Loughborough University

91% of our research is world-leading or internationally-excellent

Research Excellence Framework 2021

A top ten university

We're ranked in the top ten in the most recent Complete University Guide, Guardian League Table and the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide.

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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.

What makes Loughborough a winning team?

Loughborough University Annual Review 2021

New Beginnings

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

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.

Tokyo Olympic medallist commits to Loughborough

29 June 2022

Region’s universities sign first-ever agreement to tackle local issues together

28 June 2022

Loughborough-linked Women’s Hockey players set for Commonwealth Games

28 June 2022

Para Sport sculpture inspired by Loughborough athlete unveiled

27 June 2022

Jul

AI: Debating the impacts, crafting the futures

Jul

Psychological stress and cardiovascular disease risk - are we sitting on a health crisis?

Jul

Inaugural Lecture: Professor Fehmidah Munir

Jul

How can conversation analysis be applied to conversation design?

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.