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We explore how data-driven innovation is uncovering hidden performance patterns and offering deeper insights into what happens beyond training hours #ExpertsinSport

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Can friendship keep you young? Scientists say your social life might slow ageing US researchers have shown that people with more active social lives show slower biological ageing and lower inflammation levels.

Can friendship keep you young? Scientists say your social life might slow ageing

Prof James Goodwin, of the School of Design and Creative Arts, discusses the notion in a new @uk.theconversation.com article ⤵️

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New tech upcycles biodiesel waste into $78B industrial solvent Loughborough spin-out R3V Tech turns biodiesel waste into high-value solketal using a low-energy, eco-friendly process.

Great to see R3V Tech's electrochemical process that converts biodiesel waste into high value bio-derived solvents gaining coverage.

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Is it true that … cutting out carbs helps you lose weight? Weight loss is about consuming fewer calories than you burn, and reducing your intake of refined carbohydrates can play a part in that

Is it true that cutting carbs can help you lose weight? 🤔

The Guardian spoke to @lborosport.bsky.social's Bethan Crouse to find out...

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Scientists’ electrochemical process enables biodiesel producers to transform waste into planet-friendly profit An electrochemical process developed by scientists at a Loughborough University spin-out company enables biodiesel producers to turn waste into profit – while slashing emissions and energy use.

🚀A Loughborough University spin-out's electrochemical process enables biodiesel producers to turn waste into profit - AND cut emissions and energy use.

🔋Supported by @innovateuk.bsky.social, the team is now scaling up for industry trials.

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Will superuniversities save UK HE? The quasi-merger of the universities of Kent and Greenwich has raised questions about how many other higher education institutions might see an opportunity – or a necessity – to team up as financial p...

"UK universities are quietly but undeniably at a crossroads."

@bedforms.bsky.social @lborouniversity.bsky.social writes for @timeshighered.bsky.social

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Inside the NFL Academy: 6:30am gym sessions, school, and 68 students with a dream The Athletic was put through drills at the NFL Academy to learn what it takes to make it to college football

Inside the NFL Academy: 6:30am gym sessions, school, and 68 students with a dream.

Pleasure to welcome Eduardo Tansley to campus for a behind-the-scenes look at the NFL Academy.

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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...

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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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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

'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

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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.

"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.

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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

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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.

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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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?

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 🤖🏋️‍♂️

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"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.

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

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

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

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YouTube video by Loughborough University DigiLabs at Loughborough University | Shaping the Future of Learning

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.

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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

"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 🏈⚽️🏀🏑

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East Midlands Today - Evening News: 10/09/2025 The latest news, sport and weather for the East Midlands.

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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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

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 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️

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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.

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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Five ways to make your children better at sport🎯

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

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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.

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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.

📢 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 👇

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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

☀️🔋 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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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

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

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

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