News and events
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New research study aims to strengthen hip bones in older men
11 Mar 2009
Researchers at Loughborough University are starting a major research study to discover whether exercise can add bone at locations it is most needed to reduce the risk of osteoporotic fractures. -
Loughborough study aims to find the best dementia-beating exercises
10 Mar 2009
Loughborough University is embarking on a project to discover the best form of exercise to combat the threat of dementia and Alzheimer's disease in later life.
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Loughborough study to examine effects of breast cancer treatment
04 Mar 2009
A new Loughborough University study aims to discover the effects of breast cancer treatment on patients’ ability to manage day-to-day tasks.
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Psychology student wins LU Graduate School prize
22 Dec 2009
SSEHS psychology student Jemima Barnes has received the University’s Graduate School Prize for her outstanding contribution to life at Loughborough. -
Loughborough academics developing learning disability tests for London 2012
17 Dec 2009
Academics at Loughborough University are working with the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) to develop a robust computerised testing system to help classify athletes with a learning disability -
Visit of Indian Scientists to Loughborough University
7 Dec 2009
Dr Balakrishna Nagalla (statistician) and Dr Radhakrishna Kankipati (paediatrician) from the National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad, India (http://www.ninindia.org/) visited Dr Paula Griffiths in the School of Sport, Exercise, and Health Sciences Nov 23rd to Dec 03rd 2009. -
Are eating disorders a concern within UK sport?
2 Dec 2009
Eating disorders over the last few years have been the topic of much debate. Whilst the phenomenon of eating disorders has been recognised as a growing problem, it is often related to a very limited population (i.e., female adolescents and fashion models). However, there is a population that has received minimal attention, namely, sport performers. -
Loughborough Sport & Exercise Science – New Zealand and Singapore
19 Nov 2009
Professor Stuart Biddle delivered the Dr Jim Hay Memorial Lecture at the 2009 New Zealand Sport Science and Medicine Conference in Rotorua in November. He spoke about his work on sedentary behaviours in young people and delivered a symposium talk on physical activity and sedentary behaviour change in addition to an interactive workshop. -
Loughborough joins Japan in global $14m sports science programme
11 Nov 2009
Loughborough University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Waseda University in Japan as part of a global $14m programme designed to increase collaborative research in sport sciences and physical activity. -
Loughborough Past and Present at Canadian Meeting
9 Nov 2009
The 2009 Annual Conference of the Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology (SCAPPS) was held in Toronto in November and had a strong Loughborough connection! Loughborough Professor Stuart Biddle (SSEHS) was one of the two keynote lecturers, speaking on his work concerning physical activity and sedentary behaviour in young people. -
Japanese teachers visit Loughborough
20 Oct 2009
A group of distinguished teachers and officials from the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports Science and Technology visited SSEHS staff and students last week to learn more about physical education in the UK. -
LOCOG chief visits Loughborough project
30 Sep 2009
The Chief Executive of the London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games (LOCOG) was in Loughborough last week to visit a project that has recently received Olympic and Paralympic recognition through the Inspire Programme. -
Symposium Success for school student
28 Sep 2009
João Viana, a third year PhD student in SSEHS presented a paper at the 9th Symposium of the International Society of Exercise Immunology and was highly commended for the Young Investigator Award. -
Professor Fred Yeadon receives gymnastics award
25 Sep 2009
The Special Recognition Award for Distinguished Service to Gymnastics has been awarded to Professor Fred Yeadon by the Nik Stuart Foundation for his research into the biomechanics of gymnastics. -
Human Biology rated number one
25 Sep 2009
The School’s Human Biology undergraduate programme has been rated UK number one in the 2009 National Student Survey (NSS) with an overall satisfaction mark of 4.75 from a maximum of five. Forty six similar Institutions were assessed. -
Loughborough pair receive prestigious sports science awards
14 Sep 2009
Two Loughborough academics have received prestigious awards from the British Association of Sports and Exercise Sciences (BASES).
Sports psychologist Dr David Fletcher and recent PhD graduate Dr Vernon Neville from the University’s School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences (SSEHS) both collected newcomer awards at the BASES annual conference