Update on parking
We're sharing an update on campus parking for all staff, including short stay parking changes and a new process for VIP parking.
Heating on campus
With Spring temperatures expected to remain relatively stable over the next couple of weeks, we will begin turning off the heating on the East Midlands campus from Monday 20 April, slightly earlier than initially planned.
Traffic management changes for the new student accommodation development
From the start of this term, there will be a significant increase in construction vehicle movements across campus as the main contractor begins groundworks for the new accommodation development.
Loughborough student showcases dress at Durham University Charity Fashion Show
Tiyasha Corea, a placement-year Fashion Design and Technology student at Loughborough University, was recently selected to represent Loughborough at the 2026 Durham University Charity Fashion Show (DUCFS).
Notice: SMS campaign from IT Services
IT Services are carrying out a review to refresh the contacts listed for the opt-in Emergency Text (SMS) Service, which is used to notify contacts in the event of a major systems outage.
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) valuation
The 2025 LGPS triennial valuation has now been completed. If you are a member of the scheme, you may have noticed that the employer contribution rate has reduced from 25.8% to 12.4%. Please be assured, this change does not affect the value of your pension when you reach retirement.
Update on the Loughborough Real Living Wage (LRLW) supplement and pay spine changes
As part of our commitment to People and Culture, including responding to themes raised through the staff experience survey, we are pleased to be able to share this update on the Loughborough Real Living Wage (LRLW) supplement and pay spine changes.
Phishing alert – caution with unexpected SharePoint file shares
IT Services are aware of a recent increase in phishing emails across the sector, including some received by Loughborough colleagues.
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Heating on campus
With Spring temperatures expected to remain relatively stable over the next couple of weeks, we will begin turning off the heating on the East Midlands campus from Monday 20 April, slightly earlier than initially planned.
Traffic management changes for the new student accommodation development
From the start of this term, there will be a significant increase in construction vehicle movements across campus as the main contractor begins groundworks for the new accommodation development.
Loughborough student showcases dress at Durham University Charity Fashion Show
Tiyasha Corea, a placement-year Fashion Design and Technology student at Loughborough University, was recently selected to represent Loughborough at the 2026 Durham University Charity Fashion Show (DUCFS).
Notice: SMS campaign from IT Services
IT Services are carrying out a review to refresh the contacts listed for the opt-in Emergency Text (SMS) Service, which is used to notify contacts in the event of a major systems outage.
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) valuation
The 2025 LGPS triennial valuation has now been completed. If you are a member of the scheme, you may have noticed that the employer contribution rate has reduced from 25.8% to 12.4%. Please be assured, this change does not affect the value of your pension when you reach retirement.
Update on the Loughborough Real Living Wage (LRLW) supplement and pay spine changes
As part of our commitment to People and Culture, including responding to themes raised through the staff experience survey, we are pleased to be able to share this update on the Loughborough Real Living Wage (LRLW) supplement and pay spine changes.
Phishing alert – caution with unexpected SharePoint file shares
IT Services are aware of a recent increase in phishing emails across the sector, including some received by Loughborough colleagues.
View all news
Politics
‘I’m not a politician’: why the clash with Pope Leo could prove dangerous for Donald Trump
“I am not a politician; I speak of the Gospel.” Pope Leo XIV’s recent remarks, made during his apostolic journey to Africa, immediately suggest that his clash with Donald Trump operates on a different level to the US president’s usual political spats.
World
Could Viktor Orbán be back in 2030? Why Péter Magyar has a fight on his hands after landslide win
The mood was jubilant among liberals and pro-Europeans in Hungary and beyond on April 13 as Péter Magyar led the Tisza party to a landslide election victory. His win ended the 16-year administration of Viktor Orbán’s pro-Russian Fidesz party. Given the high turnout and margin of victory, giving Tisza a two-thirds constitutional majority in parliament, the jubilant mood seems justified.
Global sporting events
Team England reveals kit ahead of 2026 Commonwealth Games
With 100 days to go until the opening ceremony, Team England has unveiled its Glasgow inspired kit for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Sport
The Hundred has helped level the playing field for women’s cricket
Cricket’s newest competition is helping close the gender gap in the sport by bringing new audiences to women’s matches and changing perceptions about the women’s game, according to new research.
Politics
Trump’s exchange with Pope Leo reflects deep rooted tensions between the Vatican and the United States: 4 essential reads
President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV, the U.S.-born head of the Catholic Church, had an unusual and acrimonious public exchange over the weekend.
Law
Chagos Islands deal shelved – legal expert explains what happens next
The UK government has shelved legislation to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, after the US government withdrew its support for the deal.
Artificial intelligence
How AI’s language barrier limits climate disaster responses
An opinion piece authored by Professor Nina Dethlefs, School of Science at Loughborough University, and Ifeoluwa Wuraola and Dr Daniel Marciniak, of the University of Hull, for The Conversation.
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World
Could Viktor Orbán be back in 2030? Why Péter Magyar has a fight on his hands after landslide win
The mood was jubilant among liberals and pro-Europeans in Hungary and beyond on April 13 as Péter Magyar led the Tisza party to a landslide election victory. His win ended the 16-year administration of Viktor Orbán’s pro-Russian Fidesz party. Given the high turnout and margin of victory, giving Tisza a two-thirds constitutional majority in parliament, the jubilant mood seems justified.
Global sporting events
Team England reveals kit ahead of 2026 Commonwealth Games
With 100 days to go until the opening ceremony, Team England has unveiled its Glasgow inspired kit for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Sport
The Hundred has helped level the playing field for women’s cricket
Cricket’s newest competition is helping close the gender gap in the sport by bringing new audiences to women’s matches and changing perceptions about the women’s game, according to new research.
Politics
Trump’s exchange with Pope Leo reflects deep rooted tensions between the Vatican and the United States: 4 essential reads
President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV, the U.S.-born head of the Catholic Church, had an unusual and acrimonious public exchange over the weekend.
Law
Chagos Islands deal shelved – legal expert explains what happens next
The UK government has shelved legislation to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, after the US government withdrew its support for the deal.
Artificial intelligence
How AI’s language barrier limits climate disaster responses
An opinion piece authored by Professor Nina Dethlefs, School of Science at Loughborough University, and Ifeoluwa Wuraola and Dr Daniel Marciniak, of the University of Hull, for The Conversation.
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Welcome to your noticeboard
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
The noticeboard is not for:
- 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).
Co-development of the Forces Families Resilience Programme
For Staff and Students
Research participant call-outs
Alongside the Royal Air Forces Association, we are expanding the successful Veterans Resilience Programme to include family members of both veterans and currently serving personnel. To ensure the new Forces Family Resilience Programme is shaped around the real needs and preferences of this group, we are looking for family members of veterans or current serving personnel to complete a short 10-minute survey exploring their views on programme content, delivery, and any factors that may support or limit engagement.
Daniel Ogden
Interview study on consumers’ views of AI tools
For Students
Research participant call-outs
Call for participants: Interview study on consumers’ views of AI tools and the new generation of AI agents
Xiuyan Guo
New flexible working webpage
For Staff
General
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new webpage on Flexible Working. While there are no changes to the University policy and procedure, we hope the new page is clear and straightforward to understand.
Carolyn Kenney
Take Part in a Global Study of Climate Change and Wellbeing
For Students
Research participant call-outs
We are looking for UK university students aged 18-30 to take part in a survey to help us explore views about climate change, body image, mental health and eating behaviours. This study is part of a larger international collaboration exploring views about climate change and wellbeing across 15 countries!
Hannah White
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
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
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
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Continuing Professional Development: Embedding Climate Education in the Curriculum
For Staff and students
Sustainability
Online
Sleep Smarter workshop
For Students
Wellbeing
Online via MS Teams
Festival of Creative and Digital Methods Taster Series: Podcasting as a Participatory Approach
For Staff and students
Academic
Online via MS Teams
Inaugural Lectures: Professor Jenny Fry and Professor Oli Buckley
For Staff and students
Lectures
Edward Herbert Building EHB 1.10B
IAS Seminar: Failure Café
For Staff and students
Research
Hybrid - International House & Zoom Webinar
BioBlitz
For Staff and students
Sustainability
TBC
Faith in Focus
For Staff
Faith
Edward Herbert Building EHB 2.10
Sleep Smarter workshop
For Students
Wellbeing
Online via MS Teams
Festival of Creative and Digital Methods Taster Series: Podcasting as a Participatory Approach
For Staff and students
Academic
Online via MS Teams
Inaugural Lectures: Professor Jenny Fry and Professor Oli Buckley
For Staff and students
Lectures
Edward Herbert Building EHB 1.10B
IAS Seminar: Failure Café
For Staff and students
Research
Hybrid - International House & Zoom Webinar
BioBlitz
For Staff and students
Sustainability
TBC
Faith in Focus
For Staff
Faith
Edward Herbert Building EHB 2.10