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Contents Welcome to Loughborough
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Sport at Loughborough
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The essentials
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Equality, diversity and inclusion
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Our people
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Outstanding campus
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Looking after those around us
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The Loughborough experience
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Sustainability
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A global university
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Loughborough University London
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Employable graduates
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Getting to know us
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Research excellence
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Our finances
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Creating impact through enterprise
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Timeline
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Welcome to Loughborough At Loughborough, we combine world-class research with an enterprising outlook. We enjoy unparalleled sporting achievement. Our accomplishments are built on the hard work and high standards achieved by our staff and students. We’ve created something distinctive and truly special. Our determination to succeed motivates everyone to be the best they can be. We continue to flourish.
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Where is Loughborough? Loughborough is at the heart of England in the northernmost part of the county of Leicestershire. Being centrally placed, it is well served by road, rail and air. London is one-and-a-half hours away by train, Birmingham one hour and Manchester and Leeds around two hours. We also have an incredible postgraduate campus, set right in the heart of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London. Its convenient location means Stratford International Station is within walking distance and London City Airport is only 15 minutes away.
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The essentials
UNIVERSITY OF THE YEAR FOR SPORT TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES GOOD UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2022
UNIVERSITY OF THE YEAR WHATUNI STUDENT CHOICE AWARDS 2020
RANKED
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IN ENGLAND FOR OVERALL SATISFACTION NATIONAL STUDENT SURVEY 2021 *Based on English HEIs excluding specialists, FECs and alternate providers
RANKED
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IN THE TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES GOOD UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2022
THE COMPLETE UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2022
RANKED 7TH
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AWARDED
SEVEN QUEEN’S ANNIVERSARY PRIZES FOR THE QUALITY OF OUR RESEARCH
£ MILLION
INVESTED IN THE ESTATE OVER THE LAST TEN YEARS
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INTERNATIONAL QS STARS SCHEME 2020
5 STARS PLUS INSTITUTION ONE OF ONLY 13 WORLDWIDE
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RANKED 10TH IN THE GUARDIAN LEAGUE TABLE 2022
QS WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS BY SUBJECT 2021
IN EVERY NATIONAL UNIVERSITY LEAGUE TABLE 2020/21
BEST UNIVERSITY IN THE WORLD FOR SPORTSRELATED SUBJECTS
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OUTSTANDING ENTREPRENEURIAL UNIVERSITY OF THE YEAR THE TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION AWARDS 2019
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LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY SCIENCE AND ENTERPRISE PARK A DYNAMIC INNOVATION COMMUNITY FOR BOTH ESTABLISHED ORGANISATIONS AND START-UPS
RANKED 7TH IN THE TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION ‘TABLE OF TABLES’ 2021
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Our people Life at Loughborough has a strong community feel. It is a defining feature on both our campuses. It’s what makes the experience at Loughborough so special. It’s our people that create this strong sense of community: our students, graduates, staff and campus-based partners. They are at the heart of all we do and they are the key to our continuous success. Within this close-knit community, there is an atmosphere of determination and a will to succeed, that motivates everyone to be the best they can be.
Our students
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applications were made for around 3,800 undergraduate places in 2020/21
students from over 145 different countries
of our students on campus are international
STUDENT NUMBERS 2020/21 UK/EU AND INTERNATIONAL Undergraduate 14,255 Postgraduate taught 2,857 Postgraduate research 1,190 Further education 118 171 Other (including temporary exchange and staff research)
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Our staff %
STAFF NUMBERS (DEC 2020) Administrative, management and specialist staff Researching, teaching, enterprise, specialist and supporting academic Operational and technical staff
1,297 1,390 964
of our employee numbers are represented by international members of staff, covering over 75 different nationalities Figure based on staff headcount as of February 2021
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WE ATTRACT OUTSTANDING ACADEMICS FROM ACROSS THE WORLD, WHO ARE:
We are Loughborough’s biggest employer with over 3,330 members of staff (February 2021)
• specialists in their field • enthusiastic about their subjects • at the forefront of current research
OUR STAFF PLAY A HUGE PART IN OUR ONGOING SUCCESS Our People Strategy aims to provide the best opportunities, environment and culture, to ensure staff can achieve the highest of standards.
Staff:student ratio
We have one member of academic staff for every 13.5 students at the University The Complete University Guide 2022
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Our partners The University works with thousands of organisations worldwide, exchanging knowledge to drive innovation, boost performance and meet current and future challenges. We deliver world-class research in partnership with organisations of all sizes, across every sector, to make a difference. Whether they are international collaborations or start locally, their impact has lasting global benefits.
OUR COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS INCLUDE: Caterpillar Innovation and Research Centre
Midlands Innovation
www.lboro.ac.uk/caterpillar-irc
www.midlandsinnovation.org.uk
Collaborative partnerships in Doctoral Training
National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine
www.lboro.ac.uk/services/doctoral-college/ centres-partnerships
Energy Research Accelerator
www.ncsem-em.org.uk
Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre www.lboro.ac.uk/rolls-royce-utc
www.era.ac.uk
SportPark
www.sportpark.org.uk
Leicester Biomedical Research Centre www.leicesterbrc.nihr.ac.uk
The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) www.the-mtc.org
www.ukcric.com
Over 90 tenant partners are based on Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Park (LUSEP)
The University works with over 1,300 organisations worldwide, including Adidas, Arup, Caterpillar, Ford and Rolls-Royce plc.
For further information see pages 20 and 21
For further information see pages 14 and 15
National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine
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UK Collaboratorium for Research in Infrastructures and Cities (UKCRIC)
The University’s current Knowledge Transfer Partnership portfolio, which connects business with the University to support innovation and growth, is valued at almost £1.8m.
Advanced Technology Innovation Centre, LUSEP
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Our alumni NOTABLE ALUMNI
ALUMNI We have a global community of over 192,000 alumni from 169 countries
Richard Joseph Co-founder of Joseph Joseph
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Dr Nira Chamberlain
Ore Oduba
Senior Data Scientist, Holland & Barrett
TV presenter and broadcaster
Penny Briscoe OBE
Emma Hatton
Director of Sport, British Paralympic Association
West End actress and singer
VOLUNTEERS gave their time to support Loughborough University in 2019/20
Connect with our global alumni community at:
www.lboro.ac.uk/alumni
/@lboroalumni
/lboroalumni
/groups/42119
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Outstanding campus Our superb 440 acre single-site campus is the University’s most glorious asset, offering great facilities for students, staff and visitors.
Something for everyone We offer facilities for every aspect of student and staff life, combined with plenty of open spaces and gardens, including edible fruit trails and fantastic sport facilities. With shops, cafes, eateries, bars, dining halls, hotels, two gyms, a medical centre and pharmacy, an opticians, a dental practice, a hairdressers, launderettes, a taxi rank and a large nightclub; everything our staff and students need is right on their doorstep.
One inspiring university, two inspiring campuses Loughborough University London is our postgraduate campus in East London. Our site is based on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, which is now an innovation quarter known as Here East and is home to an exciting community of organisations, creatives and educational providers. See page 30 for more information about our London campus. 10
FIVE-STAR RATING FOR CAMPUS AND FACILITIES BEST UK UNIVERSITIES 2020, STUDENTCROWD
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AWARDED 5* FOR FACILITIES INTERNATIONAL QS STARS SCHEME 2020
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£350 MILLION INVESTMENT IN FACILITIES OVER THE LAST TEN YEARS
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1ST FOR UNIVERSITY FACILITIES WHATUNI? STUDENT CHOICE AWARDS 2020
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ONE OF THE NATION’S BEST GREEN SPACES GREEN FLAG AWARD SINCE 2018
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Industry-leading facilities STEMLab This £17 million development offers new facilities previously unavailable to our students. The engineering, physics, chemistry and bio laboratories benefit our current students and allow us to expand our teaching provision in STEM subjects, broadening the vital role we play in supplying skilled graduates to industry. www.lboro.ac.uk/stemlab
The National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine (NCSEM) NCSEM is an Olympic legacy project delivering education, research and clinical services that apply world-class expertise to policies and practice that will benefit the health and wellbeing of the nation – from everyday people at risk of ill health through to elite athletes. www.ncsem-em.org.uk
The National Centre for Combustion and Aerothermal Technology (NCCAT) NCCAT is the UK’s primary hub for research and development of future low-emission aero gas turbine combustion technologies. www.lboro.ac.uk/research/nccat
Sport’s finest Our East Midlands campus is home to the country’s largest concentration of world-class facilities across a wide range of sports. Students and staff can access everything from high performance training venues to free recreational areas. • • • •
Outdoor stadium Olympic size swimming pool Indoor tennis centre State of the art fitness centres
Our Elite Athlete Centre complements these facilities further. The unique centre is the UK’s first hotel designed to meet the needs of elite athletes and their support staff. It provides 44 specialist bedrooms, including 20 altitude rooms, and a dedicated nutrition lounge. www.eliteathletecentre.co.uk Turn to page 22 to find out more about sport at Loughborough.
Biodiversity Did you know? Three quarters of our East Midlands campus is green, with more than 7,500 trees spread across the site. And that doesn’t include those in the two ancient woodland areas. Turn to page 28 to find out more about biodiversity and sustainability on campus.
Discover our incredible campus and facilities for yourself at:
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The Loughborough experience
FOR STUDENT EXPERIENCE TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES GOOD UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2022
Loughborough University is well known for offering a life-changing experience, both academically and socially. Our academic experience delivers innovative programmes that span a broad range of disciplines, from sport and exercise science to engineering, business and the arts. Our award-winning student experience, students’ union, sports clubs, societies, and community spirit are further reasons our students are so passionate and proud to be here. Whether it’s volunteering and fundraising, or completing an industry-based project, our students gain valuable experience and transferable skills – all while having the time of their life.
The academic experience Inspiring programmes
Outstanding academics
We deliver inspiring taught programmes that prepare our students for future success. Programmes and modules are reviewed constantly to ensure our course content reflects developments in society and ultimately creates highly employable graduates.
We attract academics from across the world who are specialists in their field, enthusiastic about their subjects, and are at the forefront of current research.
Dynamic learning We deliver programmes that are enhanced by the latest and most appropriate technologies for students completing their degrees in a digital world. This includes lecture capture, online assessments, a virtual learning environment, personal tutoring, and digital learning resources.
TOP THREE FOR COURSE SATISFACTION THE GUARDIAN LEAGUE TABLE 2022
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AWARDED 5* FOR TEACHING INTERNATIONAL QS STARS SCHEME 2020
Getting down to business From inspired idea to the next big business start-up, the University supports students and graduates throughout their enterprise journeys, with valuable opportunities to develop an entrepreneurial mindset, skills and knowledge.
A global experience All students can study abroad, complete a placement overseas, or learn a new language.
TOP 50 UNIVERSITY IN EUROPE FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE
RANKED 2ND* IN ENGLAND FOR OVERALL SATISFACTION
TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION EUROPEAN TEACHING RANKINGS 2019
NATIONAL STUDENT SURVEY 2021 *Based on English HEIs excluding specialists, FECs and alternate providers
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The social experience One of the best students’ unions in the UK Right at the very heart of our award-winning student experience sits Loughborough Students’ Union (LSU) which is run entirely by our students, for our students. LSU work to ensure all Loughborough students have equal opportunities to progress and develop personally, socially, and academically. They provide access to a wide range of activities, clubs, societies, and services, that ensure life at Loughborough remains vibrant, rewarding and brimming with opportunity.
INDEPENDENTLY RUN STUDENTS’ UNION
1ST FOR SOCIETIES AND SPORTS WHATUNI? STUDENT CHOICE AWARDS 2020
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MORE THAN 120 SOCIETIES THAT MEET ALMOST EVERY NEED
FIVE-STAR RATING FOR CLUBS AND SOCIETIES BEST UK UNIVERSITIES 2020, STUDENTCROWD
Support along the way Several support services are available to students on both our campuses. Our support staff and the services they provide are there to help students get the most out of their time at Loughborough.
A place to call home The community spirit in our halls of residence is unrivalled by any UK university. You will be living with students from all walks of life, from different parts of the world.
Incredible facilities We continually invest in our facilities to enhance our students’ experience. In recent years this has included:
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See page 10 for more about our campus facilities.
Discover more about the Loughborough experience at:
/loughboroughsu @LoughboroughSU
lsu.co.uk
/LoughboroughSU
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A global university At Loughborough University our focus is global. We welcome staff, students and visitors from around the world. We create global graduates who go on to make their mark on the world. We are globally connected, collaborating with institutions and organisations across the world. We operate at a global level, delivering research that addresses some of the world’s greatest issues. We have global ambition and will continue to develop the influence we have.
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AWARDED 5* FOR INTERNATIONALISATION INTERNATIONAL QS STARS SCHEME 2020
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Our global community
Global collaborations
We welcome staff and students from across the world, which has created a vibrant, multicultural atmosphere on campus.
The University works with over 1,300 organisations worldwide, exchanging knowledge to drive innovation, boost performance and meet current and future challenges, including Adidas, Arup, Caterpillar, Ford and Rolls-Royce plc.
OUR STUDENT COMMUNITY HAILS FROM OVER 145 COUNTRIES
WORK WITH OVER 1,300 ORGANISATIONS
WE HAVE CREATED A DIVERSE WORKFORCE COVERING OVER 70 NATIONALITIES
Creating global graduates We believe the student experience here at Loughborough is comparable to the best in the world. Various elements contribute to this and ensuring the experience is internationally orientated is an essential part. Students can discover the world through exchange programmes, internships, placements and volunteering opportunities.
135+ PARTNERS IN EUROPE FOR STUDY EXCHANGE INCLUDING AUSTRIA, DENMARK, GERMANY, PORTUGAL AND SLOVENIA FURTHER EXCHANGE OPPORTUNITIES IN AUSTRALIA, CANADA, CHINA, HONG KONG, INDIA, JAPAN AND THE USA
We also have academic collaborations and joint educational programmes with: • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) • Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) • Nanyang Technological University (NTU) As a result, we create graduates that are globally employable and make a difference in the world using the skills they’ve learned at Loughborough.
OUR GLOBAL NETWORK OF ALUMNI SPANS 169 COUNTRIES
Our impact across the globe Research and enterprise at Loughborough are addressing and providing solutions to global issues. The academics delivering this work are making discoveries that will shape the way we live tomorrow.
In partnership with Transport for London we have developed a new system for measuring blind spots in trucks, which will improve road safety and save up to 500+ lives a year in Europe.
Find out more about the activity and impact we have happening across the globe at:
In an age where chemical, biological, radioactive or nuclear (CBRN) emergencies, both accidental and deliberate, pose a real threat to society, we are creating new integrated systems and technologies to aid first responders and save lives.
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Employable graduates When it comes to employability Loughborough graduates are in a league of their own.
AWARDED 5* FOR EMPLOYABILITY INTERNATIONAL QS STARS SCHEME 2020
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NO. 1 IN THE UK FOR EMPLOYER-STUDENT CONNECTIONS AND WITHIN THE TOP 25 GLOBALLY QS GRADUATE EMPLOYABILITY RANKINGS 2021
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Successful graduates Biggest employers of our graduates include: Rolls-Royce; Jaguar Land Rover; NHS; Deloitte; PwC; IBM; ATKINS; Ernst & Young; British Army DLHE AND GRADUATE OUTCOMES SURVEYS (2016-2018 GRADUATES 6-15 MONTHS POST-GRADUATION)
Placements and prospects
% More students on year-long industrial placements than any other university in the UK HESA STUDENT DATA – ACTUAL NUMBER OF STUDENTS ON YEAR-LONG PLACEMENTS IN 2019/20
All our undergraduate courses offer a year-long work placement or overseas study
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% of students undertaking a placement year achieved a 1st or 2:1 HESA 2019/20 – UK AND CHANNEL ISLES, FULL-TIME FIRST DEGREE STUDENTS
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Average salary 15 months post graduation £27,000 per year GRADUATE OUTCOMES SURVEY, 2018 GRADUATES (MEDIAN SALARY, UK DOMICILED STUDENTS)
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Find out more about our employable students and the opportunities they’ve taken advantage of to boost their prospects at:
lboro.ac.uk/careers
placement, internship and graduate vacancies were advertised to students via the Careers Network team
students went on year-long placements with more than 1,089 companies (2020/21 ACADEMIC YEAR)
/lborocareers @lborocareers
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Research excellence Research at Loughborough prides itself on excellence and relevance, shaping public policy, improving lives, and enabling business and industry to compete more effectively. Internationally recognised strengths Our research spans the arts, humanities, business, social sciences, sport, health, science, design, engineering and mathematics – creating positive change right across society. Many of the individual strengths within our disciplines cluster around our five Beacons. These long established research areas deliver significant influence and impact, as part of our ongoing commitment to making a difference in the world. • Built environment • Communication and culture • High-value manufacturing • Sport and exercise • Transport technologies
Global challenges
Ready to respond
Loughborough researchers bring their expertise together to find solutions to some of the biggest challenges we face as a society today.
When needed, our research is responsive. In 2020, many Loughborough researchers adapted the focus of their work to support the global fight against COVID-19. Existing research was redirected to support testing capabilities; our expertise was called upon by Government for guidance; and national surveys were conducted to gather information that would support the nation’s recovery.
• Changing environments and infrastructure • Energy • Health and wellbeing • Secure and resilient societies Our collaborative and cross-disciplinary approach allows us to develop innovative solutions that can be directly applied in the real world.
Centres of Excellence Respected internationally for the quality and relevance of their research, our flagship centres deliver their work in partnership with the public and private sector, many of which are supported by nationally unique laboratory facilities. We have 14 in total, which include:
For example, a Loughborough-led study created guidance on how to design and operate non-domestic buildings to minimise the risk of airborne transmission of COVID-19, and other viruses. The government funded AIRBODS (Airborne Infection Reduction through Building Operation and Design for SARS- CoV-2) project is helping to get large-scale events back up and running, with trials taking place at several ‘test’ venues including the O2 arena and Wembley Stadium.
Centre for Research in Social Policy (CRSP)
Delivering high quality applied policy research for over 30 years, including the Minimum Income Standard (MIS) – the research that sets the Living Wage - which has been marked as one of the UK’s most important academic breakthroughs. Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology (CREST)
Pioneering renewable energy generation, distribution, end use demand and storage for more than 25 years.
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RANKED TOP 10 IN ENGLAND FOR RESEARCH INTENSITY RESEARCH EXCELLENCE FRAMEWORK 2014
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Our impact in action Modern energy cooking services (MECS) Researchers at Loughborough are leading the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office’s £38m Modern Energy Cooking Services programme in partnership with the World Bank. The five-year programme is uniting some of the UK’s leading universities and innovators, with the aim of sparking a revolution in the sector and creating a range of market-ready innovations (both technology and business models) that will lead to improved choice of affordable and reliable modern energy cooking services for consumers in some of the world’s poorest communities. MECS is integrating modern energy cooking services into the planning for electricity access, quality, reliability, and sustainability, in the hope of leveraging investment in renewable energies, to address the clean cooking challenge.
Our community ALMOST 1200 RESEARCH STUDENTS COVERING 80 NATIONALITIES
Institute of Advanced Studies We are committed to supporting international collaborations with leading researchers from other institutions across the globe. WELCOMED OVER
200 VISITING FELLOWS OVER 880 STAFF MEMBERS WITHIN RESEARCH, TEACHING AND ENTERPRISE
FROM 34 COUNTRIES SINCE LAUNCHING IN 2017
An outstanding student experience 38 PRESTIGIOUS RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP AWARDS OVER THE LAST 5 YEARS, WITH A VALUE OF OVER £13M
Our Doctoral College offers excellent standards of supervision, access to a rich research network, extensive training, vibrant social programmes, and University-wide specialist support services. Graduate House is a study and social space, exclusive to postgraduate taught and research students studying at the University.
SECTOR-LEADING SUPPORT FOR EARLY CAREER RESEARCHERS
THROUGH STRUCTURED PROGRAMMES WITHIN A WELCOMING, DYNAMIC RESEARCH COMMUNITY
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Creating impact through enterprise
OUTSTANDING ENTREPRENEURIAL UNIVERSITY OF THE YEAR THE TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION AWARDS 2019
AWARDED 5* FOR INNOVATION INTERNATIONAL QS STARS SCHEME 2020
Enterprise is at the heart of the University’s activities, enhancing the student experience, developing entrepreneurial skills, creating impact from research, and driving regional prosperity through Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Park (LUSEP) and economic development partnerships.
Driving regional prosperity The University, as a regional anchor institution, engages with its local areas in the East Midlands and East London, to drive growth and regeneration, which often leads to significant national economic impact. On our East Midlands campus, LUSEP is now home to over 90 companies, ranging from graduate start-ups and University spinouts to global technology and research and development firms. Recent developments on LUSEP include: • a 109,000 sq ft flagship office for leading business management software provider The Access Group. • The National Centre for Combustion and Aerothermal Technology – a magnet for low emission aerospace engineering. • a forthcoming expansion to SportPark, fuelling the ambition for Loughborough to be at the heart of a global sports innovation hub. • The launch of LU Inc. the University’s business incubator, which brings together academic and graduate entrepreneurs with founders from across the region. The University is involved in several other key initiatives in the region, including: • A Careers and Enterprise Hub in Loughborough town centre, a partnership with Loughborough College and Charnwood Borough Council to help people develop their skills and boost the local and regional economy as it bounces back from the impact of the pandemic. • Based on our work with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Regional Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program (MIT REAP), we are working closely with the Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership and other partners, to accelerate economic growth and job creation through innovation-driven entrepreneurship.
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Spinout company success We have prioritised commercialisation of research in recent years, building on our track record of protecting and exploiting intellectual property to maximise economic, social and cultural impact. This is reinforced by the achievements of the University’s recent spinouts, all of which have attracted significant external investment: Previsico has been on a fast track since spinning out of environmental geography research in 2019 to deliver the very latest third generation flood forecasting technology to those who need it most.
Zayndu was spun out of bioelectrics research in 2019 to launch the world’s first ‘activated air’ seed sterilisation system, providing a sustainable alternative to chemical treatment or washing.
Figura Analytics was spun out of chemistry research in 2021, to develop its rapid testing technology platform aimed at helping the drinks industry to improve quality and consistency of ingredients and finished products.
Impact through knowledge exchange
Graduate enterprise
The University partners business, public and voluntary organisations to drive innovation and their growth potential, through knowledge exchange.
The Loughborough Enterprise Network supports students and graduates at every stage of their enterprise journey. In addition to opportunities to develop their entrepreneurial mindset, we also provide skills training, funding and the workspaces they need to get their businesses started.
For example, during a two-year partnership with Trelleborg Applied Technologies, we addressed the problem of wind turbine radar interference, and developed a technology that will allow wind farms to be built closer to airports, military bases and weather stations that rely on radar – supporting the progress of sustainable energy generation.
In 2020, Alcuris, a telecare company founded by engineering graduate Alex Nash, was selected for Techforce 19 – an NHS and government-led initiative to find digital solutions to support the vulnerable during the pandemic. Alex established Alcuris at LUSEP in 2016 to launch MemoHub®, one of the most advanced social alarms in the UK, which has been adopted by many local authorities.
For more on business and enterprise at Loughborough visit:
www.lboro.ac.uk/enterprise
www.lusep.co.uk
@lboroenterprise
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Sport at Loughborough We are proud of our hard-earned reputation for sport at Loughborough. We ensure that everyone can enjoy sport regardless of ability or interest. Through world-leading coaching, outstanding student experiences, state of the art facilities and superb events, we create an inclusive, positive and life-shaping sporting experience for all.
Our history Our global reputation is built upon a long and successful sporting heritage. Over 100 years ago our Principal, Herbert Schofield, made educating the mind and the body central to his student welfare philosophy and saw sport as being crucial to this.
An inclusive sporting environment We firmly believe in the value of sport to our students’ lives, regardless of ability. Our focus on an inclusive sporting environment has resulted in over 70% of students regularly taking part in sport.
Championing female sport The Loughborough Lightning franchise promotes excellence in women’s team sports, with its six squads for netball, rugby, football, cricket, cycling and wheelchair basketball. Our teams compete in the top tiers of domestic competition with fixtures regularly covered live on Sky Sports.
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Olympic success Over 100 students, staff, alumni and Loughborough-based athletes, travelled to Tokyo for the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games 14 medals were won by Loughborough-associated athletes in the Olympic competition, equating to over 20% of Team GB’s final medal haul 21 medals were won by Loughborough-associated athletes in the Paralympic competition
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UNIVERSITY OF THE YEAR FOR SPORT
UNBEATEN BRITISH UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES SPORT (BUCS) CHAMPIONS FOR 40 YEARS RUNNING (2019)
TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES SUNDAY GOOD UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2022
BEST UNIVERSITY IN THE WORLD FOR SPORTS-RELATED SUBJECTS FOR FIFTH YEAR IN A ROW QS WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS BY SUBJECT 2021
National sports partners
Para sport
Loughborough University is the hub for sport in the UK. British Swimming, British Athletics, British Triathlon, British Weightlifting, England and Wales Cricket Board and England Netball are all based on campus.
Our vision is to create life-shaping opportunities through the development of an inspirational and inclusive para sport offer. We operate an integrated model whereby athletes with and without disabilities train alongside each other and benefit from integrated coaching and support services.
Several Paralympic National Governing Bodies (NGBs) base their performance programmes at Loughborough including Para-Athletics, Para-Cycling, Para-Swimming and Para-Triathlon. UK Anti-Doping’s headquarters is also based on campus. Our teams work tirelessly to educate athletes on clean sport values with UKAD’s work vital to ethical performance.
Outstanding facilities We are home to the country’s largest concentration of world-class facilities across a wide range of sports. These include: OLYMPIC SIZE SWIMMING POOL
TWO WORLD-CLASS GYMS
ATHLETICS CENTRE AND STADIUM
WATER-BASED HOCKEY PITCH
TENNIS CENTRE
FOOTBALL STADIUM
CRICKET CENTRE
PERFORMANCE FOOTBALL AND RUGBY PITCHES
HOME TO ONE OF THE LARGEST MULTI-SPORT COMMUNITIES OF PARA ATHLETES WITHIN A HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION IN THE UK
WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL BECAME THE UNIVERSITY’S 60TH ATHLETIC UNION CLUB (2020/21)
Research Our research in sport is both fundamental and applied. Covering performance, health and wellbeing and participation in sport and exercise, our work supports knowledge advancement and informs the practice of organisations worldwide.
PETER HARRISON CENTRE FOR DISABILITY SPORT An internationally renowned disability sport research centre
Sporting Alumni LORD SEBASTIAN COE Olympic Gold Medalist, Chancellor at Loughborough University, Chair of IAAF and Chair of London 2012
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD OBE Former rugby union player and who managed England to victory in the World Cup 2003
DAME TANNI GREY-THOMPSON Multiple Paralympic gold medallist
MADDIE HINCH Olympic gold medal winning hockey goalkeeper
Keep up with the action, find Loughborough Sport online:
lboro.ac.uk/sport
NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SPORT AND EXERCISE MEDICINE An Olympic 2012 legacy project where world-class expertise is applied to policies and practice to benefit the health and wellbeing of the nation
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Equality, diversity and inclusion The Loughborough University community is a diverse body of people with different perspectives, values and attitudes. We seek to promote an inclusive environment where such differences are shared and valued; where any unfair treatment or discrimination is challenged; and where all individuals are able to reach their full potential regardless of their background.
Our commitment to staff Creating a diverse, respectful and inclusive culture is a key priority within our People and Organisational Development Strategy. By delivering positive actions, we hope to achieve: • An inclusive, welcoming and vibrant culture in which all colleagues and students feel valued, respected and engaged. • Increased diversity within the academic community, professional services and leadership communities. • Better representation within the University’s decision-making forums. • Equal opportunity for all through identifying and removing systematic barriers. • The University’s leadership will work to embed the principles of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion into the way we work, study and live at Loughborough. For further information visit lboro.ac.uk/our-people
Our commitment to students Values of equality, diversity and inclusion are embedded into all aspects of student life at Loughborough. The Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity Service are there to support our students should they face any issues, as well as the Welfare and Diversity section of Loughborough Students’ Union (LSU), who work to ensure a student’s time at Loughborough is the best it can possibly be. They provide support and empower diverse and underrepresented student groups, to ensure everyone has a voice within LSU and University settings.
Our commitments to all The University is a member of the Race Equality Charter which aims to improve the representation, progression and success of minority ethnic staff and students and provides a framework through which we can work to identify and self-reflect on institutional and cultural barriers standing in the way of minority ethnic staff and students. In 2019 the University was made a Stonewall Diversity Champion, recognising our institution’s commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for the LGBT+ community. www.stonewall.org.uk The University has also signed up to Trans Rights are Human Rights campaign, pledging to value and support the trans community. The University is a Disability Confident Employer, a government initiative that sets out our commitment to challenge attitudes to and increase understanding of disability, as well as our commitment to removing any barriers that people with disabilities or long-term health conditions might face in the workplace. The University is committed to the United Nations Sustainability Development Goals, which are designed to address global challenges, including gender equality, reduced inequalities, and peace, justice and strong institutions. www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment 24
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Staff and student networks Both the University and LSU have established a number of critical networks which offer support and guidance to members and have a voice in influencing strategy. These include:
Staff groups
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Black and Minority Ethnic Network Inclusivity Group LGBT+ Staff Group Maia – Loughborough’s Women’s Network International Staff Group Part-time Workers’ Group Parents’ and Carers’ Network
Ethnic Minorities Network Disability Support Network Loughborough LGBT+ Association Loughborough’s Women’s Network International Students’ Network Mature Students’ Association Heads up
Mental health The University became the first higher education institution in the UK to host a Mental Health Mates walk, a national network of peer support groups who regularly meet to talk and walk without fear of judgement. In 2020 the University launched LU Wellbeing, an app that supports staff and students to lead a healthy and happier lifestyle.
Athena SWAN The University holds the bronze institutional award for Athena Swan, which highlights our commitment to recruiting, retaining and promoting women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics in higher education.
OF OUR 9 SCHOOLS HAVE RECEIVED
ATHENA SWAN AWARDS
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Looking after those around us The University attracts thousands of students from across the UK and overseas every year. Pairing this with the fact that we are Loughborough’s largest employer; we contribute significantly to the local economy. We also aim to contribute positively to the social wellbeing of the town and wider region, which is where our commitment to the community comes in. Keep up-to-date with everything that is happening at:
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GIVING BACK
O U T R E AC H WORK
HOURS In 2018/19, Loughborough students completed over 23,500 hours of voluntary work. Keep up-to-date with our student volunteering at:
1,157 staff, students and members of the community were taught self-checking techniques for breast and testicular cancer in our 12 hour Lumps and Bumps event
www.lsu.co.uk/action @ActionEO_LSU
SCHOOLS We worked with 85 schools and colleges across the country to raise the aspirations of younger generations
/ActionLSU
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has been donated to help local projects, through the Community Donations Fund
Loughborough smashed the national record for the number of stem cell donors recruited in one day at a university, with a total of 2,056 eligible donors joining the Anthony Nolan register during the Spit Happens event
prospective students and their guests benefitted from virtual and campus-based events
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has been raised through LSU Rag since records began. See what the Rag team are up to at the moment:
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Our
HEART 2 HEART event saw 1,479 staff and students trained in life-saving CPR over the course of 12 hours
www.lsu.co.uk/rag or follow them
@RagEO_LSU
JOBS
THE LOCAL COMMUNITY can access a wide range of facilities on campus
The University supports an estimated total of 14,400 FTE jobs and £940 million in Gross Value Added in the UK The Economic Contribution of Loughborough University, Regeneris Consulting 2017
individuals were involved in widening participation events in 2020/21 Visit: www.lboro.ac.uk/study/ school-college-liaison or follow @LboroSCL
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Sustainability The University is committed to operating in a sustainable and socially responsible way, that maximises its positive impact on society. We work with our own academics, and others across the sector, to ensure that innovative ideas are considered for application in the management of our own campus.
Our commitment The University is committed to contributing towards the United Nations Sustainability Development Goals, which are designed to address the global challenges we face to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment
Creating a living laboratory The University engages with academics and students to make use of the campus, its buildings, and operations, as a ‘living laboratory’ that promotes active learning. Students and staff are encouraged to study, work and live sustainably, whilst also learning. Examples include: • Holywell Research Forest • Fruit Routes Project • Water course and pond surveying work • Transport collision research group • Forest School
Committed to
NET ZERO
greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
Find out more about sustainability at Loughborough:
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Or you can follow the team online for updates at: @SustainLboro /LoughboroughUniversitySustainability /sustainablelboro
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MAKING THE MOST O F O U R WA S T E
T R AV E L A N D T R A N S P O RT
In recent years, the University has made excellent progress in increasing recycling and energy recovery, whilst reducing the waste we send to landfill.
The University is committed to improving transport for its staff, students and visitors and promoting more sustainable forms of transport.
70% O F O V E R A L L WA S T E WA S R E C Y C L E D D U R I N G 2 0 2 0 /2 1
on campus are driving fully electric or hybrid vehicles
OV E R 100 CA R U S E R S
compared to 29% in 2009/10
OV E R 32 C H A R G E P O I N T S available across campus that are currently free to use
23% O F W A S T E WA S CO N V E RT E D TO E N E R G Y D U R I N G 2 0 2 0 /2 1
CAMPUS USERS
compared to 0% in 2009/10
signed up to the SmartGO Leicestershire travel incentive scheme – that encourages low-carbon transport
BIODIVERSITY
W I L D L I F E F R I E N D LY
The University manages its estate with biodiversity in mind. Our main campus contains a wide variety of habitats that are important to supporting biodiversity.
Campus isn’t just home to our staff and students; the range of natural habitats means that a wide range of wildlife also call campus their home.
Three quarters of our
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C A M P U S A N D W OO D L A N D A N I M A L S include muntjacs, badgers, foxes, squirrels, bats, frogs, newts, dragonflies and hedgehogs
MORE THAN TYPES OF WILD BIRDS
including herons, buzzards, woodpeckers and kingfishers
TREES ON CAMPUS
plus two ancient woodlands
OV E R H A L F A M I L L I O N B E E S in the campus apiary
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Loughborough University London Loughborough University London is an inspiring campus that enhances our existing world-class partnerships and excellence in research, to deliver an outstanding postgraduate learning experience.
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Our subject areas Design Innovation Digital Technologies Diplomacy and International Governance Innovation and Entrepreneurship International Management Media and Creative Industries Sport Business Collaboration Working with businesses and organisations on real-life issues is an integral part of the teaching and research at Loughborough University London. Our master’s students have the opportunity to participate in the Collaborative Project – working on a brief in teams to provide effective solutions to global businesses’ issues. Previous project partners have included big names such as Chelsea FC, Girl Effect, London Stadium, EDF Energy, NHS England, BT Sport, Mobike and Water Aid.
Innovative teaching and research The London campus offers a collaborative, innovative and inspiring learning environment, bringing together world-leading scholars, dynamic organisations and creative individuals with the emerging talent and leaders of tomorrow.
Location Loughborough University London is part of an exciting community of organisations, creatives and educational providers located inside Here East, based on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Our unique East London location provides a stimulating environment for students and staff to ask questions, challenge ideas and collaborate with a wide range of inspiring industry partners.
International campus We pride ourselves in having a uniquely diverse student and staff cohort. At Loughborough University London we have students from around the world across our seven disciplines undertaking a master’s or research degree. In addition, our academic faculty includes influential thought leaders, pioneering researchers and creative innovators from Australia, Asia, Europe and America.
Find out more:
lborolondon.ac.uk
/lborolondon
/lborouniversity
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Getting to know us The University is made up of various departments, schools, institutes and research centres, all of whom contribute to the success we enjoy and the high standards set.
WOLFSON SCHOOL OF MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING
SCHOOL OF AERONAUTICAL, AUTOMOTIVE, CHEMICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING
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SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND CREATIVE ARTS
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
SCHOOL OF SPORT, EXERCISE AND HEALTH SCIENCES
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SCHOOL OF SCIENCE Chemistry Computer Science Mathematical Sciences Mathematics Education Centre Physics
LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY LONDON Design Innovation Digital Technologies Diplomacy and International Governance
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES
Innovation and Entrepreneurship International Management Media and Creative Industries Sport Business
Communication, Media, Social and Policy Studies English and Publishing Geography and Environment Politics and International Studies
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Our finances Finances are essential to any organisation. They allow us to invest in our staff, enhance our offering to students, and develop our facilities. They allow us to invest in plans and ambitions for the future, become a stronger institution and grow.
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PAST YEARS’ SURPLUSES HAVE HELPED TO FUND:
£17M STATE-OF-THE-ART STEMLAB SUITE
6 LECTURE THEATRE AND STUDY AREA REFURBISHMENTS
£3 MILLION WEST PARK TEACHING HUB
STUDENT VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT – OVER 600 NEW STUDENT BEDROOMS
£21M DESIGN SCHOOL
£5 MILLION HOLYWELL FITNESS CENTRE
WEST PARK REFURBISHMENTS
£4 MILLION LIBRARY REDEVELOPMENT
THREE MULTI-USE GAMES AREAS AND TENNIS CENTRE REFURBISHED
RESEARCH AND TEACHING EQUIPMENT
IMPROVEMENTS TO FIVE HALLS OF RESIDENCE
NEW ARTIFICIAL 3G RUGBY PITCH
* This expenditure is an accounting adjustment related to the actuarial valuation of the USS pension scheme. Further details of this can be found in our Financial Statements 2019/20.
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Timeline
1994 The University wins the first of seven Queen’s Anniversary Prizes for Higher and Further Education
1989 Her Majesty the Queen visits the University – the first royal visit in its history
1909 A Technical Institute is established in Loughborough
1915 Herbert Schofield becomes the first Principal of the Technical College
1916 The Institute begins training munitions workers for the war effort
1979 Students’ Union building opened by Monty Python’s Michael Palin and Terry Jones
1920 Newly named Loughborough College granted its own Armorial Bearings
1937 School of Athletics, Games and Physical Training created
1958 Burleigh Estate is bought by the College
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One of the campus’ most iconic buildings – The Towers – is opened as a hall of residence
1966 Loughborough College of Advanced Technology becomes Loughborough University of Technology, after being awarded a Royal Charter in recognition of its excellence and achievements to date
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1996 The University is renamed Loughborough University
2017 Olympic legend Lord Sebastian Coe is named as the University’s new Chancellor
2009 The University celebrates its centenary year The Princess Royal launches the new School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences and officially opens its state-ofthe-art Clyde Williams building
2018 2015
Loughborough is named University of the Year in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019
Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Park expands when the Advanced Technology Innovation Centre (ATIC) opens
2020
The National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine opens Loughborough University London opens
2011
2013
Work is completed on the £21 million Loughborough Design School, enhancing the University’s position as a world leader in the field of design
The University wins its seventh Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education in recognition of its ground-breaking work in the area of high value manufacturing
The Studio launches, supporting graduates to develop their ideas into commercially viable products, services or social enterprises
Loughborough is named University of the Year at the 2020 Whatuni Student Choice Awards
2021 Loughborough is named best university in the world for sports-related subjects in the QS World University Subject Rankings for the fifth year running
2012 Loughborough welcomes Team GB to campus as they prepare for the London Olympic Games
Loughborough named University of the Year for Sport in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022 Loughborough-associated athletes won 35 medals at the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games 37
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