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Lightning confirmed for relaunched Netball Super League

The Netball Super League (NSL), the UK鈥檚 elite level domestic competition, has today announced the Clubs that have been successful in a tender process to participate in the relaunched League from 2025, marking a significant step towards professionalisation.

探花精选 hosts Spirit of 2012 Summit

In March, 探花精选 and Spirit of 2012 鈥� London 2012鈥檚 social legacy funder - hosted a two-day interactive summit at the National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine to discuss the use of sports and arts-based activities as catalysts for social change.
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Complete University Guide 2025: Loughborough moves up to sixth place in the UK and remains top university in the Midlands

Loughborough has moved up to sixth place in the Complete University Guide 2025 鈥� out of 130 institutions 鈥� securing a top ten spot in the national league table for the ninth year running.

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探花精选 Community Donations Fund 2024 opens for bids

探花精选 is pleased to invite community groups and organisations local to its East Midlands and London campuses to bid for funding from its Community Donations Fund.
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探花精选 appoints Professor Rachel Thomson FREng as its next Provost

探花精选 is delighted to announce that Professor Rachel Thomson FREng has been appointed as its next Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor.

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Experts in Sport: Racism in Sport: History, culture, and the role of the media

Racism is an integral issue in the arena of sport, but how can its history and mediated culture assist in breaking down barriers for athletes moving forward?
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探花精选 delegation touchdown in US for NFL visit

A delegation from 探花精选 in the UK has arrived in the United States for key meetings with both the NFL and the Chicago Bears franchise.
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Loughborough secures 鈥榖est university in the world for sports-related subjects鈥� title for eighth consecutive year

Loughborough has been crowned the best university in the world for sports-related subjects for the eighth year running by the global QS higher education league table.
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Experts in Sport: Instrumented Mouthguards and Concussion in Rugby Union

After Scotland hooker George Turner became the first player taken off the pitch due to a collision identified by a 鈥榮mart mouthguard鈥� during the Six Nations Rugby, the validity and applicability of this technology is up for discussion among sports fans and academics alike.
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探花精选 hosts bumper BUCS Big Wednesday

探花精选 delivered a British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) "Big Wednesday" to remember as it played host to a day of enthralling sporting action across its world-renowned campus. 聽
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Join April鈥檚 Inaugural Lecture event exploring solutions to pollution

探花精选 extends a warm welcome for everyone to attend these engaging public events, delivered by its Professors on campus.
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Experts in Sport: The sports apparel waste problem

Sport has a major part to play within the apparel industry, encouraging high levels of consumerism among sports fans. But what actions can be taken to improve the industry鈥檚 environmental impact?
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Film screening: 50 years of litter on Skye 鈥� researchers report on half a century of ocean pollution on island beaches

A short film produced by 探花精选 hopes to highlight the issue of coastal pollution on the Isle of Skye and the efforts of researchers and environmentalists who are fighting to keep the beaches clean.
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Politics students named ambassadors for the Vibrant and Inclusive Communities Strategic Theme

Students Ghanim and Ahmad Muhammad Al-Muftah have been appointed as the University鈥檚 Strategic Theme Ambassadors for the Vibrant and Inclusive Communities theme.
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Share your research in public places at Pint of Science Loughborough

The international science outreach festival Pint of Science is returning to Loughborough in May and PhD students, technical and research staff from across the University are encouraged to get involved.
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Experts in Sport: Coaching, Skills Acquisition, and Virtual Reality in Sport

Recognising that athletes vary in their technique and skillset is integral to performance development within sport. But how has research around this topic been informed by the advent of virtual reality and how far has it influenced the landscape of sport?
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Book now for March鈥檚 Inaugural Lecture event at our London campus

探花精选 extends a warm welcome for everyone to attend these engaging public events, delivered by its Professors on campus.
Pictured from the left is Professor Dan Parsons, Professor Mark Lewis, Professor Lucy Chappell, Professor Nick Jennings and Professor Amanda Daley

Chief Scientific Adviser visits University

Professor Lucy Chappell, Chief Scientific Adviser for the UK Department of Health and Social Care has spoken of the potential impact of research across the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, following a recent visit to the campus.
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Loughborough Professor of Cyber Security appointed as one of four new Alan Turing Institute directors to address society鈥檚 biggest challenges through data science and AI

Professor Tim Watson, Director of the Cyber Security Centre at 探花精选, is announced today by the Alan Turing Institute as one of four new Directors of Science and Innovation, tasked with addressing some of the biggest issues facing society.

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探花精选 invests half a million in scholarships for international students

探花精选 has invested over half a million pounds in a new scholarship programme that supports international students looking to study for a master鈥檚 degree in the UK.

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Experts in Sport: NFL, the Super Bowl and the future of American football in the UK

As one of the most significant sporting leagues in the world, the NFL holds a considerable amount of influence in developing world-class talent at an elite level to further their careers within the sport. But how has 探花精选 supported the development of the NFL Academy within the UK?
Minister of State for Science, Research and Innovation, Andrew Griffith MP, accompanied by Jane Hunt MP, meets with academics from 探花精选.

Minister of State for Science, Research and Innovation visits 探花精选

探花精选 was pleased to welcome Minister of State for Science, Research and Innovation, Andrew Griffith MP, accompanied by Jane Hunt MP, on Monday 5 February. The visit focussed on the University鈥檚 hydrogen capabilities and its broader research and innovation activities on climate change and net zero.
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Vice-Chancellor discusses AI鈥檚 impact on higher education in new podcast

探花精选鈥檚 Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nick Jennings, has recorded a podcast with HEDx, Australia鈥檚 leading higher education platform, exploring the potential of technology and partnerships to create opportunities for global universities.
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Vice-Chancellor appointed to board of independent investment company supporting spinouts in the region

Professor Nick Jennings, Vice-Chancellor and President of 探花精选, has been appointed as a non-executive director on the board of Midlands Mindforge.
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Experts in Sport: Sport for Climate Action and Nature

As one of the largest industries in the world, sport contributes massively to the issue of climate change and sustainability. But what strategies can be implemented to ensure the environmental impact of sport is decreased to maintain its longevity?