2024 news

Tully Kearney collecting her gold medal at the Paralympics

Kearney wins second swimming gold as Holl claims bronze in the velodrome

Tully Kearney won another gold medal at the Paris Paralympics after convincingly winning the Women鈥檚 100m Freestyle S5 final.
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Fine Art students open new exhibition in Martin Hall Gallery

Fine Art students Fay Sheppard, Gabriella Drewer, and Jay Finnis consider the cyclicality of life in their exhibition 鈥楢ll Flesh Is Grass鈥� by using a range of impermanent mixed media and curatorial methods.
Ben Ryan

Alumni spotlight: Coaching to gold 鈥� Ben Ryan

Rewind eight years and the games were in full swing in Brazil. Rugby 7s was on the schedule for the first time and the men鈥檚 Fiji Rugby 7s side were set to take home the inaugural gold for the event. Not only that, but they were about to make history by winning Fiji鈥檚 first-ever medal at a games.

swimmer Daniel Wiffen lifting weights

鈥淚n Loughborough, becoming an Olympian is the normal鈥verybody has that same goal鈥� - Powerbase Sessions with Swimmer Daniel Wiffen

Current 柠檬视频 student, Daniel Wiffen, credits his strength and conditioning coach, Chris Thorpe, for his intensive training programmes that contributed to his gold win in Paris on 30 July.
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43 new businesses created in first phase of Charnwood incubator programme

Hundreds of people have sought help from LUinc., 柠檬视频鈥檚 business incubator - with 43 new businesses created as a result.
Paula Radcliffe speaking on the experts in sport podcast

Experts in Sport podcast: In conversation with alumna Paula Radcliffe MBE

With athletes set to compete in the marathon events in Paris this weekend, who better to speak to than one of Britain鈥檚 greatest long-distance runners, Paula Radcliffe MBE?
the 'HBT' bike used in by team gb in the olympics

Alumni spotlight: The innovative design of The Hope HBT Paris bicycle

Alumnus Sam Pendred has played a key role in the design and development of The Hope HBT Paris bicycle which is being used on the global stage in France鈥檚 capital by British cyclists.聽
Connor Andrews at 柠檬视频 Swimming Pool

Connor Andrews: Marathon swimming coach's Paris preparations

鈥淚n the UK, [at Loughborough], I鈥檓 in the best place to be for swimming.鈥�
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Fine Art graduate explores the conflict between femininity and performance in women鈥檚 sport

As Loughborough athletes compete in Paris this summer, closer to home Loughborough Fine Art graduate, Ellie Robins, has explored her deeply felt and personal experience within the sport of powerlifting through paint and ceramics.
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Loughborough appoints new Pro Vice-Chancellor for Education and Student Experience

柠檬视频 is delighted to announce that Professor Sam Grogan has been appointed as Pro Vice-Chancellor for Education and Student Experience.
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Join artist Harriet Morley for a panel discussion around craft, design and the role of the workshop

LU Arts are delighted to welcome artist Harriet Morley, curator Catherine Ince and Associate Professor in History of Art, Dr Marta Ajmar for an afternoon of discussion and debate.
Jeevun Sandher MP, Darren Jones MP and Chief Secretary to the Treasury during a recent visit to Intelligent Energy, with Vice President, Business Development, Dennis Hayter.

Loughborough opens the HyDEX Hydrogen Summer School

柠檬视频鈥檚 hydrogen research and innovation cluster opens the Hydrogen Summer School on 9 September 鈥� a week-long programme for industry, civic and research audiences to network and learn more about hydrogen technologies and applications.

Public now think access to private health services is a necessary expense for households due to NHS delays

For the first time, the British public has deemed it necessary to set aside a budget for private health treatments 鈥� reflecting the challenges of accessing some NHS services.
cyclist jenny holl on a bike celebrating a gold medal at the paralympic games

More medals for Loughborough on electric day at the Paralympics

Loughborough-linked athletes continued their fine start to the Paralympic Games after winning both gold and silver medals on day four in Paris.
Great Britain's Megan Richter with her gold medal, Spain's Marta Frances Gomez with her silver medal and Great Britain's Hannah Moore with her bronze medal following the Women's PTS4 Para Triathlon at Pont Alexandre III on day five of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games

Triathletes deliver Loughborough medal rush at the Paralympic Games

Loughborough-linked triathletes won gold, silver, and bronze medals across an incredible day at the Paralympic Games in Paris.
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Lightning reveal stellar squad ahead of 2025 Netball Super League season

Loughborough Lightning has revealed its full squad ahead of the 2025 Netball Super League (NSL) campaign.
athlete zac shaw running

Shaw upgraded to T12 bronze at Paris 2024

Loughborough-linked Zac Shaw has been awarded the bronze medal in the Men鈥檚 T12 100m category following the disqualification of Turkey athlete Serkan Yildirim.
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Experts in Sport: Loughborough鈥檚 role in inspiring change in Para sport

With the 2024 Paralympic Games now well underway, it鈥檚 a crucial time to explore the evolving research landscape in Para and disability sport.聽
Katseye K-pop band

The harsh process of becoming a K-pop star is opening to western performers

Made in Korea: The K-Pop Experience is a six-part reality show following five British trainees over 100 days as they debut as a Korean-pop (K-pop) idol boy group called Dear Alice. In collaboration with SM Entertainment, a K-pop powerhouse, the show will introduce the behind-the-scenes of making a K-pop idol through an immersive training system.
Jenny Holl and Sophie Unwin stood on a stage with their arms aloft with silver paralympic medals around their necks

Holl and Newson claim double silver success in Paris

Loughborough-linked athletes Jenny Holl and Zoe Newson both won Paralympic silver medals for Great Britain on another fruitful day in France.
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Royal Academy of Engineering Ingenious award inspires future generations to design inclusive products

柠檬视频 has received a Royal Academy of Engineering award for an innovative outreach project to inspire the next generation of engineers to make products and systems that are effective, safe and enjoyable to use.

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Explainer: What is classification at the Paralympic Games? (VIDEO)

Classification is a major element in Para sport, but what does it actually mean?
Great Britain's Olivia Broome celebrates winning the Bronze medal in the women's up to 50kg final at the Paralympic Games

Powerlifters land more Paralympic medals for Loughborough

Powerlifters Olivia Broome and Mark Swan both made the podium in their respective events to win more medals for Loughborough at the Paralympic Games. 聽
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Loughborough shortlisted for three awards at this year鈥檚 THE Awards

柠檬视频 has been named a finalist in three categories for the 2024 THE Awards: Outstanding Supervisor of the Year, Outstanding Technician of the Year, and Widening Participation or Outreach Initiative of the Year.聽
jenny holl, a cyclist, lifts her arms aloft on her bike after winning gold in paris

Lakatos and Holl take Loughborough to 15 Paralympic medals

Loughborough-linked athletes have now won 15 medals at the 2024 Paralympic Games following two more glorious golds in Paris.