Loughborough University

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.

Why study here?

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

Best in the world for sports-related subjects

Loughborough named the best university in the world for sports-related subjects for fifth consecutive year in the global QS higher education league table.

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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 Vice-Chancellor Professor Bob Allison awarded CBE

11 June 2021

John Steele awarded OBE in Queen’s Birthday Honours

11 June 2021

Loughborough researchers to help develop next-generation drone technology for intelligent solar plant inspections

10 June 2021

Lack of math education negatively affects adolescent brain and cognitive development

9 June 2021

Jun

IAS Spotlight Series - Remote Geopolitics: The Arctic and Beyondv

Jun

Public lecture: Supplements in sport - risk or reward?

Jun

Collaborative Project Show 2021

Jun

Interface: What’s Up With Everyone? Storytelling and mental health

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.