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University of the Year

Loughborough has been named University of the Year by The Times and Sunday Times University Guide 2019.

Top 10 in all league tables

Loughborough is ranked in the top 10 in each of the most recent national league tables, cementing our status as one of the country’s leading higher education institutions.

Open Days

Get a real sense for what it would be like to be a student at the University of the Year. Our next undergraduate open days are in September 2019, book your place now!

How Women & the Moon Intertwine in Literature

Aphra Behn wrote a smash hit play about a man obsessed with the moon; Exactly 282 years later, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin actually made that dream a reality.

Real Life Iron Man

World’s fastest jet-powered suit demonstration at Loughborough University Design Show.

Chest Binder for Transgender Men & Non-Binary People

Design student creates new product which aims to transform the lives of transgender people.

Forest Schools

Climbing trees and making dens can help children develop.

Art Degree Show 2019

The Arts Degree Show is an opportunity to see an inspiring and diverse array of work by our final-year Fine Art, Graphic Communication and Illustration, and Textiles students.

Building a Britain fit for the future

The University and its partners announce the launch of the Loughborough Area of Innovation.

Revolutionising how emergency services tackle life threatening incidents

Research led by Loughborough University seeks to tackle how emergency services should tackle nuclear incidents.

Curious Kids: how is global warming heating up the Earth?

Curious Kids is a series by The Conversation, which gives children of all ages the chance to have their questions about the world answered by experts.

Mount Everest Weather Stations

Loughborough University researcher joins team to install highest weather stations in the world on Mount Everest.

Loughborough swimmers in astounding World Championship one-two finish

23 July 2019

Dedicated Loughborough staff receive University medals

23 July 2019

‘Stark warning’: New research identifies deadly hidden weather hazard that has the potential to affect millions of people

22 July 2019

Loughborough-based athletes in record breaking weekend

22 July 2019

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NT Live: The Lehman Trilogy

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Kia Super League - Lightning vs Western Storm

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Kia Super League - Lightning vs Southern Vipers

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Kia Super League - Lightning vs Yorkshire Diamonds

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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.