// University News
1 April 2014
100 students set for Mission BIMPossible
More than 100 undergraduates and postgraduates will take part in a five-day industry-led workshop hosted by the School of Civil and Building Engineering this week.
1 April 2014
Lecture examines the science behind popular HIT training
The first in a news series of public lectures starting 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
Industrial partners hail new CDT for Embedded Intelligence
A new EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Embedded Intelligence at Loughborough University opened its doors today.
2 April 2014
Healthy males needed for new hunger database
Researchers in SSEHS are looking for healthy males aged 18 to 35 to join a database that aims to discover whether some people are genetically hungrier than others.
2 April 2014
A “hands on” experience for Lent
A series of 40 hands have been placed across the campus as part of the Centre for Faith and Spirituality’s celebration of Lent.
3 April 2014
Staff sought for food and drink study
Staff from across the University are being asked to take part in a new study looking at what we eat and drink at work.
3 April 2014
CCFR commissioned by Scottish Government
The Centre for Child and Family Research (CCFR) has been commissioned by the Scottish Government to develop a tool to calculate the cost of services provided to children in care.
4 April 2014
LU hosts Young Enterprise competition
The University’s Glendonbrook Centre for Enterprise Education and Student Outreach and Recruitment team (SOAR) have jointly sponsored the local and regional Young Enterprise Company of the Year competition.
4 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
Loughborough cricketers bowl England Women into World Twenty20 final
Current Loughborough MCCU players Natalie Sciver, Amy Jones, Anya Shrubsole and Rebecca Grundy have helped England Women to qualify for the World Twenty20 final.
7 April 2014
Awards success for Civil and Building Engineering
A partnership project between the School of Civil and Building Engineering, Severn Trent Water and Echologics has scooped the top prize at a prestigious awards event focusing on the water industry – the Water Industry Achievement Awards 2014.
7 April 2014
London Calling: 2015-16 Postgraduate programmes announced and future programmes sought
Loughborough University in London has today announced the first 14 programmes of postgraduate study for 2015-16 intake.
8 April 2014
Burleigh Court’s Natasha Hughes named meetings industry ‘star’
Burleigh Court’s customer relations manager, Natasha Hughes, has been named a ‘star’ in the Meetings Industry Association’s miaList 2014.
8 April 2014
University strategy launched at House of Commons
Guests from the UK and overseas gathered at the House of Commons on 7 April to celebrate the launch of the University’s new strategy.
9 April 2014
SSEHS duo win Best Paper prize
Professor Barry Bogin and Dr Maria Ines Varela-Silva from SSEHS have received second prize at the Best Paper Awards 2014.
9 April 2014
Evidence from CRSP cited in landmark High Court ruling
Authoritative evidence from Loughborough’s Donald Hirsch from The Centre for Research in Social Policy has been cited in landmark ruling of High Court on low levels of benefits for asylum seekers.
10 April 2014
Vote for Ben Kelly in ShellLiveWIRE Grand Awards
Ben Kelly, a PhD finalist in SSEHS, has made it through to the ShellLiveWIRE Grand Awards finals for young entrepreneurs. His business idea, Kelly Medical, aims to provide bespoke rehabilitation packages for people living with and recovering from chronic diseases.
10 April 2014
Quartet reach final of global construction competition
Four students from the School of Civil and Building Engineering have reached the world final of a competition aimed at finding the construction leaders of tomorrow.
14 April 2014
Students aim high in major Silverstone competition
A group Loughborough students are aiming to be the top UK team in the world’s biggest student motorsport competition at Silverstone this summer.
14 April 2014
New Director of Student Services
Manuel Alonso has been appointed as the Director of Student Services.
14 April 2014
Director of Facilities Management appointed
David Fulford has been appointed as the Director of Facilities Management.
14 April 2014
Loughborough student publishes book about his Brazilian football experience
Loughborough University student Seth Burkett has published a book about his unique experiences as a football player in Brazil.
15 April 2014
Prestigious role for University ergonomist
A Loughborough University Professor has become President of the Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (IEHF).
16 April 2014
Innovative apps see two teams selected for Olympic competition
Two teams from the University’s Department of Computer Science have made it through to the Development Phase of the Atos IT Challenge, a unique international competition that tasked innovative students to come up with ideas to enhance the Rio 2016 Games experience through technology.
15 April 2014
Innovation and Enterprise MOOC begins
It’s not too late to sign up for the Innovation and Enterprise MOOC (massive open online course) being offered by the School of Business and Economics.
15 April 2014
Student wins ‘Inspirational Woman of Year’ award
Student Rachel Dykins has been named ‘Inspirational Woman Student of the Year’ at the National Union of Students Women’s Campaign National Awards.
16 April 2014
Finalists – just two weeks left to fill in the National Student Survey
Don’t miss the chance to have your say in the National Student Survey (NSS) – it only takes a few minutes.
21 April 2014
Deadline approaches for The Telegraph STEM Awards
If you’re studying for an undergraduate degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics-related subject – collectively known as STEM subjects – why not enter The Telegraph STEM Awards? But you need to submit your entry this week.
16 April 2014
Loughborough swimmers claim titles at National Championships
Loughborough swimmers have won nine titles and secured 26 medals at the 2014 British Gas Swimming Championships in Glasgow.
16 April 2014
LU awarded £1.1m for doctoral training
Loughborough has been awarded more than £1.1 million as part of the EPSRC Doctoral Training Partnerships programme.
16 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 Loughborough's scientists.
17 April 2014
Online store manager achieves industry award
IT Services’ online store manager Jo Brewin has won an award at the WPM Education Annual User Conference.
22 April 2014
Olympian and explorer to speak at MBA conference
British Olympian Sally Gunnell OBE and arctic explorer Rona Cant are amongst speakers at the University’s first ever MBA conference on Monday 12 May.
23 April 2014
Participants needed for new HIT study
University researchers are looking to recruit participants for a study investigating how High-intensity Interval Training (HIT) can best be used to help people who are overweight.
17 April 2014
Sitting study seeks last few volunteers
A study that aims to understand the effect of desk jobs on our health needs just a handful of staff to sign up to reach its participant target.
17 April 2014
LU shortlisted for three THE Leadership and Management Awards
Loughborough has been shortlisted in the Outstanding Strategic Planning Team, Departmental ICT Initiative of the Year, and Outstanding Student Services Team categories.
23 April 2014
Ellie selected for IPC Swimming European Championships
Loughborough based swimmer Ellie Simmonds has been selected for the 2014 IPC Swimming European Championships in Eindhoven.
24 April 2014
Loughborough cricket coach appointed to national role
Salliann Briggs has been appointed to the role of England Women Development Programme Under-19 Head Coach
24 April 2014
Move over celebrities, and make way for the scientists and engineers!
If you want to engage school students in science and engineering, then why not take part in ‘I’m a Scientist…’ or‘I’m an Engineer…' - free, online X Factor-style competitions, where the students are the judges!
25 April 2014
Capturing staff views on lecture capture
Academic staff are being asked to take part in a survey on the University’s Echo lecture capture system.
28 April 2014
Fantastic one-step career opportunities
The University’s Graduates in Business scheme does exactly what it says on the tin.
29 April 2014
World Cafe approach is a winner
A recent World Cafe event held on campus could revolutionise how academics share research and knowledge, says international relations lecturer David Roberts.
29 April 2014
Scholars perform at free recital
Loughborough’s music scholars will give a special recital at the Cope Auditorium tomorrow lunchtime (Wed 30 April) from 1.15pm.
29 April 2014
Loughborough Riders women’s team crowned national champions
Loughborough Riders have claimed the England Basketball 2014 Division 1 women’s play-off title with a 68-63 win over City of Sheffield Hatters.
29 April 2014
Five students handed engineering Advanced Awards
Five Loughborough students have received Engineering Leadership Advanced Awards from the Royal Academy of Engineering.
30 April 2014
International athletics returns to Loughborough University
Tickets are now on sale for the annual Loughborough International Athletics event, being held on Sunday 18th May.
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.
1 May 2014
Interculturalism lecture by leading professor
Professor Ted Cantle CBE will argue the case for interculturalism at a special lecture at Loughborough University next week.