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Ever fallen asleep in public like Hugh Grant at Wimbledon? Professor Kevin Morgan - a Loughborough University expert who has dedicated his career to researching - tells @YahooNews why we fall asleep in public spaces. uk.style.yahoo.com/sleeping-publi…
Expert Comment: Why are our homes getting so hot? — and what’s the secret to keeping them cool? #heatwave youtu.be/WY0YiSbfW0A?si… via @YouTube
It was an absolute pleasure to award elite swimmer @jessica_jane96 an honorary degree last week. Our Chancellor, Lord @sebcoe, praised Jessica-Jane for her fantastic work in tackling disability stigma. Read more below 👇 bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…
Great to see Loughborough student Henry Hughes tell BBC East Mids Today his life journey ahead of the Deaflympics in Tokyo. We're rooting for you, Henry! Watch again from circa 17:00 👇 bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod…
In this episode of Experts in Sport, host @HFDugdale is joined by @verity_pos, and special guest, Karen Carney OBE #ExpertsinSport Listen to the full show: Apple podcasts.apple.com/na/podcast/e93… Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/7bDoZ0… YouTube youtu.be/RY99FFbP-aI
BBC Verify largely factchecks international stories – what about UK politics? Dr Nathan Ritchie, of Loughborough University, and Professor Stephen Cushion, of Cardiff University, share insights from their research in The Conversation: theconversation.com/bbc-verify-lar…
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Doctor Who and Batman actor and @lboroalumni, @colinmcfarlane, was awarded an Honorary Doctorate this week! 🤩🎓 Colin, who graduated in 1983, was recognised for his outstanding contributions to the arts and his role in championing men’s health issues.
Great to see QI sharing our tiny violin 🎻 Find out why it was made ⤵️ lboro.ac.uk/media-centre/p…
Scientists at Loughborough University have created ‘the world’s smallest violin’. It’s an etching that is 13 millionths of a metre wide, smaller than the width of a human hair. (📷: Loughborough University)
Did you know one of our students has designed a handheld device that looks to replace the traditional prostate examination method? PRO check has received coverage in Medical Xpress, MSN, and the Engineer ⤵️ theengineer.co.uk/content/news/a…
EXPERT COMMENT: Dr Ben Roberts, Senior Lecturer in Healthy Buildings, explains that with temperatures expected to hit 31°C in the coming days, it’s more important than ever to keep your home cool and comfortable #heatwave DOWNLOADABLE CONTENT: lboro.ac.uk/media-centre/v…
Our our campaign won GOLD @heistawards #HEIST2025 👏👏 It was a huge piece of work, but worth all the hard work - congratulations to everyone involved 🏆🥇⭐️
🥇It’s a golden moment for @lborouniversity ! Congrats on winning the Gold Award for Best Use of Content, sponsored by Stori! A perfect mix of creativity and strategy, backed by strong engagement and meaningful results. Well done! 🎉 #HEIST2025
In this episode of #ExpertsinSport we discuss Leadership in Sport and the impact of AI on decision-making and leadership. Listen to the full show: Apple podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/e92… Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/0n6Goj… YouTube youtu.be/0d2jHipAu_g
Not the result we hoped for, but what a season it’s been 💜⚡️ A huge thank you to our incredible Lightning Family — your unwavering support has meant everything. From the first centre pass to the Grand Final, you’ve been with us every step of the way. Congratulations to London…
'You’re guzzling something cold, you’re putting ice on briefly during a match, but these measures have very limited power to change the body temperature for a high-performance athlete' @DrLeeTaylor @LboroSSEHS talks to The Guardian about #Wimbledon2025 theguardian.com/sport/2025/jul…
A Loughborough student has designed a device to replace the traditional prostate examination method🔎 PRO check uses lasers, pressure sensors and 3D imaging to offer a less invasive, more accurate way to assess prostate health. Read all about it ⤵️ tinyurl.com/59wmhmcm
It was a bumper @LboroSport showing on BBC Radio Leicester this morning with @Ady_Dayman 👏 ⚡️Vic Burgess previews @LboroLightning's Grand Final appearance this Sunday 🎾Nathan Miller explains Lboro's involvement at @Wimbledon Listen again from 1:26👇 bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…
Doctoral researcher, Mike Shaw, appeared on Times Radio Drive with John Pienaar to discuss the speed of the tennis serve 🎾 Listen again below at circa 27:00 👇 thetimes.com/radio/show/202…
Dr Matt Maley discussed the health implications of heatwaves and how to stay safe with BBC Radio 5 Live. Listen (from 1:11:00) ⤵️☀️ bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…