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Progressive Sports Technologies supports Amy Williams’ success in Vancouver
A Loughborough University spinout company was part of the innovation team that supported Amy William’s magnificent performance in the bob skeleton competition at the Vancouver Games. The work is the culmination of a four-year innovation project led by UK Sport and British Skeleton designed to ensure British sliders were at the cutting edge of the sport.
An exceptionally talented and dedicated athlete like Amy combined with world class coaching, sports science and medical support are, of course, the key ingredients in any gold medal winning performance. But British Skeleton’s Performance Director Andreas Schmid recognised that taking an innovative approach to training, preparation, kit and equipment could be the icing on the cake when attempting to take on and beat the world’s best winter sport nations.
BSI join forces with leading gas certification body at Loughborough
BSI has announced the acquisition of leading gas certification body, Germanischer Lloyd Certification Services (GLCS), previously the UK equipment testing business unit of British Gas, and most recently GL Noble Denton UK (formerly trading under “Advantica”). Located at Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Park, GLCS is the leading certifier of gas related consumer equipment in the UK, one of the top three in Europe with a strong international reputation in Asia Pacific.
The acquisition by BSI further reinforces Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Park’s status as a national energy innovation centre that has grown exponentially since the opening of the British Gas test unit in 1995.
Double delight for SportPark construction firm at industry awards night
Loughborough University’s iconic SportPark building helped construction firm Baggaley scoop an awards double at the Chartered Institute of Building’s Committed to Construction in the East Midlands Awards 2010.
Baggaley walked off with the Committed to Excellence & Quality Award and the Committed to Sustainability Award for its work on SportPark, which incorporated a number of green technologies and modern methods of construction techniques, including ground source heating, natural/passive ventilation and a green roof.
Phase Vision ranks highly in the Telegraph’s Top 50 University spinout companies
Phase Vision, the technology leader in white light metrology and Loughborough University spinout, has achieved 26th place in a new national league table for university spinout companies.
Lots to see and do at Loughborough University’s 2010 National Science and Engineering Week
An opportunity to learn how science and engineering helped to shape the 2010 FIFA World Cup football is on offer at Loughborough University next week.
£20k awards to boost innovation in Britain’s sporting goods and leisure sector
Loughborough University has today launched a competition to boost innovation in the British sporting goods and leisure sector.
Sports Minister heralds 'fantastic' SportPark at Loughborough University
Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Ben Bradshaw MP has praised the visionary thinking behind Loughborough University's SportPark project.
CBI Director General visits Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Park
Richard Lambert, CBI Director General and author of the 2003 Lambert Review of Business-University Collaboration, visited Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Park yesterday during a tour of businesses in the East Midlands region including Toyota in Burnaston, Bombardier in Derby and Thermo Fisher in Loughborough.
Loughborough automotive specialist says Toyota’s troubles may have silver lining
An influential Loughborough University professor with 20 years’ experience in the automotive industry has outlined how Toyota’s recent mass recall of cars could turn out well for the Japanese manufacturer.
Intelligent Energy demonstrates zero emission scooter at Loughborough
Loughborough University spin out company Intelligent Energy has partnered with the Suzuki Motor Corporation to develop the zero emission Suzuki Burgman Fuel Cell Scooter which was given its European unveiling and first demonstrations in London and Loughborough this week.
Outdoor play equipment from Loughborough sports technologists has national impact on children’s activity
An interactive, solar-powered playground game invented at Loughborough University is having a profound impact on children’s activity levels.
New Centre to bring benefits of Regenerative Medicine to UK
Loughborough University is to host one of three prestigious new EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council) centres, which were announced today (7 January) by Lord Mandelson, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills.
New Dean of the Business School and Economics appointed
Angus Laing has been appointed to the new position of Dean of the Business School and Economics at Loughborough University
Intelligent Energy to expand UK Operations
Moves UK Operations to larger premises with grant from the East Midlands Development Agency
adidas “JABULANI” Official Match Ball of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™
adidas and FIFA have today presented the adidas “JABULANI”, the Official Match Ball for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™, which has been developed in partnership with academics at Loughborough University.
Loughborough Professor honoured by Energy Institute
Professor Tony Marmont, from the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering at Loughborough University, has been presented with the ‘Individual Achievement Award’ by the Energy Institute, in recognition of his work to promote new non-polluting and sustainable ways of energy production.
Athletics chiefs are quick off the mark with Business School pilot programme
Loughborough University’s Business School has welcomed senior athletics figures from across the globe for a pilot workshop delivered in conjunction with the sport’s world governing body the IAAF.
Loughborough Pro Chancellor leads Government council to save Britain’s car manufacturing industry
Richard Parry-Jones, who is a Pro Chancellor and Visiting Professor in Automotive Engineering at Loughborough University, has been appointed to lead a new Government council, established to address the long term strategic challenges facing the UK car industry.
Loughborough joins Japan in global $14m sports science programme
Loughborough University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Waseda University in Japan as part of a global $14m programme designed to increase collaborative research in sport sciences and physical activity.
