// University News
1 February 2018
Loughborough to host special event as part of Leicester Comedy Festival
On Monday 12 February, Cognitos, in Loughborough Students’ Union, will host a special event as part of the Leicester Comedy Festival.
1 February 2018
International design expert announced as next Dean of Loughborough Design School
One of the world’s leading design experts, Professor Cees de Bont has been announced as the new Dean of Loughborough University’s Design School.
1 February 2018
Brave student overcomes challenging circumstances and 10-hour surgery
A Loughborough student, who has overcome challenging circumstances and a 10-hour surgery, is looking to raise awareness and eradicate stigmas surrounding Crohn's Disease.
5 February 2018
The National Student Survey is now open
The National Student Survey (NSS) – an annual, independent and anonymous survey, which offers final year undergraduates the chance to give feedback on their time at Loughborough – is now open.
5 February 2018
Dr Allan Edwards selected as judge for BT Infinity Lab competition
Loughborough University London’s Programme Director for MSc Sport Business and Innovation was selected as one of the judges for the BT Infinity Lab competition.
5 February 2018
Student applications are now open for Prizes and Travel Bursaries
Did you know that as a student you can apply for a number of prizes and travel bursaries up to the value of £1,500?
5 February 2018
Academic to walk across world’s largest frozen lake
To most people, the idea of walking across the world’s largest frozen lake in temperatures as low as -40°c sounds like something out of a nightmare.
5 February 2018
Experts to come together at Loughborough to discuss media and migration
Loughborough University is to host a talk this week that will focus on why migration is such a prominent topic within contemporary media across the globe.
6 February 2018
Leicestershire has highest number of stem cell donors in UK thanks to recruitment events such as Loughborough’s Spit Happens
It has been revealed that Leicestershire has the highest percentage of people on the stem cell register in the UK.
6 February 2018
Students invited to apply for LU Arts' Music Scholarship
LU Arts' Music Scholarship 2017/18 is now accepting entries.
6 February 2018
Loughborough to receive doctoral training grant of more than £3m
Loughborough University is to receive a grant of more than £3m to fund doctoral training as part of the Government’s ongoing commitment to UK science.
6 February 2018
Student attendance monitoring– are you ready to go digital?
From Monday 19 February the University will switch systems for attendance monitoring.
6 February 2018
Brexit advice website updated
The University’s Brexit website has been revised and relaunched.
7 February 2018
Loughborough student to celebrate first published book with University launch event
A Loughborough University student is celebrating her first published book by hosting a launch event on campus.
7 February 2018
LU Arts reveals exciting new Spring/Summer events programme
From an innovative screening of a 1920’s masterpiece to an English folk singer with a remarkable career, LU Arts’ new What’s On brochure has been released, featuring an exciting range of events.
8 February 2018
The National Student Survey: your chance to win LSU Grad Ball tickets
If you’re eligible* to do the National Student Survey (NSS) and you complete it by Monday 19th February, you could be in with a chance to win a ticket for this year’s LSU Grad Ball!
8 February 2018
Loughborough Lightning Netball gunning for Superleague success
Vitality Netball Superleague table toppers. Fast 5s champions. Grand Final runners-up. 2017 was quite the year for Loughborough Lightning Netball, but now they’re ready to put all of that behind them and go in pursuit of even more glory.
8 February 2018
Coffee lovers, avoid the latte levy with the Loughborough Cup
Loughborough University staff and students are advised to avoid the ‘latte levy’ and be more environmentally friendly by ditching disposable cups.
8 February 2018
International relations and global security expert joins Loughborough University
Professor Caroline Kennedy-Pipe, one of the UK’s leading experts on international relations and global security has joined Loughborough University.
9 February 2018
Employee Assistance Programme provides additional resources for staff
The Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) has launched a range of new and enhanced services to support staff across campus.
12 February 2018
Last call for staff applying to the Inside Out fund
Applications for the first round of the Inside Out fund will be closing on Wednesday 14 February.
12 February 2018
Interactive theatre piece to examine the use of bystander intervention
An interactive piece of forum theatre that examines the use of bystander intervention in everyday life will be showcased on campus this week.
12 February 2018
Birch lands badminton spot for Gold Coast
Loughborough alumna Chloe Birch has secured her spot for the forthcoming Commonwealth Games in Australia after a fine 2017.
12 February 2018
Staff and students - don’t forget Heart 2 Heart takes place this Wednesday
Staff and students are asked to help increase cardiac arrest survival rates this Wednesday (14 February) by joining the University, Loughborough Students’ Union and the British Heart Foundation for a special event.
12 February 2018
National Student Survey: School response rates at 12th February
The NSS is now underway. If your School gets a response rate of 70% or above by Monday 19th February, the University will enter all NSS-eligible students in that School into a draw for two LSU Grad Ball tickets.
12 February 2018
Project will draw up national guidance for internet provision in libraries
Researchers at Loughborough have begun to develop a set of national guidelines for internet use in public libraries and other community spaces.
13 February 2018
Student Volunteering Week: staff invited to get involved with woodland project
Do you want to spend more time outdoors and improve your health and wellbeing? Do you want to do your bit to give back?
13 February 2018
An economist’s guide to Valentine’s Day spending – love on a budget
Loved-up millennials are expected to be the biggest spenders this Valentine’s Day with an average outgoing of more than £80 on wining, dining, flowers and gifts – but you don’t need to break the bank to melt a heart.
13 February 2018
Record number of scholarships awarded to students facing challenging circumstances
A record number of scholarships have been awarded this academic year (2017/18) to students that face challenging personal and financial circumstances in order that they can study at Loughborough.
13 February 2018
Changes to the Library catalogue
The library catalogue has now changed and students are set to benefit from the new, more flexible management system.
15 February 2018
Loughborough trains more than 1,000 people in CPR on Valentine’s Day
Loughborough University, Loughborough Students’ Union and the British Heart Foundation came together on the most heart-themed day of the year to train more than 1,000 people in CPR.
16 February 2018
Loughborough academic presents lecture to King of Sweden
Professor of Physical Geography, John Anderson, met with the King of Sweden this week to talk about environmental issues.
16 February 2018
Loughborough University London to help shape how drone technology is used in the capital
Loughborough University London is to help shape how drone technology is used in the city, it has been announced.
16 February 2018
National Theatre screenings return to Loughborough
LU Arts will be hosting a screening of National Theatre Live: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof from London’s West End on Thursday 22 February at the Cope Auditorium.
16 February 2018
National Student Survey: Has your School achieved a 70% response rate yet?
Don’t forget that if your School gets a response rate in the National Student Survey (NSS) of 70% or above by Monday 19th February, the University will enter all NSS-eligible* students in that School into a draw for two LSU Grad Ball tickets. The two winners for each qualifying School will be drawn at random.
19 February 2018
Apply now for business funding
A new fund to support enterprising Loughborough University students and recent graduates has just launched.
19 February 2018
Loughborough University London Open Evening - are you going?
Loughborough University London will hold its next Open Evening on Thursday 15 March from 5pm-8pm.
19 February 2018
Are you ready for digital for attendance recording?
The system being used by the University to record your attendance changes from today (19 February).
19 February 2018
Female participants needed for sports study
Progressive Sports Technologies Ltd, based at Loughborough University’s Sports Technology Institute, are running a bra study for a sports brand.
20 February 2018
Loughborough University students take part in national drone competition
A Loughborough University team of students will be taking part in an annual competition to design, build and operate an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS).
20 February 2018
Emily Sarsfield ready for Winter Olympic debut
Loughborough Alumna Emily Sarsfield will make her Olympic debut on Friday, fulfilling a dream that has been 22 years in the making, and at points looked like it would never happen.
20 February 2018
NHS guidance about dressing infants in “one extra layer” is being put to the test
Scientists are examining NHS guidance to parents which recommends dressing infants in one extra layer of clothing when using a sling.
20 February 2018
Acoustic Night returns to Loughborough Students’ Union
Acoustic Nights will be returning to Loughborough Students’ Union later this month on Monday 26 February.
20 February 2018
Semester two exam timetables
The timetable for the Semester 2 examination period, which starts on Tuesday 29 May 2018, is now being prepared.
20 February 2018
Expert on art, science and heritage joins Loughborough University
Renowned art historian Professor Phillip Lindley has joined the School of the Arts, English and Drama at Loughborough University.
21 February 2018
University staff member places third in scientific photo competition
A Loughborough University researcher has reached third place in a national photo competition with this stunning image of neurons interacting with muscle fibres.
21 February 2018
Opportunities to get involved with Loughborough research projects
At the University, there is always significant research being undertaken. Many of the researchers – who are from a range of disciplines across campus - are looking for volunteers to take part in studies to help discover findings which could positively impact our future.
21 February 2018
Ethical and Environmental Week set to return
Loughborough’s annual Ethical and Environmental Week (E&E) is set to return from Monday 26 March to Friday 2 March, putting green thinking and sustainability under the spotlight.
21 February 2018
Students partner with Loughborough charity to provide mentoring to young asylum
Loughborough University students are providing English and Maths mentoring to a cohort of young asylum seekers that were forced to leave their homes as a result of war or persecution.
22 February 2018
Event to shine light on LGBT+ research conducted at Loughborough University
An event highlighting the important LGBT+ research conducted at Loughborough University is to take place later this year, it has been announced.
22 February 2018
EAP Focus: Improving mental wellbeing through exercise
This month’s EAP focus is on improving mental wellbeing through exercise. Research has shown that regular exercise can help to improve both our mind and wellbeing, as well as improve cognitive functioning.
22 February 2018
Industrial action: updated FAQs
The Frequently Asked Questions about the industrial action have been updated.
22 February 2018
National Student Survey response rates
The School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences has passed the 70% threshold in the National Student Survey (NSS) and so its NSS-eligible students will now be entered into the draw to win two LSU Grad Ball tickets.
23 February 2018
Positive student feedback on new exam venue
Student feedback about the use of Wavy Top as an exam venue for students who require adjustments has been overwhelmingly positive.
23 February 2018
Students introduced to unique zero waste garment-making method
Multimedia Textile students were introduced to a unique 'zero waste' garment-making method last week as part of a talk by a visiting lecturer.
23 February 2018
PhD student to present work in Parliament at STEM for BRITAIN 2018
A Loughborough University PhD student will present his science to MPs in Parliament, as part of the STEM for Britain 2018 Chemistry competition.
23 February 2018
Santander launch £100,000 Student Impact Fund
Santander Universities have now launched a new fund to help entrepreneurial students realise their business ideas.
23 February 2018
Participants needed for new Race for Life study
Researchers in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences are working with Cancer Research UK to develop a range of materials to support women who take part in Race for Life events.
23 February 2018
Artist to visit Loughborough as part of Radar programme
An exciting artist will be visiting Loughborough University next week as part of the LU Arts’ Radar programme.
26 February 2018
Loughborough launches new University Management and Leadership programme
A new programme designed to develop ambitious graduates for leadership and management roles in higher education has been launched by Loughborough University.
27 February 2018
Ashortwalk lecture cancelled
Unfortunately, due to adverse weather conditions, the lecture with Loughborough alumni Dan Dicker, the Founder and Director of ashortwalk, will no longer be taking place tonight (Tuesday 27 February).
27 February 2018
Loughborough hosts Electronic Lifeguard Design Challenge
Loughborough University is hosting a design competition that hopes to improve water safety for both athletes and recreational swimmers.
27 February 2018
Wonky veg and re-purposing coffee grounds: more innovative ways to champion food waste on campus
Ethical and Environmental Week (E&E) is underway at the Students’ Union and, in keeping with the theme, the Sustainability team have highlighted two ways in which staff and students can combat food waste.
27 February 2018
Upcoming Happy Mondays events
Join fellow students for two upcoming Happy Mondays events.
28 February 2018
Flix and Loughborough Women’s Network to host double bill fundraiser
Flix and Loughborough Women’s Network are coming together next weekend to host a double bill fundraiser for Midlands Women’s Aid.
28 February 2018
Loughborough number one in the world for sports subjects
Loughborough has retained its position as the best university in the world for sports-related subjects in the global 2018 QS higher education league table.