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Loughborough University PR @lboropr.bsky.social · 15h

Congrats to Reader in Fine Art John Atkin who is exhibiting at Nobu Hotel London Portman Square during #FriezeWeek.

Featuring wall-based works and freestanding sculptures, the exhibition captures Atkin’s approach to form, material, and architecture.

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The essential guide to Frieze Week 2025

The capital’s biggest art event – Frieze 2025 – is back. Here’s what to see and where to be seen in London from 15-19 October...

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Loughborough University PR @lboropr.bsky.social · 6d

How dangerous is it to drive sleep-deprived?

BBC Morning Live came to @lborouniversity.bsky.social to find out. They met with Prof Ashleigh Filtness and put one of their crew through the driving simulator test - once with 4 hours’ sleep and again rested.

Watch (6:35): bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

Morning Live - Series 7: 01/10/2025

Gethin and Helen are joined by former detective Rav Wilding, who investigates scams that use emotional manipulation, and Dr Oscar looks at the latest health headlines.

bbc.co.uk

Loughborough University PR @lboropr.bsky.social · 6d

Exercise could promote recovery following COVID-19, study finds.

Prof Lettie Bishop's research team found that exercise can help restore the immune system easing symptoms such as fatigue, joint pain, and other long-term effects.

www.lboro.ac.uk/media-centre...

Exercise could promote recovery following COVID-19, study finds

New research has found that exercise can help restore the immune system after COVID-19, easing symptoms such as fatigue, joint pain, and other long-term effects.

www.lboro.ac.uk

Loughborough University PR @lboropr.bsky.social · 6d

'An open approach to knowledge and a kind, enabling manner help students go their own way but never feel alone.'

@lborouniversity.bsky.social @andrewchadwick.com talks to @timeshighered.bsky.social

www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/good...

Good mentoring can break down class barriers – and I should know

An open approach to knowledge and a kind, enabling manner help students go their own way but never feel alone, says Andrew Chadwick

www.timeshighereducation.com

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Loughborough University PR @lboropr.bsky.social · 7d

"It was such an inclusive sport, it didn't matter where you were from or what your background was like."

Karen Almond MBE recalls how she discovered rugby as a 19-year-old student at Loughborough University.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Rugby was freedom, says England's first World Cup-winning captain

Karen Almond helped lay the foundations of today's game by leading her team to victory in 1994.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Loughborough University PR @lboropr.bsky.social · 7d

In our latest episode, Cllr James Petter & Dr Becca Leopkey share how host towns like Northampton can turn #RWC2025 success into lasting community impact #ExpertsinSport

Full show:
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Loughborough University PR @lboropr.bsky.social · 9d

Dr Sam Edwards (@runninghistorian.bsky.social) tells BBC Radio 4’s On the Run that early modern period running was closely tied to gambling and elite culture, with wealthy patrons betting on races and even “owning” runners much like racehorses.

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On the Run - At Their Feet - BBC Sounds

Helen Mort charts our relationship with running, from prehistoric times to present day.

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Loughborough University PR @lboropr.bsky.social · 13d

Can AI make us fitter?

@lborouniversity.bsky.social Vice-Chancellor Professor Nick Jennings joins the @BBCSounds podcast, The Artificial Human to discuss if AI can help make all of us fitter 🤖🏋️‍♂️

www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

The Artificial Human - Can AI make me fitter? - BBC Sounds

Can AI be a personal trainer to get you off the sofa, and onto the marathon start line?

www.bbc.co.uk

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Loughborough University PR @lboropr.bsky.social · 15d

"The very existence of winter sports is under threat" - Dr Jamie Kenyon told @bbc5live.bsky.social.

He appeared on the show last night to discuss how climate change may impact the global sporting calendar.

Listen again (46.30):
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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Loughborough University PR @lboropr.bsky.social · 19d

'This is the latest in a long line of erroneous AI summaries'

Prof @andrewchadwick.com @lborouniversity.bsky.social talks to the The Big Issue

www.bigissue.com/news/housing...

No, Arsenal's Declan Rice didn't donate £14m to house homeless families

Google's AI summary is telling users Arsenal footballer Declan Rice donated £14m to a London housing project. But the story's not true.

www.bigissue.com

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Loughborough University PR @lboropr.bsky.social · 20d

Former Team GB athlete Baz Moffat reveals how female-specific education could transform health & fitness worldwide #ExpertsinSport

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Loughborough University @lborouniversity.bsky.social · 21d

We’ve opened the doors to our new £5.8m DigiLabs, a suite of cutting-edge digital spaces for Loughborough students. 🎉

From hologram lectures to learning about cancer using VR & digitised 3D anatomy, these technologies are transforming teaching.

Discover more ➡️ lboro.uk/46bFSU8

DigiLabs at Loughborough University | Shaping the Future of Learning

YouTube video by Loughborough University

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Loughborough University PR @lboropr.bsky.social · 23d

"The developmental potential of sport participation has long been recognised, and we know that it can bring about a range of positive outcomes"

Dr Oliver Hooper @lborouniversity.bsky.social spoke to @thetimes.com about the wider benefits of sport 🏈⚽️🏀🏑

www.thetimes.com/uk/education...

Girls who play sport after school ‘more likely to get top jobs’

Resilience and confidence gained through extracurricular sport help young women to thrive in senior roles, study finds, though a large gender gap persists

www.thetimes.com

Loughborough University PR @lboropr.bsky.social · 27d

Loughborough’s DECODE project works with people with learning disabilities and their carers to understand what does & doesn’t work in healthcare – and involve them in designing solutions.
BBC East Midlands Today visited campus to hear from those involved 👇
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East Midlands Today - Evening News: 10/09/2025

The latest news, sport and weather for the East Midlands.

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Loughborough University PR @lboropr.bsky.social · 27d

Why 7,000 steps per day is just as good as 10,000

Dr Mhairi Morris @lborouniversity.bsky.social spoke to @theipaper.com about the benefits of regular exercise 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️

inews.co.uk/inews-lifest...

I gave up doing 10,000 steps a day - I'm fitter and happier

Research shows this target isn't always helpful - I now aim for 7k steps a day, giving me more time for other types of fitness

inews.co.uk

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Loughborough University PR @lboropr.bsky.social · 28d

People are falling short of what they need for a minimum socially acceptable standard of living – even when working.

New research by @drjulietstone.bsky.social for @crsp-uk.bsky.social & @jrf-uk.bsky.social reported here in the @bigissue.com 👇

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Original press release: bit.ly/41OszX3

Single people must earn at least £30,500 per year to live well in the UK

A single person in the UK now needs to earn £30,500 a year to “participate in society” and "live with dignity", new research has found.

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Loughborough University PR @lboropr.bsky.social · 28d

Five ways to make your children better at sport🎯

“Street sport develops skill learning and creativity,” explains Prof Mark Williams from SSEHS.

Read more below 👇

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Loughborough University PR @lboropr.bsky.social · 29d

BBC World Service featured the Aftrak project on today's 'People Fixing the World' episode.

'Digging deep to help farmers' highlighted the benefits of solar-powered tractors in Malawi on increasing crop yields.

Listen here 👉 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Loughborough University PR @lboropr.bsky.social · Sep 8

📢 Conversation Online Workshop 📢

Our next @uk.theconversation.com workshop for @lborouniversity.bsky.social academics and Doctoral Researchers takes place on September 26. Find out more and reserve your place here 👇

www.lboro.ac.uk/internal/new...

Join The Conversation – online workshop

Academics and Doctoral Researchers are invited to attend an online training session with The Conversation thought leadership platform on Friday 26 September, from 2 to 4pm.

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Loughborough University PR @lboropr.bsky.social · Sep 5

☀️🔋 Scientists have tested a lab-scale solar/storage device and found it works better when it gets hot. Heat speeds up the chemical reactions that store energy — with peak gains around 45 °C.
Until now, solar panels have lost efficiency when they get hot.

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Solar breakthrough – hotter panels mean better storage

Scientists have uncovered a surprising advantage in next-generation solar technology... the hotter it gets, the better it can store energy

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Loughborough University PR @lboropr.bsky.social · Sep 5

A study from Action for Children and @lborouniversity.bsky.social found the minimum cost of education for a secondary school child was £2,300 a year in 2024

Read more via @thetimes.com

thetimes.com/life-style/p...

The unexpected costs of sixth form — including a £127 calculator

You might think the end of uniforms will bring down expenses, but with £150 books and pricey tech, A-levels don’t come cheap

thetimes.com

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Loughborough University PR @lboropr.bsky.social · Sep 3

In this episode, we dive into a groundbreaking research project that’s challenging assumptions and driving change for women in para-sport #ExpertsinSport

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Loughborough University PR @lboropr.bsky.social · Aug 20

In this episode of Experts in Sport, we explore how governance, marketing, and collaboration are driving transformation in women’s sport #ExpertsinSport

Listen to the full show:
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Loughborough University PR @lboropr.bsky.social · Aug 19

Great to have Gladiator Zack George (aka Steel) and his wife @lborouniversity.bsky.social yesterday, where they launched an incredible 13-day sporting charity challenge in memory of their son, who died in April.

He was joined by our Honorary Graduate Joe Wicks

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

BBC Gladiators star and wife launch charity in son's memory

Leo, son of Gladiator Zack George and wife Samantha, died in April after being born at 23 weeks.

www.bbc.co.uk

Loughborough University PR @lboropr.bsky.social · Aug 14

'Research suggests building muscle is the best way to keep getting stronger long-term'

Read this Men's Health feature on some new
@lborouniversity.bsky.social findings

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www.menshealth.com/uk/building-...

More Muscle = More Strength, Says New Study – Here's What That Means for Your Training

Research suggests building muscle is the best way to keep getting stronger long-term

www.menshealth.com