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Loughborough launches interview series to mark 40 years of social policy research

Loughborough University has launched a short series of interviews with researchers from its Centre for Research in Social Policy (CRSP) to mark 40 years since the centre was launched.

Loughborough’s social policy centre marks 40th anniversary with pledge to continue improving people’s living standards

Four decades of improving living standards in the UK and around the world were celebrated as Loughborough’s Centre for Research in Social Policy marked its 40th anniversary.
Loughborough University has secured an incredible 42nd consecutive British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) title after amassing a record number of points in the competition.

Loughborough crowned BUCS Champions with record-breaking points tally

Loughborough University has secured an incredible 42nd consecutive British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) title after amassing a record number of points in the competition.

Loughborough appoints new Commercial Director

Loughborough University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Sally Wilson as Commercial Director.
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Textile student creates clothes to celebrate disability identity and adaptive fashion

Kathryn Geary’s Disability Visibility final year project features colourful and individually designed products with adaptations to make the clothing easy to wear and remove.

Loughborough secures its highest ever position in QS World University Rankings

Loughborough University has risen to 212th in the QS World University Rankings 2024 – its highest ever position.

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Body mass index: why practitioners are relying on it less when looking at a patient’s health

Body mass index has long been used by doctors as the standard method for measuring health – and often still is. But earlier this month, the American Medical Association (AMA) adopted a new policy that cautions medical professionals from using the body mass index (BMI) as a stand-alone clinical tool during patient consultations. In 2022, England’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) also made similar changes to obesity guidelines, recommending that waist-to-hip ratio be used alongside BMI.

Loughborough appoints its first Pro Vice-Chancellor for Sport

Loughborough University has appointed Jo Maher as its first ever Pro Vice-Chancellor for Sport.

Loughborough continues to shine with QS Five Stars Plus rating

Loughborough University has maintained its Five Stars Plus rating from higher education analyst QS Quacquarelli Symonds – one of just 20 universities worldwide to have received the accolade this year.
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Loughborough researcher to analyse the health of Olympic and Paralympic athletes

A Loughborough University Postgraduate Researcher has embarked on a collaborative research project with the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC).

Loughborough Lightning lift the 2023 Super League title. Image provided by Morgan Harlow.

Superb Lightning win historic Super League title

Loughborough Lightning won an incredible second Super League title after coming from behind to beat London Pulse 57-48 at the Copper Box Arena.

Complete University Guide 2024: Loughborough ranked seventh in the UK and top university in the Midlands

Loughborough has been ranked seventh out of 130 universities – securing a place in the top ten for the eighth year running – in the Complete University Guide 2024, published today (Wednesday 7 June 2023).
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Progress with Purpose Distinguished Lecture Series launches with talk about the impact banking has on a fairer and more sustainable future

Loughborough Business School is pleased to announce that Colm Kelleher, Chairman of the Board of Directors at UBS Bank, will present at an upcoming lecture on campus this month.

Loughborough Lightning Wheelchair Basketball secured consecutive league titles following another incredible campaign in the Women’s Premier League.

Loughborough Lightning Wheelchair Basketball win back-to-back league titles

Loughborough Lightning Wheelchair Basketball secured consecutive league titles following another incredible campaign in the Women’s Premier League.

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Outstanding Professional Services team among finalists of the EM PA Awards 2023

Three of the University’s many Professional Services staff have been recognised for the incredible job they do.
Team GB star Katarina Johnson-Thompson lit up this year’s Loughborough International Athletics (LIA) event on a glorious spring day at the Paula Radcliffe Stadium.

Johnson-Thompson stars at action-packed LIA

Team GB star Katarina Johnson-Thompson lit up this year’s Loughborough International Athletics (LIA) event on a glorious spring day at the Paula Radcliffe Stadium.

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Loughborough University awarded as host of BUCS Big Wednesday

Following an extensive bidding process, it has been confirmed that Loughborough University will host BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sport) Big Wednesday for the first time since 2015.

NFL Academy athlete Emmanuel Okoye has become the latest player to graduate from the program and join a Division 1 US college after committing to the University of Tennessee.

NFL Academy athlete Emmanuel Okoye commits to the University of Tennessee

NFL Academy athlete Emmanuel Okoye has become the latest player to graduate from the program and join a Division 1 US college after committing to the University of Tennessee.

British sporting icon Katarina Johnson-Thompson has confirmed her place at this year’s Loughborough International Athletics (LIA) event on Sunday 21 May 2023.

Katarina Johnson-Thompson set to compete at LIA 2023

British sporting icon Katarina Johnson-Thompson has confirmed her place at this year’s Loughborough International Athletics (LIA) event on Sunday 21 May 2023.

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Fruit Routes announces new coordinator and Spring Walk

Fruit Routes has announced Leicestershire based artist, Mita Solanky as its new Artist Coordinator.

Loughborough University launches rebranded Business School

The School of Business and Economics has today changed its name to Loughborough Business School as part of a major rebrand.

Loughborough researchers making science accessible to all at the Cheltenham Science Festival

Cutting edge research from Loughborough University will be part of the 21st Cheltenham Science Festival from Tuesday 6 to Sunday 11 June featuring hundreds of events with some of the best scientists, thinkers, writers and creators.

LUinc. now recruiting for business start-up programme worth £10,000

LUinc., Loughborough University’s business incubator is now taking expressions of interest in their 6-month incubator programme.

Thriving partnership between University and College formally recognised

The shared goals of the University and College to help lead, support and shape the educational and skills ecosystem within Loughborough and the wider region have been formally recognised.
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Loughborough announces new scholarships for its AI and Data Science programmes to increase diversity in the sector

The University is delighted to announce it has secured 50 scholarships worth £10,000 each across a suite of its AI and Data Science postgraduate programmes.