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Loughborough University Develops Energy Efficient AI Chip Using Material Based Computing for Advanced Data Processing

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at Loughborough University have developed a brain-inspired computer chip that could significantly reduce the energy consumption of certain AI tasks, potentially by up to 2,000 times. The device uses nanoporous oxide memristors to process time-dependent data directly … Read the full press release

Loughborough University Study Reveals Social Media Pressure Is Discouraging Teen Girls from Posting on Instagram

(IN BRIEF) New research from Loughborough University reveals that teenage girls face intense pressure to appear perfect on Instagram, often leading them to avoid posting altogether. The study introduces the concept of “expressive stasis,” where users want to share content … Read the full press release

Loughborough University Study Finds Primary Care Weight Management Programmes Improve Health Outcomes for Children

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from Loughborough University’s Centre for Lifestyle Medicine and Behaviour have found that primary care weight-management programmes can help children who are overweight or living with obesity achieve measurable health improvements. The study, published in Obesity Reviews, analysed … Read the full press release

Loughborough University Research Project Invites Women Football Fans to Share Experiences to Improve Stadium Safety

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University is collaborating with Northumbria University and the Football Supporters’ Association on the Safer Stadiums research initiative, which aims to improve safety and inclusivity for women attending men’s football matches. The project invites women fans to share … Read the full press release

Loughborough University Study Reveals How Social Media Algorithms Shape Experiences of People with Eating Disorders

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University researchers, together with partners from the University of Bristol and the University of Melbourne, have found that social media algorithms on platforms such as TikTok and Instagram often direct people with eating disorders toward harmful diet … Read the full press release

Loughborough University Recognised for Sustainability Leadership and Sports Research Podcast at Industry Awards

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University has been shortlisted in two categories at the 2026 Sports Industry Awards, recognising achievements in environmental sustainability and sports communication. The Environmental Sustainability nomination highlights climate-focused initiatives across the University’s sports facilities, including the decarbonisation of … Read the full press release

Loughborough University Professor Mahroo Eftekhari Awarded ASHRAE Fellowship and Elected Vice President of Global Engineering Society

(IN BRIEF) Professor Mahroo Eftekhari of Loughborough University has been awarded an ASHRAE Fellowship, recognising her significant contributions to building services engineering and sustainable built environment research. Announced at the ASHRAE Winter Conference, where she was also elected Vice President, … Read the full press release

Loughborough University Becomes Exclusive Education Partner to Team England Ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University has secured a landmark partnership with Team England ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, becoming the team’s exclusive education sector partner and the first institution in Games history to feature on official podium kit. … Read the full press release

Loughborough Lightning and Loughborough Sport Partner with boobydoo to Advance Breast Health and Performance in Women’s Sport

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough Lightning Netball and Loughborough Sport have entered a new partnership with sports bra specialist boobydoo, appointing the brand as official sports bra partner to the Lightning squad and fitting and retail partner across the university campus. The … Read the full press release

Loughborough University Confirmed as Custodian of Spirit of 2012 Social Impact Archive

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University has been appointed as the official custodian of the Spirit of 2012 archive as the organisation prepares for its planned closure in January 2026. Founded to extend the social legacy of the London 2012 Games, Spirit … Read the full press release

UK Researchers Develop Blood Test Capable of Detecting a Single Lung Cancer Cell

(IN BRIEF) UK researchers have developed a pioneering blood test using Fourier Transform Infrared microspectroscopy that can detect a single lung cancer cell circulating in the bloodstream. The technique analyses the unique chemical fingerprint of cancer cells, offering a simpler, … Read the full press release

Loughborough strengthens sport partnership with SIS Pitches, expanding work on sustainability, research and performance

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University has renewed its three-year partnership with SIS Pitches, continuing the collaboration around elite sports surfaces, performance environments and joint innovation. SIS Pitches remains official stadium pitch partner of Loughborough Sport and sponsor of both the men’s … Read the full press release

Leicestershire Universities Invite Local Innovators to Tackle Community Challenges Through Funded Research Opportunities

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University, the University of Leicester, and De Montfort University are inviting local residents to apply for paid research opportunities under the Collaboratory Research Hub, which aims to connect academic research with real-world community challenges in Leicester, Leicestershire, … Read the full press release

New Funding Empowers Loughborough Lecturer to Innovate CRISPR Delivery for Dementia Treatment

(IN BRIEF) Dr Amanda Pearce of Loughborough University has received a substantial grant from the Academy of Medical Sciences as part of the Springboard programme, which supports 62 early-career researchers across the UK with awards ranging from £100,000 to £125,000. … Read the full press release

New Global Report Illuminates Hidden Crisis of Trafficking in the Sports World

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University, alongside Mission 89 and the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association UK Branch, has released the first comprehensive global report on sport trafficking. The document provides a detailed academic and policy analysis that includes a thorough literature review, expert … Read the full press release

Loughborough University Partners with Soul Padel to Launch New Padel Courts on Campus

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University has teamed up with Soul Padel to install two new padel courts on campus, set to open on 1 March 2025. Padel, a fast-growing sport that combines tennis and squash, will be available for booking by … Read the full press release

Loughborough University Opens Applications for Vice-Chancellor Independent Research Fellowship

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University has opened recruitment for the sixth cohort of its Vice-Chancellor Independent Research Fellowship (VCIRF), a prestigious 24-month program supporting early career researchers worldwide. The fellowship provides postdoctoral researchers with opportunities to develop their own research while … Read the full press release

Loughborough University’s Vicky Goosey-Tolfrey Honored as Outstanding Woman in STEM at East Midlands Women’s Awards

(IN BRIEF) Professor Vicky Goosey-Tolfrey of Loughborough University has been awarded the Outstanding Woman in STEM at the East Midlands Women’s Awards (EMWA) for her significant contributions to the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, particularly within applied disability … Read the full press release

Loughborough University and Charnwood Forest Geopark Forge New Partnership

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University has established a partnership with the Charnwood Forest Geopark organization to support its bid for UNESCO Global Geopark status. The collaboration will involve research, education, and community outreach initiatives aimed at promoting the rich geological and … Read the full press release