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Research highlights challenges facing the social work profession in the wake of Laming report
Experts at Loughborough University’s Centre for Child and Family Research (CCFR) have highlighted the challenges and pressures faced by local authorities due to increases in referrals and workloads.
Issued on March 10, 2010
New research identifies bias in journal ratings
A trusted system used to measure the quality of academic research produced at many of the world’s leading universities is highly problematic according a new study.
Issued on March 10, 2010
Phase Vision ranks highly in the Telegraph's Top 50 University spinout companies
Phase Vision, the technology leader in white light metrology and Loughborough University spinout, has achieved 26th place in a new national league table for university spinout companies.
Issued on March 10, 2010
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Loughborough study aims to find the best dementia-beating exercises
Loughborough University is embarking on a project to discover the best form of exercise to combat the threat of dementia and Alzheimer's disease in later life.
Issued on March 10, 2010
Loughborough set for bumper weekend at BUCS finals
Loughborough University's sports teams will travel north en masse to Sheffield this week as they go in search of a 30th straight British Universities and Colleges (BUCS) Championship overall points title.
Issued on March 9, 2010
Progressive Sports Technologies supports Amy Williams' success in Vancouver
A Loughborough University spinout company was part of the innovation team that supported Amy William’s magnificent performance in the bob skeleton competition at the Vancouver Games.
Issued on March 9, 2010
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£20k awards to boost innovation in Britain's sporting goods and leisure sector
Loughborough University has today launched a competition to boost innovation in the British sporting goods and leisure sector.
Issued on March 9, 2010
New research suggests energy efficiency in the home may not save energy
New research suggests that Government plans to achieve an 80% reduction in the CO2 emissions from existing UK homes by 2050 may be unrealistic.
Issued on March 8, 2010
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Helping students to save energy with a smile
A new initiative aimed at encouraging students to be more energy efficient and boosting their sense of community is being piloted at Loughborough University.
Issued on March 5, 2010
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Loughborough study to examine effects of breast cancer treatment
A new Loughborough University study aims to discover the effects of breast cancer treatment on patients’ ability to manage day-to-day tasks.
Issued on March 4, 2010
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Loughborough muscle men set for heavy duty charity challenge
Loughborough University's lead strength and conditioning coach Huw Jones will be adding his muscle to an attempt to lift one million kilograms in a day in aid of Sport Relief..
Issued on March 3, 2010
Community member donates bird boxes to University conservation project
Two Loughborough residents have donated 17 handmade bird boxes to the University conservation project at Burleigh Wood.
Issued on March 2, 2010
Historical furniture fetches funds to support future students on creative courses
An auction of noteworthy Loughborough University furniture made by former students in the 1930s has raised more than £30,000 towards a scholarship fund for students of creative design.
Issued on February 26, 2010
Loughborough sports chaplain heads to Paralympics
Loughborough University's visiting sports chaplain Mary Vickers will be flying the Loughborough flag at the Winter Paralympics this March when she travels to Vancouver to work with the athletes during the Games.
Issued on February 26, 2010
Sports Minister hearalds 'fantastic' SportPark at Loughborough University
Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Ben Bradshaw MP has praised the visionary thinking behind Loughborough University's SportPark project.
Issued on February 26, 2010
See for yourself why ergonomics is so important at London exhibition
Time is running out to see the Ergonomics: Real Design Exhibition – featuring items from Loughborough University – at the Design Museum in London.
Issued on February 25, 2010
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Loughborough receives international funding to tackle compulsive exercising amongst anorexia nervosa patients
An international Loughborough University study that aims to treat compulsive exercising amongst anorexia nervosa patients has received £350,000 funding from Australia’s National Health Medical Research Council.
Issued on February 25, 2010
Loughborough-powered GB team trounces Germany
Loughborough University swimmers helped power the British team to victory over Germany in their 'Duel in the Pool' in the Wales National Pool in Swansea last weekend.
Issued on February 22, 2010
CBI Director General visits Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Park
Richard Lambert, CBI Director General and author of the 2003 Lambert Review of Business-University Collaboration, visited Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Park yesterday during a tour of businesses in the East Midlands region including Toyota in Burnaston, Bombardier in Derby and Thermo Fisher in Loughborough.
Issued on February 19, 2010
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Strong Loughborough Students presence in England hockey squad
Loughborough Students past and present are well represented in the English hockey squad heading out to Delhi for the 2010 World Cup today (18/2/10).
Issued on February 18, 2010
Aspiring authors to gain a lesson at Writing Industries Conference
Practising and aspiring book and script writers will be able to pick up valuable tips and advice at the second national Writing Industries Conference hosted at Loughborough University next month (Saturday 6 March).
Issued on February 18, 2010
Taste of student life on offer to local school kids
Pupils from a local school were able to sample life as art and design students at a special event held at Loughborough University.
Issued on February 16, 2010
TV antiques expert to auction historical University furniture
Television antiques expert and Loughborough alumnus Philip Serrell is to auction more than 180 items of Cotswold School bedroom furniture made by Handicraft students in the 1930s.
Issued on February 16, 2010
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Gymnasts jump for joy after BUCS success
Loughborough University cart-wheeled off with the top team honours from last weekend's British Universities & Colleges (BUCS) Gymnastics Championships in Aldershot.
Issued on February 16, 2010
Loughborough's swim stars head for Swansea showdown
Loughborough University's top swimmers will be doing their bit for the red white and blue when they join the Great Britain team to take on Germany this weekend.
Issued on February 16, 2010
National duty calls for Loughborough's big-hitters
Loughborough University's badminton stars will be donning national colours on Tuesday (16 Feb) as they head to Warsaw for the Thomas and Uber Cup qualifiers.
Issued on February 15, 2010
Loughborough lecturer to perform one-man show at London's Barbican
A solo performance devised and performed by Loughborough University lecturer Dr Sudipto Chatterjee will debut in London at the world-famous Barbican next month (Sunday 7 March).
Issued on February 15, 2010
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Clear water between Loughborough's swimmers and the rest
Loughborough University's swimmers blew the competition clean out of the water at the British Universities Championships last weekend as they claimed the Men's, Women's and Overall Team titles at Ponds Forge, Sheffield
Issued on February 15, 2010
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Loughborough automotive specialist says Toyota’s troubles may have silver lining
An influential Loughborough University professor with 20 years’ experience in the automotive industry has outlined how Toyota’s recent mass recall of cars could turn out well for the Japanese manufacturer.
Issued on February 12, 2010
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D-Day at Dorney for Loughborough rowing quartet
Four Loughborough University rowers will be aiming to take a step closer to national colours this weekend when they take to the water in the third round of selection trials for the GB Rowing team.
Issued on February 12, 2010
Intelligent Energy demonstrates zero emission scooter at Loughborough
Loughborough University spin out company Intelligent Energy has partnered with the Suzuki Motor Corporation to develop the zero emission Suzuki Burgman Fuel Cell Scooter which was given its European unveiling and first demonstrations in London and Loughborough this week.
Issued on February 5, 2010
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Let's get boys to score at Uni
Over 80 young footballers from Aylestone Park, in Leicester and Shepshed Dynamo Football Club, in North West Leicestershire, will be spending an inspiring day at Loughborough University, working with staff and undergraduates to realise their potential and train in world class facilities.
Issued on February 4, 2010
Loughborough University graduate's winning scarf design to go on sale at landmark London department store
A silk scarf designed by a Loughborough University printed textiles graduate has gone on sale at one of the UK’s most prestigious and historic department stores – Liberty of London.
Issued on February 4, 2010
Outdoor play equipment from Loughborough sports technologists has national impact on children's activity
An interactive, solar-powered playground game invented at Loughborough University is having a profound impact on children’s activity levels. .
Issued on January 27, 2010
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Updated and improved community website
Loughborough University has updated its community website with new content and a brand new design.
Issued on January 25, 2010
Loughborough Students receive international rugby call-ups
Eight Loughborough Students rugby players have been named in elite England and USA squads as the University’s best prepare to represent their country in a series of fixtures over the coming months.
Issued on January 25, 2010
Saying goodbye at airports the green way
Groundbreaking work is underway at Loughborough University to establish just how big a carbon footprint is created by travel to and from airports.
Issued on January 22, 2010
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FIRST® LEGO® League inspires thousands of children into Science and Engineering with the Smart Move Robotics Challenge inancial boost for Community Groups
On Saturday 23rd January 2010, Loughborough University hosts the UK and Ireland final of the FIRST LEGO® League (FLL).
Issued on January 21, 2010
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New Year financial boost for Community Groups
Community Groups from across Charnwood have received a New Year financial boost thanks to Loughborough University’s Community Donations Fund.
Issued on January 18, 2010
Loughborough tops Student Experience poll for 4th year running
For the fourth year in succession, Loughborough’s students have voted their university experience to be the very best in the country, according to the latest student experience poll.
Issued on January 18, 2010
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University begins purchase of former Quality Hotel
Loughborough University has begun the process of purchasing the former Quality Hotel on Ashby Road, Loughborough.
Issued on January 15, 2010
New online guide inspires everyone to try a new author
A new online version of ‘Who else writes like…?’, a guide designed to help lovers of fiction discover new authors, has been launched by LISU at Loughborough University.
Issued on January 14, 2010
New Centre to bring benefits of Regenerative Medicine to UK
Loughborough University is to host one of three prestigious new EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council) centres, which were announced today (7 January) by Lord Mandelson, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills.
Issued on January 7, 2010
Loughborough University device could safeguard air travellers from acts of terrorism
A new device developed by Loughborough University that can identify tiny amounts of explosive particles – invisible to the naked eye – could provide the solution to better protecting the travelling public from acts of terrorism.
Issued on January 5, 2010
Loughborough academics developing learning disability tests for London 2012
Academics at Loughborough University are working with the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) to develop a robust computerised testing system to help classify athletes with a learning disability.
Issued on December 17, 2009
New Dean of the Business School and Economics appointed
Angus Laing has been appointed to the new position of Dean of the Business School and Economics at Loughborough University.
Issued on December 16, 2009
Loughborough University takes possession of SportPark
This week Loughborough University has officially taken possession of SportPark, a bespoke sports administration hub which provides the gateway to the Loughborough Science and Enterprise Park.
Issued on December 16, 2009
Hundreds of alumni return to Loughborough for special degree ceremony
Around 500 of Loughborough’s former students will return to campus next week for a special honorary Bachelor’s degree ceremony being held as part of the University’s Centenary celebrations.
Issued on December 11, 2009
Intelligent Energy to expand UK Operations
Intelligent Energy, the clean power systems company that started as a spin out from Loughborough University, has received an £800,000 Grant for Business Investment (GBI) from East Midlands Development Agency (emda), assisting the company in moving from its current premises at the Innovation Centre, to larger premises at Holywell Park on the University campus, near its current location.
Issued on December 9, 2009
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Loughborough leaves a legacy for the future
Staff from Loughborough University are to help plant 100 trees at the National Forest in Melbourne, Derbyshire, to mark the culmination of the University’s Centenary celebrations and illustrate Loughborough’s commitment to a sustainable future.
Issued on December 9, 2009
Student Aldred achieves full England Futsal cap
Loughborough University student Matt Aldred was part of the successful England Futsal team to record impressive results against African champions Libya at the weekend (4-5 December).
Issued on December 9, 2009
Loughborough swim club named BBC team of the year
The Loughborough University swimming club has been named BBC East Midlands team of the year at the region’s annual sports awards which were hosted on the University campus last Thursday night (3 December).
Issued on December 7, 2009
adidas "JABULANI" Official Match Ball of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™
adidas and FIFA have today presented the adidas "JABULANI", the Official Match Ball for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™, which has been developed in partnership with academics at Loughborough University.
Issued on December 4, 2009
Student Hong receives top Asian referee award
Loughborough University student Una Hong has been recognised as Asia’s top female referee at the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) annual awards ceremony hosted in Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur last week (24 November).
Issued on December 1, 2009
Santa Claus is coming to campus
Loughborough University is hosting the fifth annual Great Loughborough Santa Fun Run in just over a week’s time (Sunday 6 December).
Issued on November 26, 2009
Students reach BBC Sports Awards shortlist
Two Loughborough students have reached the shortlist for the Sports Personality of the Year gong at the BBC East Midlands Sports Awards taking place at Loughborough University next Thursday (3 December).
Issued on November 24, 2009
Loughborough Professor honoured by Energy Institute
Professor Tony Marmont, from the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering at Loughborough University, has been presented with the ‘Individual Achievement Award’ by the Energy Institute, in recognition of his work to promote new non-polluting and sustainable ways of energy production.
Issued on November 23, 2009
Escaping to the ‘good life’ – an attainable idyll or intangible dream?
The dream of the ‘good life’, pursued by thousands of migrants each year, is often vastly at odds with reality, according to a new book, edited by researchers from Loughborough and Bristol universities..
Issued on November 23, 2009
Athletics chiefs are quick off the mark with Business School pilot programme
Loughborough University’s Business School has welcomed senior athletics figures from across the globe for a pilot workshop delivered in conjunction with the sport’s world governing body the IAAF.
Issued on November 23, 2009
Loughborough crowned European tennis champions
Loughborough University men’s tennis team have made British history by winning the European title at the Barclays ECTA Champions League Finals over the weekend (13-15 November).
Issued on November 19, 2009
Loughborough Vice Chancellor says a quality student experience is dependent on further HE investment
Only with additional investment will UK universities be able to enhance further the quality of their student experience and continue to compete effectively in the global market – Professor Shirley Pearce, Vice Chancellor of Loughborough University, will say today (19 November).
Issued on November 19, 2009
Loughborough Pro Chancellor leads Government council to save Britain’s car manufacturing industry
Richard Parry-Jones, who is a Pro Chancellor and Visiting Professor in Automotive Engineering at Loughborough University, has been appointed to lead a new Government council, established to address the long term strategic challenges facing the UK car industry.
Issued on November 17, 2009
South Wolds students help to spread the spirit of Japan
Students from South Wolds Community School in Keyworth, Nottinghamshire, will be helping other young people from the East Midlands learn more about Japan as part of an exciting new project being launched at Loughborough University this Friday (13 November).
Issued on November 12, 2009
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Loughborough Vice Chancellor appointed to Funding Council board
Professor Shirley Pearce, Vice Chancellor of Loughborough University, has been appointed to the Board of the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE).
Issued on November 11, 2009
Loughborough joins Japan in global $14m sports science programme
Loughborough University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Waseda University in Japan as part of a global $14m programme designed to increase collaborative research in sport sciences and physical activity.
Issued on November 11, 2009
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Loughborough University supports Manufacturing Technology Centre
Loughborough University is supporting the world class Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), to be built at Ansty Park research and development site outside Coventry, which has received public funding approval from the Government.
Issued on November 10, 2009
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Transport iNET appoints new Director
The Transport Innovation Network (iNet), based at Loughborough University, has appointed Chartered Engineer John Frodsham as its new Director, from October 2009.
Issued on November 9, 2009
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Loughborough to host the 2011 UK Corporate Games
Loughborough University has been chosen to host the 2011 UK Corporate Games, Europe’s largest corporate multi-sports festival.
Issued on November 9, 2009
Graduate’s portrait photo scoops two awards at esteemed prize ceremony
Ali Lomas, who graduated from Loughborough University in the summer, has won the 2009 Godfrey Argent Award and the inaugural ELLE Commission, for a stunning photographic portrait taken from her series entitled To Feel Beautiful.
Issued on November 5, 2009
Japanese Olympic delegation visits Loughborough
More than 40 coaches and support staff from Japan’s Olympic sports teams visited Loughborough University last week to see first-hand the range of world class facilities available to their athletes.
Issued on November 4, 2009
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CICE receives further funding
Loughborough University’s Centre in Innovative and Construction Engineering (CICE) has secured funding for a further five years from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).
Issued on November 3, 2009
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University Community Donations Fund re-lauched
Loughborough University is delighted to announce arrangements for its Community Donations Fund for the 2009/10 academic year.
Issued on November 2, 2009
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£45K prize launched to raise the level of innovation in healthcare
A prize fund of £45,000 is announced today to encourage innovation in healthcare technologies. The competition is open to partnerships of university researchers, healthcare practitioners and companies of all sizes.
Issued on November 2, 2009
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Loughborough University steps up fight against breast cancer
Academics at Loughborough University have signed a four-year agreement with the NHS, worth £1.2-million, to support the fight against breast cancer.
Issued on October 30, 2009
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Local Travel Plan Networks not yet delivering potential transport benefits says European Project
Local Travel Plan Networks (LTPNs) have not yet realised their full potential, according to European-funded research project TRAVEL PLAN PLUS, which is led by Loughborough University.
Issued on October 27, 2009
Progressive Sports Technologies help Speedo develop the LZR Racer triathon suit
Progressive Sports Technologies, a Loughborough University spinout company, has helped Speedo to develop a world-class triathlon suit.
Issued on October 27, 2009
Student Beaumont to make England cricket debut
Loughborough student Tamsin Beaumont is set to make her senior England cricket debut after being named in the squad for next month’s West Indies tour.
Issued on October 23, 2009
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Loughborough University develops landslide technology with British Geological Survey
Engineers at Loughborough University have received further funding to investigate the development of an innovative early-warning sensor for the detection of landslides, in collaboration with scientists at the British Geological Survey (BGS).
Issued on October 21, 2009
East Midlands youngsters get a lesson from Japan’s badminton stars
A group of 25 young badminton players from Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire were given the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to train alongside Japan’s international athletes at a special coaching clinic hosted at Loughborough University last weekend (Saturday 17 October).
Issued on October 21, 2009
Japanese teachers learn from Loughborough
Two groups of Japanese teachers were on campus last week to work alongside Loughborough University’s physical education and design and technology PGCE programmes.
Issued on October 20, 2009
Loughborough University concert programme offers a medley of music
Loughborough University’s concert programme for 09/10 begins on Wednesday 4 November with a performance by the renowned Leopold String Trio.
Issued on October 19, 2009
Staff and students re-enact historic ‘College Sunday’
Staff and students from Loughborough University and the Mayor of Charnwood will process through Loughborough town centre this coming weekend in a re-enactment of ‘College Sunday’ – an historic event held for over 40 years to mark the start of each new academic year.
Issued on October 19, 2009
Gandy appointed to UK Athletics endurance role
Loughborough University director of athletics George Gandy has been appointed National Event Coach for Endurance by UK Athletics.
Issued on October 15, 2009
Clark to partner Kellogg for Loughborough's badminton international
East Midlands badminton duo Donna Kellogg and Anthony Clark will partner up for the mixed doubles when England take on Japan at Loughborough University this weekend, England’s team management today confirmed.
Issued on October 15, 2009
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Award-winning mature student encourages others to consider university
Three mature students at Loughborough University have been presented with awards in recognition of their outstanding academic achievement.
Issued on October 13, 2009
Player promotes Japan match with coaching clinic
Pupils from South Wolds Community School in Keyworth took part in a training session with Olympic badminton player Anthony Clark just days before the Nottinghamshire athlete joins up with his England team mates to face Japan at Loughborough University.
Issued on October 13, 2009
University recognises contribution of entrepreneurs
Loughborough University has recognised the contribution made to society and the economy by its leading entrepreneurs in a special awards ceremony celebrating 100 years of innovation.
Issued on October 8, 2009
New school to help energy scientists put solutions into practice
A new £3m venture will help the next generation of scientists and engineers meet the biggest challenges of the 21st century.
Issued on October 8, 2009
Loughborough chefs get a taste of Japanese cuisine
Two Loughborough University chefs have spent a fortnight in Japan to understand the country’s food culture and ensure visiting athletes on campus receive a taste of home in the build-up to the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Issued on October 7, 2009
Loughborough stars confirmed for badminton international on campus
Loughborough graduate Donna Kellogg is in action for Team England next weekend when a strong national side takes on Japan in the first ever international badminton match hosted by the University.
Issued on October 6, 2009
Loughborough University launches Centre for Biological Engineering
Loughborough University has launched its new Centre for Biological Engineering (CBE) as it strives to expand its research in realising the potential of regenerative medicine, cell technologies and plasma medicine to improve human health.
Issued on October 2, 2009
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Loughborough University and Nottingham NHS Trust lead the way in sinus surgery simulation
Researchers at Loughborough University are helping to develop a new technique to revolutionise the way sinus operations are trained for and performed.
Issued on October 2, 2009
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‘Global buzz’ offers new perspective on world economy
A network of researchers, led by Loughborough University, has devised a way to regularly measure the links between key cities around the world, providing a new perspective on how the world’s economy is changing.
Issued on October 1, 2009
Loughborough Lightning face Australia in World Series warm-up
Loughborough Lightning will play the Australian Netball Diamonds next Wednesday (7 October) as the world number ones warm-up for the forthcoming World Netball Series in Manchester.
Issued on October 1, 2009
LOCOG chief visits Loughborough project
The Chief Executive of the London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games (LOCOG) was in Loughborough last week to visit a project that has recently received Olympic and Paralympic recognition through the Inspire Programme.
Issued on September 30, 2009
Footballers net new sponsorship deal
Loughborough’s footballers have been given an early season boost after the University’s Enterprise Office announced a sponsorship deal to provide vital resources and support to the students’ non-league team.
Issued on September 30, 2009
Pit-stop to heart-stop: Formula 1 meets life science innovators
Extreme heat, rapid acceleration, split second decision-making and severe dehydration make the Formula 1 racing driver the perfect subject for innovation and new developments in East Midlands’ bioscience and medicine.
Issued on September 21, 2009
Loughborough graduate's work to be exhibited at the National Portrait Gallery
A photographic portrait by Ali Lomas, who graduated from Loughborough University just two months ago, is to be exhibited at the National Portrait Gallery in London.
Issued on September 17, 2009
Freshers Week plans come to fruition
With less than a week to go until the first students arrive back in Loughborough for the new academic year, the University and its partners are putting the finishing touches to plans to ensure the start of term runs efficiently and all students feel welcomed and are able to adjust smoothly to life on campus and in the community
Issued on September 16, 2009
Loughborough athletes shortlisted for European awards
Four Loughborough athletes have been shortlisted for the European Athletics 2009 Athlete of the Year awards.
Issued on September 16, 2009
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Loughborough pair receive prestigious sport science award
Two Loughborough academics have received prestigious awards from The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES).
Issued on September 14, 2009
Avil wins World U23 triathlon title
Loughborough University student Hollie Avil is the new World U23 Triathlon Champion after helping secure a British one-two at the ITU Triathlon U23 World Championships on Australia’s Gold Coast earlier this morning (Friday 11 September).
Issued on September 11, 2009
Green vehicle technology given a national platform
The Transport Innovation Network (iNet) supported six innovative East Midlands' businesses to showcase the latest green technology at the CENEX National Low Carbon Vehicle Event on 9 and 10 September 2009 in Milton Keynes.
Issued on September 11, 2009
Rowing bronze for Loughborough at European Championships
Loughborough University sports scholars Laurian Pepper and Athalie Redwood-Brown won bronze for Britain at the European Universities Sports Association (EUSA) Rowing Championships in Poland last weekend (2-5 September).
Issued on September 9, 2009
State school cricket scheme teaches pupils "the three Fs": Fitness, Friendship and Fair play
Cricket is improving the ‘social well-being’ of thousands of state school pupils according to new research unveiled by Loughborough University today.
Issued on September 9, 2009
Loughborough graduate captains England to Euro glory
Loughborough graduate Barry Middleton led his England side to its first ever European title at the EuroHockey Nations Championship final with a 5-3 win over Germany in Amstelveen last weekend.
Issued on September 7, 2009
England stars descend on Loughborough for badminton international
Loughborough University welcomes international badminton to the East Midlands next month when Team England take on Japan on Saturday 17 October.
Issued on September 4, 2009
Sports scientists aim to uncover performance effects of Ramadan
Sports nutrition experts from Loughborough University are working with Algeria’s national football team to discover the effects of fasting on performance and determine individual strategies for players.
Issued on August 28, 2009
University awards honorary degrees in Beijing and Singapore
Three distinguished academics are to receive honorary degrees from Loughborough University at ceremonies being held in Beijing and Singapore.
Issued on August 27, 2009
Loughborough community project receives Olympic recognition
A project led by Loughborough College and supported by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) National Centre for Physical Activity and Health at Loughborough University has been awarded the Inspire mark by the London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games (LOCOG).
Issued on August 26, 2009
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Double silver and bronze for Loughborough athletes at World Championships
Loughborough University’s athletes are celebrating after helping claim three of Britain’s six medals at the World Athletics Championships in Berlin.
Issued on August 24, 2009
British and NBA basketball player says Loughborough camp is best ever
Britain’s best known basketball player Luol Deng has praised facilities and staff at Loughborough University where he is hosting his annual one-week basketball camp.
Issued on August 20, 2009
Long-term managers get better results, say researchers
Experts at Loughborough University’s Business School have produced research which proves that Premier League clubs who have long-term managers are more successful than those who change their managers on a frequent basis.
Issued on August 20, 2009
Loughborough report highlights positive impact of cricket scheme
A Loughborough University report has highlighted the positive role cricket is playing in engaging young people in inner-city London and helping them improve their discipline and tolerance.
Issued on August 18, 2009
Loughborough tops the BUCS points table for the 29th year
Loughborough University has retained its crown as top sporting University in the country by winning the 2008/09 British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) Overall Points Table for UK universities.
Issued on August 14, 2009
Footballers make history with FA Cup appearance
This Saturday (15 August) marks an historic event for Loughborough University’s footballers when the team competes in its first ever FA Cup match.
Issued on August 12, 2009
University staff learn about Japan as part of 2012 preparations
Loughborough University employees have been getting to grips with Japanese language and culture as part of an initiative to make their overseas guests feel at home in the run-up to the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Issued on August 11, 2009
Jackson sets new world mark in Leeds
Loughborough University swimmer Jo Jackson set a new world record for the 400m Freestyle at the British Gas Short Course Grand Prix in Leeds at the weekend.
Issued on August 10, 2009
Loughborough sports chaplain selected for World Athletics Champs
Loughborough University sports chaplain Revd. Mary Vickers has been selected as part of an elite group of international clerics to provide pastoral and spiritual support to athletes at this month’s IAAF World Championships in Berlin.
Issued on August 7, 2009
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Student satisfaction remains high at Loughborough
Loughborough has again been ranked as one of the UK’s top universities for student satisfaction in this year’s National Student Survey.
Issued on August 7, 2009
Intelligent Energy raises USD 30 Million
Funding drives commercialisation of its clean power systems
Leading clean power systems company and Loughborough University spin out Intelligent Energy has recently announced that it has raised $30 million (USD) at a material uplift in price received per ordinary share compared to previous funding rounds. The money raised from both existing and new investors will be used to provide for the next stage of Intelligent Energy’s growth, as it accelerates the commercialisation of its fuel cell power systems into its targeted mass markets.Issued on August 6, 2009
Historic race for Loughborough rower Relph
Loughborough 2012 sports scholar Monica Relph has become the University’s first ever student to win world rowing gold with a historical performance as part of a British women’s VIII.
Issued on August 4, 2009
Phase Vision scoops Business Angel investment award
Loughborough University spin out Phase Vision has scooped an award from the British Business Angels Association (BBAA) – the “Early Stage Investment of the Year” - having been nominated by Connect Midlands.
Issued on August 4, 2009
World record for Tancock and silver for Jackson
Loughborough swimmer Liam Tancock won gold at the World Championships in the 50m Backstroke last night (2 August), breaking the world record that he had set in the semi-finals the previous day by 0.04 seconds.
Issued on August 3, 2009
New school is up and running
Loughborough University's School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences (SSEHS) has officially opened its doors today.
Issued on August 3, 2009
Sports student receives academic award named in memory of his grandfather
A Loughborough University student has been awarded a prestigious School of Sport and Exercise Sciences (SSES) degree prize named in honour of his late grandfather.
Issued on July 31, 2009
Aikines-Aryeetey rewrites history with Euro 100m win
Loughborough student Harry Aikines-Aryeetey has become Britain’s first ever athlete to win gold at major youth, junior and U23 championships with 100m victory at the European U23s in Lithuania over the weekend.
Issued on July 21, 2009
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Lord Lieutenant and Deputy Lieutenant of Leicestershire among those to be honoured by University
Jennifer, Lady Gretton – Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of Leicestershire – and Freda Hussain, Deputy Lieutenant of Leicestershire and former Principal of Moat Community College in Leicester, will be among thirteen distinguished people to receive honorary degrees from Loughborough University at its summer graduation ceremonies, which take place from Thursday 16 to Tuesday 21 July.
Issued on July 15, 2009
Loughborough Aces face Australia in Tri-Nations warm-up
Loughborough Aces will take on Australia’s national American Football team the Gridirons this Saturday (18 July) as the visitors warm up for next week’s tri-nations series against GB Lions and Sweden hosted Loughborough University.
Issued on July 15, 2009
Footballing duo net bronze at World University Games
Loughborough footballers Naomi Bruton and Jade Radburn have helped their British team to bronze at the World University Games in Belgrade.
Issued on July 14, 2009
Loughborough rower Clarke makes Henley final
Loughborough rower James Clarke has achieved a University best by becoming the first ever student to reach a final at the Henley Royal Regatta.
Issued on July 13, 2009
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Role reversal for Loughborough lecturer
Next weekend’s Honorary Degree Ceremonies at Loughborough University will be a special occasion for one father and son team with strong connections to Loughborough University.
Issued on July 10, 2009
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Loughborough revs up for Formula Student
Loughborough University students are gearing up to take on the rest of the world at the Formula Student UK event from 16-19 July.
Issued on July 10, 2009
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Poet Laureate comes to Loughborough
Loughborough University has confirmed that Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy will be appearing on campus at the Polyverse Poetry Festival, which is to be held between Friday, 24 July and Sunday, 26 July.
Issued on July 8, 2009
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Loughborough holds honorary degree ceremonies
Loughborough University will be holding two special honorary degree ceremonies on 18 July as part of the Centenary celebrations.
Issued on July 8, 2009
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Loughborough Students feature in FA Futsal Cup final
Loughborough University’s footballers made club history at the weekend by reaching the final of the national FA Futsal Cup held at the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield.
Issued on July 6, 2009
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Dame Kelly Holmes hosts training and education day at Loughborough
Dame Kelly Holmes was at Loughborough University on Thursday 2 July to deliver a training and education day for eight Loughborough athletes and over 20 up-and-coming young runners from across the country.
Issued on July 3, 2009
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Fun time is vital for father-child relationships
The important role sport and leisure activities play in helping fathers bond with their children has until now been overlooked according to Loughborough University academic Dr Tess Kay.
Issued on July 1, 2009
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Student entrepreneurs reveal winning business ideas
Four fledgling business ideas from enterprising students have been awarded cash prizes, after winning Loughborough University’s student business plan competition.
Issued on July 1, 2009
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Loughborough celebrates largest ever contingent at World Swimming Champs
World record holder Jo Jackson heads an impressive 13 Loughborough athletes in the British Gas Swimming Team destined for the World Championships in Rome next month.
Issued on June 29, 2009
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Breakthrough technology invented at Loughborough wins prestigious UK award
An innovative manufacturing process has been named as one of six overall winners in a new competition to recognise technologies that present a breakthrough in manufacturing.
Issued on June 29, 2009
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Caterpillar and Loughborough announce new research initiative
Loughborough University and Caterpillar UK Ltd have agreed to collaborate on research to investigate new technologies for future Cat products.
Issued on June 26, 2009
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Loughborough University to become Olympic athletics hub
Loughborough University is to become a primary centre for athletics investment in the run up to the London Olympics after being named one of two new 2012 Performance Centres by UK Athletics (UKA).
Issued on June 26, 2009
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£1.4M investment in Phase Vision will see launch of 'Broadband Metrology'
Phase Vision is poised to become a world leader in optical metrology, having secured funding of over £1.4M.
Issued on June 25, 2009
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University Community Donations Fund launched
Community groups and organisations across Charnwood are set to benefit from the launch of Loughborough University’s Community Donations Fund.
Issued on June 23, 2009
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Loughborough tackles city carbon emissions
Researchers at Loughborough University have been awarded a £2.7million grant to measure the carbon footprint of the entire city of Leicester.
Issued on June 22, 2009
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Loughborough receives grant from Transport iNet
The Transport iNet has awarded its first Higher Education Collaboration grant to Loughborough University and the University of Derby for an innovative research project to develop a Driver Behaviour System.
Issued on June 18, 2009
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Crowds flock to University's Centenary open day
Thousands of people flocked to Loughborough University last weekend for the Centenary Open Day – part of the celebrations to mark a hundred years since the establishment of Loughborough Technical Institute.
Issued on June 16, 2009
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Loughborough to undertake breast cancer research
Loughborough University has been awarded a grant for research into the potential early detection of breast tumours using microwave medical imaging.
Issued on June 12, 2009
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Loughborough says YES to engineering enterprise
Loughborough University is encouraging enterprise among postgraduate research students and postdoctorial research staff through the 2009 Engineering Young Entrepreneurs Scheme (YES).
Issued on June 11, 2009
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Loughborough's leadership wins two national awards
The leadership and management of Loughborough University and that of its student accommodation team have been recognised as the best in the country in the first-ever Times Higher Education Leadership and Management Awards.
Issued on June 10, 2009