Loughborough University

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Funded and self-funded PhDs available now for 2023

A top 10 university

Loughborough University is consistently ranked in the top 10 in the Complete University Guide and Guardian League Table.

Undergraduate study

We have a fantastic range of undergraduate courses to choose from. Browse our courses for 2023 entry and explore what Loughborough has to offer.

Stories that make us proud

From students to staff, graduands to alumni, here, we share a selection of stories that show why we are proud to be Loughborough.

Delivering research with impact

Research can bring many benefits. New theories, discoveries, concepts, ideas and thoughts. But research on its own can only do so much for us. The real benefits are derived from research when it delivers impact - when the findings have a demonstrable contribution to create real change in the world.

At Loughborough, we are focused on delivering meaningful impact.

Research Excellence

The results of the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF), show that 91% of Loughborough University’s research is now ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally-excellent’.

How can we produce fuels and chemicals without costing the earth?

Finding new ways to convert biowaste into fuel sources and essential items so we can live sustainably, in a post-petrochemical world.

Improving health across all stages of life

From childhood to old age, we translate our public health research into practical ways for helping people improve their health across all stages of life.

Boosting research collaborations to support healthy lives

An abundance of research ideas but not enough time to deliver them. How an innovative solution will make research go further and faster.

#LboroGrad

The class of 2022 summer graduation ceremonies that took place in July are now available to watch on demand.

How well do you know your body?

Helping to explain how a healthy or unhealthy representation of the body is created and maintained in the brain.

Leading the way in Para sport research

Creating more opportunities in Para sport, helping make history.

The urgent need for a net zero built environment

Curbing global warming is probably the biggest challenge we face – and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s latest report highlights the urgency with which we need to act.

PING Performance Research Centre

State-of-the-art facility strengthens partnership with global brand to advance cutting-edge technology and innovation in the world of golf.

Predicting and preventing the impacts of flooding

Rolling out innovative IoT technology that enables individuals and communities to build resilience against the impacts of flooding.

'Child First' Justice

The foundation of a progressive approach to how children should be understood, treated, and supported when they come to the attention of the Youth Justice System.

Loughborough’s Director of Swimming appointed to the British Swimming Coaches Association board

1 February 2023

Long Tall Sally named Lightning Netball headline sponsor

1 February 2023

Alumnus Baxter appointed new Loughborough Lightning Head Coach

30 January 2023

Older women are smashing it this awards season – but ageism is far from over

30 January 2023

Feb

Adam Nathaniel Furman Queer Spaces talk

Feb

Happy Mondays Comedy Club

Feb

National Theatre Live: Othello

Feb

Queer East Midlands Film Festival

More news and events

World-leading

Research

One of the top 20 research-led universities in the country, Loughborough is renowned for the relevance of its work, driven by society’s need for solutions to real-life issues.

Business and enterprise

Collaborations

Develop your organisation by partnering us in research, consultancy, new technologies and services and recruiting high calibre students and graduates for placements or employment.

World-class

Sport

Unrivalled sporting reputation offering excellence in research and teaching, and opportunities from recreational activities up to the highest levels of elite performance.