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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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AWARDED 5* FOR RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL QS STARS SCHEME 2020
RANKED TOP 10 IN ENGLAND FOR RESEARCH INTENSITY RESEARCH EXCELLENCE FRAMEWORK 2014
