April 2025 news

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Loughborough Professor made Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences

Loughborough University’s Professor Caroline Kennedy-Pipe has been awarded a Fellowship by the Academy of Social Sciences.
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‘Rise of the Regions’ - a scenario in which countries respond to global trade tensions by retreating into localised production

Later today, Donald Trump is preparing to unveil sweeping tariffs, that analysts fear could push up prices and trigger a trade war. Dr Arman Mazhikeyev, a researcher in international trade, barriers to trade, and regional trade agreements, explains what the economic implications could be for these actions.

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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)

The hit Netflix series, Adolescence, which delivers a hard-hitting storyline around a social media-fuelled killing and the influence of incel subculture, has highlighted the very real concerns children and young people face navigating the online world. 
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New study aims to reveal the true costs of fixed-term contracts for early career researchers to help improve working conditions and broader research cultures in higher education

C-DICE, the UK’s largest postdoctoral researcher development programme - led by Loughborough University, has launched a new study to explore the wide-ranging impacts of researchers holding fixed-term positions, aiming to foster a supportive and dynamic research community.
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Vitality confirmed as Lightning Netball official wellness partner

Loughborough Lightning Netball is delighted to announce health and life insurer, Vitality, as its official wellness partner for the 2025, 2026 and 2027 Netball Super League (NSL) seasons.
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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.”

After Donald Trump announced a new set of tariffs that sent economic shockwaves around the world, Dr Huw Edwards, an expert in international economic relations, and trade theory and policy, comments on how Donald Trump’s flawed understanding of economics is not going to make their country great again.

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How dentists could help tackle obesity in children

As a specialty registrar in paediatric dentistry, I’ve seen first-hand the pain children experience because of poor oral health. Tooth decay happens when teeth are damaged by acids produced by oral bacteria breaking down sugar from foods and drinks – and although it’s largely preventable – it’s the most common reason for hospital admission in children aged between five and nine in England.
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Feedback sought on proposed new student accommodation development

The University has launched a public consultation on a proposed new student accommodation development on its Loughborough campus.
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Collaboration uses Loughborough’s vehicle aerodynamic knowledge to enhance Para sport performance

A collaborative project, led by academics at Loughborough University, is using expertise from the field of vehicle aerodynamics and wheelchair design to better support wheelchair racers taking part in the next Paralympics and beyond.
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Loughborough lecturer awarded funding from Academy of Medical Sciences

Dr Amanda Pearce, a lecturer in the Department of Chemistry at Loughborough University, has been awarded funding by the Academy of Medical Sciences to tackle dementia, as part of its initiative to support early-career researchers.
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Iran and US to enter high-stakes nuclear negotiations – hampered by a lack of trust

The announcement of planned talks between the US and Iran in Oman signifies a crucial development – especially given the history of distrust and animosity that has characterised their interactions.
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Deaf Loughborough student wins international competition to design hearing technology jewellery

Gargi Agrawalla, a final-year Product Design and Technology student at Loughborough University, has won an international competition to design jewellery for use with cochlear implants and hearing aids and raise vital funds for a UK-based charity supporting deaf children.
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Loughborough Lightning and Element Passive Fire Protection enter new partnership

Loughborough Lightning Netball has announced Element Passive Fire Protection as its first matchday sponsor for the 2025 season.
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Loughborough scientist reveals secret to perfect bowling score

A Loughborough University scientist has revealed the best way to get a perfect score in tenpin bowling.
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Landlords and student tenants celebrated at Loughborough Studentpad Awards evening

To foster a stronger community and ensure students have a great off-campus student experience, Loughborough University’s Student Accommodation Centre recently hosted the first ever Loughborough Studentpad Awards and landlord information evening.

Loughborough University’s Formula Student Team gears up with on-going support from Accu

Loughborough University’s Formula Student Team, LUMotorsport, is gearing up for its 22nd competitive year and is delighted to have Accu on board as a key supporter again.
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How Pope Francis changed the Catholic Church’s foreign policy

When the late Pope Francis first stepped on to the balcony of Saint Peter’s Basilica following his election 12 years ago, he remarked that he had been called almost from the “end of the world”. He was the first non-European pontiff since Gregory III, elected in AD731, who was of Syrian origin. And he was the first pope in history to come from Latin America.
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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.