Loughborough University

Loughborough named University of the Year

The Times and Sunday Times Good 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.

Research excellence

We are renowned for the relevance of our research. Our results help business and industry to compete more effectively, shape public policy and ultimately improve the quality of people’s lives.

Annual Review 2017/18

Last year the University enjoyed one of its best years to date. From securing our highest ever league table position to revolutionary defence research, it was a year of notable achievements and memorable moments right across campus. And we did it together, as the Loughborough family.

International Women's Day

On International Women’s Day and beyond the University and Students’ Union is highlighting the work and achievements of brilliant women from across our community.

Lumps and Bumps

Join is on March 20 and learn to check your lumps for bumps in our campus-wide breast and testicular self-examinations training event.

Why the UK should stay within the EU’s asylum system after Brexit

Because of its geography, the UK must put an end to uncertainty over asylum policy after Brexit.

Building a Britain fit for the future

The University and its partners announce the launch of the Loughborough Area of Innovation, an inspirational vision for economic growth and greater productivity across our region.

Revolutionising how emergency services tackle life threatening incidents

Research led by Loughborough University seeks to set the new global ‘Gold Standard’ for how emergency services should tackle a chemical, biological, radioactive, or nuclear incident.

‘Strong is the new skinny’ isn’t as empowering as it sounds

Retired female athletes struggle with body image. Some miss their athletic figure, others want a more feminine ideal, while others walk a tightrope between the two.

Salvador Dalí: entertainer who brought Surrealism to a mass market

The Spanish artist was a master self-publicist and one of the most important thinkers in 20th-century art.

University appoints new Director of Organisational Development

19 March 2019

This new railway switch could cut failure related cancellations by as much as 90 per cent

19 March 2019

Loughborough University plays pivotal role in the UK Paralympic Performance Conference

18 March 2019

Institute of Advanced Studies invites Fields Medallist and algebraic geometry expert to Loughborough

18 March 2019

Mar

IAS Lecture: Popular propaganda art by Dutch artist Jonas Staal

Mar

Materials conversations with Rachel Pimm and Daisy Hildyard

Mar

Promoting the nation in troubled times

Mar

Inaugural Lecture: Professor Jonathan Folland

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Loughborough University - A Year in Review 2017/18

The last 12 months at Loughborough have been busy and full of success. Discover some of the amazing things we've achieved as the #LboroFamily this academic year.

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.