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City skylines need an upgrade in the face of climate stress

An opinion piece authored by Dr Mohamed Shaheen, Lecturer in Structural Engineering, from the School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering, for The Conversation platform.
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Largest philanthropic donation to Loughborough University supports establishment of new Research Academy

Alum Chris Gill has given the largest philanthropic donation in Loughborough’s history to create a new Research Academy at the University.
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Weakness in Sri Lanka’s planning led to increased damage after Cyclone Ditwah, research finds

New research into Cyclone Ditwah, a catastrophic tropical cyclone that hit Sri Lanka in November and December 2025, has found the extent of the damage and the weaknesses in Sri Lanka’s planning that intensified the destruction.

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Professor recognised with Fellowship of the English Association

Professor Siân Adiseshiah has been elected as a Fellow of the English Association in recognition of her distinguished contribution to the discipline.

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

“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.

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

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

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No Sidelines: Sport for Development with Marginalised Youth in the UK and Australia

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

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

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City skylines need an upgrade in the face of climate stress

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

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How to involve men and boys in tackling misogyny? Start by treating them not just as perpetrators

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Whether or not US acquires Greenland, the island will be at the centre of a massive military build-up in the Arctic

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