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Richard Whitehead’s 100 marathon challenge – with a little help from Loughborough University (VIDEO)

For many, completing just one marathon in a lifetime is a huge achievement.
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How Pope Francis changed the Catholic Church’s foreign policy

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Loughborough scientist reveals secret to perfect bowling score

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Gender equality at the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race has further to go

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Iran and US to enter high-stakes nuclear negotiations – hampered by a lack of trust

A wheelchair racing athlete going through racing poses at a wind tunnel in Manchester.

Collaboration uses Loughborough’s vehicle aerodynamic knowledge to enhance Para sport performance

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How dentists could help tackle obesity in children

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Parents' fear of maths linked to lower achievement in children – new research

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“Donald Trump fails to understand that America has prospered for 80 years because global trade agreements have facilitated US companies, to develop technologies and operate across the globe.”

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Hit TV series Adolescence: “your child could receive these types of online messages. It's not out of the ordinary” – Loughborough University expert says (VIDEO)

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‘Rise of the Regions’ - a scenario in which countries respond to global trade tensions by retreating into localised production

Energy bills and debt are rising yet again – here are three things that would help vulnerable households

Scientists uncover how microswimmers move faster in groups – paving the way for tiny drug-delivering robots

“Speak English!” Has Donald Trump weaponised English by making it the official language of the United States?

“Disabled people are already financially disadvantaged – health-related benefits are essential to many that receive them" - Living standards expert explains the implications of planned welfare cuts

Loughborough University selected as a UK Sport Social Impact Partner

New AI model can measure weed growth – here's how it could help ensure global food security