News archive - 2009
December 2009
- Loughborough academics developing learning disability tests for London 2012
Issued on December 17, 2009 - New Dean of the Business School and Economics appointed
Issued on December 16, 2009 - Loughborough University takes possession of SportPark
Issued on December 16, 2009 - Hundreds of alumni return to Loughborough for special degree ceremony
Issued on December 11, 2009 - Intelligent Energy to expand UK Operations
Issued on December 9, 2009 - University leaves a legacy for the future
Issued on December 9, 2009 - Student Aldred achieves full England Futsal cap
Issued on December 9, 2009 - Loughborough swim club named BBC team of the year
Issued on December 7, 2009 - adidas "JABULANI" Official Match Ball of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™
Issued on December 4, 2009 - Student Hong receives top Asian referee award
Issued on December 1, 2009
November 2009
- Santa Claus is coming to campus
Issued on November 26, 2009 - Students reach BBC Sports Awards shortlist
Issued on November 24, 2009 - Loughborough Professor honoured by Energy Institute
Issued on November 23, 2009 - Escaping to the ‘good life’ – an attainable idyll or intangible dream?
Issued on November 23, 2009 - Athletics chiefs are quick off the mark with Business School pilot programme
Issued on November 23, 2009 - Loughborough crowned European tennis champions
Issued on November 19, 2009 - Loughborough Vice Chancellor says a quality student experience is dependent on further HE investment
Issued on November 19, 2009 - Loughborough Pro Chancellor leads Government council to save Britain’s car manufacturing industry
Issued on November 17, 2009 - South Wolds students help to spread the spirit of Japan
Issued on November 12, 2009 - Loughborough Vice Chancellor appointed to Funding Council board
Issued on November 11, 2009 - Loughborough joins Japan in global $14m sports science programme
Issued on November 11, 2009 - Loughborough University supports Manufacturing Technology Centre
Issued on November 10, 2009 - Transport iNET appoints new Director
Issued on November 9, 2009 - Loughborough to host the 2011 UK Corporate Games
Issued on November 9, 2009 - Graduate’s portrait photo scoops two awards at esteemed prize ceremony
Issued on November 5, 2009 - Japanese Olympic delegation visits Loughborough
Issued on November 4, 2009 - CICE receives further funding
Issued on November 3, 2009 - University Community Donations Fund re-lauched
Issued on November 2, 2009 - £45K prize launched to raise the level of innovation in healthcare
Issued on November 2, 2009
October 2009
- Loughborough University steps up fight against breast cancer
Issued on October 30, 2009 - Local Travel Plan Networks not yet delivering potential transport benefits says European Project
Issued on October 27, 2009 - Progressive Sports Technologies help Speedo develop the LZR Racer triathlon suit
Issued on October 27, 2009 - Student Beaumont to make England cricket debut
Issued on October 23, 2009 - Loughborough University develops landslide technology with British Geological Survey
Issued on October 21, 2009 - East Midlands youngsters get a lesson from Japan’s badminton stars
Issued on October 21, 2009 - Japanese teachers learn from Loughborough
Issued on October 20, 2009 - Loughborough University concert programme offers a medley of music
Issued on October 19, 2009 - Staff and students re-enact historic ‘College Sunday’
Issued on October 19, 2009 - Gandy appointed to UK Athletics endurance role
Issued on October 15, 2009 - Clark to partner Kellogg for Loughborough's badminton international
Issued on October 15, 2009 - Award-winning mature student encourages others to consider university
Issued on October 14, 2009 - Player promotes Japan match with coaching clinic
Issued on October 13, 2009 - University recognises contribution of entrepreneurs
Issued on October 8, 2009 - New school to help energy scientists put solutions into practice
Issued on October 8, 2009 - Loughborough chefs get a taste of Japanese cuisine
Issued on October 7, 2009 - Loughborough stars confirmed for badminton international on campus
Issued on October 6, 2009 - Loughborough University launches Centre for Biological Engineering
Issued on October 2, 2009 - Loughborough University and Nottingham NHS Trust lead the way in sinus surgery simulation
Issued on October 2, 2009 - 'Global buzz' offers new perspective on world economy
Issued on October 1, 2009 - Loughborough Lightning face Australia in World Series warm-up
Issued on October 1, 2009
September 2009
- LOCOG chief visits Loughborough project
Issued on September 30, 2009 - Footballers net new sponsorship deal
Issued on September 30, 2009 - Pit-stop to heart-stop: Formula 1 meets life science innovators
Issued on September 21, 2009 - Loughborough graduate's work to be exhibited at the National Portrait Gallery
Issued on September 17, 2009 - Freshers Week plans come to fruition
Issued on September 16, 2009 - Loughborough athletes shortlisted for European awards
Issued on September 16, 2009 - Loughborough pair receive prestigious sport science awards
Issued on September 14, 2009 - Avil wins World U23 triathlon title
Issued on September 11, 2009 - Green vehicle technology given a national platform
Issued on September 11, 2009 - Rowing bronze for Loughborough at European Championships
Issued on September 9, 2009 - State school cricket scheme teaches pupils "the three Fs": Fitness, Friendship and Fair play
Issued on September 9, 2009 - Loughborough graduate captains England to Euro glory
Issued on September 7, 2009 - England stars descend on Loughborough for badminton international
Issued on September 4, 2009
August 2009
- Sports scientists aim to uncover performance effects of Ramadan
Issued on August 28, 2009 - University awards honorary degrees in Beijing and Singapore
Issued on August 27, 2009 - Loughborough community project receives Olympic recognition
Issued on August 26, 2009 - Double silver and bronze for Loughborough athletes at World Championships
Issued on August 24, 2009 - British and NBA basketball player says Loughborough camp is best ever
Issued on August 20, 2009 - Long-term managers get better results, say researchers
Issued on August 20, 2009 - Loughborough report highlights positive impact of cricket scheme
Issued on August 18, 2009 - Loughborough tops the BUCS points table for the 29th year
Issued on August 14, 2009 - Footballers make history with FA Cup appearance
Issued on August 12, 2009 - University staff learn about Japan as part of 2012 preparations
Issued on August 11, 2009 - Jackson sets new world mark in Leeds
Issued on August 10, 2009 - Loughborough sports chaplain selected for World Athletics Champs
Issued on August 7, 2009 - Student satisfaction remains high at Loughborough
Issued on August 7, 2009 - Intelligent Energy raises USD 30 Million
Issued on August 6, 2009 - Historic race for Loughborough rower Relph
Issued on August 4, 2009 - Phase Vision scoops Business Angel investment award
Issued on August 4, 2009 - World record for Tancock and second silver for Jackson
Issued on August 3, 2009 - New school is up and running
Issued on August 3, 2009
July 2009
- Sports student receives academic award named in memory of his grandfather
Issued on July 31, 2009 - Jackson wins silver in record-breaking race
Issued on July 28, 2009 - Aikines-Aryeetey rewrites history with Euro 100m win
Issued on July 21, 2009 - Lord Lieutenant and Deputy Lieutenant of Leicestershire among those to be honoured by University
Issued on July 15, 2009 - Loughborough Aces face Australia in Tri-Nations warm-up
Issued on July 15, 2009 - Footballing duo net bronze at World University Games
Issued on July 14, 2009 - Loughborough rower Clarke makes Henley final
Issued on July 13, 2009 - Role reversal for Loughborough lecturer
Issued on July 10, 2009 - Loughborough revs up for Formula Student
Issued on July 10, 2009 - Poet Laureate comes to Loughborough
Issued on July 8, 2009 - Loughborough holds honorary degree ceremonies
Issued on July 8, 2009 - Loughborough Students feature in FA Futsal Cup final
Issued on July 6, 2009 - Dame Kelly Holmes hosts training and education day at Loughborough
Issued on July 3, 2009 - Fun time is vital for father-child relationships
Issued on July 1, 2009 - Student entrepreneurs reveal winning business ideas
Issued on July 1, 2009
June 2009
- Loughborough scientist exhibits at Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition
Issued on June 30, 2009 - Loughborough celebrates largest ever contingent at World Swimming Champs
Issued on June 29, 2009 - Breakthrough technology invented at Loughborough wins prestigious UK award
Issued on June 29, 2009 - Caterpillar and Loughborough announce new research initiative
Issued on June 26, 2009 - Loughborough University to become Olympic athletics hub
Issued on June 26, 2009 - 1.4M investment in Phase Vision will see launch of 'Broadband Metrology'
Issued on June 25,2009 - University Community Donations Fund launched
Issued on June 23, 2009 - Loughborough tackles city carbon emissions
Issued on June 22, 2009 - Loughborough receives grant from Transport iNet
Issued on June 18, 2009 - Crowds flock to University's Centenary open day
Issued on June 16, 2009 - Loughborough to undertake breast cancer research
Issued on June 12, 2009 - Loughborough says YES to engineering enterprise
Issued on June 11, 2009 - Loughborough's leadership wins two national awards
Issued on June 10, 2009 - Centenary Open Day promises fun for all the family
Issued on June 9, 2009 - Biggest-ever art and design degree show in Centenary year
Issued on June 8, 2009 - Loughborough Researchers start study to seek out prevalence of eating disorders in sport
Issued on June 5, 2009 - Music, dance, bats and bikes! Centenary Open Day offers 'art for all'
Issued on June 4, 2009 - Loughborough University signs Olympic agreement with Japan [video]
Issued on June 4, 2009 - Loughborough follows Oxbridge in University Guide subject tables
Issued on June 3, 2009 - Loughborough student nominated for design industry award
Issued on June 3, 2009 - £2.5 million funding support for transport businesses
Issued on June 2, 2009 - Post offices for the future and health techniques of tomorrow – students' design concepts win four major awards
Issued on June 2, 2009
May 2009
- 'Grow your own' culture inspires student's award-winning work
Issues on May 28, 2009 - England women's cricket warm up at Loughborough
Issued on May 27, 2009 - Thought-provoking Hard Rain Project comes to Loughborough
Issued on May 27, 2009 - Loughborough to host graduate trainee as part of programme to boost HE sector fundraising
Issued on May 26, 2009 - Schofield's great-grandson officially opens Centenary exhibition
Issued on May 21, 2009 - Record nominations for University community awards
Issued on May 20, 2009 - Loughborough overpower England under-20s for historic win
Issued on May 14, 2009 - Princess Royal launches new School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University
Issued on May 12, 2009 - Entrepreneurial students fly flag for Loughborough at the SIFE UK National Competition
Issued on May 12, 2009 - World Cup awaits for Loughborough's hockey eight
Issued on May 7, 2009 - Centenary exhibition charts history of education and innovation in Loughborough
Issued on May 7, 2009 - Students to take on England Under-20 in World Champ warm-up
Issued on May 7, 2009 - Loughborough claim national student football title in sudden death thriller
Issued on May 1, 2009
April 2009
- Half century score sees Loughborough beat Bath in Real Varsity fifth year running
Issued on April 30, 2009 - Local school children begin work on the 'People's Painting'
Issued on April 24, 2009 - Loughborough students raise record-breaking funds for meningitis
Issued on April 23, 2009 - Prime Minister visits Loughborough University to launch new policy statement
Issued on April 20, 2009 - Elite Triathlete launches British Triathlon brand
Issued on April 21, 2009 - Loughborough awarded £3 million to boost economic and social prosperity
Issued on April 7, 2009 - Loughborough graduate returns to University to drive regional innovation
Issued on April 3, 2009
March 2009
- Loughborough benefits from Chinese expertise in emergency management
Issued on March 31, 2009 - National Sizing Survey – the changing shape of the UK's children
Issued on March 27, 2009 - Loughborough University hosts maths conference
Issued on March 26, 2009 - Loughborough trio star in World Cup Final win
Issued on March 23, 2009 - University system makes top five of international climate change competition
Issued on March 19, 2009 - Loughborough Students join forces with Nottingham & Union Rowing Club
Issued on March 18, 2009 - Loughborough celebrates six years of nurturing innovation
Issued on March 19, 2009 - New world record for Loughborough's Joanne Jackson
Issued on March 18, 2009 - Loughborough graduate takes Design of the Year title
Issued on March 18, 2009 - Top of the Bench at Loughborough University
Issued on March 16, 2009 - University seeks nominations for student community awards
Issued on March 16, 2009 - Festival of Science
Issued on March 6, 2009 - Olympics Minister praises University sports set-up
Issued on March 6, 2009 - Increase in research funding propels Loughborough into UK top five
Issued on March 5, 2009 - Charities benefit from Loughborough University's staff survey
Issued on March 4, 2009 - University Community Warden team welcomes new 'sub'
Issued on March 3, 2009 - University celebrates Japan Day
Issued on March 2, 2009
February 2009
- Loughborough University researchers take LEAP forward in the treatment of Anorexia Nervosa
Issued on February 25, 2009 - Loughborough University teams up with Leicester City Football Club
Issued on February 25, 2009 - Loughborough University responds to the ageing workforce
Issued on February 20, 2009 - Loughborough students rugby league ready for round four Cup clash
Issued on February 20, 2009 - Students strike gold at national BUCS swim meet
Issued on February 19, 2009 - Applications to Loughborough rise by more than twice the national average
Issued on February 16, 2009 - University students break Poppy Appeal fundraising record
Issued on February 12, 2009 - Loughborough students playing for England in Europe
Issued on February 11, 2009 - Six students recruited to new Nike campaign
Issued on February 10, 2009 - From La Scala to Loughborough – Tenor Ian Storey to perform at University
Issued on February 9, 2009 - Loughborough Professor gains audience with Olympic Chief
Issued on February 3, 2009 - Papers invited for 2009 Loughborough Antennas & Propagation Conference
Issued on February 2, 2009
January 2009
- Barack Obama inspires Loughborough student's award-winning artwork
Issued on January 28, 2009 - JCB Engineer to mentor Loughborough students
Issued on January 27, 2009
- University welcomes new Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Enterprise
Issued on January 22, 2009 - Loughborough hockey players part of medal winning squads Down Under
Issued on January 20, 2009 - Loughborough University helping YOU get healthy in 2009
Issued on January 20, 2009 - LEGO final comes to Loughborough
Issued on January 19, 2009 - Student's ad wins Panasonic competition
Issued on January 15, 2009 - ATKINS Project: a low-carbon manufacturing solution
Issued on January 15, 2009 - Loughborough holds Facilitating Innovation conference
Issued on January 13, 2009 - University set to mark Centenary
Issued on January 6, 2009