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Loughborough University Shines as Host of Thrilling BUCS Big Wednesday

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University recently hosted the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) “Big Wednesday” event, drawing over 2,000 student-athletes, coaches, and spectators. The campus buzzed with excitement as athletes competed in 16 different sports across 57 finals. Loughborough emerged … Read the full press release

Loughborough University’s Innovation Triumphs Recognized at Awards Ceremony

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University’s dedication to research and innovation shines as it clinches three awards at the prestigious Leicestershire Innovation Awards ceremony. Held at the university’s SportPark Pavilion 4, which boasts Passivhaus Sustainability status, the event celebrated groundbreaking initiatives across … Read the full press release

Breakthrough in OLED Technology Promises Longer-Lasting and Higher Definition Screens

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from Loughborough, Cambridge, Northumbria, and Imperial universities have made a significant breakthrough in organic light-emitting diode (OLED) technology that could revolutionize television and smartphone screens. By simplifying the structure of high-efficiency blue OLEDs, the team aims to … Read the full press release

Loughborough University Hosts Manufacturing and Trade Conference to Drive Regional Growth

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University is set to host the East Midlands Chamber’s Manufacturing and Trade Conference on March 26, focusing on key themes of investment, innovation, infrastructure, and international trade. With a lineup of keynote speakers, workshops, and panel discussions, … Read the full press release

Experts Explore Sustainable Solutions in Sports Apparel Industry on Experts in Sport Podcast

(IN BRIEF) In this episode of the Experts in Sport podcast, host Martin Foster engages with guest Joanna Czutkowna to delve into the sustainability challenges facing the sports apparel industry. They dissect larger issues within the fashion industry, including the … Read the full press release

Loughborough University’s Professor Tim Watson Appointed Director of Science and Innovation at The Alan Turing Institute

(IN BRIEF) Professor Tim Watson, Director of the Cyber Security Centre at Loughborough University, has been appointed as one of four new Directors of Science and Innovation at The Alan Turing Institute. Tasked with addressing significant societal challenges, the appointments … Read the full press release

University Choir’s Festive Musical Extravaganza at Cope Auditorium on December 6

(IN BRIEF) Join the University Choir and LSU Classical musicians for a festive evening of music at Cope Auditorium on December 6th at 7:30 pm. The concert, conducted by Eleanor Graff-Baker and featuring Handel’s ‘Messiah (Part One)’, Britten’s ‘A Ceremony … Read the full press release

Dunelm Continues 5-Year Tradition of Supporting Loughborough University Students

(IN BRIEF) For the fifth consecutive year, Dunelm has supplied Loughborough University with custom Dunelm starter packs for students in need, featuring bedding and kitchen essentials. These packs aim to ensure a smooth transition to university life by providing students … Read the full press release

Loughborough University Launches Engaging Inaugural Lecture Series, Open to the Public

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University is introducing a new Inaugural Lecture series starting on November 1st, inviting the public to attend these informative events delivered by the university’s Professors. The series celebrates the achievements of the university’s research and innovation community, … Read the full press release

Loughborough University Graduate Develops Handheld Device ‘CONTACT’ to Detect Sports-Related Concussions in Seconds

(IN BRIEF) Joel Poulter, a recent Product Design graduate from Loughborough University, has prototyped a handheld device called ‘CONTACT’ designed to detect sports-related concussions in under 10 seconds. Inspired by his extensive experience as a rugby player and a desire … Read the full press release

Nestwork Launches Peer-to-Peer Career Discovery Platform with £175,000 Investment

(IN BRIEF) A team led by current students and recent graduates has created Nestwork, a new platform that leverages peer-to-peer learning to help students find and secure their ideal careers. The platform simplifies career discovery through technology while supporting university … Read the full press release

Loughborough University’s ‘Sleep in the City’ Project Explores Effects of Urban Heat on Sleep Quality

(IN BRIEF) A research team at Loughborough University is investigating the effects of extreme weather, particularly the ‘urban heat island’ phenomenon, on sleep quality and well-being through the Sleep in the City project. The research focuses on the impact of … Read the full press release

Loughborough University Athletes Shine at World Athletics Championships, Bringing Home Multiple Medals

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University athletes have achieved remarkable success at the World Athletics Championships held in Budapest. Over nine days of intense competition, the university’s athletes secured an impressive medal tally of three golds, one silver, and two bronze medals. … Read the full press release

Loughborough Doctoral Researcher Reaches National Final of Prestigious Three Minute Thesis Competition

(IN BRIEF) Ridzuan A-Rasid, a Doctoral Researcher at Loughborough University, has been selected as one of the six finalists in the 2023 Vitae Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition. The competition, developed by the University of Queensland, challenges participants to explain … Read the full press release

Loughborough University’s Cyclists Shine at Cycling World Championships with Record-Breaking Performance

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University’s participation in the Cycling World Championships began with a British record set by current student Sophie Capewell in the women’s team sprint. Capewell, along with her teammates Emma Finucane and Lauren Bell, qualified fastest with a … Read the full press release

Loughborough University Student Lauren Cox Wins Bronze at Swimming World Championships

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University student Lauren Cox made history by winning a bronze medal in the Women’s 50m Backstroke at the Swimming World Championships in Fukuoka, Japan. She became the first British woman in seven years to medal individually at … Read the full press release

Loughborough University’s Impressive Contingent Ready for World Athletics Championships

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University will be well-represented at the upcoming World Athletics Championships in Budapest, with a significant number of current students and alumni set to compete. The university’s athletes will participate in various events, including the 800m, pole vault, … Read the full press release

Loughborough Researchers to Investigate Effective Communication Strategies on Eating and Body Weight with Adolescents

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from Loughborough University’s School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences are launching a project to explore effective communication strategies about eating and body weight with adolescents. Led by Dr. Florence Sheen, the team aims to investigate how … Read the full press release

Loughborough’s Hub for Skills Training and Business Support Relaunches with Town Deal Funding

(IN BRIEF) The Careers and Enterprise Hub in Loughborough has relaunched after receiving additional funding from the Loughborough Town Deal. The hub, managed by advisors from Loughborough University and Loughborough College, celebrated its reopening by hosting a recruitment fair that … Read the full press release

Novel Small Molecule Probe Developed by Loughborough University and Oxford Opens New Avenues in Cellular Biology

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University and the University of Oxford have collaborated on a groundbreaking study that has resulted in the development of a small molecule probe. This probe specifically binds to inositol pyrophosphate (5-PP-InsP5), a crucial cellular messenger involved in … Read the full press release

Loughborough University Start-Up ORB Innovations Acquired by Glidewell for Dental Wearable Technology

(IN BRIEF) Glidewell, a global leader in custom dental solutions, has acquired ORB Innovations, a start-up founded by Loughborough University engineering alumni. ORB Innovations has developed a pioneering technology platform called ORB, which measures physiological parameters and biomechanics. Unique among … Read the full press release

Loughborough coach George Bates appointed as Team UK Head Coach for Wheelchair Basketball at Invictus Games

(IN BRIEF) George Bates, the current Head Coach of Loughborough Lightning Wheelchair Basketball, has been appointed as the Team UK Head Coach for Wheelchair Basketball at the upcoming Invictus Games. The Invictus Games is a multi-sport international competition for wounded, … Read the full press release

Loughborough University expands research and teaching partnerships with Symbiosis International University in India

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University in the UK has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Symbiosis International University (SIU) in India, which is one of the country’s leading private universities. The agreement follows initial discussions that took place during a Vice-Chancellor’s … Read the full press release

Loughborough University secures funding to continue twinning initiative with Ukrainian university

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University has been awarded additional funding from UKRI’s Research England to continue its twinning initiative with Beketov National University in Ukraine. The project aims to support academics, students, and university leaders during the conflict in the region. … Read the full press release

Loughborough University and ISH partner to offer new Master’s in Leadership in Sport

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University London and the Institute of Sports Humanities have announced the launch of a new Master’s in Leadership in Sport, set to begin in Autumn 2023. The course is designed for professionals in the sports industry and … Read the full press release

Four Loughborough Sporting Alumnae Named in BBC Woman’s Hour Power List 2023

(IN BRIEF) Four women with links to Loughborough University have been named in the BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour Power List 2023: Women in Sport. Alice Dearing, a Loughborough alumna and the first black woman to swim for Great Britain … Read the full press release

Loughborough University’s world-leading gym space equipped with latest technology and training equipment

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University has opened a brand new extension to its Powerbase gym, doubling its size to 3,200 m2, home to Loughborough’s elite strength and conditioning environment. The facility has been designed to be fully inclusive and accessible, with … Read the full press release

Parental Pressure and Social Media Drive Teens’ Compulsive Exercise, Finds Loughborough University Study

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University research finds that young people’s exercise attitudes and habits are influenced by parents, peers, and social media. The ongoing research focuses on how social influences are linked with compulsive exercise in under-16s. The research team has … Read the full press release

Loughborough University retains its crown as world’s best for sports-related subjects

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University has been named the world’s top university for sports-related subjects for the seventh year in a row by the global QS higher education league table. The ranking takes into account survey results from academic staff and … Read the full press release

Loughborough University’s Dr Andrea Soltoggio part of DARPA funded project that will train independent AI systems collaborate and share knowledge with each other

(PRESS RELEASE) LOUGHBOROUGH, 28-Sep-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Loughborough University,  a UK top 10 University, has announced it will lead a project aimed at helping independent AI systems to learn from each other. The new international project will look into creating … Read the full press release

Scottish Celtic Football Club to train at Loughborough University as part of their pre-season preparations

(PRESS RELEASE) LEICESTERSHIRE, 12-Aug-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Loughborough University, a public research university in the market town of Loughborough, Leicestershire, in the East Midlands of England, has announced its campus has been chosen by reigning Scottish Premier League champions Celtic … Read the full press release

Loughborough University welcomes first cohort of players into the Loughborough University National Tennis Academy

(PRESS RELEASE) LOUGHBOROUGH, UK, 22-Oct-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — The National Tennis Academy officially opened its doors at Loughborough University to the next generation of talented British tennis players. Devised by the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), the National Tennis Academy will … Read the full press release

List of Loughborough University 2018 researches related to child nutrition

Knowing what to feed your child to keep them healthy is only half the battle. (PRESS RELEASE) LEICESTERSHIRE, UK, 03-Jan-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — As any parent knows, there is no guarantee that just because something is in front of them it … Read the full press release

Loughborough University students set a record for the largest number of toys donated in one go to Toys on the Table

LEICESTERSHIRE, UK, 18-Dec-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Students from Loughborough University have set a record for the largest number of toys donated in one go to Toys on the Table – a charity that ensures Leicestershire children, who would otherwise receive nothing, … Read the full press release

Loughborough University named UK’s best student accommodation by a recent Student Crowd survey

Leicestershire, UK, 16-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Loughborough University has been named best in the country for student accommodation by a recent Student Crowd survey. Over 17,000 students from across the UK provided reviews for the organisation, who have compiled a list … Read the full press release

Nick Cavaday and Louis Cayer appointed as Head Coach and Performance Advisor of the new Loughborough University National Tennis Academy programme

Leicestershire, UK, 16-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The Lawn Tennis Association and Loughborough University have today confirmed the appointments of Nick Cavaday (Head Coach) and Louis Cayer (Performance Advisor) to lead delivery of the new Loughborough University National Tennis Academy programme. These … Read the full press release

Loughborough University supports two Charnwood organisations as part of its Special Projects Fund

Leicestershire, UK, 31-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Loughborough University has awarded two Charnwood organisations with substantial donations, as part of their Special Projects Fund. The initiative accepts bids of up to £7,000 from charities and organisations in-and-around Loughborough, to support schemes that … Read the full press release

Loughborough University to bring back ‘Inspiring Minds’ series of events this summer

LEICESTERSHIRE, 31-May-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Loughborough University’s School and College Liaison Team will be bringing back their ‘Inspiring Minds’ series of events this summer. Following the successful taster days which took place earlier this year and focused on Sport, Business … Read the full press release

Loughborough University academic Dr Lise Jaillant awarded a major Leadership Fellowship by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)

LEICESTERSHIRE, 31-May-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Dr Lise Jaillant, of the School of Arts, English and Drama at Loughborough University, has been awarded a major Leadership Fellowship by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC). Dr Jaillant’s research project, titled “Survival of … Read the full press release

Dr Will Johnson of Loughborough University: the concept of ‘healthy obesity’ is inherently flawed

Leicestershire, UK, 17-Apr-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The on-going debate over whether ‘health obesity’ exists is diverting attention away from effective medical research as academics continue to use the confusing classification. The concept – which relates to people with high BMI but … Read the full press release