University press releases

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Campus-wide charity drive aims to donate 26,500 items to local and national good causes and cut the amount of household waste going to landfill

Loughborough University, Loughborough Students’ Union and several local and national good causes are joining forces this month in a bid to gather and donate tens of thousands of items to those in need.

The latest experts in sport podcats looks at concussion

Experts in Sport: Has concussion in sport hit crisis point?

Loughborough University’s latest ‘Experts in Sport’ podcast looks at one sporting issue that is never far from the headlines - that of concussion.

Rhona Lloyd is one of five Loughborough athletes to have been included in the initial 24-strong GB Women's Sevens squad for Tokyo 2020.

Loughborough athletes named in extended GB Women’s Rugby Sevens squad

Six Loughborough athletes have been included in the initial 24-strong GB Women's Sevens squad for Tokyo 2020.

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Novel 3D model developed at Loughborough University provides new insight into how our body’s stem cells interact with breast cancer cells

A Loughborough University PhD student has provided new insight into how breast cancer cells interact with cells in our body by using a novel 3D model.
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Heat research from Loughborough featured in global triathlon guide

Academics from Loughborough University have helped devise a comprehensive report that will benefit triathletes and paratriathletes in their preparation to compete under hot and humid conditions – like those predicted at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The latest episode of the ‘Experts in Sport’ podcast is all about strength. What is it? How do you build it? What methods are best for your fitness goals?

Experts in Sport podcast: Faster, Stronger, Fitter– what exactly is strength?

The latest episode of the ‘Experts in Sport’ podcast is all about strength. What is it? How do you build it? What methods are best for your fitness goals?

Link between sitting for too long and stress to be explored as part of study

Researchers at Loughborough University are inviting people to take part in a study that explores the link between sitting down for long periods of time (eg sedentary behaviour) and short-term stress.
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From labelling homosexuality a ‘mental disorder’ to challenging stereotypes – new book reveals psychology has done a 180 when it comes to LGBTIQ representation

Psychologists in the mid-20th century believed that sexuality could be ‘corrected’ through therapy.

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Loughborough University continues to lead the way in cricket helmet safety

Researchers from Loughborough University’s Sports Technology Institute continue to play a leading role in ensuring the safety of cricketers whilst batting.

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Novel ideas to help you read more in 2020

Healthy diet starting to waver? Is a night in front of the telly once again more appealing than heading to the gym? Has your Dry January gotten a little bit damp?
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Researchers to teach robots how to differentiate between sandwich ingredients so they can make your favourite BLT

Loughborough University computer scientists have teamed up with a food production automation company for a project that looks to teach AI robots how to differentiate between food items so they can make sandwiches in real-world factory environments.

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Experts in Sport: Does sponsorship in sport have an unhealthy relationship with junk food?

January is a time many people revaluate their diets and put away those sugary snacks after over-indulging during the festive period.

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First findings revealed from Twinning Project initiative

Academics from Loughborough University have devised six pillars of success for partners involved in the nationwide Twinning Project – an initiative developed to help UK prisoners develop new skills.

Early childhood development among the Maasai in Kenya to be explored as part of a new study

Early childhood development and education in Kenya will be explored by academics at Loughborough University as part of new research.
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Exercise in the 16th century: Historical workouts for body and soul

New Year, new me… we’ve all heard the saying and usually scrawled at the top of our resolution list is the promise to exercise more.