News from 2025

This section includes news from the Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering from 2025.

Aftrak engineering system in Malawi with two members of 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.
Outside a BP building on a sunny day

Loughborough renewable expert critical of BP decision to focus on oil and gas production

A Loughborough University academic has criticised BP’s decision to increase investment into oil and gas whilst cutting funding for renewable energy.
Outside the Wolfson Building of Engineering at Loughborough University on a sunny day

Loughborough academics’ fresh theory to improve how new tech turns movement into electricity

A group of Loughborough University academics have proved a fresh theory which aims to improve how a new technology turns movement into electricity.
View over Engineering buildings at Loughborough University

Wolfson X-Lab Extreme set to become reality thanks to £1.1 million grant

The Wolfson Foundation has awarded a grant of £1.1 million to the University to set up the Wolfson X-Lab Extreme. The new lab will house the Gleeble 3800, positioning the University and the East Midlands as a leading hub for hydrogen production and the manufacturing of materials under extreme conditions.
Student walking outside university building

In memory of Lesley Davis

We are saddened to inform you of the sudden death of our past colleague and, for many of us a friend, of Lesley Davis.
Football on field

Loughborough expert “not surprised” by Arteta’s Carabao ball comments

A Loughborough University expert says he’s “not surprised” Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has suggested there are differences in the footballs used in the Carabao Cup and the Premier League.