2026 news
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Lecture brings athletes, advocacy, and philanthropy together in memory of Dr Simon Marshall
The 2026 Simon Marshall Lecture brought the Loughborough community together on 19 January for an exploration of athlete advocacy and climate action, led by Olympic athletes and IAS Fellows Laura Baldwin and Etienne Stott, in memory of alum, Simon.
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Largest philanthropic donation to Loughborough University supports establishment of new Research Academy
Alum Chris Gill has given the largest philanthropic donation in Loughborough’s history to create a new Research Academy at the University. Designed to drive transformative cultural change to position Loughborough as a global leader in research, the Research Academy will enable the University to create a more connected and supported research community. It will offer chances to be creative, curious, and collaborative, to push boundaries, and deliver research that has global impact.
