Tag Archives: Loughborough University

UK: Loughborough University created new app VoteBee to track the nation’s mood about the General Election through Twitter

A new app created by academics at Loughborough University enables you to track the nation’s mood about the General Election through Twitter. Leicestershire, 25-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — VoteBee uses the ground-breaking Emotive Engine to search for tweets about the key political parties, … Read the full press release

First generation immigrants’ culture and diversity highlighted in new art exhibition part of pilot project developed by Loughborough and Sunderland universities

The culture and diversity of first generation immigrants is highlighted in a new art exhibition launched today (Monday 26 January) Leicestershire, UK, 28-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The exhibition – Cultural Rivers – is collection of art, animation and film produced … Read the full press release

Loughborough University study: People with sight loss can face at least 25% higher costs for everyday living

People with sight loss can face at least 25% higher costs for everyday living than those who are fully sighted, according to a new study by Loughborough University for the sight loss charity Thomas Pocklington Trust. Leicestershire, UK, 28-1-2015 — … Read the full press release

Loughborough University reminder: end of January is the deadline for bids to The Special Projects Fund

Loughborough University is reminding community groups across Charnwood that the end of January is the deadline for bids to its new Special Projects Fund. Leicestershire, UK, 07-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Special Projects Fund is one of five rounds of funding … Read the full press release

Loughborough University announces the appointment of John Steele as the new Executive Director of Sport

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 University invited to work with some of the world’s leading companies to deliver new Degree Apprenticeships

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

Loughborough University to host world record attempt to break the winter woolly world record on 10 December part of the national Save the Children Christmas Jumper Day fundraiser

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

Loughborough University’s Dr Karen Lumsden co-edited new book exploring criminals and deviants

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

Loughborough University marks another successful campus harvest events

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 University research warns coaches that athletes in power sports can also experience eating disorders

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

Loughborough University performance psychologist Dr. David Fletcher receives fellowship from the Association of Applied Sport Psychology

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 visits Loughborough University to work with the performance hockey squads based on campus

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

Loughborough University report: Expanding an airport without a clear plan for surface access will deliver only half the solution

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’ returns to play at Loughborough University Stadium against the Students football team on Tuesday 21 October

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

Loughborough University academic to investigate the impact of Prime Minister David Cameron’s flagship Big Society projects on society and young people

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

Loughborough University’s commitment to advancing women’s careers in STEMM subjects recognised by the Athena SWAN awards scheme

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

Loughborough University: Companies reward student engineering excellence

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

Loughborough University’s researchers seek volunteers for study into people’s drinking habits

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

Loughborough University lecturer developed software for clinicians to design and make custom-made 3D printed wrist splints for rheumatoid arthritis sufferers

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

Loughborough University students designed and developed unmanned aerial vehicles for search and rescue mission

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 awarded £1.1 million as part of Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council Doctoral Training Partnerships programme

Loughborough has been awarded more than £1.1 million as part of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Doctoral Training Partnerships (DTP) programme. Loughborough, UK, 17-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Previously known as Doctoral Training Grants, DTPs are allocated each year on … Read the full press release

Loughborough student Rachel Dykins named ‘Inspirational Woman Student of the Year’ at National Union of Students Women’s Campaign National Awards

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 University to mark National Science and Engineering Week March 15 with series of events

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

Rail Research UK Association and RSSB funded project at Loughborough University aims at reducing rail passengers’ accidents at UK railway stations

Loughborough, UK, 10-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Researchers at Loughborough University are hoping to help reduce the number of accidents involving elderly passengers at railway stations across the country. Rail users aged over 70 are five times more likely to have an accident … Read the full press release

Kingfisher Future Homes announced the launch of the Kingfisher iQE Alliance Partnership at Loughborough University

Loughborough, United Kingdom, 09-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Kingfisher Future Homes is delighted to announce the official launch of the Kingfisher iQE Alliance Partnership, which took place at Loughborough University on Wednesday 25th September 2013. The launch event also marked three important milestones in … Read the full press release