Loughborough University

Proud to be the Sports University of the Year

We're proud to be named University of the Year for Sport by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022

A top ten university

Ranked in the top ten in the most recent Complete University Guide, Guardian League Table and the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide

Undergraduate Virtual Open Day

Interested in finding out more about Loughborough University? We'll be holding our next virtual open day on 30 October 2021, so you'll be able see for yourself what makes Loughborough such a special place to be.

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Our people are the key to our ongoing success, and we are looking for exceptional academics to join us and help us achieve our ambitions. We have exciting opportunities in a variety of subject areas and research disciplines.

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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.

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

Loughborough student delivers key recommendations for the future of women’s rugby union

27 October 2021

COP26 EXPLAINER: Biomass: what is it, why cooking with it is an issue, and what Loughborough is doing to develop and promote alternatives

27 October 2021

New study aims to increase female participation in football in England’s schools

26 October 2021

What is COP26 and why should I care about it?

25 October 2021

Oct

Black History Month: The many faces of minority status

Oct

Bodies and data: A new logic of urban institutions?

Oct

DH@Lboro event: Dr Mark Hill

Oct

Seed Casino

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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.