March 2025 press releases

Macron shakes Trump's hand

Emmanuel Macron used every diplomatic trick in the book at the White House – but Trump writes his own rules

If there was a book of diplomacy, then French president Emmanuel Macron threw it at US president Donald Trump in their joint press conference in Washington DC. Macron delivered quite the masterclass in the diplomatic arts. Unthreatening body language and public displays of affection? Check.
Inside the Sustainable Textile Futures exhibition at London’s Embassy of Japan

Inside the Sustainable Textile Futures exhibition at London’s Embassy of Japan

In the heart of London’s Piccadilly, the Embassy of Japan is hosting Sustainable Textile Futures: Contemporary Design Responses to Traditional Japanese Craft, an exhibition that reimagines age-old textile techniques through a modern sustainability lens.

hundreds of clothes on hangers

New study challenges circular fashion’s economic and environmental claims

A new study reveals that circular fashion (CF) – the practice of recycling, reselling, and renting clothing to reduce waste – might not be the green solution it claims to be.
The Aftrak Team

Loughborough’s Aftrak claims double win at prestigious award ceremony

A Loughborough initiative, that aims to bring affordable green energy and food security to communities across Africa, has claimed two prizes at a prestigious awards ceremony in London.
Ice floating around in the arctic sea

Growing Trump-Putin detente could spell trouble for the Arctic

During a wide-ranging 90-minute speech to the US congress of March 4, Donald Trump revisited his determination to “get” Greenland “one way or the other”. Trump said his country needed Greenland “for national security”. While he said he and his government “strongly support your right to determine your own future” he added that “if you choose, we welcome you into the United States of America”.
Kitt Medical founders presenting on Dragons' Den

Design graduate secures Dragons’ investment in life-saving kit

Industrial Design and Technology graduate, Zak Marks, secured a £75,000 investment from Dragons’ Den entrepreneurs, for a stake in his emergency anaphylaxis kit business.

A para athlete in a wheelchair undergoes some testing with three researchers.

Loughborough named ‘best university in the world for sports-related subjects’ for ninth year running

Loughborough has retained its position as the world's best university for sports-related subjects, securing the top spot in the QS global rankings for the ninth consecutive year.
Stephanie Peacock, Minister for Sport, Tourism, and Civil Society (The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport) is pictured on a stafe officially launching the Loughborough University Women in Sport Research and Innovation Hub.

New multi-million-pound research and innovation hub will transform the landscape of women’s sport

Loughborough University has officially launched its groundbreaking Women in Sport Research and Innovation Hub – underpinning its commitment to accelerating growth and excellence in the women’s sport sector. 

athletes gather round to lift a trophy

Loughborough University delivers unforgettable BUCS Big Wednesday

Loughborough University played host to an unforgettable British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) ‘Big Wednesday’, showcasing the very best of elite student sport across its renowned campus.

Trailblazer of Football Association appointed as Loughborough University’s new Director of Sport

Louise Gear, the Head of Development at the Football Association (The FA), will be joining Loughborough University as its new Director of Sport.
shadows of people playing football in the sunset

The world’s first global thematic report on sport trafficking unveils critical insights into exploitation

Loughborough University, in partnership with Mission 89 and the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association UK Branch of the British Parliament, has released the first-ever comprehensive global thematic report on sport trafficking.
Turkish flag being held up in crowd

Turkey: a favourable international climate is spurring Erdoğan’s crackdown on democracy

The Turkish judiciary has finally succeeded in sidelining Istanbul’s mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu, at the fourth attempt. On the morning of March 19, the 53-year-old posted a video on social media announcing that police had arrived at his home to arrest him on charges of corruption, aiding a terrorist organisation and organised crime.
A titular graphic for the Robot Eyes project

Loughborough’s new development captures highly accurate 3D video in real time

A development at Loughborough University, which can capture highly accurate, 3D video in real-time, could lead to significant changes across medical science and the automotive industry.
Hand holding phone with security graphics

“Technology wasn’t at fault - the human use of it was” – Cyber security expert explains how easily human mistakes can undermine even the best technical safeguards

The security leak involving some of America’s most senior officials and their military plans, shocked the world earlier this week.

close up of person using a wheelchair

“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

The government has now confirmed their plans, unveiled last week (18 March), to deliver £4.8 billion in savings by making changes to the welfare system. These changes are presented as the largest reform to the country’s welfare system for a generation.
A small sprout coming out of soil with edited circles around it to give it a tech/AI feel.

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

A new AI model has been developed that can quickly tell how much weeds have grown – and it could help ensure global food security by accelerating the development of next generation herbicides.

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Loughborough University selected as a UK Sport Social Impact Partner

Loughborough University has been announced as one of UK Sport’s first-ever Event Social Impact Partners with the aim of using major events to drive positive change.
The word 'English' in the dictionary

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

President Trump’s recent executive order, Designating English as the Official Language of the United States, declares that "it is in America’s best interest for the Federal Government to designate one - and only one – official language.”
Digital drawing of blue sperm swimming on a black background

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

Scientists have revealed how tiny swimming cells – such as sperm and bacteria – are able to move faster when travelling as a group, and the research could accelerate the development of microscopic robots that deliver drugs to specific regions of the body.

Woman checking bill sat wrapped up warm

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

Energy prices are rising faster than benefits, wages or pensions, meaning the amount that UK households owe to energy suppliers – their energy debt – is also likely to grow.
A father and son sat looking at homework at a grey desk

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

Mathematics anxiety is a feeling of tension and fear when dealing with numbers or performing calculations. It is a common form of academic anxiety: according to an OECD report, around 40% of students feel nervous, helpless or anxious in everyday situations involving mathematics, such as solving problems or doing maths homework.