2014 | News and events | Loughborough University

Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Parks partnership helps launch MeArm – a mini robotic arm for the masses

A pocket size robot arm to make robotics, electronics and programming accessible to the masses has smashed its Kickstarter goal. A miniaturised version of an industrial robot arm, MeArm is simple enough to build and use with primary school children, but also enables advanced levels of robotics education.

23 December 2014

REF 2014: Updated methodology positions Loughborough as a top-10 university in England

The Times Higher Education has ranked Loughborough University 14th in the UK and 9th amongst English universities in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF) for research intensity.

19 December 2014

Competition highlights talented school poets

A poetry competition organised by Loughborough University has highlighted the writing talent of students in schools across the East Midlands.

19 December 2014

School of Business and Economics secures Triple Crown accreditation with EQUIS

The School of Business and Economics has been re-accredited by EQUIS for a further three years.

19 December 2014

Winners of Loughborough University photography competition announced

Stunning landscapes, ancient monuments and museum exhibitions all featured in the entries to the Loughborough University photography competition.

18 December 2014

Large increase in research judged to be ‘world-leading’ at Loughborough University

Two-thirds of Loughborough academics deliver internationally leading research – 17th highest proportion in the sector, out of 154 universities

18 December 2014

New network shines spotlight on Loughborough’s rich history and heritage

A new collaborative venture, the Loughborough History and Heritage Network, will be launched on Thursday 18 December.

16 December 2014

Honorary degrees to be presented at Loughborough University’s winter degree ceremonies

At its winter degree ceremonies on 15 December, Loughborough University will award honorary degrees to Professor Dame Sally Davies, Chief Medical Officer, and Simon Denyer, Joint Chief Executive Officer at digital media company Perform.

10 December 2014

Loughborough awarded £5 million to develop state-of-the-art STEM facilities

Loughborough University has been awarded £5 million to enhance its teaching and learning facilities for science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

8 December 2014

Loughborough University to host English Artistic Gymnastics Championships

The country’s top gymnasts are set to compete at Loughborough University next March at the 2015 English Artistic Championships.

8 December 2014

Sport and students union activities at Loughborough rated highly in Which? University survey

Loughborough University has been rated highly for sport and students’ union activities in the Which? University student survey, published on 5 December.

5 December 2014

Countdown is on to Loughborough’s winter woolly world record attempt

There are just a few days left to dig out your Christmas jumpers for the winter woolly world record fundraising event at Loughborough University on Wednesday 10 December.

5 December 2014

National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine accredited as International Olympic Committee research centre

The National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine (NCSEM) has been named as an International Olympic Committee (IOC) Research Centre for Prevention of Injury and Protection of Athlete Health – one of just nine around the world.

3 December 2014

New research project seeking participants for a study on genetics and health

Researchers are seeking participants for a new study aiming to provide a greater understanding about the interaction between exercise and genetics in regards to appetite and gastrointestinal hormones.

2 December 2014

£0.5 million scholarship package announced for Loughborough University in London

Loughborough University is investing over £0.5m to support students studying at Loughborough University in London in 2015.

1 December 2014

Students’ Union Big Litter Pick picks up Don't Muck Around award

The Big Litter Pick – a project led by Action, Loughborough Students’ Union’s volunteering section – has won the Inspiring Others prize at the 2014 Don’t Muck Around Awards.

28 November 2014

Research with criminals and deviants is explored in new book by Loughborough University academic

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.

27 November 2014

Spread the Christmas jumper joy at fundraising world record attempt

The event is being held as part of the national Save the Children Christmas Jumper Day fundraiser, which is aiming to “make the world better with a sweater.”

26 November 2014

Loughborough University to partner leading companies in 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.

26 November 2014

John Steele appointed as new Executive Director of Sport

Loughborough University has today announced the appointment of John Steele as the new Executive Director of Sport.

26 November 2014

Major investment helps launch graduate inventor’s motorised solo life craft

Loughborough Design School graduate Ross Kemp is celebrating a major investment that will see the worldwide launch next Spring of his sustainable solo rescue craft, Asap.

26 November 2014

Leading author to deliver Kathleen Banks Memorial Lecture

A leading author will deliver Loughborough University’s 2014 Kathleen Banks Memorial Lecture.

25 November 2014

Better heat storage could help households stay warmer for less, say researchers

Research led by Loughborough University for the UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC) has shown how householders could stay warm for less simply by storing heat better.

25 November 2014

Loughborough study finds inequality still rife in South Africa post-Apartheid

Teenage inequality in South Africa is still rife nearly 20 years after the end of Apartheid, a new study by Loughborough University has found.

25 November 2014

Partnership aims to develop 3D concrete printing in construction

Skanska and Loughborough University have signed a collaboration agreement to develop the use of 3D printing in construction.

24 November 2014

Loughborough University announces Community Donations Fund for 2014/15

Loughborough University is delighted to announce arrangements for its Community Donations Fund for the 2014/15 academic year.

21 November 2014

Intelligent Energy’s portable hydrogen fuel cell Upp™ launches at Apple Stores across the UK

Intelligent Energy Holdings plc – the energy technology group founded on Loughborough University research – has just announced the UK retail launch of Upp.

20 November 2014

Loughborough academic to speak at international conference

A Loughborough University academic will be a key note speaker at an international conference focusing on the relationship between sport and national foreign policies.

20 November 2014

Can exercise make us less hungry?

Scientists at Loughborough University are investigating whether exercise can make us less hungry as well as helping to burn fat.

19 November 2014

Leading criminologist to deliver Annual Sociology Lecture

A leading academic in the field of criminology and sociology will deliver Loughborough University’s Annual Sociology Lecture.

18 November 2014

Unique opportunity to grow your business with government-backed Growth Voucher Programme

Loughborough University’s School of Business and Economics is pleased to announce that applications for the Small Business Charter Growth Vouchers Programme are now being sought.

13 November 2014

UK experts convene at Loughborough University to engineer our Low Carbon Future

More than 180 leading academics from across the UK gathered at Loughborough University yesterday to participate in a Low Carbon Future Showcase.

13 November 2014

University research supports new group challenging the lack of BME football coaches

A Loughborough University academic is supporting the launch of a new pressure group that aims to address the lack of coaches from black and minority ethnic (BME) groups working for professional football clubs in England.

10 November 2014

Research could help London become a haven for cyclists

Changing London’s cycling infrastructure will further improve safety and transform the city into a haven for cyclists, finds a study by researchers from Loughborough University and UCL.

7 November 2014

Loughborough University in London to host Advanced Propulsion Centre’s first Spoke

Announcement made by Dr Vince Cable MP, the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills.

6 November 2014

International award for low cost inflatable baby incubator

A Loughborough University graduate has won the International James Dyson Award with his life saving low cost inflatable baby incubator for use in the developing world.

6 November 2014

Campus harvest proves fruitful

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.

5 November 2014

Students’ Union Landscaping and Gardening Society wins RHS award

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.

4 November 2014

Research from Loughborough University results guides Living Wage Rate rise

Research from Loughborough University is behind the announcement today (Monday 3rd November) that the UK Living Wage rate has been set at £7.85 per hour, an increase of 20p on the 2013 rate.

3 November 2014

All sports need to be concerned about eating disorders – warns Loughborough academic

A Loughborough academic has warned coaches that athletes in power sports, such as basketball, football and rugby, can also experience eating disorders.

3 November 2014

British Psychological Society ‘Book of the Year’ award for groundbreaking mental health textbook

A book co-authored by Dr John Cromby from Loughborough University’s School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences has won a highly prestigious British Psychological Society ‘Book of the Year’ award.

31 October 2014

Report calls on the Airports Commission to adequately consider surface access

A report undertaken by Loughborough University for the Independent Transport Commission (ITC) is released today (Wednesday 29 October).

29 October 2014

Performance psychologist receives prestigious fellowship

Dr. David Fletcher, from the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, has received a fellowship from the Association of Applied Sport Psychology.

28 October 2014

Hockey legend supports Loughborough programme

Australian international Jamie Dwyer has visited Loughborough University to work with the performance hockey squads based on campus.

28 October 2014

National Cricket Performance Centre at Loughborough University becomes ICC-accredited testing centre

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that the National Cricket Performance Centre (NCPC) at Loughborough University has been accredited as an ICC centre for testing suspected illegal bowling actions.

23 October 2014

Winter weaving workshops

Award-winning Loughborough graduate Emily Whitesmith – founder of Weaversmith – is bringing her popular hand-weaving workshops to the University campus.

22 October 2014

Failure breeds success

Loughborough Students’ Union is hosting Fail Forward Loughborough’s second Failure Day on Saturday 15 November.

22 October 2014

Hydrogen powered cars are coming, says Loughborough University researcher

Cars powered by hydrogen fuel cells will challenge the dominance of petrol and diesel cars in Britain in the near future, according to a Loughborough University researcher.

20 October 2014

University to host exhibition and conference on football fans’ views of the beautiful game

An exhibition that celebrates the passions and emotions of football fans across Europe is being held at Loughborough University this week.

20 October 2014

Loughborough’s School of Business and Economics launches Government-backed small business Growth Voucher Scheme

The School of Business and Economics has teamed up with the Government’s Growth Voucher programme to help businesses access and pay for the advice they need to grow.

16 October 2014

Loughborough academic’s book aimed at improving patient safety in hospitals

Loughborough University academic Dr Patrick Waterson has produced a book on the culture of patient safety in hospitals.

16 October 2014

Loughborough University research reveals variation in child poverty across UK

Research undertaken by Loughborough University for The Campaign to End Child Poverty published today (Wednesday 15 October) shows big variations in child poverty across the UK.

15 October 2014

Loughborough University to host largest graduate recruitment fair

More than 190 organisations are aiming to recruit Loughborough students and graduates next week when the University hosts the country’s largest campus-based graduate careers fair.

14 October 2014

East Midlands secondary school pupils urged to enter photography competition

Pupils at every secondary school in the East Midlands have been invited to enter a photography competition staged by Loughborough University.

13 October 2014

Loughborough expert to give London talks on children’s fussy eating

Parents, carers and professionals in London are to be given advice on how to combat fussy eating among children by a Loughborough University expert.

10 October 2014

AIM Gold for Loughborough University’s flagship hotel and conference venue

imago, Loughborough University’s conference and events section, has achieved AIM Gold, the highest level of venue accreditation for its flagship venues - Burleigh Court and Holywell Park.

10 October 2014

Loughborough rises to 13th in Times Higher Education ‘Table of Tables’

Loughborough has climbed three places to 13th in the seventh annual Times Higher Education ‘Table of Tables’, which is published today (9 October).

9 October 2014

Second run for hugely successful Innovation and Enterprise MOOC

Loughborough’s award-winning free MOOC (massive open online course) in Innovation and Enterprise is to be run for a second time this year.

8 October 2014

Loughborough graduate’s anthology now available from Amazon

Loughborough University graduate company The Student Wordsmith’s first anthology – You is for University – is now available to buy via Amazon.

7 October 2014

Personal climate predictions offered by new art installation

A new artwork unveiled at Loughborough University’s Library is predicting the future of the weather.

7 October 2014

The world’s first self-maintaining tropical fish tank is selected for WIRED2014

Loughborough University graduate Suzy Shelley has been chosen to present her fish tank that never needs cleaning or filter changing at WIRED2014, a showcase of the world’s most exciting new technologies.

7 October 2014

Surfing can prevent suicidal feelings in combat veterans with PTSD, says Loughborough researcher

Surfing can help improve well-being in combat veterans experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder and even avert suicidal feelings, according to a Loughborough University researcher.

6 October 2014

Renewables could satisfy Britain’s electricity needs by 2050, says Loughborough expert

Britain could generate all its electricity from renewable sources by 2050 if politicians grasp the nettle,according to a Loughborough University expert on wind energy.

6 October 2014

ATLAS & I goes global

Loughborough graduate Sophie Kirkpatrick’s iconic artwork, Traffic Silhouette over a vintage map of central London, is now available to buy as an IKEA poster.

3 October 2014

Loughborough University tops Lloyds Bank Quality of Student Life Survey

Students at Loughborough University have the best quality of student life, according to a national survey conducted by Lloyds Bank.

3 October 2014

Scholarships for distance learning postgrad courses at the Water, Engineering and Development Centre (WEDC)

Water, Engineering and Development Centre (WEDC) is offering a number of post graduated scholarships.

2 October 2014

Art project revisits Loughborough University’s craft traditions from the past

The tradition of students helping to build and create Loughborough University’s campus is being revisited as part of a new art project by LU Arts.

2 October 2014

Conference will provide insight into responsible sourcing in the construction industry

A conference taking place later this year at Loughborough University is set to provide a unique insight into the latest developments on responsible sourcing in the construction industry.

2 October 2014

Loughborough academic set to investigate David Cameron’s flagship volunteer scheme

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.

1 October 2014

Loughborough awarded double bronze in Athena SWAN scheme

Loughborough University’s commitment to advancing women’s careers in science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine has been recognised by the Athena SWAN awards scheme.

1 October 2014

Manchester United to make return visit to Loughborough University

A ‘Manchester United Youth XI’ is returning to play at Loughborough University Stadium against the Students football team on Tuesday 21 October.

1 October 2014

Netball legend Olivia Murphy returns to Loughborough Lightning

Loughborough Lightning have today announced the welcome return of former England international Olivia Murphy to the coaching team, ahead of the 2015 Netball Superleague season.

30 September 2014

Loughborough University seeks to appoint lay members of its governing body

Loughborough University is seeking to fill a small number of vacancies for lay members on its governing body, the Council, which is responsible for effective governance and oversees the University’s future development.

30 September 2014

Children’s after-school activities leaving middle class mums worn out, says Loughborough study

Many middle class mums are exhausted because of their children’s after-school activities, according to a Loughborough University academic.

26 September 2014

Loughborough University receives funding to create more opportunities for students to play sport

Students at Loughborough University will have more chances to play sport thanks to £149,712 of National Lottery funding from Sport England’s University Sport Activation Fund.

25 September 2014

#WEAREHERE! Vice Chancellor and Students’ Union President help launch welcome campaign for Loughborough students

The Vice Chancellor and LSU President have helped to kick-start an innovative welcome campaign for the University’s new students.

24 September 2014

Loughborough Sport to compete in new National Badminton League

Loughborough Sport will be competing in the new National Badminton League (NBL) – the UK’s first ever professional national league - which starts this autumn.

24 September 2014

Direct Vision lorries would save hundreds of lives, says Loughborough study

A longer, more aerodynamic cab with better vision for lorry drivers could save the lives of hundreds of cyclists and pedestrians, according to a new study by academics at Loughborough University’s Design School.

23 September 2014

Loughborough academic invited to speak at TEDxBermuda event

A Loughborough University academic who has developed a pioneering approach to communication skills training has been invited to speak at the annual TEDxBermuda event.

23 September 2014

Loughborough engineer aiming to make powdered milk taste like the real thing

Powdered milk could taste more like the real thing in the near future thanks to a project involving a Loughborough University chemical engineer.

22 September 2014

Loughborough University leaps to 13th in Times Good University Guide

Loughborough University has risen to 13th place in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2015.

19 September 2014

Loughborough graduate reaches international round of major design competition

A Loughborough University graduate has reached the international stage of a major design competition thanks to his inflatable incubator for disaster zones that costs just £250.

18 September 2014

Loughborough trio in frame to win national engineering trophy competition

Three Loughborough University students are in the running to win a national engineering trophy competition.

17 September 2014

New Centre will examine data more intelligently

Loughborough University’s new Centre for Data Science aims to develop more effective ways to unlock insights from rich, complex information.

17 September 2014

Graduate company installs world’s first people-powered football pitch in Rio de Janeiro

In partnership with Shell, Pavegen installed 200 tiles into the redeveloped pitch at Morro da Mineira which was recently opened by global football legend, and Shell ambassador, Pelé.

17 September 2014

Driverless cars feature of £600,000 integrated transport project led by Loughborough University

Loughborough University is set to lead a £600,000 project which will help the government in its aim to introduce a fully integrated transport system complete with driverless cars.

17 September 2014

Co-ordinated plans aim to ensure smooth start to University academic year

With the start of the new University academic year rapidly approaching the University and its partners are finalising plans to welcome new and returning students to Loughborough to ensure they quickly settle into life both on campus and in the community.

16 September 2014

Police and Fire Service ‘abseil’ teams tackle Loughborough University’s tallest building

Specialist rope teams from Leicestershire Police and the Fire and Rescue Service put in some vital abseil training at Loughborough University after borrowing the tallest building on campus.

16 September 2014

Lack of support for children returning home from care urgently needs addressing

New research undertaken by Loughborough University for the NSPCC shows that the Government is spending £300 million a year as a result of the breakdown of children’s return home from care.

15 September 2014

Study aims to explore benefits of standing desks in Leicestershire hospitals

A Loughborough University academic expects workers in Leicestershire’s hospitals to feel ‘more energised and better psychologically” after using sit-stand desks during a £500,000 study.

12 September 2014

New weapon will help fight against metal theft from historic buildings

Light-fingered thieves who steal from Britain’s oldest and most treasured buildings are to be caught red-handed - and brown and black - thanks to a forensic detection system developed by Loughborough scientists.

10 September 2014

Loughborough Students add former internationals to coaching team

Loughborough Students’ Rugby Union have bolstered their coaching set-up with the addition of two former international players - England hooker George Chuter and Scotland Seven’s scrum half Ciaran Beattie.

10 September 2014

Loughborough leads £3m drive to improve Low Carbon Vehicle technologies

Loughborough University is set to lead a £3.3m research project aimed at improving the technologies that will propel the next generation of low carbon vehicles.

8 September 2014

Loughborough to stage international design conference

Loughborough University is set to host the 17th International Conference on Engineering and Product Design Education in 2015.

5 September 2014

Internationally-recognised standard puts Loughborough among environmental elite

Loughborough University has achieved the highest possible Platinum Award in the national EcoCampus scheme and gained accreditation to the internationally-recognised environmental management standard ISO 14001.

5 September 2014

Crowdfunding success for Geco Hub – the stylish way to stop losing things

Award-winning graduate designer Simon Lyons has raised over £25,000 to take Geco Hub – his fun and colourful storage system – to market.

3 September 2014

Companies reward student engineering excellence

Increased recognition and support from business means high-achieving students from Loughborough University's Wolfson School gained additional prizes at this year's summer graduation ceremonies.

29 August 2014

Burleigh Court retains Visit Britain silver standard for service

Burleigh Court, Loughborough University’s international conference centre, has retained the prestigious Visit Britain Silver Award for the second year running, scoring an impressive 100% for hospitality.

27 August 2014

Loughborough University confirmed as an official Team Base for Rugby World Cup 2015

Loughborough University will be a Team Base for Namibia and Tonga at Rugby World Cup 2015.

26 August 2014

Balfour Beatty and local school leave legacy for future generations at Loughborough University

Balfour Beatty and a group of Year Five pupils from Mountfields Lodge School in Loughborough have buried a time capsule in the ground at the new National Centre of Sport and Exercise Medicine at Loughborough University.

20 August 2014

A Lightning return for new head coach Karen Atkinson

Netball Superleague team Loughborough Lightning has announced today the appointment of Karen Atkinson as their new head coach.

19 August 2014

Loughborough launches the ‘world’s most advanced’ PV Remote Lab for distance learners

Loughborough University is set to launch the world’s most advanced Photovoltaic (PV) Remote Laboratory for distance learning students.

19 August 2014

Loughborough Students’ Union voted top in the country

Loughborough Students’ Union was ranked top in the country this year in the Whatuni Student Choice Awards.

17 August 2014

Inventive students and graduates Think BIG!

Design-conscious pet products and personalised exercise programmes to help heart patients recover were among the business ventures recognised at this year’s Think BIG, Loughborough University’s annual celebration of student and graduate innovation.

17 August 2014

Why Loughborough? Its great reputation and the range of opportunities, say students

We asked two of our students, both of whom came to the University through the Clearing process, why they chose Loughborough and how their time here has been so far.

16 August 2014

Loughborough named University of the Year for Sport by The Times Good University Guide

Loughborough was named University of the Year for Sport in the 2014 Times Good University guide.

16 August 2014

Loughborough finishes ahead of Jamaica at the Commonwealth Games

In the 11 days of action at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, Loughborough’s athletes claimed 35 medals in seven different sports for three competing nations.

15 August 2014

Loughborough graduate’s £250 incubator could be life-saver in disaster zones

An inflatable incubator for disaster zones that costs just £250 has put a Loughborough University graduate in the frame for a major international design award.

14 August 2014

Loughborough rated a five-star university

Loughborough University has achieved a five star rating in an independent assessment of its performance.

14 August 2014

Loughborough advises parents to keep calm, stay positive and help with research

With thousands of parents waiting anxiously for their son or daughter’s exam results, Loughborough University is offering them a few words of advice to help guide them through the Clearing and Adjustment period.

13 August 2014

Families continue to struggle as cost of a child increases

Research carried out by Loughborough University shows that families are 18 per cent short of the amount needed to provide a minimum standard of living.

12 August 2014

Student satisfaction rises at Loughborough

Student satisfaction at Loughborough University has increased again, according to the latest National Student Survey, published on 12 August.

12 August 2014

Loughborough student outlines her dos and don’ts for Clearing

Emily Kay, who is studying Drama with English and came to Loughborough University through Clearing, has shared her top tips about exam results and the Clearing process, in a bid to help others this year.

12 August 2014

Loughborough student publishes must-read guide to university life

A company set up by PhD student Sophie-Louise Hyde has published its first anthology, entitled You is for University – a collection exploring the A-Z of university life, making it an ideal read for soon to be students and Freshers.

11 August 2014

Loughborough’s top tips to help you during Clearing

With results day on the horizon, Loughborough University has put together a series of ‘top tips’ to help students stay calm and to plan their next steps.

11 August 2014

Volunteers wanted for study into drinking habits

Researchers from Loughborough University’s School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences are seeking volunteers for a study into people’s drinking habits.

4 August 2014

Dynamic Flow Technologies supports revolutionary trial to meter wastewater

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.

4 August 2014

Loughborough graduate Alex Davis to join England Sevens

Former Loughborough University student Alex Davis will join the England Sevens setup ahead of this season’s HSBC Sevens World Series.

1 August 2014

Loughborough researchers develop infant feeding manual for teen mums-to-be

Researchers from Loughborough University’s School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences have developed an infant feeding manual to educate young mums-to-be about the benefits of breastfeeding.

1 August 2014

Call for bankers to swear an oath to raise standards in banking

A new report – published by the think tank ResPublica and co-authored by Professor David Llewellyn from Loughborough University – has called for the immediate introduction of an oath for bankers, similar to the Hippocratic Oath, in order to raise accountability and standards in banking.

31 July 2014

Help award-winning graduate Simon to launch Geco Hub, and stop losing – in style!

Weeks after scooping a national award, enterprising Loughborough graduate Simon Lyons is close to launching a unique storage system to end the frustration of losing things.

30 July 2014

Loughborough Vice Chancellor becomes university rep on Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership Board

Professor Robert Allison, Vice Chancellor of Loughborough University, has been appointed as the university sector representative on the Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership (LLEP) Board.

29 July 2014

Professor appointed to Loughborough University in London

James Skinner has been appointed as Professor of Sport Management and Director of the Institute for Sport Business, one of six new Institutes being established as part of Loughborough University in London.

29 July 2014

Loughborough University’s 3D printed skeleton of Richard III on display at new visitor centre

From today, visitors will be able to see a 3D printed replica of King Richard III’s skeleton, created by world-leading experts from Loughborough University, as part of the exciting new King Richard III visitor centre now open in Leicester.

26 July 2014

£850k funding to enhance facilities at pioneering research centres

Loughborough has been awarded £850,000 from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) to increase its state-of-the-art equipment at its Centres for Doctoral Training in Embedded Intelligence and Regenerative Medicine.

25 July 2014

Loughborough graduate wins major award for redesign of stoma bag

Loughborough University graduate Phillip Jackson has won a major award for his innovative redesign of a stoma bag and he is hoping to bring it to market.

23 July 2014

Which sport are you made for? Loughborough researchers help to develop Commonwealth Games quiz

Researchers from Loughborough University have helped the BBC to devise an online test that allows people to determine which of the Commonwealth Games’ 22 sports they might be best at.

23 July 2014

Smoking linked to working hours, according to Loughborough research

People who work long hours find it harder to quit smoking, and those who have given up are more at risk of starting again, according to Loughborough University research.

23 July 2014

Loughborough is a five-star university

Loughborough University has achieved a five star rating in an independent assessment of its performance.

23 July 2014

Muslims will cope with Ramadan at Commonwealth Games, says Loughborough expert

Observing Ramadan will not affect the performances of Muslim athletes at the Commonwealth Games, according to research by a Loughborough University academic.

21 July 2014

Loughborough team shortlisted for national enterprise award

The Loughborough University team who developed the FutureLearn MOOC in Innovation and Enterprise has been shortlisted for the 2014 National Enterprise Educator(NEE) Awards.

18 July 2014

Honorary degrees presented today: Wednesday 16 July

This week Loughborough is holding its summer graduation ceremonies, at which a total of ten distinguished people will receive honorary degrees.

16 July 2014

Honorary degrees presented today: Tuesday 15 July

This week, each day until Friday, Loughborough University is holding its summer graduation ceremonies, at which a total of ten distinguished people will receive honorary degrees.

15 July 2014

Good caddie can improve a golfer’s performance by 30-per-cent, according to Loughborough researcher

A good quality caddie relationship can improve a golfer’s performance by 30%, according to new research published today by Loughborough University.

15 July 2014

Loughborough obesity researchers appeal for volunteers

Loughborough University researchers have appealed for as many volunteers as possible to take part in a study aimed at understanding how exercise affects how much people eat.

15 July 2014

Loughborough University to provide home venue for Leicester Riders

Leicester Riders and Loughborough University have agreed a partnership that will see all Riders British Basketball League (BBL) home games return to the University for the 2014/15 season.

11 July 2014

Research from Loughborough University underpins climate adaptation report

Research by Loughborough University has provided the foundations of a new report from Government advisors on climate change.

11 July 2014

Intelligent Energy is named most successful company by UK Science Park Association

Intelligent Energy has won the Most Successful Company Award at The United Kingdom Science Park Association 30th Anniversary Summit.

11 July 2014

Study shows sedentary workers most likely to lead inactive lifestyles

People in the most sedentary jobs are the least likely to be active outside of work, according to a new study from Loughborough University.

10 July 2014

Loughborough professor asks whether magnetically levitating trains can run at 3,000km/h

In today’s edition of The Conversation – an independent news and commentary website produced by academics and journalists – Professor Roger Goodall talks about Maglev trains.

10 July 2014

Loughborough academics getting a big laugh out of their research

Heard the one about 13 Loughborough University academics who did stand-up comedy based on their research - and lived to tell the tale?

8 July 2014

Impressive Stock Exchange debut for Intelligent Energy

Intelligent Energy – the global power technology company founded on Loughborough University research – has launched on the London Stock Exchange.

7 July 2014

Lecture will examine how physical exercise affects weight control

A Loughborough University academic will be giving a lecture on campus later this month about the relationship between physical activity and weight control.

7 July 2014

Loughborough researcher wins engineering X Factor

Dr Alex Lyness, an Enterprise Fellow from Loughborough University, has been voted a winner in the national ‘I’m an Engineer, get me out of here!’ competition.

4 July 2014

Loughborough’s Environmental Decathlon project reaches the Green Gown finals

Loughborough University has reached the finals of the national 2014 Green Gown Awards, which recognise the exceptional sustainability initiatives being undertaken within the UK’s education sector.

4 July 2014

Simon Lyons scoops third consecutive Santander Universities Entrepreneurship Award for Loughborough University

Product Design Engineering graduate and founder of Version 22, Simon Lyons has just been announced undergraduate winner of the national Santander Universities Entrepreneurship Awards.

4 July 2014

Industries from auto to beauty could benefit from new ‘quality control’ system

A Loughborough University researcher has developed a computer software system that can be used in quality control in virtually any industry - from car and aerospace to beauty treatments.

4 July 2014

Loughborough’s revolutionary device makes machining composites as easy as ‘cutting through butter’

Loughborough University researchers have developed a device which could revolutionise the way cutting, drilling and milling is done in manufacturing.

2 July 2014

Research from Loughborough University confirms Minimum Income Standard for 2014

Authoritative new research shows the cost of what the public think is essential has risen.

30 June 2014

Student and graduate enterprise celebrated at Think BIG awards night

Design-conscious pet products, personalised exercise programmes to help heart patients recover and a skills boosting programme for young people in South Africa are amongst the business ventures recognised at Think BIG, Loughborough University’s annual celebration of student and graduate enterprise.

27 June 2014

Research on 3-D printed wrist splints boost for arthritis sufferers

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.

27 June 2014

Researchers call for rethink on way alcohol duty is levied

UK supermarkets could be hindering government efforts to reduce the negative impacts of alcohol consumption, by not fully passing tax increases onto the price of the cheapest beers and spirits, researchers say.

26 June 2014

Award winning research could influence sportswear company

Loughborough student’s research into the body’s sensitivity to skin wetness could influence the design of a major international retailer’s sports clothing.

26 June 2014

Thousands expected at Loughborough University open days

Almost 6,000 potential students will attend our open days tomorrow and Saturday (27 and 28 June), to see the campus, learn more about the courses and sample the Loughborough experience for themselves.

26 June 2014

Inaccessible leisure facilities are a barrier to fitness, fun and independence for older people with sight loss

Researchers from Loughborough University have been involved in a ground-breaking research project.

25 June 2014

Pupils inspired to go ‘higher’ by Loughborough design students

Some pupils from two East Midlands schools have been inspired to go on to higher education after working with Loughborough University students.

25 June 2014

International Chevening Scholars sample the finer points of cricket at Loughborough

A group of international Chevening Scholars from universities around the country gathered at Loughborough this month to learn the ins and outs of cricket.

24 June 2014

Loughborough sports psychologist says England can bounce back from their World Cup exit

Dr David Fletcher, a performance psychologist from Loughborough University, says that England can recover from their short-lived World Cup campaign.

23 June 2014

Loughborough team win innovation award to help job applicants stand out

A team of Loughborough University students and graduates from the Department of Politics, History and International Relations has been awarded £5,000 of funding in the Summer of Student Innovation competition.

23 June 2014

Loughborough University in London – exciting new visualisation released

An exciting new image of the building in which Loughborough University in London will be based has been released.

23 June 2014

Loughborough’s ‘mindfulness’ programme a hit with other universities

A Loughborough University mindfulness meditation programme aimed at de-stressing students with specific learning differences (SpLDs) has attracted interest from other academic institutions.

19 June 2014

Loughborough University wins prestigious Times Higher Education award

Loughborough University has won the Departmental ICT Initiative of the Year award at the 2014 Times Higher Education Leadership and Management Awards – the ‘THELMAs’.

18 June 2014

Loughborough's talented designers ready to take on the UK's best

Wheels that power wheelchairs, a tea-maker that does not need tap water, and a device that turns insects into palatable protein.

18 June 2014

Jonathon Porritt praises Loughborough’s green campus and urges others to follow suit

Environmentalist Jonathon Porritt has urged more academic institutions to follow the lead of Loughborough University with their Eat Your Campus project.

18 June 2014

Professor David Williams awarded OBE

David Williams, Professor of Healthcare Engineering at Loughborough University, has been awarded an OBE for services to science and engineering in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

17 June 2014

More ‘awareness’ over kitchen design for older people vital, say Loughborough researchers

Kitchen manufacturers and suppliers need to be more aware of the needs of older people, according to research by Loughborough academics.

16 June 2014

Have a wheelie great time at the Big Family Bike Ride

Cyclists from around the region are gearing up for the Big Family Bike Ride, which returns to Loughborough University later this month.

13 June 2014

Scientists set out to develop first ever Hydration Index

Scientists at Loughborough University are developing an index to identify which drinks provide the most hydration.

13 June 2014

Loughborough University academic awarded prestigious National Teaching Fellowship

Dr Peter Willmot from Loughborough University has been awarded a National Teaching Fellowship – the UK’s most prestigious honour celebrating excellence in higher education teaching and support for learning.

12 June 2014

Parties’ plans for £11 billion tax cuts will miss out poorer working families new research shows

Research undertaken by Loughborough University shows tax cuts proposed by Labour, Liberal Democrats and the Conservatives at the next election are not a cost effective way of helping low income working families.

12 June 2014

Study to measure health benefits of group cycling classes

A new study aims to identify the health and fitness benefits of group studio cycling classes for overweight adults.

11 June 2014

Study reveals features of resilience and thriving amongst high achievers

In the annual Queen’s Birthday Honours to be announced this week, a number of ‘high achievers’ will be rewarded for the roles they conduct and perform.

11 June 2014

Physical activity expert aims to inspire future students

One of the world’s leading physical activity experts hopes to inspire local teens to get up and do more at a special lecture at Loughborough University later this month.

10 June 2014

University experts develop new child feeding app

Child feeding experts from Loughborough University have developed a new app to help the 50% of parents who report having a child who is a fussy eater.

10 June 2014

Buckingham Palace invitation for Loughborough innovator

Daniel Elford has been invited to a showcase at Buckingham Palace to celebrate the economic impact of technology in the UK.

9 June 2014

Local pupils celebrate World Environment Day at Loughborough University

More than 100 East Midlands school students got to grips with glaciers, bugs and arctic exploration kit at Loughborough University.

5 June 2014

Is exercise less effective if you’re overweight?

Health experts at Loughborough University want to find out whether overweight and lean people respond to exercise in the same way.

5 June 2014

Loughborough engineers help design new water-birth mirror

Loughborough University engineers have helped design a new tool to make water births safer and easier for both mums-to-be and midwives.

4 June 2014

Guardian ranks Loughborough in UK top 15

The Guardian university league table 2015 has confirmed Loughborough University as the region’s leading higher education institution.

3 June 2014

Degree exhibitions will showcase the work of the artists and designers of the future

Members of the public and potential employers will be able to see the amazing work of students from Loughborough University’s School of the Arts and the Design School when the degree shows are staged later this month.

3 June 2014

Proposals announced following University exits consultation

Loughborough University has announced proposals for the future arrangement of exits on the south side of campus following analysis of comments received during a recent consultation exercise.

3 June 2014

Universities and police to work together in new research partnership

A regional partnership to explore how academic research can help inform police practice and policies has been launched at Loughborough University today (Tuesday 3 June).

3 June 2014

Loughborough ‘Hub’ backs Oxford solar scientists

A project led by Loughborough University has thrown its financial muscle behind a team at Oxford University that is making ‘astonishing’ progress in the development of solar power.

3 June 2014

Sculptures by Loughborough University student commemorate First World War

Three steel sculptures commemorating fallen heroes from the First World War have been unveiled in Loughborough’s Queen’s Park.

2 June 2014

Loughborough student unveils new theatre production

Writer, theatre maker and Loughborough University PhD student, Michael Pinchbeck is celebrating after his latest production, Bolero was performed at The Nottingham Playhouse at the weekend.

2 June 2014

Caterpillar support for scholarships at Loughborough University

The Caterpillar Foundation has donated more than £40,000 to support current and future engineering students at Loughborough University.

2 June 2014

Can exercise make us less hungry?

Scientists at Loughborough University are investigating whether exercise can make us less hungry as well as helping to burn fat.

29 May 2014

Survey shows Brits are pessimistic about England’s World Cup chances

Just one in 10 Britons think England can win the World Cup according to figures from a European-wide survey released this week.

29 May 2014

Loughborough signs up to national project to encourage responsible drinking

Loughborough is one of seven universities signed up to a radical new project designed to encourage responsible drinking at universities across England and Wales.

28 May 2014

Students’ smart UAVs could be ‘future’ for mountain search and rescue

A group of Loughborough University students have devised a unique ‘swarm’ system using smart unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

27 May 2014

Exhibition success for School of the Arts

Loughborough University’s School of the Arts is toasting the success of a recently completed exhibition held in Singapore.

22 May 2014

Intelligent Energy unveils next generation, integrated and compact fuel cell power unit

Intelligent Energy, headquartered at Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Parks, has introduced its Gen4 air-cooled fuel cell power unit.

22 May 2014

New plastic will help stop mobile phones overheating, says Loughborough scientist

Problems with overheating mobile phones could be reduced significantly thanks to a plastic being developed by Loughborough University scientists.

21 May 2014

Richard III inspires engineers of the future

A group of schoolchildren from Quorn have been given a unique insight into engineering by the Loughborough University team behind the project to 3D print a replica skull of Richard III.

21 May 2014

University invests £1.5M in advanced propulsion research to advance zero emissions vehicles challenge

£1.5M will be invested over five years in strategic research appointments, including a Chair in Advanced Propulsion Systems.

20 May 2014

Outstanding community volunteering efforts honoured by University

Loughborough University has honoured outstanding volunteers from campus and the wider community at its annual community prizes ceremony.

19 May 2014

Charter for women a success, says Loughborough research team

Success for national awards scheme aimed at improving the careers of women in science, technology, medicine and maths (STEMM) in universities and colleges.

19 May 2014

Images show everyday exercise experiences of spinal cord injured

A collection of striking images portraying experiences of people with a spinal cord injury have been unveiled today by researchers at Loughborough University.

15 May 2014

Conference will examine the complex issues surrounding the welfare of children

A major new conference being organised by Loughborough University will examine the complex issues surrounding the welfare of children.

15 May 2014

School of Arts picks up top award

The School of Arts is celebrating after being named the Best University Textile Design School.

14 May 2014

Loughborough Students’ Union ranked top in Student Choice Awards

Loughborough Students’ Union has been voted the top students’ union in the country in the 2014 Whatuni Student Choice Awards.

14 May 2014

Loughborough University’s Burleigh Court wins Gold at VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2014

The Loughborough University-based four star conference centre and hotel Burleigh Court has won Gold in the Large Hotel of the Year category at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2014.

13 May 2014

Construction workers fear consequences of fewer apprentices, says Loughborough researcher

Many older workers in the construction industry fear their knowledge, know-how and tricks of the trade will be lost forever.

12 May 2014

Loughborough University rises in The Complete University Guide

Loughborough has risen to 13th out of 123 universities in the Complete University Guide 2015 comfortably retaining its place as the East Midlands’ top ranked university.

12 May 2014

Loughborough researcher in appeal over electronic devices recycling conference

Researcher appeals for people interested in moving away from the ‘throw-away’ society to attend a symposium.

8 May 2014

Major Art exhibition presents dialogue with Emperor Qin’s terracotta warriors

A sculpture by Loughborough University’s John Atkin will be the only UK contribution to a major new art exhibition in Lisbon, Portugal opening today (Thursday 8 May).

8 May 2014

Resource helps young mums feed their babies

Authors of a new booklet to support young mums-to-be in feeding their babies are calling on pregnant teens to provide valuable feedback on the resource.

8 May 2014

‘Edgy’ Leicester author set to appear at Loughborough literary event

A Leicester author is one of two ‘edgy’ writers appearing at Loughborough University next week in an evening for readers and writers interested in young adult fiction.

7 May 2014

Loughborough student is “one to watch”

Loughborough University student, Peter Bailey (Management Sciences), has been selected as “One to Watch” by business networking website LinkedIn.

7 May 2014

Innovative study introduces standing desks in schools

Can standing desks in schools reduce Britain’s increasingly sedentary behaviour and help curb the country’s rising obesity epidemic?

7 May 2014

University’s impact on the world celebrated at Enterprise Awards

Pioneering noise reduction technology, an app to encourage healthy eating and a celebration of the UK’s thriving animation industry were amongst the winners at Loughborough's Enterprise Awards.

1 May 2014

UK-Indonesia Researcher Network (UKIREN) launched

Academics from Loughborough University’s School of Civil and Building Engineering are behind the launch of a new research network designed to promote links between UK and Indonesian researchers.

30 April 2014

Plethora of prizes for School of the Arts students

Students from the School of the Arts are celebrating after dominating one of the categories in the annual Bradford Textile Society Design Competition.

30 April 2014

Academic’s mobile app for designers attracts world-wide interest

A mobile app designed by a Loughborough University academic has earned international recognition for its contribution to new product development.

30 April 2014

Graduate recruitment made easy

Loughborough University’s Graduates in Business project provides busy finalists and graduates with a straightforward and time-saving recruitment service which is absolutely free.

28 April 2014

Five students handed engineering Advanced Awards

Five Loughborough University students have received Engineering Leadership Advanced Awards from the Royal Academy of Engineering.

28 April 2014

University consultation on campus access arrangements

Loughborough University is launching a public consultation to inform decision making about the future of two key accesses on the south side of campus.

28 April 2014

Report shows role of trade union reps strong in face of recession

A new report looking at trade union representation in both union and non union British workplaces has found that the number of representatives have remained broadly stable over the recent recession.

25 April 2014

How happy a Thing can be

Radar at Loughborough University presents a new two-part work by Belgian American artist Cécile B. Evans, How happy a Thing can be (2014).

23 April 2014

Child feeding experts share research with nursery workers

Loughborough University’s child feeding experts have shared their research with nursery workers at a special Tips and Tools for Child Feeding training event.

17 April 2014

Colour isn’t key for carnivorous plants

The widespread belief that carnivorous plants are brightly coloured to attract prey could be wrong, according to the latest research published by scientists at Loughborough University.

16 April 2014

Loughborough awarded £1.1m for doctoral training

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.

16 April 2014

Innovation and Enterprise MOOC begins

More than 13,000 learners around the world have taken their first steps in innovation and enterprise as they embark on Loughborough University’s inaugural MOOC (massive open online course).

15 April 2014

Loughborough student wins ‘Inspirational Woman of Year’ award

A Loughborough University student has been named ‘Inspirational Woman Student of the Year’ at the National Union of Students Women’s Campaign National Awards.

15 April 2014

Loughborough student publishes book about his Brazilian football experience

With less than 60 days to go to the start of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, a Loughborough University student has published a book about his unique experiences as a football player in Brazil.

14 April 2014

Loughborough scientists come up with method of reducing solar panel glare

The glare from solar farms could be a thing of the past, thanks to scientists at Loughborough University.

14 April 2014

Loughborough aiming high in major Silverstone competition

A group of students from Loughborough University are aiming to be the top UK team in the world’s biggest student motorsport competition at Silverstone this summer.

11 April 2014

Loughborough quartet reach global final of construction competition

Four Loughborough University students have reached the world final of a competition aimed at finding the construction leaders of tomorrow.

10 April 2014

Loughborough University’s strategy launched at House of Commons celebration event

Distinguished guests from the UK and overseas gathered at the House of Commons in London on 7 April for a special event to celebrate the launch of Loughborough University’s new strategy.

8 April 2014

Small amount of exercise can help kidney disease patients, says study

A modest amount of exercise may help reduce kidney disease patients’ risks of developing heart disease and infections, according to a study led by Loughborough University scientists.

7 April 2014

International Hockey Federation announces Loughborough University as Innovation Partner

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) announced today Loughborough University as its official Innovation Partner.

4 April 2014

Students donate prints to Mayor after Twinning art exhibition

The Mayor of Charnwood was presented with four prints when she attended a special art exhibition at Loughborough University.

3 April 2014

Loughborough academics to develop children’s Cost Calculator for Scotland

Loughborough University’s Centre for Child and Family Research (CCFR) has been commissioned by the Scottish Government to develop the Cost Calculator for Children’s Services (CCfCS) in Scotland.

2 April 2014

Is hunger determined by our DNA?

Researchers at Loughborough University and University College London are establishing a database to understand whether some people are genetically hungrier than others.

2 April 2014

Lecture examines the science behind popular HIT training

A public lecture at Loughborough University next week will explore the current trend for high intensity interval training (HIT) and ask ‘can three minutes of exercise a day really improve my fitness and health?’

1 April 2014

Loughborough academics aiming to reduce road deaths in Belarus

Loughborough University academics are set to work on a 1.4 million (£1.15m) euros project aimed at reducing the number of road deaths in the Republic of Belarus.

1 April 2014

High quality provision for children in care yet to be realised by Independent Reviewing Officers

Independent reviewing officers (IROs)1are prevented from realising high quality planning for children in care due to the challenges of making the role work in practice, according to latest research.

1 April 2014

A Mother’s Day celebration of Mothers in STEM

To mark this year's Mother’s Day, Loughborough University is celebrating some of its inspirational mums who work in STEM subjects.

28 March 2014

£3.5 million boost for Regenerative Medicine research programmes

The Loughborough University-led Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Regenerative Medicine has been awarded £3.5 million from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and the Medical Research Council to further its research programmes.

28 March 2014

Clinical appointments strengthen national ‘exercise is medicine’ research

Loughborough University has appointed a new wave of clinical academics to help drive forward research translating the University’s sport and exercise knowledge into patient care.

26 March 2014

Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Park to benefit from Leicester and Leicestershire City Deal

Government ministers and local authority leaders gathered at Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Park (LUSEP) on 24 March for the signing of the Leicester and Leicestershire City Deal.

25 March 2014

Loughborough University Selected as an Exhibitor for the Reinvent the Toilet Fair: India

Fair to Showcase Advancements that Improve Sanitation and Health

21 March 2014

Loughborough graduate makes losing a thing of the past

Award-winning Loughborough University graduate Simon Lyons is on the verge of launching an innovative product guaranteed to help us all get organised.

21 March 2014

Loughborough graduate company named People’s Choice Winner at the IBM SmartCamp Finals

Loughborough graduate company Shopa has won the Global IBM SmartCamp People’s Choice Award.

21 March 2014

The Student Wordsmith’s debut publication

Loughborough graduate company The Student Wordsmith has published its first anthology – You is for University – a collection exploring university life.

20 March 2014

Can 30 minutes of fitness a week reduce your risk of diabetes?

A new study will explore whether just 30 minutes of exercise a week can reduce the risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes.

20 March 2014

Loughborough University joins MIT in global entrepreneurship initiative

Loughborough University has been invited to participate in a two-year global initiative to promote innovation-based entrepreneurial ecosystems, recently launched at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the US.

18 March 2014

School of the Arts trio receive Weavers awards

Three School of the Arts students at Loughborough University have been awarded scholarships by the Worshipful Company of Weavers.

17 March 2014

Cally Spooner, Gary Stevens and Imogen Stidworthy present new performance works at Loughborough University

Cally Spooner, Gary Stevens and Imogen Stidworthy will present new performance art works at Loughborough University on March 27 2014.

17 March 2014

Academics urge local women to be more active

Charnwood’s Bangladeshi community is the focus of a Loughborough University project to increase physical activity rates and improve health.

17 March 2014

UK consumers still loyal to the high street, Loughborough University research reveals

A study into consumer behaviour has revealed that despite increasing competition, town centres are still the preferred shopping destination.

14 March 2014

Smog-flavoured meringue and weather-based art on offer at Loughborough University

Loughborough University will celebrate World Meteorological Day on Sunday 23 March with a special event aimed for all the family.

14 March 2014

Considering health and safety needs when cancer survivors return to work

A resource to help employers support staff affected by, and recovering from, cancer in their return to work is being developed by experts at the Institute of Occupational Medicine (IOM) and Loughborough University.

14 March 2014

Loughborough’s Failure Day – a stepping stone to success

Loughborough Students’ Union – in collaboration with Fail Forward – is hosting Failure Day on Saturday 15 March to help participants explore failure as a positive step on the path to success.

13 March 2014

Prenatal growth could play key role in South Asians’ predisposition to non-communicable diseases

A new study in mothers and children of Pakistani origin suggests non-communicable diseases could be programmed prior to birth.

13 March 2014

Loughborough three take research to Parliament

Three Loughborough University researchers will present their research at the Houses of Parliament as part of the SET for Britain event next Monday (17 March).

12 March 2014

Loughborough set to stage events for National Science and Engineering Week

Loughborough University is holding a number of events to mark National Science and Engineering Week, including a Community Day on Saturday 15 March.

11 March 2014

Getting to the root of why kids don’t like vegetables

Child feeding experts at Loughborough University are hoping to unearth the reasons why some pre-schoolers simply refuse to eat vegetables.

10 March 2014

New index reveals recent floods could signal climate change

Long-term records suggest that recent flooding in the south of England could indeed signal the onset of climate change.

6 March 2014

Academic takes Maya research to Madrid’s Museum of the Americas

An exhibition showcasing Loughborough University research into the Maya population opens at the Museum of the Americas in Madrid this week.

4 March 2014

Bids invited for University Community Donations Fund

Loughborough University is inviting bids from community groups across Charnwood for the latest round of funding available from its Community Donations Fund.

4 March 2014

Deadline approaches for University award nominations

Loughborough residents are being encouraged to nominate students for annual prizes in recognition of their good work in the community or good community relations.

4 March 2014

Floods were a 'disaster waiting to happen,' says Loughborough academic

The flooding in the Somerset Levels and Thames Valley was a ‘disaster waiting to happen,' according to a Loughborough University academic.

3 March 2014

Society presents proposals to boost number of students visiting town during day

Members of a Loughborough University society have come up with a host of proposals to encourage students to use the town centre during the day.

3 March 2014

Eat Your Campus project wins national university award

A pioneering collaborative project, involving Loughborough University, the Students’ Union and the local community, has won the Sustainability Project prize at the Guardian University Awards.

27 February 2014

University presented with Seventh Queen’s Anniversary Prize

Loughborough University has been presented with a Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education by Her Majesty The Queen at a ceremony at Buckingham Palace.

27 February 2014

Libraries expert to chair new Welsh library services review panel

Claire Creaser, Director of LISU at Loughborough University, has been appointed Chair of a new panel established to review library services in Wales.

26 February 2014

Study to determine how HIIT can help drive down obesity

A new Loughborough University study is investigating how High Intensity Interval Training can best be used to help people who are overweight or diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes.

26 February 2014

Intelligent Energy is named the Midlands’ fastest growing company

Intelligent Energy – the global power technology company founded on Loughborough University research – has been announced as the Midlands’ fastest growing company.

25 February 2014

Water shortages still likely to affect UK food security

Following the wettest winter for 250 years, it would be fair to assume that water shortages are unlikely to be a problem in Britain for some time.

19 February 2014

Loughborough engineering student picks up top award

Ioannis Georgiou has been recognized as the most outstanding student in his year at Loughborough University with the award of the Sir William Siemens Medal.

17 February 2014

Study provides guidance to help Charnwood tackle obesity in young girls

A study into overweight and obesity prevention in Charnwood has found community resources and knowledge needs to be strengthened for future interventions to have a positive impact.

13 February 2014

University seeks to appoint three academic Deans

The University is looking to appoint Deans for three of its academic Schools – Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Materials Engineering; Arts, English and Drama; and Science.

13 February 2014

Loughborough helping to find safer, more sustainable materials for manufacturing

Loughborough University is set to be involved in major projects aimed at helping British manufacturers find safer, more sustainable alternatives to raw materials that are rare, expensive and difficult to source.

12 February 2014

Loughborough University staff and students prepare for kiln marathon

Staff and students from Loughborough University are making the final preparations for the firing of a distinctive kiln that will involve six days of work.

11 February 2014

Birdwatching success for campus ‘twitchers’

It was a case of eyes to the skies when Loughborough University students and staff teamed up to take part in the Royal Society For the Protection of Birds’ (RSPB) annual ‘Big Garden Birdwatch.’

11 February 2014

International study sets out to improve medical care offered at endurance events

A study that aims to develop best practice advice at endurance running races worldwide is calling on race organisers and runners to help by completing a short questionnaire.

11 February 2014

Chief scientist gets a taste of Loughborough’s health research

Professor Sue Hill visited campus and found out first-hand the work being done in the field of health and prevention and treatment of chronic disease.

6 February 2014

People invited to Loughborough’s ‘Pruning and Planting’ event

Loughborough University staff, students and people from the local community have been invited to attend a ‘Pruning and Planting’ event later this month.

6 February 2014

Researchers set out to explore storm surge effects on sand dunes

A new research project starts this week to find out how quickly sand dunes along the east coast of England recover from the erosion caused by massive storm surges.

6 February 2014

Loughborough graduates launch free-from food delivery company

Loughborough graduates Craig Wallace and Liam Doolan with partner Ashleigh Wallace have launched a unique food delivery company.

5 February 2014

Canterbury trio win National Final of Lego League at Loughborough

Three teenagers from Simon Langton Grammar School in Canterbury will represent the UK at the World Lego Festival in America after winning the National Final of the FIRST LEGO League (FLL) at Loughborough University.

5 February 2014

Loughborough student supports Kenyan economy

Loughborough Student Lewis McGregor attended the voluntary Balloon Kenya programme in 2013 – developing both his entrepreneurship skills and the economic climate of the local area in Kenya.

4 February 2014

AACSB accreditation reinforces Loughborough’s reputation for business education excellence

Loughborough University’s School of Business and Economics has achieved accreditation from The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International), placing it among the 1% of business schools worldwide with triple accreditation.

4 February 2014

University named on the approved list of prospective Team Bases for Rugby World Cup 2015

Loughborough University has today been officially named on the approved list of prospective Team Bases for Rugby World Cup 2015.

3 February 2014

World War One lecture launches new series aimed at school students

A new series of lectures being held at Loughborough University is aiming to give secondary school students a deeper insight into university study and set them on the path to higher education.

3 February 2014

Research project seeks to examine health and safety considerations of nanotechnology

A Loughborough University research team has won research funding to examine the health and safety considerations of nanotechnology.

30 January 2014

Loughborough rises to 16th in international league table

Loughborough is one of the world’s leading universities under the age of 50, according to new international rankings.

30 January 2014

Loughborough students help England to retain the Women’s Ashes

Current Loughborough MCCU players have played their part in helping the England cricket team retain the Women’s Ashes in Australia.

29 January 2014

Conference will examine the complex issues surrounding the welfare of children

A major new conference being organised by Loughborough University will examine the complex issues surrounding the welfare of children.

29 January 2014

HPC Midlands – The Future is Here

HPC Midlands is among four winners of The Future is Here competition – jointly run by the Technology Strategy Board (TSB) and the Design Museum, London.

28 January 2014

Study sets out to identify breastfeeding barriers

A new study aims to understand young mums’ attitudes to breastfeeding to inform an innovative educational resource.

27 January 2014

Competition highlights talented school poets

A poetry competition organised by Loughborough University has highlighted the writing talent of students in schools across the East Midlands.

24 January 2014

Loughborough University invests in a new health and fitness development

Work is underway at Loughborough University to build a brand new health and fitness centre.

24 January 2014

Loughborough graduate company Zone3 set for global expansion in 2014

Loughborough graduate company Zone3 has announced that they will be venturing into overseas markets in 2014.

24 January 2014

Households on inadequate incomes increases by a fifth

New research by Loughborough University published today shows the number of households living on an inadequate income has increased by a fifth (900,000) in three years.

24 January 2014

Pioneering professor named in science top 100 list

Loughborough professor Clyde Williams has been named in the Science Council’s list of the UK’s 100 leading practising scientists.

23 January 2014

New maths MOOC revealed by FutureLearn

A maths course from Loughborough University is one of eight new massive open online courses (MOOCs) unveiled by FutureLearn today.

23 January 2014

Pioneering science outreach initiative surpasses 500th request milestone

A pioneering initiative to support excellence in practical science education has seen over 500 schools and colleges sign up to use the free service - thousands of samples, synthesised by students as part of their studies, have been submitted and analysed using modern laboratory techniques.

22 January 2014

Loughborough University – supporting regional recruitment

When looking to recruit a high-calibre graduate, East Midlands-based business consultancy TBAT Innovation turned to the Graduates in Business programme managed by Loughborough University.

21 January 2014

Deadline approaches for bids to Loughborough University 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.

20 January 2014

Loughborough graduate entrepreneur competes in the IBM SmartCamp Global Final

A Loughborough graduate is behind the only start up in the UK to reach the SmartCamp Global Finals to compete for the title of IBM Global Startup of the Year.

16 January 2014

Loughborough Basketball Programme supports Riders to Cup glory

Loughborough students have played a significant role on and off the court in supporting Leicester Riders to retain the British Basketball League (BBL) Cup.

15 January 2014

Inspirational space scientist gives open lecture at Loughborough

Renowned space scientist and The Sky At Night TV presenter Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock MBE will talk about the challenges facing women in science at an open lecture at Loughborough University this month.

14 January 2014

Loughborough University English and Drama students offer invitation to ‘Run’

Talented students from Loughborough University’s department of English and Drama are putting the finishing touches to a production they have created, and will perform, entirely themselves.

13 January 2014

Nuclear waste the focus of new £8m project

Academics at Loughborough University are part of an £8 million research programme looking at ways of dealing with Britain’s nuclear waste.

13 January 2014

Local authorities say placing children in residential care far from home can help stop risky behaviour but more needs to be done

New research by the Thomas Coram Research Unit (TCRU) at the Institute of Education with the Centre for Child and Family Research (CCFR) at Loughborough University has found that whilst costs are a key consideration in deciding where to place children, finding a placement to meet the child’s assessed needs is of greater concern.

10 January 2014

New Centres aim to develop enterprising researchers to tackle today’s evolving issues

Loughborough University is to lead a new Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Embedded Intelligence and will be a partner in a second focusing on Carbon Capture and Storage and Cleaner Fossil Energy.

10 January 2014

Portrait of Tony Blair by Loughborough University academic unveiled at the National Portrait Gallery

A portrait of Tony Blair by Loughborough University artist and academic, Alastair Adams has been unveiled by The National Portrait Gallery, London.

8 January 2014

Will Workplace Challenge make staff fit for business?

Loughborough researchers have been enlisted to evaluate the impact of a national workplace physical activity and sport challenge that kicked off this week.

8 January 2014

Local leaders renew joint commitment to tackling anti-social behaviour

Loughborough University and Charnwood Borough Council have reiterated their joint commitment to tackling anti-social behaviour in the local community, at a meeting with local MP Nicky Morgan.

8 January 2014