December 2017 news

NEW CAMPAIGN: Paralympic gold medallist Jonnie Peacock launches Loughborough University’s experts’ guide to a happy and healthy Christmas and New Year

The University has launched its Christmas and New Year health and wellbeing campaign – an eight-week initiative which aims to inspire positive changes to physical and mental prosperity.

Why indulgence is better for your diet this Christmas

Indulging in a little of what you fancy this festive period is better for your diet in the long term, according to behavioural psychologists at Loughborough University.

Loughborough wins two top accolades at Times Higher Education Awards

Loughborough University won two top accolades at the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards last night (Thursday 30 November), winning Outstanding Research Supervisor of the Year and Technological Innovation of the Year.

Technogym announces partnership with Loughborough University

World-leading wellness and fitness company Technogym has been awarded a five year contract to supply its state of the art equipment and digital software to the world’s number one sporting university, Loughborough.

More than 600,000 youngsters are at risk of ‘holiday hunger’ this Christmas

This Christmas more than 600,000 children are at risk of going hungry.
Pictured are Loughborough University students and young members of The Prince’s Trust at the Pull Your Socks Up event.

Students and young members of the community brought together through research project

A Loughborough University research project, which aimed to bring students and young people from different walks of life together through creative workshops, has been hailed a success.
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Christmas has your number when it comes to slumber – why certain people struggle to sleep over the festive period

Prepare to be ‘found out’ if you have a hidden predisposition for insomnia – Christmas exposes all your sleep vulnerabilities.

Research Engineers needed to help shape High Speed 2

The University is looking to recruit four research engineers to work on an exciting new partnership with High Speed Two Ltd (HS2), the largest construction project in Europe.
Pictured is the front of Loughborough University's Hazlerigg building.

Loughborough University helping to drive growth across the UK

The importance of Loughborough University to the economy and employment, both regionally and nationally, has been highlighted by a new report.

Supermarket pricing means some Christmas shoppers are paying 1000% more for Brussels sprouts

Christmas shoppers could find themselves paying up to 1000% more for their sprouts this December because of confusing prices at UK supermarkets.

Ye olde remedies for modern Christmasse ailments… or how 17th century medicine can help after a Christmas binge

A 17th century ailment for indigestion featuring the contents of a sperm whale’s guts could be just the cure for your Christmas Day food coma.
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Loughborough University events set to inspire students of the future

Loughborough University is set to inspire the students of the future with a series of taster days.

Player receiving treatment from a physiotherapist

Football must do more to ensure that players’ medical rights are protected

Professional footballers’ fundamental rights to medical confidentiality are routinely ignored across the English professional leagues according to a piece of Loughborough University research.

‘Tis the season to be fussy… how to encourage your children to eat their sprouts

Evolutionary biology gives children a wonderful gift at Christmas… a proven scientific excuse for disliking sprouts.
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Christmas dinner of champions – what do elite athletes eat?

Christmas is a time for many to have a break from work, relax with the family and indulge in good food and drink. For elite athletes there are decisions to make. How much should I be training and what should I be eating and drinking?
A graduate at the Loughborough University London graduation ceremony.

Loughborough University London celebrates second graduation ceremony

Loughborough University London celebrated its graduation ceremony yesterday (Thursday 14 December), honouring the achievements of more than 400 students.
Pictured is Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock speaking at the graduation ceremony.

Renowned space scientist receives Honorary Doctorate from Loughborough University

Space scientist and BBC Sky at Night presenter Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock MBE has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate of the University “in recognition of her contributions to science”.
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New research to help truck drivers get their health back on the road

A new Loughborough University-led study is helping truck drivers get healthy by encouraging higher levels of physical activity and a healthier diet that fits in with their work schedule.
Pictured is the DARG logo, it is made up of a collection of words, in the colours pink, purple and blue, that relate to the group.

Discourse and Rhetoric Group celebrates 30th anniversary with special video

A world-leading University group that researches language and social interaction in society is celebrating its 30th anniversary and, to mark the occasion, a special tribute video has been made.

Pictured is the Midlands Innovation logo which features a sun graphic and the strap line

Loughborough University’s plans for technology transfer

Loughborough and seven other universities in the Midlands are collaborating in technology transfer, it has been announced.

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Women and men needed for high street brand flip flop study

Twenty women and 10 men with the shoe size 5, 7 or 9 are needed for a flip flop study for a high street brand.