Loughborough University

Loughborough University has today announced the appointment of John Steele as the new Executive Director of Sport. Leicestershire, UK, 27-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Described by former Loughborough student Lord Coe, as ‘an exceptional sports leader’, John is one of the biggest … Read the full press release →

Loughborough is one of eight UK universities that has been invited to work with some of the world’s leading companies to deliver new Degree Apprenticeships, due to be announced today by the Digital Economy Minister, Ed Vaizey. Leicestershire, UK, 27-11-2014 — … Read the full press release →

If you’re starting to get into the festive spirit, why not don your Christmas jumper and come along to Loughborough University on 10 December to join the hundreds who’ll be gathering to break the winter woolly world record? Leicestershire, UK, 27-11-2014 … Read the full press release →

Research with criminals and deviants is explored in a new book co-edited by Dr Karen Lumsden from the Department of Social Sciences at Loughborough University. Leicestershire, UK, 27-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The book: Reflexivity in Criminological Research: Experiences with the Powerful … Read the full press release →

A series of harvest events held on the Loughborough University campus in October was a roaring success, with around 300 staff, students and local residents getting involved. Leicestershire, UK, 6-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Part of the award-winning Fruit Routes initiative, the harvest … Read the full press release →

Loughborough Students’ Union Landscaping and Gardening Society has been awarded a 2014 It’s Your Neighbourhood Award by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and Britain in Bloom. Leicestershire, UK, 6-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — They received Level 5 ‘Outstanding’, the highest possible level of … Read the full press release →

A Loughborough academic has warned coaches that athletes in power sports, such as basketball, football and rugby, can also experience eating disorders. Leicestershire, UK, 6-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — That is one of the major findings from a collection of research papers … Read the full press release →

Dr. David Fletcher, a senior lecturer in performance psychology and management in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, has received a fellowship from the Association of Applied Sport Psychology. Leicestershire, UK, 29-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Association is … Read the full press release →

Australian international Jamie Dwyer has visited Loughborough University to work with the performance hockey squads based on campus. Leicestershire, UK, 29-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Jamie is a legend of the sport, winning the FIH World Player of the Year award … Read the full press release →

A report – Surface Connectivity: assessing the merits of the Airports – undertaken by Loughborough University for the Independent Transport Commission (ITC) is released today (Wednesday 29 October). Leicestershire, UK, 29-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The report, by Dr Tim Ryley … Read the full press release →

A ‘Manchester United Youth XI’ is returning to play at Loughborough University Stadium against the Students football team on Tuesday 21 October. Leicestershire, UK, 2-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — A United youth side played Loughborough Students two years ago, completing a … Read the full press release →

A Loughborough University academic is set to investigate the impact one of Prime Minister David Cameron’s flagship Big Society projects is having on society and young people. Leicestershire, UK, 2-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Dr Sarah Mills will spend three years … Read the full press release →

Leicestershire, UK, 2-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Loughborough University’s commitment to advancing women’s careers in science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine – collectively known as STEMM subjects – has been recognised by the Athena SWAN awards scheme. Loughborough University’s institutional Bronze award, … Read the full press release →

Increased recognition and support from business means high-achieving students at Loughborough University’s Wolfson School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering gained additional prizes at this year’s summer graduation ceremonies. Leicestershire, UK, 2-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The prizes are an important feature of the … Read the full press release →

Leicestershire, UK, 5-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — An innovative way of revolutionising how sewerage services could be measured is being trialled by Wessex Water, following a collaboration with Dynamic Flow Technologies Limited, from Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Parks. The project sees the installation of … Read the full press release →

Leicestershire, UK, 5-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Researchers from Loughborough University’s School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences are seeking volunteers for a study into people’s drinking habits. Research associate Prema Nirgude wants to recruit volunteers to complete a simple online questionnaire to … Read the full press release →

Leicestershire, UK, 2-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — A Loughborough University lecturer has developed a computer software concept that will enable clinicians with no experience in Computer Aided Design (CAD) to design and make custom-made 3D printed wrist splints for rheumatoid arthritis sufferers. Dr … Read the full press release →

Leicestershire, UK, 28-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — A group of Loughborough University students have devised a unique ‘swarm’ system using smart unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that could be the future for mountain search and rescue. The 13 undergraduates were challenged to design and … Read the full press release →

Loughborough, UK, 17-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — A Loughborough University student has been named ‘Inspirational Woman Student of the Year’ at the National Union of Students Women’s Campaign National Awards. Rachel Dykins, 23, received the award at the NUS annual Women’s Conference in … Read the full press release →

Loughborough, UK, 12-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Loughborough University is holding a number of events to mark National Science and Engineering Week, including a Community Day on Saturday, March 15 which is free and open to the public. The NSEW is a UK-wide … Read the full press release →