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Age Appreciation Group - call for participants For Staff Research participant call-outs Using digital storytelling, this Age Appreciation Staff Network project captures voices of Loughborough staff and doctoral researchers to explore the lived experience of ageing at work. These stories will help challenge internalized ageism, encourage open conversations about age and capability, and support creation of a truly age-positive culture across the University. Sarah Elliott The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Frauds & Scams Targeting International Students – Be Aware! For Students Student support International students are often targeted by criminals whose aim is to obtain large sums of money or steal personal data. These scams can be very convincing and elaborate, with criminals pretending to be figures of authority such as UKVI officials, police officers, or customs officers, either from the UK or your home country. Tim Hewes-Belton The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Call for participants: Postmenopausal women needed for nutrition study For Staff Research participant call-outs We are looking for participants to join a new research study at the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences. Our research explores whether consuming a single high-fat meal enriched with a special milk fat can affect markers of heart health and brain function in postmenopausal women. Oonagh Markey The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
February Offer - Burleigh Springs For Staff Health and wellbeing Throughout February, Loughborough University staff can purchase a 30 minutes Dermalogica facial for just £25 (usually costs £38). Charlotte Dyer The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Branded Merchandise and Corporate Workwear procurement contract change For Staff Campus announcements The supply of Branded Merchandise and Corporate Workwear has been tendered and awarded to two new suppliers. Print, Post & Logistics will continue to manage these mandatory contracts ensuring brand and quality standards are upheld throughout the life of the contract. Thanks are offered to colleagues across the university that have supported this process. Print, Post and Logistic Services The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Call for Participants: Views on conditions affecting memory & cognitive function For Staff and Students Research participant call-outs We are looking for members of the public to take part in a short interview online or on campus. We want to learn about public awareness of conditions that affect memory and cognitive function (e.g mild cognitive impairment, dementia). Eithne Heffernan The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
What budget 2025 means for EV drivers For Staff Other Octopus EV have looked at the Budget 2025 and outlined what this means for EV drivers. Charlotte Dyer The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Do you use numbers in your daily life? Tell us about it! For Staff Research participant call-outs We’re conducting focus groups to gain a deeper understanding of how people experience mathematics in everyday situations, such as shopping, budgeting, work tasks, or using technology. We want to hear from adults who are not currently studying or teaching. Ciara Turner The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Women aged 55-75 needed for osteoporosis research For Staff and Students We are inviting postmenopausal women to take part in a new research study at the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences. The study aims to evaluate the effects of a 12-month, brief home exercise programme on bone structure in postmenopausal women, both with and without osteoporosis treatment. We will explore whether the effects differ between women who take osteoporosis medication and those who do not. Nora Alohaly The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Call for participants: Postmenopausal women needed for study For Staff and Students We are looking for participants to join a new research study at the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences. Our research explores whether consuming a single high-fat meal enriched with a special milk fat can affect markers of heart health and brain function in postmenopausal women. Aisha Borkar The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Participants needed for a study on learning and vehicle technology For Staff and Students Research participant call-outs We’re looking for drivers aged 18 to 80 to take part in a short PhD research study exploring how people engage with information about advanced vehicle technologies. Eduardo Mendez The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
March4Her For Staff and Students Campus announcements For International Women's Month, we are pushing for inclusion, safety and celebration of women through our campaign March4Her 💜 Ananya Agrawal The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Join Loughborough University and College Union (LUCU) For Staff General opportunities We are a trade union and organisation of workers who have come together to maintain and improve their conditions of employment. Our branch represents and acts on behalf of staff who work at Loughborough University. Loughborough UCU The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Don't squash the toads For Staff and Students Campus announcements Please drive carefully between sunset and 9pm on Oakwood Drive and the road into Holywell Car Park. Toads and frogs may be on the road migrating to their breeding ponds on campus. Richard Fenn Griffin The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Invitation to Participate in the UNESCO Survey on Global Mental Health For Staff and Students Research participant call-outs On behalf of UNESCO's Youth Programme, we are inviting all students, staff, and their communities to participate in this global survey on mental health in times of crisis. The results of the survey will contribute to a First UNESCO Global Youth Outlook which aims to understand the current state of youth mental health and the ways it is impacted by crises, investigate emerging trends, as well as shape recommendations that support youth mental well-being and foster resilience among young people. Richard Giulanotti The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Share Your Experiences: Neurodivergent Staff and Students' Use of Vevox For Staff and Students Research participant call-outs An online questionnaire study, exploring the experiences of neurodivergent staff and students who have used Vevox within their their teaching practice and learning environment respectively. Allyson King The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Call for Participants: Focus Group for Dementia Caregivers and Professionals For Staff and Students Research participant call-outs A new study is looking for family members of people living with dementia and professionals (e.g., dementia researchers, clinicians, social care workers) to take part an online focus group about the experiences of people living with dementia and their caregivers. Eithne Heffernan The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Closure of car parking spaces in Car Park 4 For Staff and Students Car parking 4 will be closed on 28 February between 7.30am-10am for cleaning. Richard Fenn-Griffin The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Request for Coaches to Complete Survey For Staff and Students Research participant call-outs This notice invites sports coaches to take part in a survey for an undergraduate dissertation in Sports and Exercise Psychology. The study aims to gather coaches’ experiences and perspectives to support academic research and help inform future coaching environments. Responses are confidential, the survey takes only a few minutes, and participants are asked to complete it by 19 March 2026. Ina Nordseth The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Branded Merchandise and Corporate Workwear contract change - update For Staff Campus announcements The supply of Branded Merchandise and Corporate Workwear has been tendered and awarded to two new suppliers. Print, Post & Logistics continue to manage these mandatory contracts ensuring brand and quality standards are upheld throughout the life of the contract. We are still in a period of transition during which order requests should be emailed to print@lboro.ac.uk for processing with the suppliers. Print, Post and Logistic Services The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.