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Sustainability Week at Loughborough

The University will be hosting a dedicated Sustainability Week (16-20 March) for staff and students, where you can learn more about your role in helping to create a more sustainable future.

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Finalists: Have your say and take part in the National Student Survey 2026

The National Student Survey (NSS) offers final year undergraduates the chance to give feedback on their time at Loughborough. By taking part in the survey, you’ll be helping future students make the right choices about where and what to study.

Students playing badminton at BUCS Big Wednesday 2025.
BUCS Big Wednesday 2026: Car park and road closures

On 24 and 25 March, we are delighted to host one of the biggest events in the student sport calendar. Take a look at our latest article to find out about car park and road closures.

Information for staff and students: Ramadan Please see the following information regarding the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Spring Staycation: Activities for students staying in Loughborough over Easter Join us this Easter break for some fun activities here in Loughborough. Illustration of Hazlerigg Building on a spring day with the title 'Spring Staycation'. Recognising meningitis symptoms and protecting yourself Following recent national news reports about meningitis cases at another UK university, we want to reassure you that there is no identified increased risk at Loughborough. Current public health information indicates the situation is localised to the Canterbury area and is believed to be linked to a specific event there, so it does not pose a concern for our community. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Important IT update for Chrome browser users The University has been alerted to a high-risk vulnerability in the Chrome browser. This vulnerability affects Chrome on all device platforms. Blue graphic of a triangle warning icon alongside the text 'IT Services Important Information'. Have Your Say: Engaging Men in EDI Loughborough University is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every member of our community plays an active role in shaping our culture. As part of our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) strategy, we are launching a project to better understand and integrate the perspectives of men who are staff and students into our institutional work. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. New mural design unveiled as part of EmpowerHER campaign On Monday 9 March, Loughborough Sport closed this year’s EmpowerHER campaign by selecting the winner of a student competition to design a new mural on campus that empowers women and non-binary identities in sport. Pro-Vice Chancellor for Sport Professor Jo Maher, Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Nick Jennings, competition winner Maya Normal and LSU Sport EO Frankie Suckling stood next to Maya's mural design at the EmpowerHER closing event Apply to the UK Young Academy and Global Young Academy - or Become a Mentor Loughborough University is preparing to support a new cohort of colleagues in their applications to two of the most prestigious interdisciplinary networks for emerging leaders: the UK Young Academy and the Global Young Academy. Yellow and white banner with information on about applying for the UK Young Academy, with a photo of a group of diverse people smiling at the camera House hunting in Loughborough: Myths vs facts If you’re looking for accommodation in Loughborough, you may already be hearing mixed advice from friends, housemates and social media. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. View all news
Global sporting events Olivia Murphy joins England Netball’s coaching team Loughborough Sport’s Olivia Murphy has joined England Netball as its new Assistant Head Coach on a short-term secondment. a close up of Liv Murphy Sustainability Loughborough University students take part in Japanese-inspired SpoGomi competitive litter-picking race Students from across the university competed in a litter-picking competition, known as SpoGomi, as part of a series of sustainability events, in order to help restore nature and clean the local area. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Sustainability Loughborough becomes first university to partner with kitround to drive sustainability in sport Loughborough University is proud to announce a new sustainability-focused partnership with kitround, becoming the first university in the UK to work with the emerging sport tech platform. Two kitround bins alongside Loughborough Lightning merch at Loughborough campus. Health and medicine Primary care behavioural programmes can help reduce childhood obesity, new study finds Children who are overweight or living with obesity can significantly improve their health through primary care weight-management programmes, according to a new study. a child stool on weighing scales Health and medicine Hormone therapy and dementia risk: what a new study says about menopause treatment An opinion piece authored by Professor Eef Hogervorst, School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University. a woman looking a pill packet Arts and culture Five paintings that capture the complexity of motherhood – chosen by art historians The following opinion piece was written by Professor Pragya Agarwal, of the School of Social Sciences and Humanities, for the Conversation. Research New paper calls for physical activity to become a core component of mental health care A new Loughborough University study has urged psychiatrists and mental health professionals to formally integrate physical activity into routine care for people living with severe mental illness. kettle bell weights in a row on the gym floor View all news
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This is a space for staff and students to self-submit informal University information and opportunities. You can use this noticeboard to share:

  • Call-outs for research participants
  • Voluntary roles and positions
  • Changes to your service or department, e.g. a change in opening hours
  • Temporary car parking changes

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  • Duplicating content posted on the news channel
  • To promote events open to our University community (this should be self-submitted under the dedicated ‘Events’ tab instead).
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Age Appreciation Group - call for participants For Staff Research participant call-outs Using digital storytelling, this Age Appreciation Staff Network project captures voices of Loughborough staff and doctoral researchers to explore the lived experience of ageing at work. These stories will help challenge internalized ageism, encourage open conversations about age and capability, and support creation of a truly age-positive culture across the University. Sarah Elliott The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Call for participants: Postmenopausal women needed for nutrition study For Staff Research participant call-outs We are looking for participants to join a new research study at the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences. Our research explores whether consuming a single high-fat meal enriched with a special milk fat can affect markers of heart health and brain function in postmenopausal women. Oonagh Markey The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
What budget 2025 means for EV drivers For Staff Other Octopus EV have looked at the Budget 2025 and outlined what this means for EV drivers. Charlotte Dyer The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Do you use numbers in your daily life? Tell us about it! For Staff Research participant call-outs We’re conducting focus groups to gain a deeper understanding of how people experience mathematics in everyday situations, such as shopping, budgeting, work tasks, or using technology. We want to hear from adults who are not currently studying or teaching. Ciara Turner The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Women aged 55-75 needed for osteoporosis research For Staff and Students We are inviting postmenopausal women to take part in a new research study at the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences. The study aims to evaluate the effects of a 12-month, brief home exercise programme on bone structure in postmenopausal women, both with and without osteoporosis treatment. We will explore whether the effects differ between women who take osteoporosis medication and those who do not. Nora Alohaly The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Call for participants: Postmenopausal women needed for study For Staff and Students We are looking for participants to join a new research study at the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences. Our research explores whether consuming a single high-fat meal enriched with a special milk fat can affect markers of heart health and brain function in postmenopausal women. Aisha Borkar The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Participants needed for a study on learning and vehicle technology For Staff and Students Research participant call-outs We’re looking for drivers aged 18 to 80 to take part in a short PhD research study exploring how people engage with information about advanced vehicle technologies. Eduardo Mendez The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
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Teach English abroad: graduate jobs & summer camp For Students Careers James France D201 Purple background with colourful tents with text reading Working Collaboratively with Marginalised Communities: Research Ethics and Methods For Staff and students Academic International House (Keynote Speaker also available on Zoom) Illustration of diverse people standing around a globe held by large hands, with red and blue graphic elements in the background. Reflective writing For Students Academic Online via MS Teams A student reading a book in a library setting and taking notes Who bears the brunt of climate change, and what can we do about it? A Climate Justice Workshop For Staff and students Sustainability Wavy Top WAV036 Hazlerigg building with people walking and cycling by with a globe and birds overhead. On a green background with text reading 'Sustainability Week 16-20 March' Sustainability Week Book Swap For Staff and students Sustainability Edward Herbert Building Atrium Hazlerigg building with people walking and cycling by with a globe and birds overhead. On a green background with text reading 'Sustainability Week 16-20 March' Black Women in Academia Networking Event For Staff and students Academic Robert Allison Suite, Loughborough University Stadium Sustainability in Labs - An introduction to the LEAF framework For Staff and students Sustainability International House Hazlerigg building with people walking and cycling by with a globe and birds overhead. On a green background with text reading 'Sustainability Week 16-20 March'
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