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Wilby crowned European champion as Loughborough athletes impress in Rome

James Wilby’s incredible sporting summer continued in style as he claimed 200m breaststroke gold at the European Aquatics Championships in Rome.

Portrait examples of painted artwork by graduate Megan Nurcombe using neutral tones

The Access Group supports Loughborough graduates by displaying artwork at headquarters

The Access Group has recently selected a range of graduate artwork from the University’s Design, Creative Arts and Architecture Degree Show.

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Top six finish for Loughborough in 2022 Commonwealth Games medal table

If Loughborough was a country it would have finished sixth in the overall 2022 Commonwealth Games medal table – ahead of South Africa, Jamaica, and Nigeria.

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Double silver for Loughborough on final day of Commonwealth action

Loughborough-linked athletes have won another two silver medals on the final day of action at the Commonwealth Games.

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England Men land hockey bronze

England Men’s hockey team landed a third consecutive Commonwealth Games bronze medal after defeating South Africa 6-3 in Birmingham.

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Revolutionising rehabilitation: Discussing a new £100m transformational centre and why people are looking to axolotls for answers…

Around the world, an estimated 2.4 billion people are currently living with a health condition that benefits from rehabilitation, and the need for such services and interventions is predicted to increase globally, says the World Health Organisation.

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Alumna Dobbin wins bronze in dramatic Women’s 4x400m Relay finish

Alumna Beth Dobbin claimed a dramatic bronze medal with Team Scotland in the Women’s 4x400m Relay after England’s disqualification at Alexander Stadium.

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England Women win glorious hockey gold

England Women’s hockey side won a first-ever Commonwealth Games gold medal after defeating Australia 2-1 in Birmingham.

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Hat-trick of Loughborough medals secured on penultimate morning

Loughborough-linked athletes claimed another three medals on the penultimate morning of sporting action at the Commonwealth Games.

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Coppell clears 5.50m to take maiden Commonwealth medal

Pole Vaulter Harry Coppell’s clearance of 5.50m was enough to claim a maiden Commonwealth medal as the British record holder won bronze on Saturday evening.

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Wightman takes brave bronze in Men’s 1500m

World champion middle-distance runner Jake Wightman had to settle for Commonwealth bronze as Australia’s Oliver Hoare stunned the field to take the Men’s 1500m title in Birmingham.

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How to choose the perfect running shoe – three top tips from an expert (VIDEO)

As Commonwealth Games fever continues to grip the nation many of us will feel inspired by events in Birmingham.

New leadership for internationally recognised social policy research centre at Loughborough

Two co-directors have been appointed to Loughborough’s Centre for Research in Social Policy (CRSP) following the departure of Professor Donald Hirsch who stepped down after a decade at the helm.
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Four-midable Loughborough athletes claim yet more medals

Another four medals were awarded to Loughborough’s athletes during Thursday’s evening session at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

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Newson and Broome in double medal Powerlifting glory

Zoe Newson and Olivia Broome completed an England 1-2 in the Para Powerlifting Lightweight category to win gold and silver respectively at the Commonwealth Games.

Loughborough medal total reaches 30 after night of high drama

Loughborough’s 2022 Commonwealth Games medal haul continued to gather momentum after another incredible evening on Wednesday.

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Loughborough athletes win a mammoth ten medals on ‘Terrific Tuesday’

Loughborough athletes claimed an astonishing ten medals on a stirring night of sporting drama at the Commonwealth Games.

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Loughborough medal rush continues at the Commonwealth Games

Loughborough pair Abbie Wood and Sophie Capewell both added further Commonwealth medals to their collection on another impressive night of sport in Birmingham.

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Weightlifter Murray wins Commonwealth Games gold

Alumnus Chris Murray set a new Commonwealth Games record on the way to winning gold in the Men’s 81kg weightlifting final.

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Year 10 Athena STEM residential is hailed a success

Over 50 students spent four days on campus in July for an inspiring residential focused on STEM subjects.
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More medals for Loughborough on an unforgettable night in Birmingham

Loughborough athletes James Wilby, Sophie Capewell, and Abbie Wood all medalled on an unforgettable night at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

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It’s come home! Alumna makes history as Lionesses win thrilling Euro 2022 final

Loughborough University alumna Mary Earps has made history as England Women won a thrilling Euro 2022 in extra time at a sold-out Wembley stadium.

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Double gold for Loughborough in Commonwealth triathlon events

Loughborough-linked athletes played a vital role as Team England secured two goal medals in the triathlon events on day three at the Commonwealth Games.

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Alumna Wood earns England silver in 4x100m Freestyle Relay

Alumna Abbie Wood produced a storming swim as Team England claimed silver in the Women’s 4x100m Freestyle Relay at the Commonwealth Games.

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Loughborough swimmers secure double silver delight

Loughborough-linked swimmers secured another two silver medals during an enthralling evening of action at the Commonwealth Games.