Pictured are students at the Year 10 Girls into STEM Residential.

Year 10 Girls into STEM residential is hailed a success

More than 50 Year 10 girls arrived on campus last week for an exciting residential focused on STEM subjects.
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European mathematical conference to be held at Loughborough University

The 38th Dynamic Days Europe conference will be held at Loughborough University this year.
Pictured is a child using the running line.

Running Line aims to increase number of people with visual impairments participating in sport

An innovative product developed by a Loughborough University academic aims to increase the number of people with visual impairments taking part in sport by letting children experience independent running from a young age.
photo of Mel Marshall at graduation with Seb Coe and Bob Allison

World-class swim coach Melanie Marshall awarded honorary degree

Melanie Marshall – one of Britain’s most decorated swimmers, who is now coach to Olympic, World, European and Commonwealth champion Adam Peaty – has been awarded an honorary degree by Loughborough University.

Academic awarded Visiting Professorship for outstanding research in racism analysis, migration and intersectionality

A Loughborough University academic, who has conducted pioneering research into racism in 1920s Germany, has recently been awarded an international Visiting Professorship.
Pictured is Hua Dong.

Leading industrial design expert to join Loughborough University

Professor Hua Dong is bringing her industrial design expertise to Loughborough as she will join the University as Professor of Design this September.

Pictured is Melanie Marshall.

Elite sportspersons to be honoured at graduation ceremonies

Three elite sportspersons are amongst the honorary graduates to be celebrated during Loughborough University’s summer graduation ceremonies.

George Carter receiving a certificate from Angela Morley

Student awarded prestigious Ford scholarship

A student at Loughborough University has received one of ten worldwide engineering scholarships from Ford Motor Company Fund.
Pictured are students at the Penrose Engineering Residential.

Penrose Engineering Residential inspires Year 11 female students

Earlier this month, Loughborough University hosted a residential event for Year 11 students that aimed to inspire them to peruse a career in engineering.

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Olympics and Culture explored through exhibition and symposium project

A major touring exhibition and symposium project explores the theme of Olympics and Culture through sharing histories and legacies, questioning and proposing how they might be relevant to communities and cultures today and in the future.
Photo of student Charlotte Munson with her award-winning work

Textiles student's talent is recognised twice at national exhibition

Final-year Textiles student Charlotte Munson has rounded off her time at Loughborough by winning both the Kingfisher Design Talent Award and the Turner Bianca Associates Prize at the London-based exhibition New Designers.

Pictured are people's ideas for a more sustainable planet written on post-it notes.

Hundreds attend Fruit Routes summer event and discussed global issues

More than 200 people headed to Loughborough University for the annual Fruit Routes summer event that looked at connecting local and wider issues.
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Loughborough University launches Global Disability Innovation Hub

Yesterday (11 July), Loughborough University London celebrated the launch of its partnership for the Global Disability Innovation Hub (GDIH).
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Loughborough Formula Student team unveil striking 2018 race car

A group of students at Loughborough University have revealed their new Formula Student racing car in preparation for the competition which starts later this month.
two young carers enjoy a workshop at explore more event

Young carers and students in care were able to ‘explore more’ into Higher Education at Loughborough event

Loughborough University’s School and College Liaison Team have hosted a successful experience day for young carers and students in the care system.
Pictured is the LSU Action logo.

Loughborough students celebrate 20,500 hours of volunteering

Over the past year, Loughborough students have volunteered 20,500 hours to helping good causes, collected 15,000 items of food and clothing for those in need, and helped train more than 1,400 people in CPR.

Pictured is Charlotte Wilton's 'b'.

Success for Loughborough students at this year’s New Designers

Loughborough University students have scooped a range of sought-after awards at this year’s New Designers – an annual showcase for emerging talent across the design sector.

Pictured is Zoe Bryant’s ‘Lume’.

Student inspired to design traffic detection device for horse riders following accident

A Loughborough University student hopes the traffic detection device they have designed for horse riders will help reduce the number of accidents on the road.

Pictured is Luke Hannon's IVO.

IV stand designed for children aims to reduce anxiety and improve hospital experience

A fun, friendly ride-on IV stand designed by a Loughborough student looks to reduce children’s anxiety in hospital.

Pictured is a child watching tv.

Screen-time linked with unhealthy eating habits in children

A new study has found that five and six-year-olds' screen-time is linked with low fruit and vegetable consumption and high intake of unhealthy snacks such as crisps, chocolate and biscuits.

Pictured are the CIOB team.

Students head to Canada for final of global construction competition

Four Loughborough University students are flying to Toronto in the hope of global success after reaching the final of an international construction business challenge.
photo of Mylo created by Billy Searles

Design student creates inclusive games controller to aid rehabilitation after being inspired by sister’s story

A student from Loughborough Design School has created a unique games controller designed for both rehabilitation and entertainment purposes as part of his final year project.
photo of 'Note', a camera designed for people with a visual impairment created by Rob Chapman

Students to showcase innovative creations at New Designers

A traffic detection device for horse riders, a digital camera for people with visual impairments and a product that turns plastic waste into sanitation pipes…
Pictured are women cooking food in Ghana. The photo was taken by a participant in Accra.

Photo exhibitions in Ghana reveal what drives community food choices

People in Ghana have captured images of what drives what they eat and drink as part of a collaborative international project involving Loughborough University academics – and the photos are being exhibited this week.

Pictured is Alastair Adams in discussion with Dr Sarah Parker and Dr Barbara Cooke.

First ever Arts Festival celebrated creativity at Loughborough

Loughborough University hosted its first ever Arts Festival this month and celebrated the institution’s creative arts.