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This section will keep you up-to-date with all the latest news from the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences.

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Loughborough UNESCO Chair in the International Spotlight

The last few weeks have been an impactful time for Loughborough University’s UNESCO Chair in Sport, Physical Activity and Education for Development.
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App uses AI to tackle £72 billion NHS multimorbidity challenge

A newly developed app that tackles multimorbidity – the presence of two or more health conditions such as diabetes and arthritis – with patients across the NHS, has revealed promising results.
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Young voices shape health research priorities in Leicestershire

Not everyone in Leicestershire has the same chance to live a healthy life. Health isn’t just about access to good healthcare; it’s shaped by housing, education, employment, and the environment. To tackle these inequalities, the Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) Leicestershire and Loughborough University are building evidence to inform council policies and services.
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EXPERT COMMENT: ‘The future of sport, if changes are not made, is stark’ says leading Loughborough University academic (VIDEO)

Elite-level sport will continue to suffer if changes are not made in relation to climate change, a leading Loughborough University academic has said.
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Public health expert calls for greater action following changes to sugar tax: “Today’s move is an opportunity to begin transforming the food system so that it promotes health and equity for everyone.”

The government has announced they are lowering the threshold for sugar tax on soft drinks and will also be removing the exemption that currently applies to milk-based drinks.
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EXPERT COMMENT: “Children can spend up to 70% of their time in childcare not moving. Our review shows many opportunities that increase movement and play.”

This week, the National Early Years Active Start Partnership (NEYASP) have launched a new advisory document, designed to support the Early Years sector in understanding, valuing, and providing high-quality movement opportunities for all young children.

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Human biology is ill-adapted to modern cities – new study

A new study has found that modern cities are having a huge impact on our health and wellbeing.

Dr Keith Tolfrey awarded Inaugural Fellowship of the ICSESP

Dr Keith Tolfrey, Reader in Paediatric Exercise Physiology, has been recognised as one of the two inaugural Fellows of the International Confederation of Sport and Exercise Science Practice (ICSESP).

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Even a few thousand steps a day can reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s – new study

An opinion piece written by Professor Eef Hogervorst from the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences for The Conversation:

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SHIFT programme celebrated during National Lorry Week as Gregory Distribution rolls out driver wellbeing training

The Structured Health Intervention For Transport (SHIFT) programme, developed by Loughborough University and the Leicester Diabetes Centre, was recently honoured with a David Jamieson Road Safety Award at the National Courier Awards 2025, hosted by the Institute of Couriers.

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