2019 news

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Loughborough cohort selected for World Championships in Doha

11 athletes with Loughborough connections have been selected in the GB team for the upcoming IAAF World Championships in Doha.

New SiS pitches have been installed on campus

Loughborough University reveals new world-class sports pitches on campus

Loughborough University has unveiled its new state-of-the-art sport pitches, installed by world-leading sports surface provider and pitch partner, SIS Pitches.

Graphic of #LboroFamily Golden Ticket for 2019

Loughborough shortlisted for three Times Higher Education awards

Loughborough University has been shortlisted for three Times Higher Education (THE) awards, it was announced today (5th September).

International conference to explore the media and politics

A major international conference exploring the relationship between the media and politics will be held for the first time at Loughborough University.

International research centre will investigate new road safety concerns as driverless cars become popular

A new £1.5m research centre will investigate the safety issues faced by pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and children as the growing number of driverless cars bring fresh challenges to the roads.
Issy Martin has been named as Loughborough University's new Women's Head Coach.

Loughborough University name Issy Martin as new Women’s Football Head Coach

Loughborough University has officially appointed Issy Martin as its new Women’s Football Head Coach.

Placement student Colleen Liston

Loughborough top in the UK for employer-student connections in international rankings

Loughborough University has been ranked first in the UK and in the top 20 globally for employer-student connections by the QS 2020 Graduate Employability Rankings.
Prospective students at Throws Open Day

First Heavy Throws open day is a success

Loughborough University hosted its first Heavy Throws open day in August, showcasing the excellent coaching, facilities and student experience it offers.
Loughborough University has officially launched it’s new ‘Experts in Sport’ podcast, led by the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences.

Loughborough University launches ‘Experts in Sport’ podcast

Loughborough University has officially launched its new ‘Experts in Sport’ podcast, led by the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences.

Loughborough joins national widening access scheme

Loughborough and Lancaster University have become the latest partners in Realising Opportunities (RO), the innovative widening access scheme led by Newcastle University.

Loughborough remains fifth best university in the UK in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020

Loughborough University has maintained its top five ranking for a second successive year in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020 and remains the top university in the Midlands.
Loughborough University student Alex Haydock-Wilson has been added to the Great Britain & Northern Ireland 4x400m squad

Beesley and Dobbin help Europe to victory over USA

Loughborough duo Meghan Beesley and Beth Dobbin helped Europe comfortably beat the United States to win the inaugural The Match athletics event in Minsk, Belarus.

A polar bear on ice.

UK Arctic Science Conference: Experts from all over the world visit Loughborough to discuss the icy region that is becoming a hot topic

From atmospheric physicists to anthropologists, to political scientists and ecologists, more than 110 researchers from different fields and parts of the world gathered at Loughborough University earlier this month to discuss Arctic matters.
Painting by Jonathan Meuli

Artist creates pieces exclusively for Loughborough University

Jonathan Meuli’s artwork, Icons for Atheists, is currently on display at the Martin Hall Exhibition Space.

Latest Radar project to host exhibition exploring the legacy of pioneering arts educator

Radar’s most recent commission, This is Just What I Saw, is an exploration of the legacy of pioneering arts educator Marion Richardson.
Photo of Grace Carson running

Over 175 new PBs for student endurance runners

For the fourth year in a row, Loughborough student endurance runners have registered a remarkable number of Personal Bests achieved in track competitions between January and September.

Zak Skinner (centre) is one of ten Loughborough-based athletes to be selected in the GB Para Athletics squad for the upcoming World Championships.

Strong Loughborough presence in GB Para Athletics squad for World Championships

Ten Loughborough-based athletes have been selected for the World Para Athletics Championships 2019 which will be held in Dubai from Nov 7-15.

The development squad from Chinese Snowsport has spent the last 19 days on campus, learning from Loughborough’s expert performance teams.

Chinese Snowsport welcomed to campus

The development squad from Chinese Snowsport has spent the last 19 days on campus, learning from Loughborough’s expert performance teams.

Photo of James Corden in NT Live: One Man, Two Guvnors

NT Live: One Man, Two Guvnors

As part of the NT Live’s 10th anniversary celebrations there will be an encore screening of One Man, Two Guvnors at the Cope Auditorium on 3 October at 7pm with a running time of 210 minutes.

photo of Kristeen Monteith speaking

Loughborough University London Chevening scholar selected for UN Youth Climate Summit

Kristeena Monteith, a 2018-19 Chevening scholar, attended the UN Youth Climate Summit in New York as one of 17 United Nations Young Leaders for Sustainable Development.
Police officers and members of the local community

Loughborough students encouraged to #THINKcommunity

Students are being encouraged to think about their local community at the start of a new term in Loughborough.
Dr Andrea Geurin, a Reader within the Institute for Sport Business at Loughborough London and the Programme Director for MSc in Sport Marketing, has co-edited a book that focuses on the different aspects of the business of women’s sport.

Loughborough London academic publishes book on the business of women’s sport

Dr Andrea Geurin, a Reader within the Institute for Sport Business at Loughborough London and the Programme Director for MSc in Sport Marketing, has co-edited a book that focuses on the different aspects of the business of women’s sport.

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University relaunches online magazine

VOLUME, the University’s digital magazine, is back.
Poster promoting Black History Month

#LboroFamily celebrates Black History Month

Loughborough University – in partnership with Loughborough Students' Union – is proud to celebrate Black History Month throughout October.

National Living Wage will give millions a ‘decent standard of living' - but should be implemented with caution

Raising the National Living Wage would put millions above the threshold of being able to afford a decent standard of living, according to social policy expert.