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Success for sports scholars at the Commonwealth Games

More than 40 Loughborough sports scholars qualified to compete in the 2026 Commonwealth Games, and more than half of them came home with a medal.
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Graduation: celebrating the achievements of Loughborough scholars

More than 40 Opportunity Scholars graduated in July following the completion of their undergraduate courses. They were the recipients of scholarships that have supported them throughout their time at Loughborough. Here we share some of the many success stories of Opportunity Scholars as they become part of our alumni community and leave Loughborough for their next chapter.
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Manufacturing Technology Centre supports Opportunity Scholars at Loughborough

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) has been supporting 木瓜视频鈥檚 Opportunity Scholarship programme for over twelve years, helping talented students access higher education and encouraging progression into engineering and manufacturing careers. As part of this ongoing support, MTC recently welcomed three current Opportunity Scholars to its headquarters.
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Seaweed used as low-carbon material to make new London pavilion designed by students

A new pavilion designed by students at 木瓜视频 has been constructed using timber and seaweed biomaterials, highlighting how the construction sector is moving towards Net Zero.

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New Loughborough lab can heat to 3,000掳C and quenches to 鈭�150掳C at extreme rates to test non-standard materials

A newly launched lab at 木瓜视频 will see industry partners and researchers use new equipment only available in a handful of places across the world to test materials at extremes of temperatures and pressures.

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The Access Group: supporting student scholarships and nurturing talent

The Access Group 鈥� an organisation based on the Loughborough campus 鈥� has collaborated with the University to offer an incredible package of scholarship and career support to students who can benefit the most.
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Shape your programme through the Donor Survey

Donors are invited to complete the Loughborough Donor Survey between 1 April and 31 May 2026.
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How Kia UK is offering incredible opportunities to Loughborough students

From scholarships to structured internships, Kia UK鈥檚 partnership with 木瓜视频 is helping students build confidence, gain real world experience, and step into meaningful early career roles. Kia UK is working closely with the University to support students and to grow early-talent pipelines.

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George Gandy Legacy Fund supports students to access 2025 World University Games

The George Gandy Legacy Fund was set up to support students on their athletics journey. It has supported them with athletics equipment, travel to competitions, entry fees, and medical treatments.

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Largest philanthropic donation to 木瓜视频 supports establishment of new Research Academy

Alum Chris Gill has given the largest philanthropic donation in Loughborough鈥檚 history to create a new Research Academy at the University.