September 2024 news

Public now think access to private health services is a necessary expense for households due to NHS delays

For the first time, the British public has deemed it necessary to set aside a budget for private health treatments – reflecting the challenges of accessing some NHS services.
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More medals for Loughborough on electric day at the Paralympics

Loughborough-linked athletes continued their fine start to the Paralympic Games after winning both gold and silver medals on day four in Paris.
Great Britain's Megan Richter with her gold medal, Spain's Marta Frances Gomez with her silver medal and Great Britain's Hannah Moore with her bronze medal following the Women's PTS4 Para Triathlon at Pont Alexandre III on day five of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games

Triathletes deliver Loughborough medal rush at the Paralympic Games

Loughborough-linked triathletes won gold, silver, and bronze medals across an incredible day at the Paralympic Games in Paris.
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Lightning reveal stellar squad ahead of 2025 Netball Super League season

Loughborough Lightning has revealed its full squad ahead of the 2025 Netball Super League (NSL) campaign.
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Shaw upgraded to T12 bronze at Paris 2024

Loughborough-linked Zac Shaw has been awarded the bronze medal in the Men’s T12 100m category following the disqualification of Turkey athlete Serkan Yildirim.
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Experts in Sport: Loughborough’s role in inspiring change in Para sport

With the 2024 Paralympic Games now well underway, it’s a crucial time to explore the evolving research landscape in Para and disability sport. 
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The harsh process of becoming a K-pop star is opening to western performers

Made in Korea: The K-Pop Experience is a six-part reality show following five British trainees over 100 days as they debut as a Korean-pop (K-pop) idol boy group called Dear Alice. In collaboration with SM Entertainment, a K-pop powerhouse, the show will introduce the behind-the-scenes of making a K-pop idol through an immersive training system.
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Holl and Newson claim double silver success in Paris

Loughborough-linked athletes Jenny Holl and Zoe Newson both won Paralympic silver medals for Great Britain on another fruitful day in France.
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Royal Academy of Engineering Ingenious award inspires future generations to design inclusive products

Loughborough University has received a Royal Academy of Engineering award for an innovative outreach project to inspire the next generation of engineers to make products and systems that are effective, safe and enjoyable to use.

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Explainer: What is classification at the Paralympic Games? (VIDEO)

Classification is a major element in Para sport, but what does it actually mean?
Great Britain's Olivia Broome celebrates winning the Bronze medal in the women's up to 50kg final at the Paralympic Games

Powerlifters land more Paralympic medals for Loughborough

Powerlifters Olivia Broome and Mark Swan both made the podium in their respective events to win more medals for Loughborough at the Paralympic Games.  
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Loughborough shortlisted for three awards at this year’s THE Awards

Loughborough University has been named a finalist in three categories for the 2024 THE Awards: Outstanding Supervisor of the Year, Outstanding Technician of the Year, and Widening Participation or Outreach Initiative of the Year. 
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Lakatos and Holl take Loughborough to 15 Paralympic medals

Loughborough-linked athletes have now won 15 medals at the 2024 Paralympic Games following two more glorious golds in Paris.
Great Britain's Jonnie Peacock, Zachary Shaw, Ali Smith and Samantha Kinghorn celebrate silver in the 4x100m Universal Relay Final at the Stade de France

Arnold wins Paris bronze as Loughborough’s relay athletes claim silver

Hollie Arnold has won a third consecutive Paralympic Games medal after winning a brilliant bronze in the Women’s F46 Javelin at Paris 2024.
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Loughborough remains a top ten university in Guardian league table

Loughborough has retained its top ten ranking in the 2025 Guardian University Guide – out of 122 institutions.