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SSH achieves Athena SWAN bronze award renewal
The School of Social Sciences and Humanities’ Athena SWAN bronze award has recently been renewed
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Loughborough Geography is officially a Bronze Carbon Literate Educator
The department of Geography and Environment at Loughborough University has been accredited as a Bronze Carbon Literate Educator, highlighting the department’s commitment to embed climate education and action into its ethos, and facilitating a cultural shift towards a zero-carbon society. Students and staff from the department are among the first 100,000 citizens globally certified as Carbon Literate!
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School succeeds in the Times University Guide 2025
The School of Social Sciences and Humanities has achieved some outstanding subject rankings in the Times and Sunday Times University Guide 2025.
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SSH Research group and centre win Vice-Chancellor’s Awards
We are delighted that a research centre and group from within the school were winners in the 2024 Vice-Chancellor’s Awards.
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Loughborough University and Manipal Academy of Higher Education join forces for groundbreaking workshop on Climate Change, Geopolitics and Security
On Wednesday, 18 September, Loughborough University and the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) celebrated a remarkable milestone in international academic collaboration by co-organising an exhilarating workshop on the intersections of climate change, geopolitics and security. This dynamic event, which drew over 100 enthusiastic participants from academia, civil society and the public sector, showcased the power of global partnerships in addressing one of the most pressing issues of our time.
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Japanese Language Classes available on campus
The University is running in-person Japanese language courses on campus, open to anyone aged 18 and over.
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School achieves success in the Guardian University Guide 2025
The School of Social Sciences and Humanities has achieved strong subject rankings in the Guardian University Guide 2025.
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Loughborough Professor made Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences
Professor Sarah Mills has been awarded a Fellowship by the Academy of Social Sciences. She is one of just 45 outstanding social scientists from across the UK to have been conferred Fellowship of the Academy this autumn.
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Winners of the 8th Barbara Bagilhole Memorial Awards announced
We’re delighted to announce this year’s winners of the Barbara Bagilhole Memorial Award for coursework in Equity and Diversity.
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Professor Kristin Aune joins department as Visiting Professor of Religion and Higher Education
We are delighted to welcome Professor Kristin Aune who has been appointed Visiting Professor of Religion and Higher Education.
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There is Light Somewhere at the Hayward Gallery: an emotional exploration of history and belonging
There is Light Somewhere, the title of the latest show by conceptual artist Tavares Strachan at the Hayward Gallery in London, is borrowed from a James Baldwin quote.
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Acts of Creation: On Art and Motherhood by Hettie Judah celebrates the craft and chaos of mother artists
In her new book Acts of Creation: On Art and Motherhood, art critic Hettie Judah shows that motherhood has played a significant role in the history of art. Not only in the ways that both motherhood and mothering have been depicted, but also in the way that artists who are mothers have created representations of their experiences, and in doing so shaped their artistic identities.
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New Dean of School of Social Sciences and Humanities appointed
Professor Justin Waring has been appointed as the new Dean of Loughborough University’s School of Social Sciences and Humanities
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Loughborough-led climate programme receives £57m funding boost
A Loughborough University led climate programme will continue to carry out “transformative” work until 2030 – after receiving a £57m boost from the UK government.
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International Postgraduate Conference: Nations and Nationalisms - 5-6 June 2024
The Loughborough University Nationalism Network (LUNN) will be organising an International Postgraduate Conference on the theme of Nations and Nationalisms: Theories, Practices and Methods 2.0 from 5-6 June at Loughborough University.
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SSH trip to China
SSH Director of Global Engagement, Dr Ali Bilgic, and Lecturer in Communication and Media, Dr Taeyoung Kim, made a two-week trip to China in April.
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School of Social Sciences and Humanities achieves success in the Complete University Guide 2025
The School of Social Sciences and Humanities has achieved some outstanding subject rankings in the Complete University Guide 2025.
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School of Social Sciences and Humanities Success in Global QS ranking
The School of Social Sciences and Humanities has reinforced its global reputation for academic excellence with its performance in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024, announced today.
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Building partnerships in India
Prof James Stanyer and Dr Vaclav Stetka (Communication and Media) have recently visited higher education institutions in India to discuss potential research and teaching partnerships
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SSH postgraduate courses in China
On 7 March, with the coordination with Global Engagement Office, SSH met counsellors from United Kingdom Education Council (UKEC).
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Medieval women used informal social networks to share health problems and medical advice – just as we do today
In the medieval period, medical science was still dominated by the ancient writings of Hippocrates from the fifth century and Galen of Pergamon from the second century. Research has shown that women were increasingly being taken seriously as healers and as bearers of wisdom about women’s bodies and health. But despite this, men were preferred while women faced restrictions.
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Letters and embroidery allowed medieval women to express their ‘forbidden’ emotions
Medieval Europe was a place of great emotional incontinence. So much so that historian Johan Huizinga claimed: “Modern man has no idea of the unrestrained extravagance of the medieval heart.”
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Serious doubts raised over WhatsApp’s misinformation strategy – new report
Personal messaging users have varying interpretations of the tags ‘forwarded’ and ‘forwarded many times,’ leading to the potential spread of misinformation, according to a new report.
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Geography and IRPH building renamed after Emeritus Professor Morag Bell
Colleagues from the University came together in celebration of Professor Morag Bell, previous Pro Vice-Chancellor for Teaching and Emeritus Professor of Cultural Geography, as the E building was officially renamed the Morag Bell Building.
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Should I have children? Why society’s idealisation of motherhood benefits no one
Dr Pragya Agarwal explores society's expectations of motherhood.
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The School of Social Sciences and Humanities achieves success in recent National Student Survey
The school of Social Sciences and Humanities has achieved some excellent results from the National Student Survey (NSS)* across all Departments.
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Media and Communication student awarded LU Arts’ Music and Arts Scholarship 2023/24
We are thrilled to announce that Yun Chen was awarded a scholarship by the Vice-Chancellor for his remarkable talents in photography. He was selected based on his ability, passion, commitment and potential in his chosen art form of visual arts.
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Loughborough’s commitment to sustainability sees it soar in global ranking
Loughborough has entered the top-100 universities in the world for sustainability – rising to 64th place out of 1,403 institutions.
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Loughborough Graduate awarded Rhodes Scholarship
History and Politics Graduate Nyasha Mukonoweshuro has recently been announced as a recipient of the Rhodes Scholarship, one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious academic awards for graduate study.
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Winners of the 7th Barbara Bagilhole Memorial Awards announced.
The winners were awarded at a virtual ceremony held by the School of Social Sciences and Humanities on 14 November.
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Gain inter-disciplinary skills through the new Media and Communication MA
Loughborough School of Social Sciences and Humanities is delighted to offer a new Media and Communication MA for 2024 entry.
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Japanese Language Classes available on campus
The University is running in-person Japanese language courses on campus, open to anyone aged 18 and over.
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Gain real world experience with our new Criminology master’s programme
Loughborough School of Social Sciences and Humanities is excited to offer a new Criminology MSc for 2024 entry.
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CRSP- Celebrating 40 years of Social Policy research
For the past four decades, the Centre’s social policy researchers have collaborated with a range of partners, making a difference to the lives of millions of people, and helping them to live in dignity.
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Loughborough ranked first in UK and 15th globally for advancing affordable and clean energy
The Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings have placed Loughborough University first in the UK and 15th globally for advancing Affordable and Clean Energy – the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7.
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Education costs parents at least £39 per week for secondary school kids
New analysis undertaken by the Centre for Research in Social Policy (CRSP) – for Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) – shows that parents typically need to find at least £39 per week for a child’s secondary school education and £19 for a primary-aged child.
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How the brain stops us learning from our mistakes – and what to do about it
Visiting Professor of Social Inequities and Injustice Dr Pragya Agarwal discusses how our brains work to stop us learning from mistakes
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Celebrating 10 years in the QS global top 100 for Communication and Media Studies
Loughborough has been ranked in the top 100 worldwide universities and 9th in the UK for Communication and Media Studies by the global QS higher education league table. 2023 marks the tenth consecutive year Communication and Media Studies has appeared in the top 100.
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Loot boxes cause financial and emotional harm to children, new report reveals
New report by Loughborough and Newcastle Universities reveals children and young people are at risk of financial and emotional harm from loot boxes
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Loughborough student contributes to COP27
Geography undergraduate student, Erin Maxwell, travelled to Egypt to organise side events and create media content for Climate Compatible Growth (CCG) as part of COP27.
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The best fiction of 2022: death and life in Cormac McCarthy’s The Passenger
In his book On Late Style, published posthumously in 2006, the Palestinian American critic Edward Said identifies a striking characteristic of some writers as they near the end of their lives.
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African students share their hopes for COP27
With COP27 taking place in Africa, the conference is shining a spotlight on the impact climate change is having on the continent.
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Lost BBC documentary – first on homosexuality – is brought to the stage for BBC 100 celebrations
A ground-breaking BBC documentary about homosexuality which was lost after airing in the 1950s is being brought back to life on the stage as part of the BBC 100 celebrations.
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Global review shows the substantial impacts of sport emissions on climate
Researchers from Loughborough University have led a global review of the climate impact of sport emissions.
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‘Greenwashing’: what is it and how does it relate to COP27?
It only takes a quick Google search of the words ‘greenwashing’ and ‘COP27’ to find an array of news stories criticising this year’s Conference of the Parties.
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Politics student and FIFA World Cup Ambassador Ghanim ready for tournament kick-off in Qatar
The 2022 FIFA World Cup will be kicking off in Qatar in just five days. Politics student Ghanim al-Muftah was proudly selected as one of the Ambassadors for the tournament and is determined to use this responsibility to promote solidarity and peace.
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Infographic: What difference can the COP27 climate change negotiations make?
A new infographic created by a Loughborough University physical geographer explores how negotiations made at the Conference of the Parties (COP) may impact weather and temperatures in the East Midlands.
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Loughborough to host roundtable discussion supported by the Fund of the President of the Ukraine
Loughborough is proud to be hosting one of the ‘World Academic Talks’ events, a series of roundtable discussions supported by the Fund of the President of the Ukraine.
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COP27: Supporting Africa’s complex pathway to clean energy
The road to clean energy in Africa is dependent on whether each country across the continent can solve its own complex and unique set of political, financial, social and geographic circumstances.
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Loughborough Professor elected to Member of the European Academy
Loughborough University’s Professor John Downey has been awarded a prestigious Membership at a European level – by the Academia Europaea.
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Understanding preventative intervention in youth justice – London event
The findings of new research, focussed on the Child First approach to youth justice, will be discussed at an event at the Loughborough University London campus on November 23.
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A climate change expert’s simple guide to COP27
This November, COP27 will take place in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt – but what actually is COP and why should we care about it?
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First book published on utopian plays calls for drama to be taken seriously as a utopian cultural form
The first full-length study to examine utopian plays in Western drama from antiquity to the present, Utopian Drama: In Search of a Genre (Methuen Drama, 2022) analyses utopian drama through the ages, and considers the added value that live performance brings to the fictional presentation of utopian societies.
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Previsico accelerates IoT rollout in the UK following flood mitigation success
University spinout Previsico launches the nationwide roll-out of IoT technology, enabling individuals and communities to build flood resilience.
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Macabre collection of ghostly tales released to reignite interest in author
A selection of supernatural fiction from 20th century author A.M. Burrage is being rediscovered in a new book which celebrates his eeriest and most ghoulish works.
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Wuthering Heights, Emily Brontë and the truth about the ‘real-life Heathcliff’
When Emily Brontë published Wuthering Heights in 1847 under the pseudonym Ellis Bell, outraged Victorian critics deemed it savage, indecent and immoral. One described it as “a compound of vulgar depravity and unnatural horrors”.
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New cookbook aims to accelerate the clean cooking revolution in Ghana
Researchers are hoping that a new cookbook will help demonstrate the benefits of electric cooking to the people of Ghana and encourage them to move away from more polluting biomass fuels.
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Hospice licenses training resources developed by Loughborough academics that teach healthcare workers how to engage people in end-of-life talk
Communication training resources that teach healthcare and social care practitioners how to engage people in end-of-life talk will help even more patients and their family members, thanks to a new licensing deal.
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How climate change and net zero commitments will impact the future of war
A new project will assess the impact that achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050 will have on the UK’s armed forces.
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Loughborough Professor made Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences
Loughborough University’s Professor Andrew Chadwick has been awarded a Fellowship by the Academy of Social Sciences.
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Season of free screenings to explore the controversial roots of gay and trans representation in broadcasting
Current controversies about LGBTQ+ representations in the media are traced back to their twentieth-century roots in a season of free public screenings at the Cinema Museum in London.
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Dr Clare Hutton to feature in new BBC Arena documentary ‘James Joyce’s Ulysses’
Dr Clare Hutton from the School of Social Sciences and Humanities discusses the women who supported James Joyce and the publication of his landmark novel, Ulysses, in a new BBC Arena documentary.
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We studied 40,000 pieces of litter to find out where it all comes from – here’s what we discovered
Litter is perhaps the most tangible of all environmental problems. And it’s not just a disrespectful few who are responsible for it.
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Rhianna Garrett announced EDI Champion at the Loughborough University PhD Awards 2022
Geography and Environment Doctoral Researcher, Rhianna Garrett was presented with the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Champion award during the recent PhD awards at Loughborough University.
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The UK’s cost of living support won’t protect the poorest – here’s what the government should do instead
UK households have faced unprecedented blows to their living standards in 2022. Home energy costs have more than doubled and are threatening to triple, the price of petrol has risen by more than half since the start of last year and overall price inflation is heading for double digits.
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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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1-in-4 children living in poverty set to worsen during cost of living crisis
New figures released today show 3.6 million children are still living in poverty in the UK, down 200,000 (-2%) on the year before.
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Criminology experts receive national accolade for teaching excellence
Two academics based in the Department of Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy have been awarded a prestigious award for teaching from the British Society of Criminology (BSC).
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Ukraine could begin developing nuclear weapons as a deterrent to future Russian invasions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy could begin building a nuclear arsenal or start buying nuclear weapons to increase his country’s defences against Vladimir Putin.
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Aphra Behn statues to tour UK as part of national competition
Four statues of Aphra Behn, the first professional woman writer, are due to tour the UK as part of a competition to find a fitting monument of the 17th century author.
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Theatre audiences with accessibility needs risk returning to pre-pandemic levels of exclusion
A new report published by researchers from Loughborough and Kent universities recommends that theatres, arts organisations and funders should prioritise digital innovations to allow vulnerable audiences better access to live shows.
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Ukraine war: What does Turkey aim to achieve by blocking the Swedish and Finnish membership to NATO
The longstanding neutrality of Sweden and Finland was abandoned when both states submitted formal applications to Nato. But they are facing an unexpected obstacle on the way to membership: Turkey. Ali Bilgic, Reader in International Relations and Security argues that Ankara’s veto reflects its aims to change the status quo and make gains in three areas: the eastern Mediterranean, Syria – and in its own domestic politics.
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Cost of living crisis could drive a wedge into justice gap
A positive shake-up of legal aid financial eligibility criteria risks being undermined by a failure to account for spiralling inflation.
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Increases in London weighting vital for helping Londoners through the cost of living crisis
The minimum London weighting needed to cover a basic standard of living in the capital is £6,549, new research shows. That’s over £2,000 the average minimum London weighting paid to many key workers.
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Research by Loughborough finds families are facing increases in costs of £400 per month
Families with children are paying up to £400 more per month to meet the cost of basic items such as food, rent and heating. The impacts of inflation are being felt sooner and harder by those on the lowest incomes, who spend a higher proportion of their incomes on essential items.
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Photos of wartime Europe still shape views of conflict – here’s how we’re trying to right the record
A war in Europe instantly creates parallels with the world wars for people in the UK and other European countries.
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What a load of trash: New study finds UK litter is dominated by plastics and drinks packaging
A new study looking at litter in the UK has revealed the types of materials and products being dumped in our hedgerows and waterways.
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Loughborough research to feature in the 2022 British Academy Summer Showcase
Research by Loughborough University will feature in this year’s British Academy Summer Showcase, an event designed to celebrate the work of Academy-funded researchers from around the world.
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Low-income families face cost of living crisis without the government support they had in the pandemic
Families faced with uncertainties about how they can make ends meet with soaring living costs are not getting the kind of backup from the government that helped them survive the pandemic, a study has found.
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Loughborough University’s Modern Energy Cooking Services research to be showcased at globally influential sustainable energy event
Staff from Loughborough University’s Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) programme are set to share their pioneering research as part of a series of events alongside the Sustainable Energy for All Forum, which is being held from 17-19 May 2022 in Kigali, Rwanda.
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School of Social Sciences and Humanities achieve success in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF) results.
The results show that 87% of Loughborough’s School of Social Sciences and Humanities research has been recognised as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’.
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Abolishing legal sex and gender statuses – new report examines the pros and cons
A new report has set out the challenges and consequences associated with abolishing legal sex and gender statuses.
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Irish Ambassador to the US welcomed to Texas exhibition about James Joyce’s Ulysses
The Irish Ambassador to the United States has commended an exhibition which highlights the vital role the women in James Joyce’s life had in his masterwork, Ulysses.
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Not calling out friends’ and family’s COVID-19 vaccine falsehoods on WhatsApp can further the spread of misinformation – here’s why we don’t correct them
When people see COVID-19 vaccine misinformation on online personal messaging platforms and don’t speak up, this can boost the legitimacy of false claims and further their spread. So why don’t we correct our peers?
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Loughborough ranked in the QS global top 100 for Communication and Media Studies
Loughborough University has ranked top 100 in the world and 8th in the UK for Communication and Media Studies
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Loughborough geographer joins Government’s new College of Experts
Loughborough University’s Dr Sarah Mills has joined the College of Experts – a new Government initiative that aims to give policymakers better access to independent expertise and guidance.
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Successful evening at LeicestershireLive Innovation Awards for Sociology graduates
Loughborough University’s Sociology BSc alumni brothers Ottavio and Dario Tanzillo enjoyed outstanding success at the 2022 LeicestershireLive Innovation Awards.
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School of Social Sciences and Humanities academics awarded grant for research project on Pandemic Communication in times of Populism
Professor of Media and Cultural Analysis, Sabina Mihelj, and Senior Lecturer Dr Vaclav Stetka have been awarded an ESRC/Transatlantic Partnership grant, worth c. £700,000, to conduct a project entitled ‘Pandemic Communication in Times of Populism: Building Resilient Media and Ensuring Effective Pandemic Communication in Divided Societies’.
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Ten staff named among world’s most cited science researchers
Ten staff from the School of Social Sciences and Humanities appear in the most recently published Stanford University list of the top 2% of the world’s most-cited researchers in science.
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Dr Paul Maddrell delivers lecture on 23 August 1939: The Nazi-Soviet Pact and Mass Killing in Eastern Europe
On 23 August 1939, Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union concluded a non-aggression pact, enabling Adolf Hitler to wage war on Poland without fear of a war with the Soviet Union. Both armies invaded Poland in September 1939 and by doing so, made the Holocaust possible.
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Academics appointed to review QAA 2022 Subject Benchmark Statements
Three Loughborough academics have been appointed to the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) advisory groups, to review the 2022 Subject Benchmark Statements.
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School of Social Sciences and Humanities students awarded LU Arts’ Music and Arts Scholarship 2021/22
We are thrilled to announce that Molly Chambers, Elizabeth Eastgate and Muren Lin were all awarded scholarships by the Vice-Chancellor for their remarkable talents and were selected based on their ability, passion, commitment and potential in their chosen art forms.
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Written evidence to the UK Parliament Women and Equalities Committee published
Dr Ali Bilgic, Reader in International Relations and Security at Loughborough University has prepared a report on Female asylum-seekers experiences of detention in the UK.
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New Visiting Professor joins the School of Social Sciences and Humanities
Loughborough University are excited to announce that Pragya Agarwal has been appointed as Visiting Professor of Social Inequities and Injustice within the School of Social Sciences and Humanities.
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Loughborough University to host Humanities in the 21st Century event
Loughborough University is excited to host an all-day research event in which our academics will be joined by Professor Edward Harcourt, the UKRI Arts and Humanities Research Council’s Director of Research, Strategy, and Innovation to discuss Humanities in the 21st Century and to explore links between humanities and other fields.
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What is COP26 and why should I care about it?
This November, the UK is hosting COP26 in Glasgow – but what actually is COP26 and why should we care about it?
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Loughborough University launches campaign to highlight research linked to COP26
Loughborough University today launches its COP26 campaign to highlight the work being done by academics and researchers which supports the United Nation’s biggest climate change targets.
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New doctoral training centre on equality and diversity
We are pleased to announce that the University is establishing a new mini-Centre of Doctoral Training (mini-CDT) to support research into Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. This Centre is led by Dr Line Nyhagen (Reader in Sociology) and will involve sociology staff together with a multidisciplinary team across the university to promote research in this important area.
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Loughborough University launches new Liberal Arts degree course for 2022
Loughborough’s School of Social Sciences and Humanities is now offering students an opportunity to study a brand new, innovative undergraduate degree programme in Liberal Arts which will commence in September 2022.
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New study shows how online endorsement could help address COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy
A third of the UK adult population intend to use social media and personal messaging to encourage people to get vaccinated against COVID-19, a new, large scale, multi-university study involving Loughborough researchers has found.
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Loughborough English expert to lead international project that will investigate how AI can make digital cultural records more accessible to users
Senior Lecturer in English and Digital Humanities at Loughborough, Dr Lise Jaillant, is leading an exciting international project.
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New report provides evidence-base for Child First approach in youth justice systems
Responding to young people that come into contact with the Youth Justice System as ‘children’ and not ‘offenders’ can enhance lives, reduce offending, promote safer communities and lead to fewer victims, a new report states.
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Dr Paul Maddrell delivers lecture on ‘The Preventability of the Holocaust’ for Holocaust Memorial Day
The lecture discusses some of the key historical events which led to the Holocaust, such as the First World War, the Nazi takeover of power and establishment of a dictatorial regime, the outbreak of the Second World War, and the invasion of the Soviet Union.
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Only 12% of sexual offence victims feel police investigations are fair and proportionate, new study reveals
Dr Olivia Smith has published a new report that aims to improve sexual offence victims’ experiences of the criminal justice system.
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Loughborough University Academic wins Early Career Researcher Award
A Loughborough University academic in Geography and Environment has been named as one of the 2020 winners of the Early Career Researcher (ECR) UK Awards by the Elsevier and US-UK Fulbright Commission.
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Creating a ‘democracy-worthy’ toolkit for journalists covering the US election 2020
As election day approaches in the US, journalists around the world are working in the most challenging environment of their lifetimes.
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Two of Loughborough University's School of Social Sciences and Humanities Alumni awarded Queen’s Honours
Two Loughborough University Alumni from the School of Social Sciences and Humanities have been awarded Queen’s Honours in the Birthday list, published in early October.
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Loughborough University ranked 1st in the UK for Criminology
Loughborough University has been recognised by the Times/ Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021 as being 1st in the UK for Criminology.
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Loughborough University 1st in the UK for Communication and Media, Four Years Running
Loughborough University has been recognised by the Times/ Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021 as being 1st in the UK for Communication and Media, for the 4th consecutive year!
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A decent standard of living in London costs up to 58% more compared to the rest of the UK
A basic standard of living in London is up to 58% more expensive than in other urban areas of the UK.
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Research to investigate impact of COVID-19 pandemic on family carers
The experience of family carers during the COVID-19 pandemic will be explored in a new international study by Loughborough University and several universities across the world.
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Coronavirus reveals how important the nation is to our daily lives
The coronavirus pandemic cuts across borders, cultures and political systems. As the virus spread across the planet, global institutions such as the World Health Organization (WHO) called for worldwide solidarity, arguing that “we’re all in this together and we can only stop it together”.