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Dr James Esson elected to Council of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)

Dr James Esson from the School of Social Sciences and Humanities has been elected to the Council of the Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers), the UK’s learned society and professional body for geography.

Montana-based ecologist joins Loughborough to further research on the effect of invasive crayfish on rivers

Lindsey Albertson has recently received a Fulbright scholarship which will enable her to travel to Loughborough to expand her research on how invasive crayfish alter fine sediment dynamics and insects in rivers.

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.

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.

Geography & Environment achieves outstanding results in Research Excellence Framework 2021

Geography & Environment has achieved outstanding results in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 with 91% of our research assessed ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’.

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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