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Inclusion bases in mainstream schools – the evidence for this government policy is lacking

An opinion piece authored by Professor Louise Holt, Dr Francisco Azpitarte, and Dr Sobhi Berjawi, for The Conversation platform.
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Loughborough University to help drive global action on clean cooking at United Nations summit

Loughborough University will play an important role at the United Nations High Level Political Forum (HLPF) in New York next month, with Professor Ed Brown speaking about one of the world's biggest sustainable development challenges – access to clean cooking.
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Flooding causes homeowners to stay longer and properties to lose 10% of value, new research shows

Homes in England that have been hit by flooding lose value for years after an event and are owned for longer than properties in unaffected areas, according to new research led by Loughborough University.
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“Children will seek water during heatwaves, so we need safer places, not just stronger warnings,” warns children's geographer.

Last week’s Bank Holiday heatwave revealed the devastating dangers of swimming in open water.

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Likelihood of very severe hot-dry summers and wet-windy winters will increase, new report warns

A new report that will feed into the upcoming UK Climate Change Assessment, supported by Loughborough University expertise, has warned that episodes containing multiple high-intensity weather events will increase.
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Professor Daniel Parsons elected Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales

Daniel Parsons, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation and Professor in Geosciences at Loughborough University, has been elected a Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales.

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