Loughborough University

A top 10 university

Loughborough University is ranked in the top 10 in the most recent Complete University Guide, Guardian League Table and the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide

Clearing

Interested in joining Loughborough in 2022? Head to our Clearing website and register for updates to be the first to hear when our course vacancies go live.

Undergraduate open days

Our next undergraduate open days will be taking place on 23 and 24 September 2022. You can explore our campus, chat to current students, and speak to our inspirational academics. Book your place today.

Volume

Welcome to Loughborough University’s online magazine. By uncovering inspiring stories, showcasing knowledge and sharing real life experiences, the magazine provides an insight into the people and projects that are key to our success.

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’.

New Beginnings

New leadership, new vision and fresh aspirations make for exciting times ahead at Loughborough.

#LboroGrad

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

Meet the maker

Michael Shaw and his inflatable masterpieces.

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.

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.

Sustainability

A response to global climate and ecological change

Research and Innovation

Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nick Jennings, discusses the importance of amplifying the University's research and innovation achievements, and how supporting these areas will help create an impactful eco-system.

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.

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.

What makes Loughborough a winning team?

The Loughborough University Annual Review 2021 provides a snapshot of what our incredible community has achieved.

The Access Group supports Loughborough graduates by displaying artwork at headquarters

15 August 2022

John Steele – Loughborough Sport’s Commonwealth Games

11 August 2022

How ready are we for the next pandemic? New report analysing UK’s response to COVID-19 says technology is key

11 August 2022

Snowpiercer’s ‘eternal engine’ inspires the next generation of ultraprecise atomic clocks

10 August 2022

Aug

Atta Kwami Exhibition

11 Aug 2022 - 17 Aug 2022

Aug

Loughborough Lightning Football v Stoke City FC Women

Aug

Creative Spark Summer Conference

Aug

AI and Smart Mobility

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.

Loughborough University

A top 10 university