News from 2024

This section includes news from the Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering from 2024.

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PhD student and Co-Founder of SiSTEM, Donna Otchere has been awarded the Rising Star award by WeAreTheCity

PhD student and Co-Founder of SiSTEM, Donna Otchere has been awarded the Rising Star Award by WeAreTheCity.
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Loughborough University development to improve solar panel efficiency

A new development at Loughborough University could fix a “significant problem” within the solar panel industry.
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Loughborough input to new hub to help make manufacturing more eco-friendly

Loughborough University’s role in a national partnership will develop tools and technologies to help manufacturers across the UK become more efficient and eco-friendly.
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Loughborough University initiative wins green energy prize

A Loughborough University led initiative, which aims to bring affordable green energy and food security to communities across Africa, has won a major, global prize.
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Loughborough’s FIFA collaboration paves way for turf testing

It’s hoped a partnership involving Loughborough University and football’s governing body will improve the durability, safety and performance of artificial pitches.
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Loughborough University project helps further develop nanogenerators for “smart clothing”

A Loughborough University project is helping in the drive to develop nanogenerator technology which can lead to “affordable” clothing capable of sensing how healthy we are.
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Loughborough University developing breath test to predict health in older people

New research at Loughborough University aims to develop a breath test to predict when health and physical function is at risk of declining in older people.
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Engineering is ranked in the top 100 in QS World Rankings by Subject Area 2024

Engineering has been crowned in the top 100 in the world by the global QS higher education league table.