2025 news
This section includes news from the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences from 2025.
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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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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.
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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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Early Movers relaunches website in partnership with NEYASP to support physical development in under-5s
Early Movers, a pioneering initiative dedicated to promoting physical development in children under five, is delighted to announce the relaunch of its website in partnership with the National Early Years Active Start Partnership (NEYASP).
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SSEHS Doctoral Researcher triumphs in Loughborough University’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition
Loughborough University's 2025 Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Grand Final has crowned its winner for 2025.
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Loughborough University to Host 2026 Women in Sport and Exercise Academic Network Conference
Loughborough University’s Women in Sport Research and Innovation Hub, is delighted to announce it will host the 2026 Women in Sport and Exercise Academic Network (WiSEAN) Conference on 14–15 July 2026.
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Leicestershire Schools to Shape the Future of Health Research
Young people in three Leicestershire schools will have the opportunity to have their say in the future of health research and meet a Great British Bake Off star as part of a new project.
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New multi-million-pound research and innovation hub will transform the landscape of women’s sport
Loughborough University has officially launched its groundbreaking Women in Sport Research and Innovation Hub – underpinning its commitment to accelerating growth and excellence in the women’s sport sector.
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Loughborough named ‘best university in the world for sports-related subjects’ for ninth year running
Loughborough has retained its position as the world's best university for sports-related subjects, securing the top spot in the QS global rankings for the ninth consecutive year.
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Health research funding confirmed
Millions of pounds of government cash to help carry out wide-ranging research to identify the health needs for people in Leicestershire has been confirmed.
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New project explores gambling risks and harms within cricket
A new project, funded by the Bristol Hub for Gambling Harms Research, will explore gambling and mental health in elite cricket.