February 2025 news

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Loughborough University and Equality Action to host upcoming public lecture with Baroness Ruth Lister

Loughborough University is delighted to be working in partnership with local charity Equality Action to welcome Baroness Ruth Lister as its keynote speaker for an upcoming public lecture.

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Parents’ maths anxiety linked to lower numeracy skills in children, study finds

New research findings reveal that parents’ anxiety about mathematics can have a negative impact on their children’s early numeracy skills, influencing their performance in the subject as they progress through school.
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Applications are now open for the University’s Community Donations Fund

Loughborough University is providing an opportunity for community groups and organisations local to the East Midlands and London campuses to receive support for their projects.
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Two Loughborough graduate entrepreneurs named as Innovate UK’s Women in Innovation

Two Design School graduates have been named as winners of Innovate UK’s Women in Innovation Awards for 2025.
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How to argue without falling out – an expert guide

To disagree is an inescapable part of being human. We simply are not all the same. But whereas a small disagreement may remain amiable, particularly over text or online where we can edit our responses, a face-to-face row over a sensitive topic can develop into a more antagonistic form of argument.
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Loughborough input recognises role of universities in transforming creative industries

A Loughborough University academic has co-authored a report highlighting the important role universities can play in transforming the future of creative industries nationally.

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How to feel safe while using social media rather than quitting outright – new study explains

Researchers have identified a growing social media phenomenon known as digital cocooning – a way to feel safe online by only surrounding yourself with close friends.
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Loughborough’s unique, real-world testing could lead to more efficient cars

Repeatable, real-world testing by Loughborough University could see our cars becoming more efficient.
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Radar presents ‘Deep Recovery’: A sound work by Libita Sibungu

Until 10 March, artist Libita Sibungu’s work ‘Deep Recovery’ will be available to view at Pilkington Library. Students, staff and members of the public are invited to experience the work between 9am and 5pm, weekdays only.

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Padel is coming to Loughborough University

Loughborough University is thrilled to have partnered with Soul Padel to deliver an install of two new padel courts on campus.
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Scientists develop AI tools to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with livestock farming and land use

Loughborough University computer scientists have developed AI tools that offer insights into how greenhouse gas emissions associated with UK livestock farming and land use can be reduced.

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Universities in Leicester and Leicestershire are opening up their libraries to public users

A new partnership between three universities and local councils means anyone aged 18+ and living in the city, county or Rutland will easily be able to access university libraries and borrow up to 10 books at a time.
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New report shows 24 million people in the UK are below minimum socially acceptable living standards

New research reveals a sharp rise in the number of individuals in the UK living in households with incomes below the Minimum Income Standard (MIS).
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Green hydrogen research fuels a Net Zero Future at the Festival of Tomorrow

Scientists and engineers from Loughborough University and EnerHy, the Centre for Doctoral Training for Engineering Hydrogen Net Zero will showcase how green hydrogen can be generated, stored, and used for clean power at the Festival of Tomorrow.
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Loughborough research leads to rule change in World Wheelchair Rugby

Research conducted by Loughborough University has led to a rule change in World Wheelchair Rugby (WWR), increasing female participation in the sport.