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Microcapsules changing state. some are green, others are red.

Micro magic!: Tiny capsules that transform in the blink of an eye could be key to developing smaller electronics that don’t overheat

Our phones and electronic devices could soon be smaller and sleeker without the risk of overheating thanks to microcapsules that transform in the blink of an eye.

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Universities to receive first East Midlands Freeport funding to accelerate green hydrogen adoption for a net zero future

Loughborough University, in collaboration with the University of Nottingham, has been selected to receive a significant funding boost from East Midlands Freeport.
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Experts in Sport: Optimising athletic performance – lessons from the animal kingdom

When considering the optimisation of athletes’ endurance capacity within sport, many wouldn’t think to call upon the animal kingdom for answers.

Representatives of the Loughborough University and adidas partnership with Professor Andy Harland, Director of Loughborough University Sports Technology Institute, and Dr Tim Lucas, adidas Vice President of Engineering and Technology, centre.

Loughborough University’s cutting-edge sports research with adidas wins best UK industry-academia partnership

Loughborough University’s twenty-year partnership with global sports brand adidas was announced the winner of the 2023 Royal Academy of Engineering Bhattacharyya Award in recognition of their stellar academia–industry collaboration.

Loughborough researchers behind “first of its kind” AI tool that aims to cut time needed to survey and maintain RAAC

A “first of its kind” AI tool, that aims to cut the amount of time and resources needed to survey and maintain Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in buildings nationally, has been developed by researchers at Loughborough University.

Loughborough joins Turing University Network

Loughborough is delighted to announce it is joining the Turing University Network.
A researcher from Loughborough’s National Centre for Combustion and Aerothermal Technology carries out testing on an engine rig as part of a project with Rolls-Royce to enable hydrogen to be used as an aviation fuel.

Loughborough University supports Rolls-Royce hydrogen research project with world industry first

A Rolls-Royce hydrogen research project, supported by Loughborough University, has taken a huge step towards achieving net zero aviation.
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Loughborough celebrates Government go ahead for new National Rehabilitation Centre

For the first time, the UK will have a ‘National Rehabilitation Centre’ (NRC) following Government approval for the plans announced today (21 September 2023), with Loughborough and Nottingham Universities as lead academic partners.

Loughborough research on driver vision leads to Europe-wide safety changes to HGV design

Research by Loughborough University has led to the creation of a new European standard for HGV design which will help prevent hundreds of people from being killed or seriously injured each year.
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Loughborough research helps protect 50 million young people in sport

Research conducted by Loughborough University has assisted global sports organisations in keeping over 50 million young people safe when playing sport.

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Researchers discover evolutionary evidence in ultra marathon runners

The brains of ultra marathon runners taking part in gruelling long-distance races may hold clues about our evolutionary past, a new study has found.

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Short bursts of daily activity linked to reduced cancer risk

Promising new research suggests a total of just 4.5 minutes of vigorous activity that makes you huff and puff during daily tasks could reduce the risk of some cancers by up to 32 percent.

L-R: Prof Vicky Tolfrey (Loughborough University), Owen Tolfrey (Loughborough University), Will Brierley and Neil Stuley (AELTC Ground staff), Thomas Rietveld (Loughborough University), Ellie-May Storr (Loughborough University) and front Nick Webborn (Chair of BPA, Visiting Clinical Professor, Loughborough University)

Loughborough research at Wimbledon to drive exposure of wheelchair tennis

Research conducted by Loughborough University at Wimbledon has the potential to drive more exposure of wheelchair tennis.

World first: Researchers create CO2 measurement tool to calculate emissions caused by digital data

A unique carbon footprint tool has been created to allow businesses to measure the CO2 output of their digital data.

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Loughborough University part of £23 million UKRI investment in National Wind Tunnel Facility

Loughborough University has received multi-million-pound funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to create a new automotive wind tunnel.
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Loughborough to play key role in new Government unit established to maximise the potential of the UK creative industries

Loughborough University will be part of a new research team of creative sector specialists, established as part of a government project to give a £50 billion boost to the creative industries in the UK.

Loughborough ranked first in UK and 15th globally for advancing affordable and clean energy

The Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings have placed Loughborough University first in the UK and 15th globally for advancing Affordable and Clean Energy – the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7.

Research England funding enables Loughborough and Ukraine twinning work to continue

Loughborough has been awarded further funding to continue its work with Beketov National University in the Ukraine, as part of a twinning initiative to offer support to academics, students and university leaders during the conflict.

Seventh year running for ‘best university in the world for sports-related subjects’ title

Loughborough has been crowned the best university in the world for sports-related subjects for the seventh year running by the global QS higher education league table.
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Covid-19 air quality study wins national industry award

A Loughborough University-led study that has created the first ever guidance on how to design and operate non-domestic buildings to minimise the spread of airborne viruses has won a national industry award.
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Ultra X co-founder trains for success with Loughborough’s Physiology services (VIDEO)

Sam Heward, an Ultra Runner and co-founder of Ultra X, has shared his experience of undergoing physiology testing at Loughborough University in order to improve his running performance.

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Loughborough researchers collaborate with UK Coaching

Colleagues from Loughborough University’s School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences have collaborated with UK Coaching to provide a series of key online resources.

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Global review shows the substantial impacts of sport emissions on climate

Researchers from Loughborough University have led a global review of the climate impact of sport emissions.

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Sports for Nature report can “increase biodiversity and act against nature loss” (VIDEO)

Loughborough researcher Dr Madeleine Orr has said the recently published Sports for Nature report has the potential to “increase biodiversity and act against nature loss”.

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Loughborough colleagues contribute to key sport Commission

Last week marked the end of the Chiles Webster Batson Commission on Sport and Low-Income Neighbourhoods.