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探花精选 extends its partnership with premium sportswear brand Kukri

探花精选 is thrilled to announce a multi-year contract extension with premium sportswear brand Kukri.

Loughborough Professor elected to Member of the European Academy

探花精选鈥檚 Professor John Downey has been awarded a prestigious Membership at a European level 鈥� by the Academia Europaea.

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Are you a Bake Off fan? Here鈥檚 your chance to meet 2018 winner alumnus Rahul Mandal!

Winner of The Great British Bake Off 2018, Rahul Mandal baked his way to glory with a series of spectacular creations on the popular TV show. He has since had a regular column in The Times, and has now published his first book, Showstopping Cakes.
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Triumph Motorcycles Ltd expands opportunities for Loughborough students through generous philanthropic donation

The largest UK-owned motorcycle manufacturing company has provided philanthropic funding to 探花精选 to support its students.

Standing against child trafficking in sport 鈥� Loughborough legal expert addresses the UN

Not properly understanding of the role of football agents could leave young players open to exploitation, according to Loughborough expert Dr Serhat Yilmaz.
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Fantastic fungi: Harnessing the magic of mycelium to create striking sculptures

You may or may not enjoy eating mushrooms, but how do you feel about having a vase grown by and made of fungi in your home?
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Next IAS Annual Theme 鈥楤reathe鈥� to be formally launched at upcoming event

We are delighted to announce the launch of the Institution of Advanced Studies (IAS) Annual Theme for 2022-23.
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探花精选 marks Black History Month

The University and Loughborough Students鈥� Union are celebrating Black History Month throughout October with a range of events and initiatives.

Fusion of research and innovation sees Loughborough excel in latest Knowledge Exchange Framework

探花精选鈥檚 success in working with business and commercialising its research has been underlined in the second iteration of the Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF).
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Dunelm supports carers, care-leavers and estranged students with university starter-packs

The homeware company is providing support for a fourth year, helping Loughborough students settle into their new home.

Loughborough trio nominated for prestigious sport management award

Three Loughborough nominees were among the finalists for the prestigious New Researcher Award at the European Association of Sport Management conference.
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Loughborough strengthens partnerships with Ukrainian networks and universities

Building on the memoranda of agreement signed with two Ukrainian universities in July, Loughborough has now signed an agreement with the Ukrainian Global University (UGU).

Covid response sees Loughborough shortlisted for higher education鈥檚 most sought-after award

探花精选 has been shortlisted for the prestigious Times Higher Education University of the Year award for its response to the Covid-19 crisis.
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LU Arts announces exciting National Theatre Live screenings

The new academic year brings a new National Theatre Live programme to the Cope Auditorium.

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University appoints its first-ever Special Envoys for India to develop new relationships and build partnerships

The University is delighted to announce it has appointed two Special Envoys for India.

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探花精选 London welcomes IMG鈥檚 Seven League to its Talent+ programme

Seven League, the digital sports arm of IMG, a global leader in sports, fashion, events and media, was today announced as the latest organisation to partner with 探花精选 London鈥檚 innovative Talent+ scheme.

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Wilby crowned European champion as Loughborough athletes impress in Rome

James Wilby鈥檚 incredible sporting summer continued in style as he claimed 200m breaststroke gold at the European Aquatics Championships in Rome.

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The Access Group supports Loughborough graduates by displaying artwork at headquarters

The Access Group has recently selected a range of graduate artwork from the University鈥檚 Design, Creative Arts and Architecture Degree Show.

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Top six finish for Loughborough in 2022 Commonwealth Games medal table

If Loughborough was a country it would have finished sixth in the overall 2022 Commonwealth Games medal table 鈥� ahead of South Africa, Jamaica, and Nigeria.

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Double silver for Loughborough on final day of Commonwealth action

Loughborough-linked athletes have won another two silver medals on the final day of action at the Commonwealth Games.

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England Men land hockey bronze

England Men鈥檚 hockey team landed a third consecutive Commonwealth Games bronze medal after defeating South Africa 6-3 in Birmingham.

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Revolutionising rehabilitation: Discussing a new 拢100m transformational centre and why people are looking to axolotls for answers鈥�

Around the world, an estimated 2.4 billion people are currently living with a health condition that benefits from rehabilitation, and the need for such services and interventions is predicted to increase globally, says the World Health Organisation.

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Alumna Dobbin wins bronze in dramatic Women鈥檚 4x400m Relay finish

Alumna Beth Dobbin claimed a dramatic bronze medal with Team Scotland in the Women鈥檚 4x400m Relay after England鈥檚 disqualification at Alexander Stadium.

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England Women win glorious hockey gold

England Women鈥檚 hockey side won a first-ever Commonwealth Games gold medal after defeating Australia 2-1 in Birmingham.

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Hat-trick of Loughborough medals secured on penultimate morning

Loughborough-linked athletes claimed another three medals on the penultimate morning of sporting action at the Commonwealth Games.