Day

Loughborough University will be once again holding its ever popular STEM Community Day – an event full of fun and inspiring activities linked to science, technology, engineering and mathematics.