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Professor Jo Maher, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Sport at Loughborough University, is sat alongside Chester King, British Esports President

Loughborough University and British Esports unite to elevate esports performance

Loughborough University, ranked the world’s number one institution for sports-related subjects, has today announced a partnership with British Esports, the national esports federation for the United Kingdom.
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Loughborough University signs landmark partnership with Team England

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Your morning coffee might protect your brain as you age – here’s the sweet spot

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Surrogacy laws need to be updated to protect children, parents and surrogates – new report

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City skylines need an upgrade in the face of climate stress

A group of palm trees being blown about in a storm surrounded by grey skies by the coast

Weakness in Sri Lanka’s planning led to increased damage after Cyclone Ditwah, research finds

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Researchers to look at why some human lives are valued as more important than others

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“Misconduct in public office holds a maximum sentence of life imprisonment but securing a conviction is difficult, so Peter Mandelson may never face prosecution" warns law expert.

A VR scene of a small autonomous-style vehicle showing a bench seat inside. A grey humanoid figure stands at the doorway facing into the vehicle. Two cartoon-like robot characters—one blue and one green—are displayed on interior screens or panels, appearing to interact with the passenger. A large bus and city street elements are visible blurred in the background.

Researchers use virtual reality to understand how people respond when self-driving taxis go wrong

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Small improvements in sleep, physical activity and diet are linked with a longer life

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Apple’s unrivalled commitment to excellence is fading – a designer explains why

Loughborough appoints world-leading academic Professor Leanne Norman to lead Women in Sport Research and Innovation Hub

Moral people should support ‘lab-grown’ meat, even if they reject conventional meat – new ethics research suggests

Signs of Sir Terry Pratchett’s dementia may have been hidden in his books – new study

Sleepless nights linked to comfort eating and overeating, new study finds

From hedgerows to headwaters - new research shows how smarter landscapes can cut flood risk and boost nature

Study on online abuse of sportswomen looks at high profile case and calls for change