in Communication and Culture
Centre for Research in Social Policy
Centre for Mathematical Cognition
National Centre for Combustion and Aerothermal Technology
Sport Technology Institute
Centre for Sustainable Transitions: Energy, Environment and Resilience
In 2023, The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, which assess universities against the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, placed Loughborough first in the UK and 15th globally for affordable and clean energy (SDG 7).
The Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology, or CREST, runs the internationally recognised masters programme in renewable energy. The Centre for Research in Social Policy is an independent research centre based within the Department of Social Sciences. It is responsible for calculating the Minimum Income Standard in the United Kingdom for the Joseph Rowntree Foundation.
The Department of Politics, History and International Relations, or PHIR, is home to researchers in European politics and international relations. It evolved from the Department of European Studies, which was established in 1972.
In 2003, the department took the decision to invest in the study of Politics and International Relations and began to offer undergraduate degrees in International Relations. It was after this that the department had a change of name and became the Department of Politics, International Relations and European Studies (PIRES). PIRES was declared a Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence by the European Commission. Notable alumni of PHIR include Paula Radcliffe, Tanni Grey-Thompson and James Gibson. Academics include Ruth Kinna, Professor of Political Theory.
== Student life ==
=== Students' Union ===
The Union building sits in the north-eastern corner of the campus, and offers a range of facilities for clubs and societies, retail, entertainment and other activities. The Union has five rooms, each with its own theme. Loughborough Students' Union (LSU), was awarded the International Experience Award 2011 by the National Union of Students (NUS).
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