March 2024 news

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Share your research in public places at Pint of Science Loughborough

The international science outreach festival Pint of Science is returning to Loughborough in May and PhD students, technical and research staff from across the University are encouraged to get involved.
Molly Caudery with her gold medal

Alumna Caudery wins “unbelievable” world title in Glasgow

Pole vault star Molly Caudery won a sensational gold medal at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Glasgow this weekend.
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New report reveals millions on low incomes face poverty ‘tipping point’ as they struggle to pay for essentials

Four out of five people with incomes below the minimum level are in debt due to household bills, according to a new study.
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Hydrogen Award win for Loughborough's world-first lead-acid battery-electrolyser

The world’s first lead-acid battery-electrolyser - invented, designed and prototype manufactured in Loughborough University’s Green Hydrogen Research Group – has been recognised with a prestigious award at the 2024 Hydrogen Awards.

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Institute of Advanced Studies welcomes leading tribology expert to Loughborough

Engineer, researcher and tribology expert Dr Jonny Hansen will be at the University next week presenting a public lecture on electric vehicle (EV) tribology and technology.

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Study reveals how sports programmes for young children can combat future youth violence

A study conducted by Loughborough University has examined how sporting interventions aimed at young children can reduce youth crime and violence in London.
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Medieval women used informal social networks to share health problems and medical advice – just as we do today

In the medieval period, medical science was still dominated by the ancient writings of Hippocrates from the fifth century and Galen of Pergamon from the second century. Research has shown that women were increasingly being taken seriously as healers and as bearers of wisdom about women’s bodies and health. But despite this, men were preferred while women faced restrictions.
Flux in situ at Claudia Parsons Hall, Loughborough University.

Flux: A new sculpture for Claudia Parsons

LU Arts is delighted to announce Flux, the newest addition to Loughborough University’s campus sculpture collection.
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Film screening: 50 years of litter on Skye – researchers report on half a century of ocean pollution on island beaches

A short film produced by Loughborough University hopes to highlight the issue of coastal pollution on the Isle of Skye and the efforts of researchers and environmentalists who are fighting to keep the beaches clean.
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UK’s largest investment in engineering and physical sciences training will enable Loughborough to build green hydrogen workforce of the future

Loughborough University is set to launch a new research training facility that will help accelerate the affordability, scalability and sustainability of green hydrogen.

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Loughborough to partner with mental health charity to launch sleep study

A research programme investigating how to improve sleeping problems faced by people with complex mental health issues is being launched.
Molecular structure of the OLED molecule with solution glowing blue, credit Petri Murto.

Brighter, cheaper blue light could revolutionise screen technology

Researchers have found a new way to simplify the structure of high-efficiency blue organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), which could lead to longer-lasting and higher definition television screens.
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UK energy bills: More than 2,000 people to take part in £1.3m project trials aimed at saving cash and carbon

Five new product trials focused on saving the nation cash and carbon are set to run across the UK with the help of designers from Loughborough University.
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Millions do not meet minimum standard for digital social inclusion

Nearly four million households with children in the UK do not meet the Minimum Digital Living Standard (MDLS), according to new research.
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Loughborough joins global consortium tackling physical inactivity and unhealthy diets of adolescents in Sub-Saharan Africa

The Generation H project, funded via a £3 million Euro grant, will focus on improving physical inactivity and unhealthy diets among adolescents, in diverse socio-economic urban settings in Ghana (Greater Accra region) and Kenya (Nairobi), to reduce the risk of them developing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in adulthood.

Loughborough Lightning wheelchair basketball team waving their arms above their heads and one person is holding a silver trophy in the air.

Computacenter extends partnership with Loughborough Sport

Loughborough Sport is thrilled to announce its long-standing partnership with Computacenter has been extended for another year.
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Tackling racism and racial inequalities in sport

On Friday 1st March, the five national sports councils (Sport England, Sport Wales, Sport Scotland, Sport Northern Ireland, and UK Sport) hosted the ‘Time for Action: Tacking Racism and Racial Inequalities in Sport (TRARIIS)’ conference at the Leicester Tigers stadium.
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Loughborough University hosts bumper BUCS Big Wednesday

Loughborough University delivered a British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) "Big Wednesday" to remember as it played host to a day of enthralling sporting action across its world-renowned campus.  
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Loughborough start-ups win national award for innovation

Two start-up businesses founded by Loughborough graduates have secured prestigious Innovate UK Unlocking Potential awards.

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Maths curriculum backed by cognitive science could ensure no child is left behind on the learning journey

School mathematics teaching is “stuck in the past” and we need to adopt curricula underpinned by cognitive science if we want more students to succeed, says the Director of a UK education network.
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Applications now open for places on Loughborough’s graduate startup programme

Applications are now open for places on Loughborough University’s graduate startup accelerator programme, which supports final year students and graduates to launch or develop their businesses.

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How to make nutritious meals on a budget – top tops from a leading Performance Chef

The rising cost of living continues to negatively impact many in society with difficult financial decisions having to be made. As the weekly food shop increases in price, how can you eat well whilst sticking to a budget? 
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Fruit Routes Spring Events

This March, Fruit Routes are running two exciting events: a Spring Walk and Barefoot Holi.
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Top computer scientists say the future of artificial intelligence is similar to that of Star Trek

Leading computer scientists from around the world have shared their vision for the future of artificial intelligence – and it resembles the capabilities of Star Trek character 'The Borg'.
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New funding secures future for ‘life changing’ veterans’ support programme

A mental wellbeing support programme for military veterans, created by Loughborough University and the Royal Air Forces Association, has secured further funding.