Loughborough University

PhD studentships available now

We have over 50 funded doctoral research projects across a broad range of disciplines, including business and economics, design and creative arts, engineering, science, social sciences and humanities.

Why study here?

We believe we can help you to build the future you want. With our support and your determination, anything is possible.

University of the Year

Loughborough has been crowned ‘University of the Year’ at the 2020 WhatUni Student Choice Awards and winner in both the ‘University Facilities’ and ‘Sports and Societies’ categories.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice and information

Read the latest information from the University on Coronavirus (COVID-19) →

Sustainability: A response to global climate and ecological change

Find out more about the the work of the Climate and Environment Task Group who are responsible for planning and articulating the University’s response to global climate and ecological change.

Coronavirus - The Great Leveller

COVID-19 is affecting people from all walks of life. But is it affecting us equally?

Protecting Our Oceans

Pushing the boundaries of drone engineering to protect marine life from extinction.

Taking care of each other when it matters most

The Loughborough family continue to take action and have a positive effect on the communities around them.

Can you really outrun cancer?

Meet the woman who is creating novel 3D models to try and find out

What is open research?

Can it enhance transparency, collaborative endeavours and research impact?

The tennis revolution taking place in Loughborough

And the vision that intends to keep British tennis at the top.

Now is the time

Championing equality through research.

Research Without Boundaries

The need to develop international research and innovative partnerships that address global challenges has perhaps never been more pressing.

Biofilms

Exploring how Loughborough University academics are looking to tackle major issues related to biofilms.

Nissan staying in UK is great news after Brexit, but car industry’s future is still very unclear

27 January 2021

Survey shows more wildflowers in bloom during January than ever before

25 January 2021

Loughborough swimmers selected for Olympic squads

22 January 2021

Experts in Sport: Insight into the relationship between exercise and cancer

21 January 2021

Jan

Self-Care Sundays: The Art of Journaling

Feb

Sports Technology Entrepreneurship Day

Feb

Mathematics Education Centre Seminar

Feb

Public lecture: Understanding sport and exercise after organ transplantation

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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.