Loughborough

University of Leicester PhD organise 'Materiality and Intangibility: Contested Zones', an event for researchers and artists working with museums... 20 Nov 2009 Interactive event to challenge views on museum culture

10th Man to walk on the moon to lecture at the University of Leicester in a filled-to-capacity public event... 20 Nov 2009 An audience with Apollo 16 Astronaut Charlie Duke

Dr Eleanor Milne to speak about this timely work on Thursday 19 November at the University of Leicester ... 20 Nov 2009 The Carbon Benefits Project

Study day for the University of Leicester's Centre for the Study of the Country House on 24 November... 20 Nov 2009 Keeping up with the Joneses in the 18th century

Human Rights lecture taking place at the University of Leicester on 24 November. Free and open to the public... 20 Nov 2009 Labour rights: constitutional promises vs global realities

Experts present latest thinking on green energy at conference Some of the country s leading experts in green energy technologies are to present their current thinking at a conference being hosted this week by the Midlands Energy Consortium a group comprised of the universities of Birmingham, Loughborough and Nottingham. Delegates from across the UK will gather on 15 October at Loughborough University to hear the views of leaders from industry and academia on the generation and application of new, cleaner energies.... 29 Dec 2008 Experts present latest thinking on green energy at conference

Loughborough University is to further strengthen its position as a world-class research centre for energy and climate change with the appointment of eleven new academic staff, including Chairs in Renewable Energy, Building Performance Modelling, Hydroclimatic Modelling, and Photovoltaics for Power Systems. ... 31 Mar 2008 Significant investment helps consolidate Loughborough as a leader in energy and climate change

Significant investment helps consolidate Loughborough as a leader in energy and climate change research... 27 Dec 2008 Significant investment helps consolidate Loughborough as a leader in energy and climate change research

New green facility underlines Loughborough University s commitment to sustainability Loughborough University today (Thursday 25 September) unveiled its new hydrogen refuelling station, underlining its commitment to the development and support of green technologies. The facility, one of only two currently operational in the UK, will enable the University to drive forward its research in this area, as well as provide a refuelling service to hydrogen vehicles used by campus-based organisations.... 30 Dec 2008 New green faciilty underlines Loughborough Universitys commitment to sustainability

JOINT PRESS RELEASE FROM LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY AND THE BRITISH UNIVERSITY IN EGYPT Loughborough University and the British University in Egypt consider energy research focus Members of the British University in Egypt (BUE) Board of Trustees met at Loughborough University on 21 May to discuss how the two institutions could contribute to the globally important priority of energy and climate change research. The meeting, which enabled staff and representatives from both institutions to discuss a range of strategic and collaborative developments, marked another milestone for the successful and developing partnership between Loughborough and the BUE.... 28 Dec 2008 Loughborough University and the British University in Egypt consider energy research focus

Smarter ideas for summertime cooling of buildings are among projects being researched through a new E.ON sponsored university professorship for innovative energy use at Loughborough University. ... 18 Jul 2007 E.ON sponsors University research chair

Energy Efficiency Accreditation A series of initiatives to facilitate a reduction in Charnwood Borough Councils carbon footprint by increasing energy efficiency has been recognised by a leading national organisation. The Energy Institute has awarded Charnwood the Energy Efficiency Accreditation Scheme (EEAS) for its commitment to improving energy efficiency and tackling climate change. The Energy Efficiency Accreditation Scheme is the UKs only independent award recognising achievements i... 04 Aug 2007 Charnwood Council Achieves Acreditation

Loughborough MP Andy Reed has called on Government Ministers to promote markets for emerging new energy technology. Andy Reed said "we need to see the markets flourish for these new products and I want the government to help create the right financial climate for these new technologies to compete."... 12 Oct 2007 Call to promote markets

Representatives from Loughborough University, BAE Systems and the East Midlands Development Agency (emda) recently gathered at the campus to celebrate five years of successful partnership.... 05 Dec 2007 Loughborough University and EMDA

Olympic medallist Steve Backley attends official opening of 15 million Sports Technology Institute The Institute is an exciting new venture with East Midlands Development Agency (emda) to boost enterprise in the sport and leisure sector and develop cutting-edge technology to assist the countrys elite athletes in their preparation for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. ... 27 Feb 2008 Loughborough Sports Technology Institute

A SERIES of free graffiti workshops could help creative youngsters avoid a brush with the law. Charnwood Community Safety Partnership, of which Charnwood Borough Council is a partner, is staging the six-week programme of graffiti workshops in three neighbourhoods to give 11 to 16-year-olds an alternative means of expression rather than daubing slogans and images on buildings throughout the Borough.... 18 Jul 2008 Graffiti Workshops in Loughborough and Charnwood

Andy Reed MP today announced the giving away of chess sets to schools. The chess sets are available for schools as part of a scheme to provide a quarter of a million chess sets into the school network. Negotiations with manufacturers and distributors means that ten sets and boards can be offered to every school in England. ... 13 Feb 2008 Loughborough MP Announces Free Chess Sets for Schools

14 motorbikes and mini-motos have been crushed after they were confiscated by police in Loughborough during a crack down on young people who drive dangerously and inconsiderately on roads, parks and public places.... 02 Jul 2008 Mini moto campaign in Loughborough is a crushing success.

Dr Eleanor Milne to speak about this timely work on Thursday 19 November at the University of Leicester ... 20 Nov 2009 The Carbon Benefits Project

Reports are coming in that Loughborough Town Centre was yesterday infiltrated by a giant robot. The robot which some eye witnesses say they saw in Market Place and Market Street at various times yesterday afternoon stood some 8ft tall, was metallic in colour, had blue glowing eyes and spoke in sound bites.... 27 May 2008 Robot in Loughborough Town Centre

Community Services29 October 2009Leicestershire County Council reveals results of groundbreaking archaeology surveyLeicestershire County Council today held a press conference at Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre to announce the conclusion of a groundbreaking three year archaeological survey to locate the battle of Bosworth, funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund grant. Battlefields Trust archaeologist, Glenn Foard, revealed an exciting collection of finds from the Battle of Bosworth of international archaeological significance.... 30 Oct 2009 Leicestershire County Council reveals results of groundbreaking archaeology survey

The popular, annual Charnwood Borough Council-organised event will open at 6pm on Wednesday, November 11th and run until Saturday, November 14th 2009.... 03 Nov 2009 Loughborough Fair

Police searching for missing man have found a bodyPolice searching for a 77 year old man from Loughborough, who has been missing since yesterday evening, have found the body of a man. Ernest Sanham from Park Road in Loughborough, was admitted to the Leicester General Hospital on Thursday 22nd October 2009 suffering from confusion.... 26 Oct 2009 Police searching for missing man have found a body

Information about being safe on Bonfire Night will be available for shoppers who visit Loughborough town centre on Wednesday.... 03 Nov 2009 Loughborough shoppers to benefit from Bonfire Night Advice

Street children in the third world and some of the most endangered animals on the planet are set to benefit from generous visitors the Great Central Railway. The award winning Leicestershire heritage line teamed up with two charities to raise money at special gala events.... 26 Oct 2009 GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY RAISES TWENTY THOUSAND POUNDS FOR CHARITY

A SERIES of free graffiti workshops could help creative youngsters avoid a brush with the law. Charnwood Community Safety Partnership, of which Charnwood Borough Council is a partner, is staging the six-week programme of graffiti workshops in three neighbourhoods to give 11 to 16-year-olds an alternative means of expression rather than daubing slogans and images on buildings throughout the Borough.... 18 Jul 2008 Graffiti Workshops in Loughborough and Charnwood

Andy Reed MP today announced the giving away of chess sets to schools. The chess sets are available for schools as part of a scheme to provide a quarter of a million chess sets into the school network. Negotiations with manufacturers and distributors means that ten sets and boards can be offered to every school in England. ... 13 Feb 2008 Loughborough MP Announces Free Chess Sets for Schools

Reports are coming in that Loughborough Town Centre was yesterday infiltrated by a giant robot. The robot which some eye witnesses say they saw in Market Place and Market Street at various times yesterday afternoon stood some 8ft tall, was metallic in colour, had blue glowing eyes and spoke in sound bites.... 27 May 2008 Robot in Loughborough Town Centre

14 motorbikes and mini-motos have been crushed after they were confiscated by police in Loughborough during a crack down on young people who drive dangerously and inconsiderately on roads, parks and public places.... 02 Jul 2008 Mini moto campaign in Loughborough is a crushing success.

Radical changes to social care in Leicestershire will be outlined at a meeting next week. The County Council wants to personalise its social care and will update the Cabinet on the plans next Tuesday (29th July).... 22 Jul 2008 Radical plans to personalise social care in Leicestershire