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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

Loughborough University researchers win prestigious medal Staff from Loughborough University s Department of Chemical Engineering have won a prestigious international award. Professor Geoff Hankinson and Dr Barbara Lowesmith from the Department, Dr Mike Acton of Advantica Ltd, and Professor Geoff Chamberlain from Shell Global Solutions and Visiting Industrial Professor in the Department, have been presented with the Hutchison Medal for 2007 by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE).... 27 Dec 2008 Loughborough University researchers win prestigous medal

JCB Engineer to mentor Loughborough students A former Loughborough engineering student is returning to the University to act as an informal mentor to current students. Alan Curtis, who now works for industry giants JCB after graduating in 2006 with a first-class degree in Mechanical Engineering, has been given the role of a Visiting Teaching Fellow, in a scheme which has been implemented by the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng).... 27 Jan 2009 JCB Engineer to mentor Loughborough students

World-leading research across Loughborough University Loughborough has been confirmed as one of the country s leading research universities, according to the results of the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) published today (18 December). Every department was found to be undertaking research that is internationally recognised, with 18% of the University s research considered to be world leading .... 29 Dec 2008 World-leading research across Loughborough University

A Loughborough student has been presented with a very prestigious national Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) Award. Ewan Porteous, who studied at Loughborough Universitys Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering, won the award in the category Best Maritime Technology Student, sponsored by The Lloyds Register Educational Trust. ... 25 Oct 2007 Loughborough Student Wins Prestigous Award

A Loughborough University professor has been awarded a National Teaching Fellowship by the Higher Education Academy.... 26 Jun 2008 Loughborough University professor is awarded prestigious fellowship

Loughborough inventive ideas win design awards Three Loughborough University Students have won awards at the annual RSA (Royal Society for the envouragement of Arts, Manufacture and Commerce) Design D... 08 Jun 2007 Prestigous design awards won by students

Finalist for outstanding new teacher award. Natalie Slote from De Lisle Catholic Science College in Loughborough has been shortlisted for the East Midlands 2007 Teaching Awards. ... 13 Jun 2007 Finalist for outstanding new teacher award.Finalist for outstanding new teacher award.

imago Services, Loughborough University s hospitality and catering provider, has won a prestigious industry award for its use of technology.... 04 Jul 2007 Top Industry Award for Imago in Loughborough

Loughborough Universitys popularity continues to grow, according to the latest applications figures and a new league table published on the 30 July 2007. The applications statistics released by UCAS show an 11.2% increase in the number of students applying to study full-time undergraduate courses at Loughborough. The rise, which is more than double the national average of 5.3%, puts Loughborough towards the top of the applications table. In The Good University Guide, the UKs newest leagu... 01 Aug 2007 loughborough university applications

A Loughborough student has been presented with a very prestigious national Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) Award. Ewan Porteous, who studied at Loughborough Universitys Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering, won the award in the category Best Maritime Technology Student, sponsored by The Lloyds Register Educational Trust. ... 25 Oct 2007 Loughborough Student Wins Prestigous Award

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