Public research university in Leicestershire, dating back to 1909.
Sean McCann has qualified for the Commonwealth Games final in the 400m freestyle after finishing fourth in his heat, finishing with a time of 3:52.64/3:52.65. He is the younger brother of Madeleine McCann and represents Scotland while studying at Loughborough University. He hopes to push for a place in the 2028 Olympics.
Caeleb Le Clos has secured his record-equalling Commonwealth Games medal haul, bringing his total to 18 medals (7 golds, 4 silvers, 7 bronzes). He remains active in Glasgow, targeting further events including butterfly races, with a Fifth Olympic bid in Los Angeles 2028 underway.
A University College London study finds blanket smartphone bans in English schools are seen as punitive by students, with potential negative consequences. The government has introduced a country-wide ban, while researchers warn that such policies may erode trust and fail to address online harms.