Loughborough University

Fifth in the UK

Loughborough University has maintained its top five ranking for a second successive year in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020 and remains the top university in the Midlands.

Our research changes lives

We think differently, challenge convention, solve problems and take action for the benefit of society. Meet our Loughborough Game Changers.

Undergraduate Open Days

Our next undergraduate open days in September are your chance to explore our campus, speak to current students and find out why we're the University of the Year. Book your place now.

Opportunities for exceptional academics to join a top five university

Join our outstanding academic community. We have opportunities for Lecturers, Senior Lecturers, Readers and Professors in a variety of subject areas and research disciplines.

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.

Chinese Snowsport welcomed to campus

20 September 2019

Loughborough remains fifth best university in the UK in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020

20 September 2019

Strong Loughborough presence in GB Para Athletics squad for World Championships

20 September 2019

Loughborough joins national widening access scheme

19 September 2019

Sep

Enhancing motivation and adherence in health contexts

Sep

Macmillan World's Biggest Coffee Morning

Sep

Jonathan Meuli: Icons for Atheists exhibition

2 Sep 2019 - 28 Sep 2019

Sep

Loughborough Students RFC vs Caldy RFC

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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.

Loughborough University

Fifth in the UK