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Your invite to the next General Assembly

All staff are invited to the next General Assembly on Wednesday 6 May where you can hear the latest updates from our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nick Jennings.

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Loughborough University accredited as UK Sport Elite Training Centre

Loughborough University has been accredited as a UK Sport Elite Training Centre (ETC), recognising its role in supporting Olympic and Paralympic athletes to achieve success on the world stage.

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Celebrating a decade as best in the world for sports-related subjects

For the tenth year in a row, Loughborough has been crowned the world’s best university for sports-related subjects in the QS global rankings.

Changes to staff IT accounts from May 2026 From May, the processes by which staff IT accounts are created, maintained and removed are being updated. Blue icon of a monitor with a person on the screen and a padlock in the corner. Students: Have your say about physical activity and opportunities at Loughborough Loughborough Sport is running the Student Active Lifestyles Survey throughout May to understand how they can continue to improve the sport offering at the University. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. This year’s Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey is now open Every year eligible students are asked to complete the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) to provide valuable feedback on their experience at Loughborough. Pink and purple graphic with text reading 'Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2026, have your say'. Renting in Loughborough? New rules now apply (from 1 May 2026) The Renters’ Rights Act introduces significant changes for anyone renting privately. These updates affect how tenancies work and what both landlords and tenants can expect. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. ERP Transformation Project: Spring update and summer transition planning As we prepare to transition from our current Agresso system to the new, modernised Unit4 ERP cloud platform, the ERP Transformation Project team want to keep you informed of their progress and help you plan for the summer. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.   Flagship Research Institutes launched  The University Executive Board has approved the formation of six new virtual Flagship Research Institutes, aligned to the University’s three strategic themes, to support our research ambitions and enhance our global impact.  image of hazelrigg building Support for staff and students: Attacks on the Jewish community We know that members of our staff and student community may be concerned by today’s reports of the attacks on the Jewish community in London. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Important information about Loughborough International Athletics: 17 May 2026 Loughborough University is proud to be hosting the Loughborough International Athletics (LIA) event on Sunday, 17 May 2026. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. View all news
World The king’s state visit was a success – but there is still a chasm to bridge between UK and US outlooks As King Charles concludes his transatlantic travels with a visit to Bermuda, a British Overseas Territory, he can take pride in a job well done. His four-day state visit to the US – which concluded with a wreath-laying at Arlington National Cemetery and a block party in Virginia – appears to have been a success. the UK and US flags portrayed as hearts Arts and culture Celebrate this year’s Arts Scholars at a showcase event on campus Members of the University community and beyond are invited to show their support for this year’s arts scholars at a relaxed teatime event featuring live music and dance. Close-ups of the five arts scholars in front of a green background. Artificial intelligence End of ‘black box’ AI? Scientists develop blueprint for transparent system that reveals how it learns and makes decisions Artificial intelligence that cannot explain how it makes decisions – often called “black box” AI – could soon be replaced by more transparent systems, research suggests. A glowing transparent cube with a colourful network inside sits in the foreground, surrounded by many dark opaque cubes in the background. Engineering Loughborough expertise to support £6million programme to replace fossils fuels in plastics, chemicals and construction £6 million in grant funding from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) has been secured to focus on cutting industrial emissions and replace fossil-derived carbon across a number of sectors. An image of three towers with clouds of emissions coming out the top against a cloudy background Research Professor Daniel Parsons elected Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales Daniel Parsons, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation and Professor in Geosciences at Loughborough University, has been elected a Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales. Close-up of Professor Dan Parsons in front of a grey background. Research success Loughborough professor honoured with prestigious international award An Emeritus Professor from Loughborough University has been recognised on the global stage after receiving a major lifetime achievement award at a flagship international conference. Close-up of Professor Barry Bogin. Business and economy New research reveals the hidden human cost of pub closures When a pub shuts its doors for the final time, it is rarely just a business that disappears. The Three Lions in Meden Vale, Nottinghamshire, looks abandoned with windows boarded up and overgrown foliage 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:

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  • Voluntary roles and positions
  • Changes to your service or department, e.g. a change in opening hours
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  • To promote events open to our University community (this should be self-submitted under the dedicated ‘Events’ tab instead).
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August Confirmation and Clearing Contact Centre – Volunteers needed! For Staff Volunteering Do you want an opportunity to do something different, while playing a key part in the start of many students’ Loughborough journey? Joanna Hayes The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
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 The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
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 The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
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 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.
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Library's Read Around the World Display For Staff and students Arts Pilkington Library A student reading a book in the University Library. SuperWellness Webinar - Boost Your Energy For Staff Wellbeing Online Icons representing the mind, body and soul with labels next to them on a pink-blue gradient Staff Health MOT's For Staff Wellbeing Occupational Health Department The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. IAS Seminar: Beyond Pharmacotherapy: Lifestyle-Based Strategies for Improving Cardiometabolic Health For Staff and students Lectures International House and Online Fruit and vegetables scattered on a table and on a red heart shaped plate alongside a blood pressure monitor, a wooden spoon, a tape measure and 1kg weights IAS Friends and Fellows Coffee Morning For Staff and students Research International House A group of people holding cups of tea and coffee together in a circle. Co-creating Inclusive Learning – A student and staff partnership celebration For Staff and students Academic West Park Teaching Hub, WPT005 Illustration of six people standing on different height podiums reaching up towards oranges hanging on a tree. Adinkra Textile Printing Workshop For Students Arts Edward Barnsley Building A collection of printed fabrics in various bright colours with detailed patterns.
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