September
Senior industrial engineers join Loughborough’s teaching staff
Loughborough University’s engineering students will gain unique industry insights thanks to two new appointments supported by the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng) Visiting Professors scheme.
30 September 2016
Historic Loughborough building set to transform into creative hub
An empty historic building in Loughborough will be given a new lease of life this weekend as it begins its transformation into a creative hub.
28 September 2016
University shares key safety messages for new academic year
The University will be continuing to work with Leicestershire Police and Charnwood Borough Council to help new and returning students have a safe and crime-free time during their studies.
27 September 2016
National commission commends Loughborough research as foundation for Living Wage
The Living Wage Commission has established a new, independent basis for setting the Living Wage across the UK, in which Loughborough research plays a central role.
26 September 2016
Loughborough named University of the Year for Sport
Loughborough has been named University of the Year for Sport for the second time by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2017.
23 September 2016
New report finds parents on minimum wage cannot meet basic family costs
Parents working on the ‘national living wage’ still can’t earn enough to provide an acceptable minimum living standard for their children, warns a new report by Loughborough University.
22 September 2016
Loughborough revealed as top academic institution for undergraduate pharmaceutical placements
Loughborough University has been named as the top academic institution for undergraduate pharmaceutical placements according to a new report.
21 September 2016
Academics unite to ask the UN to protect the rights of refugees and migrants
A Loughborough geographer has joined an academic call to defend the rights of refugees and migrants.
20 September 2016
Conversation analysts will be listening in at New Scientist Live
Loughborough University's Professor Liz Stokoe and colleagues from Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) will be analysing conversations at New Scientist Live in London’s Excel Centre this week.
20 September 2016
‘Inspiring Success’ stories celebrated at Loughborough University London awards evening
Loughborough University London honoured the achievements of its first Inspiring Success graduating scholars on Thursday September 15 and announced the winners for 2016.
20 September 2016
Plans for new campus accommodation unveiled by University
Loughborough University has revealed plans for potential new accommodation on campus.
16 September 2016
Campaign raising diabetes awareness in Leicestershire ethnic minority communities
A new drive to raise awareness of Type 2 diabetes in ethnic minority communities in Leicestershire has been launched.
16 September 2016
Loughborough researchers develop simple saliva test to diagnose asthma
A new test which can diagnose asthma from a patient’s saliva has been developed by Loughborough University.
15 September 2016
Loughborough University benefits from record-breaking investment in health research
Loughborough University is to receive a slice of the UK’s largest ever investment into health research announced today by Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt.
14 September 2016
Forum held to promote partnership working
A forum to help promote partnership work between the University and landlords across Loughborough was held on campus last week.
9 September 2016
Loughborough graduate wins national round of prestigious design competition
A new portable cooling device to improve vaccine transportation in developing countries has been announced as the UK winner of the 2016 James Dyson Award.
8 September 2016
Loughborough University to exhibit at UK’s premier Low Carbon Vehicle industry event
Loughborough University will be exhibiting its Low Carbon Vehicle expertise at the country’s leading industry event next week.
6 September 2016
Fitting finale for 2016 School Games
The 2016 School Games held at Loughborough University have come to a close, after four days of fantastic competition.
5 September 2016
Loughborough's postgraduates showcase designs in end-of-year show
Postgraduate students from Loughborough University’s 2D and 3D Visualisation and Art and Design (Studio Practice) Masters (MA) courses are set to exhibit their work in an end- of-year showcase later this month.
2 September 2016
2016 School Games underway at Loughborough University
The 2016 School Games started with a bang last night at Loughborough University with a spectacular outdoor opening ceremony in Shirley Pearce Square.
2 September 2016
Research finds 4-year-olds are not physically ready to start school
New research from Loughborough University has revealed many four-year-olds are not physically ready to start school.
2 September 2016
Study reveals gap in the market for wearable technologies that monitor sedentary behaviour
Wearable technology to monitor the time you spend being sedentary could encourage changes in behaviour that helps improve health, research reveals.
1 September 2016
Loughborough shortlisted for University of the Year higher education ‘Oscar’
Loughborough University has been shortlisted for four Times Higher Education (THE) Awards, including the prestigious ‘University of the Year’ award.
1 September 2016