online news@lboro - 2009
december 2010
Research Grants and Contracts
December, 2010
Research grants and contracts awarded in November 2010.
Loughborough gains recognition from the European Commission for its career development for researchers
December 22, 2010
Loughborough is one of thirteen UK universities to have been awarded the HR Excellence in Research badge by the European Commission, in recognition of its commitment to ensuring good working conditions and career development for researchers.
IEEE Fellow honour for University professor
December 21, 2010
Jonathon Chambers, Professor of Communications and Signal Processing in the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering has been given the honour of being named an IEEE Fellow.
School of Business and Economics officially opened by Sir Peter Bonfield
December 21, 2010
The School of Business and Economics has been officially opened by Sir Peter Bonfield, the former Chief Executive and Chairman of the Executive Committee of British Telecommunications plc.
New Gifts and Souvenirs Website
December 8, 2010
A new University website has just been launched selling a wide range of university gifts and souvenirs. The shop showcases everything from a University branded tie to a plush toy meerkat in Loughborough colours.
New ID Card
December 8, 2010
The University is in the process of installing a new campus-wide door access system to replace the various systems currently in use in buildings across campus.
Nominations for the Equalities and Diversity Sub-Committee
December 6, 2010
Nominations are being sought for representatives to sit on the Equalities and Diversity Sub-Committee
november 2010
Research Grants and Contracts
November, 2010
Research grants and contracts awarded in October 2010.
‘It’s Better OFF’ to save energy
November 26, 2010
Since its launch in February 2009, the ‘It’s Better OFF’ campaign, which aims to make staff more aware of the energy they consume, has gone from strength to strength. It now incorporates all aspects of the sustainability spectrum, including energy management, travel and transport, biodiversity, waste and recycling.
SET your career on track
November 25, 2010
On Tuesday 25 January the University is holding a careers workshop for Midlands-based female researchers and academics in the science, engineering, technology (SET) and built environment disciplines.
Breast Cancer coffee morning
November 23, 2010
Staff at The Applied Vision Research Centre have recently raised £380 which is to be donated to The Breast Cancer Campaign.
Proposed changes to USS pension
November 16, 2010
Two briefing sessions have been arranged to discuss the USS proposed pension changes and provide the opportunity for staff to raise any relevant questions.
Consultation on the Single Equality Scheme
November 8, 2010
The University would like to consult you on developing an action plan for the Single Equality Scheme.
Top financial services agency sets its sights on Loughborough students
November 4, 2010
Computer Science students at Loughborough University are set to benefit from £2000 worth of sponsorship prizes thanks to a new partnership with a leading financial services agency.
october 2010
New thinking on academic publishing and communication
October 27, 2010
JISC has teamed up with Taylor & Francis to produce the first Open Access issue of the New Review of Academic Librarianship, edited by Graham Walton from Loughborough University. The special issue on “dissemination models in scholarly communication” is guest edited by Hazel Woodward, university librarian and director of Cranfield University Press.
Research Grants and Contracts
October 25, 2010
Research grants and contracts awarded in September 2010.
Extensively refurbished research centre gets set to open its doors
October 14, 2010
Loughborough University’s Environmental Ergonomics Research Centre yesterday opened its doors to show off its extensively refurbished and renewed facilities at a special opening event.
Dear Editor...
October 12, 2010
Letter from Dennis Ball.
Design School hosts special launch event
October 11, 2010
A special event has been held to officially launch the new Loughborough Design School within the University.
Lifetime achievement award presented to Loughborough Professor
October 11, 2010
Loughborough University’s Professor Mike Smith is celebrating after receiving a prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from the University Association of Contemporary European Studies (UACES).
Loughborough University graduate receives prestigious engineering award
October 5, 2010
A Loughborough University graduate has been presented with a prestigious engineering award at the 2010 Science Engineering and Technology Awards (SET) ceremony in London.
Change of name for Careers
October 4, 2010
The Careers Centre has rebranded itself as the Careers and Employability Centre. This reflects the changing nature of its work and the growing importance for graduates to be able to demonstrate that they have acquired the right employability skills and experience through their time at university.
september 2010
Working cancer patients invited to participate in Macmillan study
September 29, 2010
A Loughborough University study designed to develop practical guidance for cancer patients in work is looking for volunteers who were diagnosed with cancer no more than two years ago.
Extensively refurbished research centre gets set to open its doors
September 24, 2010
Loughborough University’s Environmental Ergonomics Research Centre is set to show off its extensively refurbished and renewed facilities next month when it hosts a special opening event.
Lord Stafford award success for Loughborough University
September 22, 2010
Loughborough University is celebrating after receiving a prestigious Lord Stafford Award at a ceremony in Leicester last week in the East Midlands category of Innovation for Sustainability.
Research Grants and Contracts
September 22, 2010
Research grants and contracts awarded in August 2010.
Boost for urgent care in the home
September 9, 2010
Over £86,000 has been awarded to the Healthcare Ergonomics and Patient Safety research team within Loughborough Design School to develop an efficient and safe, clinical environment for patients who need urgent care in the community.
University hosts International Literary Conference
September 9, 2010
A three day conference is being hosted by the University from 10 to 12 September, which will see visitors from 19 different countries attend.
Learn a language
September 7, 2010
If you’ve ever fancied learning a foreign language, then why not do it now?
Research Grants and Contracts
September 7, 2010
Research grants and contracts awarded in July 2010.
july 2010
sigma prizes for outstanding contributions in the field of mathematics and statistics support - 2010
July 30, 2010
The sigma prize winners for 2010 have just been announced as:
Outstanding Contributor: Dr Christie Marr (University of St Andrews)
Rising Star: Dr Ciarán Mac an Bhaird (National University of Ireland, Maynooth)
Academic honour
July 29, 2010
At the 2010 summer degree ceremonies Professor Andrew Price from the Department of Civil and Building Engineering was awarded a Doctor of Science (DSc).
Obituary - Veenit Jain, 2nd Year International Business Student
July 22, 2010
Business School student Veenit Jain of Pune, India, died, along with his sister, earlier this month in a boating accident near his home in India.
june 2010
Research Grants and Contracts
July 29, 2010
Research grants and contracts awarded in June 2010.
Project manager prepares for Paris cycle
June 24, 2010
Facilities Management project manager Colin Morgan plans to cover a gruelling 200 miles over three days as part of the Diabetes UK Challenge London to Paris Cycle ride.
Cost saving measures agreed
June 24, 2010
Please can all staff engaged in travel and hospitality activities on behalf of the University note that Operations Committee have this week agreed immediate cost saving measures
Chemistry student to meet Nobel Laureates
June 24, 2010
Chemistry student Tom Varley has been chosen as one of a select group of young scientists from around the world to attend the prestigious Lindau meeting of Nobel Laureates at lake Constance in Germany this month.
Engineering YES leads the way in the quest for more entrepreneurs
June 24, 2010
Over fifty postgraduate research students and postdoctoral researchers from the universities of Birmingham, Loughborough, Nottingham, and Leicester De Montfort competed in the 2010 Engineering YES (Young Entrepreneurs Scheme) competition at the Novotel East Midlands Hotel during the final week of May.
Sports student wins Robert Martin Faculty Prize
June 18, 2010
School of Sport Exercise and Health Sciences student Mustafa Sarkar has been awarded the Sir Robert Martin Faculty Prize for his academic and non-academic achievements.
Associate Deans appointed
June 17, 2010
Dr Ruth Kinna and Professor Ray Dawson have been appointed as Associate Deans (Teaching) for the Faculties of SSH and Science respectively.
Senate paper on Loughborough's future shape and structure
June 17, 2010
The Project Management Board established to consider the future shape and structure of the University has now produced its final report for consideration by Senate on 30 June 2010.
Dr Dann praises International Foundation students
June 17, 2010
The Department of Chemistry’s Dr Sandie Dann has paid personal tribute to a group of successful international students at a presentation afternoon held at the Cope Auditorium.
Chemical engineer bags another prize
June 17, 2010
Krystel Howard has been awarded first prize by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) for her technical excellence and outstanding oral presentation skills in the field of Fluid Separation Processes.
It’s Better OFF design competition
June 17, 2010
The sustainability team are urging staff and their children to take part in competition to design new promotional materials for the It’s Better OFF campaign.
Civil and Building duo claim CIB prize
June 17, 2010
Professor Andrew Price and Dr Nebil Achour from the University’s Department of Civil and Building Engineering have won a best paper award at the CIB World Congress 2010.
Research Grants and Contracts
June 11, 2010
Research grants and contracts awarded in May 2010.
Library study charts student use of social networking sites
June 2, 2010
The University library has just completed a study to better understand how students use the latest web technologies in both their academic and social lives at Loughborough.
imago’s rising star moves up the ranks
June 2, 2010
Keith Barber has been appointed as the new Operations Manager for The Link Hotel in Loughborough, which offers quality accommodation on a budget.
Business School event promotes UK trade with India
June 2, 2010
Last week (28 May) the Business School hosted a special event to promote business between the UK and India in partnership with The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Leicestershire Asian Business Association (LABA).
may 2010
National discussions regarding the Universities Superannuation Scheme
May 27, 2010
The Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) is a private pension scheme benefiting employees in Higher Education. All the funding comes from universities and their employees and there is no Government funding or protection.
Staff get active!
May 24, 2010
Staff from across the campus put on their trainers and walking shoes in May for ‘It’s Better Off to be Active’, a week-long series of events and activities designed to encourage both people to more physically active.
Developments work at the Library
May 24, 2010
Anyone using the Library this summer will notice some significant developments taking place.
Travel bursary awarded for creative Tel Aviv trip
May 12, 2010
Multi-media textile design student Amy Bear has received the School of Art & Design’s Dennis Holt Travel Scholarship for a creative trip to Tel Aviv.
Peep Show actor shares skills with students
May 12, 2010
On Wednesday 5 May, actor Paterson Joseph, perhaps best-known for his role as businessman Alan Johnson in Channel 4’s Peep Show, took time out from his busy schedule to work with eleven students from the Department of English and Drama
Students get flash for inaugural library photo competition
May 12, 2010
Civil and building engineering postgraduate Wei Cheng has won the inaugural University library photography competition with an architecturally-inspired image of a stairwell.
Physics research fellow gains second international award
May 11, 2010
Dr Sergey Savel'ev from the Department of Physics has received the Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award from the Humboldt Foundation in Germany.
Staff discount on shoe repairs
May 11, 2010
Loughborough University employees are being offered a 25% discount on all shoe repairs at Carillion Court Shoe Repairers in town on production of a valid staff ID card.
Materials student wins Royal Charter Prize
May 7, 2010
Grace Smalley, who graduated in July 2009 with first class honours for her Materials Engineering MEng, has won the IOM3 Royal Charter Prize as the best materials student (regardless of discipline) for outstanding performance during her course of study.
International design students visit iconic London museums
May 7, 2010
On Saturday 1 May a group of Design and Technology masters students from around the world gained a taste of British culture during visits to the Design Museum and Tate Modern in London.
Save a life by joining the Anthony Nolan Bone Marrow Register
May 6, 2010
Steve Rothberg, Dean of Engineering, is undergoing treatment for leukaemia. Like Steve, thousands of adults and children need a blood stem cell transplant from an unrelated donor to help them beat their illness.
Wolfson School receives Helmut N Friedlaender award
May 6, 2010
Undergraduate teaching and research at Loughborough University has been recognized by a new award from AMETEK Inc / Taylor Hobson Ltd.
Imago win again
May 6, 2010
After taking home a whole host of awards at the VenueVerdict Standard Awards, Hotel Excellence Awards and M&IT Awards earlier this year, imago has taken on its national competitors to bring home a gold/silver/bronze in the Access for All category at the Enjoy England Awards for Excellence 2010, held on Friday 23rd April in Brighton.
April 2010
Research Grants and Contracts
April 30, 2010
Research grants and contracts awarded in March 2010.
Insurance latest for business travellers
April 20, 2010
As a result of the ongoing disruption to air travel Loughborough insurers UMAL have issued the following update to all staff whose business travel is affected.
Chem Eng student continues tradition with Salters Graduate Prize
April 20, 2010
Final year Chemical Engineering student Paul Devitt has become the latest in a long line of Loughborough students to win a 2010 Salters Graduate Prize.
CREST student’s wind turbine research earns European recognition
April 20, 2010
A recent CREST MSc student has been named runner up in the European Talent Awards for Innovative Systems for his thesis Physics of Failure Approach to Wind Turbine Condition Based Maintenance.
Staff sought for travel behaviour study
April 20, 2010
University and College employees who typically drive or are driven to work are being recruited to a travel behaviour study led by a student from the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences (SSEHS).
Engineer wins International award and world fellowship
April 20, 2010
A PhD researcher in the Wolfson School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering has won the best paper award at the 12th International Business Conference in Dubai.
Complete the LU travel survey and win
April 20, 2010
The University has today launched its staff travel survey to find out more about how staff get to and from work.
Creative students unite art and science
April 8, 2010
Three students from the School of Art and Design reached the finals of the 2010 Healthcare and Bioscience iNet Art competition.
It’s Better OFF survey winners
April 8, 2010
The It's Better OFF team would like to thank everyone who took part in the Environmental Survey, which received a fantastic response.
Student shines in British Council’s International Student Awards
April 8, 2010
Singaporean student Sarita Devi Ram Singasan‘s inspirational story of student life in the UK has resulted in her being named a runner-up in the regional finals of the UK’s biggest international student competition.
Photography competition for school aged kids
April 8, 2010
As part of National Science and Engineering Week, the Engineering Faculty has launched a photography competition aimed at primary and secondary school children.
Loughborough University economist appointed to ESRC Peer Review College
April 8, 2010
Dr Gregory James of the Department of Economics has been appointed to the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Peer Review College as an Academic Reviewer.
march 2010
Research Grants and Contracts
March 31, 2010
Research grants and contracts awarded in January and February.
Help give a bird a home
March 11, 2010
The Woodland Management Group is asking staff to help them access free bird boxes through a new Robinsons drinks promotion.
Obituary: Tony Foord, Chemical Engineering
March 11, 2010
Friends and colleagues were sorry to hear that Tony Foord died on 13 February 2010.
Security Management student wins inaugural Wilf Knight Award
March 11, 2010
MSc Security Management student Danie Adendorff has won the inaugural Wilf Knight award for his research into security management, beating three other finalists from competing universities.
Meeting for Computer Assisted Assessment in English
March 10, 2010
A one day meeting on Computer Assisted Assessment in English Studies is being organised by the English Subject Centre on Wednesday 24 March in association with the Department of English and Drama.
Maths student wins online poster competition
March 10, 2010
Samuel King, a research student in the School of Mathematics based at the Mathematics Education Centre, recently won the first prize in an online poster competition organised by Graduatejunction.net - an online portal for early career researchers with over 13,000 registered members.
February 2010
Businesses get access to experts
February 26, 2010
The East Midlands Development Agency (emda) is embracing social networking to help the region’s economy with the launch of an innovative service that allows local businesses to access the research and development talents of the region’s universities.
emda launches online innovation tools
February 26, 2010
iExchange: new networking service is set to become the East Midlands’ premier online idea sharing destination for bright sparks.
Prizes up for grabs in the Environmental Survey
February 26, 2010
The second Annual Environmental Survey is now open and staff can win up to £60 for completing the five-minute questionnaire.
It’s Better OFF saves £119,000
February 26, 2010
Results for the first year of the It’s Better OFF campaign are now available to view online.
Nominate students for the TS Shipman Prize
February 26, 2010
Do you know a student who has made a significant contribution to the development of co-operation between the University or Colleges and the local community?
New initiative guides Professor towards commercialisation of training scheme
February 22, 2010
An initiative launched last Autumn to enhance the University’s enterprise activities through direct engagement between researchers and industry entrepreneurs is already showing promising outcomes.
English and Drama book event at Blackwell’s this Tuesday (23/02/2010)
February 22, 2010
University bookshop Blackwell’s will be holding a book launch of recently published titles by staff in the Department of English and Drama on Tuesday 23 February from 4.30pm.
LU team demonstrates UKIERI project to British Council in Delhi
February 22, 2010
A Loughborough University team has demonstrated its research to representatives of the British Council at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi.
Imago continues its award winning streak
February 22, 2010
imago’s record winning streak is showing no sign of abating in 2010, with a duo of awards already positioned pride of place in the company’s trophy cabinet.
Important announcement on changes to DHL Airway Bills
February 18, 2010
DHL is introducing a major change in the way it processes shipments for the University.
Obituary: Mervyn Gould, Department of English and Drama
February 12, 2010
Mervyn Stokbridge-Gould, who died of heart failure on 4 November 2009, was born in Ingoldsby, Lincolnshire, on 14 November 1946. He trained to be a teacher of history but his love of the entertainment business soon led him to abandon a career in education for work in the professional theatre.
Loughborough-backed guide signposts research career paths
February 12, 2010
Loughborough is one of two universities championing a new guide which has been developed to support the early career development of research staff.
Engineering Faculty wins bid to host East Midlands Regional Big Bang Fair
February 1, 2010
The Engineering Faculty has been successful in a bid to host the East Midlands Regional Big Bang Fair this summer.
Lecture: How Science and Engineering helped develop the World Cup Football
February 1, 2010
Did you know that Loughborough University developed the Official Match Ball for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa in partnership with adidas?
January 2010
Santander’s Chairman visits Loughborough University
January 22, 2010
Santander Chairman Emilio Botin and UK CEO António Horta-Osório have visited Loughborough Universities to see the success first hand of the Santander Universities Global division programme.
Haiti travel update
January 22, 2010
An update of travel and security advice for management, expatriate personnel and business travellers to the region.
Research Grants and Contracts
January 22, 2010
Research Grants and contracts awarded between November and December 2009.
Lecturer’s sculpture to be unveiled in China
January 21, 2010
A Fine Art lecturer whose sculpture was exhibited at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games has been commissioned to create a second sculpture in China, this time at the Ordos City Sculpture Park.
Mechanical Engineers win US awards
January 2010
Students from the Wolfson School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering have received accolades from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).
Students receive Graduate School prizes
January 2010
Four students from across the University have been presented with Graduate School prizes in recognition of their high achievement and contribution to wider University and community life.
Engineering’s mathscard needs your votes
January 2010
A free maths resource designed by the University’s Faculty of Engineering has been shortlisted for a national award.
Want to know what it’s like to be a science journalist?
January 2010
Do you want to know what it’s like to be a science journalist? If you do then the British Science Association Media Fellowships 2010 are for you.
National Youth Jazz Orchestra returns to Loughborough
January 2010
Forget the snow and ice - the coolest thing in Loughborough on January 27th will be jazz, when the renowned National Youth Jazz Orchestra (NYJO) makes a very welcome return to the University's Cope Auditorium.