Day: September 13, 2026
A career in criminal justice and rehabilitation attracts people who want to make a measurable difference in their communities. Whether the goal is supporting victims of domestic abuse, working with adults with learning disabilities, or helping offenders rebuild their lives, the path usually begins with the right education and real-world experience. Solent University in the […]
Debate about artificial intelligence tends to swing between two extremes: breathless optimism about what AI might deliver, and dire warnings about what it might destroy. Professor Nick Jennings, Vice-Chancellor and President of Loughborough University and an internationally recognised authority on AI, autonomous systems and agent-based computing, argues that neither narrative captures what is actually happening. […]
When flights across the United Kingdom were grounded this week, the public reaction followed a familiar script: suspicion of a cyber-attack, speculation about hostile actors, and demands for immediate answers. The reality proved far more uncomfortable. As Andrew Peck, a cyber resilience researcher at Loughborough University, has explained, no attacker was involved — only a […]
Loughborough University has taken a founding role in one of the UK’s most significant industrial developments of the decade. In September 2026, the university signed a joint venture agreement alongside the University of Derby, the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), and Infinity Technology Group Ltd to deliver INFINITY, a £400 million advanced tech park planned for […]
The UK’s transition to a net zero economy depends on more than policy targets. It requires physical infrastructure where new energy technologies can be tested safely, demonstrated at scale, and prepared for commercial deployment. On 10 September 2026, Loughborough University marked a significant milestone in that effort by officially opening the East Midlands Zero Carbon […]
Professional golf has rarely seen a period of upheaval quite like the last five years. The news that LIV Golf is filing for bankruptcy protection — with at least $45 million (£33 million) reportedly owed to players — has once again shifted the balance of the sport’s ongoing power battle. According to Dr Dan Plumley, […]
Cash-in-hand work is often portrayed as a deliberate choice: stay off the books, undercut registered competitors, and keep the tax authorities out of the picture. New research from Loughborough University tells a more complicated story. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) estimates that £59.2 billion in UK tax went unpaid in 2024/25 — equivalent to 6.4% […]
On Saturday 3 October 2026, the University for the Creative Arts (UCA) will open the doors of its Farnham campus to host the official launch of October Craft Month — a month-long programme featuring more than 140 craft events across the Surrey town. Running from 11am to 3pm, the launch event gathers makers, students, academic […]
