Loughborough University UK

Loughborough University has an international reputation for excellence in teaching and for world-leading research and innovation. It is also the country`s premier university for sport, with an outstanding record of achievement in both performance and the underpinning academic disciplines of exercise and health sciences. In recognition of its contribution, the University has been awarded seven Queen’s Anniversary Prizes most recently in 2013, for research and skills development in High Value Manufacturing to create economic growth. Loughborough`s research is driven by society`s need to address real-life issues. It contributes at the highest levels to new knowledge and understanding, helping business to compete more effectively, shaping public policy and improving people`s quality of life. Commercial potential is at the heart of Loughborough`s research. It has long standing collaborative links with many public and private sector organisations and a strong record of fostering innovation.