Loughborough University

Loughborough named University of the Year

The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019

Top 10 in all league tables

Loughborough is ranked in the top 10 in each of the most recent national league tables, cementing our status as one of the country’s leading higher education institutions.

Research excellence

We are renowned for the relevance of our research. Our results help business and industry to compete more effectively, shape public policy and ultimately improve the quality of people’s lives.

Postgraduate Open Evening

Thinking about a Master's or a PhD? Come to our open evening on 6 March, 2019 to find out more about our postgraduate opportunities.

Join us and build excellence

Investing in building a world-leading academic community - we are looking for outstanding academics to join Loughborough University across all our academic schools

Why the UK should stay within the EU’s asylum system after Brexit

Because of its geography, the UK must put an end to uncertainty over asylum policy after Brexit.

Building a Britain fit for the future

The University and its partners announce the launch of the Loughborough Area of Innovation, an inspirational vision for economic growth and greater productivity across our region.

Revolutionising how emergency services tackle life threatening incidents

Research led by Loughborough University seeks to set the new global ‘Gold Standard’ for how emergency services should tackle a chemical, biological, radioactive, or nuclear incident.

‘Strong is the new skinny’ isn’t as empowering as it sounds

Retired female athletes struggle with body image. Some miss their athletic figure, others want a more feminine ideal, while others walk a tightrope between the two.

Salvador Dalí: entertainer who brought Surrealism to a mass market

The Spanish artist was a master self-publicist and one of the most important thinkers in 20th-century art.

LGBT+ History Month

We're proud to be a welcoming, inclusive community for all. This LGBT+ History Month, the University and Loughborough Students' Union will recognise the diversity of our students, alumni, and staff.

Loughborough University appoints new Head of Para Sport

22 February 2019

Work underway on new building at Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Park

21 February 2019

Members of the public invited to attend and be inspired by University’s annual STEM Day

20 February 2019

Artists to collaborate with Loughborough University’s Department of Materials later this month

19 February 2019

Feb

Materials conversation with Richard Paul and Duncan Wooldridge

Feb

IAS lecture: To develop or not to develop - research & applied perspective on talent in elite sport

Feb

Horizontality, Verticality and Progressive Populism: Challenges for theory and practice

Feb

Professor Chris Harwood - Inaugural Lecture

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Loughborough University - A Year in Review 2017/18

The last 12 months at Loughborough have been busy and full of success. Discover some of the amazing things we've achieved as the #LboroFamily this academic year.

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.