The Hazlerigg building, fountain and the Business School on a bright snowy winter's day
Festive designs selected for the 2025 Vice-Chancellor’s Christmas card

Loughborough’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nick Jennings, has chosen two winning designs submitted by students for the 2025 Christmas Card Design Competition.

A title reading 'The big Christmas switch off' with rows of red stars in the background.
‘It’s Better OFF’ this Christmas: Reducing energy costs over the Christmas break

The continuing high energy costs, combined with the University Strategy and global carbon reduction targets to reduce the impact of climate change, have meant there has never been a more important time to consider how we use energy at Loughborough.

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Loughborough Festivities

Students staying in Loughborough over the Christmas break are invited to get involved in the Loughborough Festivities Programme, a series of over 20 seasonal, craft and sports events.

Christmas Closure Reminder As the festive season approaches, we’d like to remind all staff that the University will be closed for the Christmas break from Wednesday 24 December to Thursday 1 January inclusive and will reopen on Friday 2 January. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Aryan Sharma We are incredibly sad to let you know that the Police believe that they have found the body of current student, Aryan Sharma, who was studying Robotics, Mechatronics, and Control Engineering. Many of you will be aware of the significant missing person investigation for Aryan which has received local and national press coverage. This is an incredibly difficult time for the whole university community. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Community Hub and Donations Fund Launch Event On Wednesday 10 December, the University welcomed community organisations from across Charnwood to celebrate local partnerships and announce exciting new initiatives. Leaflets spread across a table with the title 'Loughborough University Community Hub' Loughborough University Start-Ups showcase sustainability innovation at John Lewis Partnership HQ Ten founders supported by LUinc., Loughborough University’s business incubator, were invited to pitch their sustainability-driven innovations to senior leaders from the John Lewis Partnership (JLP) and Waitrose during a Sustainability Innovation Pitch Day at JLP’s Pimlico headquarters in London. Pollarding works on University Road On Thursday 18 and Friday 19 December 2025, the Estates and Facilities Management team will be carrying out pollarding of eight Tilia cordata trees along University Road outside University House (Building 400). The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. New student accommodation development on campus Construction of the new hall of residence near the Edward Herbert Building on the University’s East Midlands campus will begin on 5 January 2026. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. REF 2029 Update: REF resumes criteria setting following pause The Research Excellence Framework (REF) plays a vital role in ensuring accountability for public investment of research and assesses the quality and impact of UK research. It strengthens our global reputation, helps attract leading staff and students, and underpins a key funding stream. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Book your place now for Talk Sport 2026 Talk Sport is back on campus this January and is open to all student year groups and degree disciplines. If you’re thinking about a future in sport, exercise or health, this is your chance to explore career options, hear from industry professionals and build valuable networks that can support your next steps. Talk Sport asset- purple background with different illustrations of sports in white circles View all news
COP Loughborough academics lead global conversations at COP30 in Brazil Loughborough University’s centre for Sustainable Transitions: Energy, Environment and Resilience (STEER) was in the spotlight at the 2025 UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, showcasing the profound global impact of its flagship projects: Climate Compatible Growth (CCG) and Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS). A man talking at a podium with a large display on a screen behind him Arts and culture Pimple patches have hidden our blemishes for hundreds of years – historian explains You may have noticed people out and about with little stickers on their faces. Perhaps you’ve seen moons, stars, clouds or even smiley faces adorning people’s cheeks and chins. Maybe you wear them yourself. While some people do wear them as accessories, these colourful stickers are medicated “pimple patches”, designed to treat spots or acne. A young woman using patches to cover her pimples Engineering Loughborough University to help continue hospital’s legacy through RAAC removal research The legacy of Stamford & Rutland Hospital's former theatre wing will be preserved through Loughborough University research into structural faults which will have a future impact on other hospitals around the country. Stamford hospital main entrance Hydrogen EnerHy unveils new design and build challenge: a world‑class solar research farm measurement system and hydrogen demonstrator EnerHy, the EPSRC Engineering Hydrogen Net Zero Centre for Doctoral Training led by Loughborough University, has set its second cohort a collaborative brief to design and build a solar farm measurement system alongside a thermally integrated photovoltaic (PV) electrolyser to optimise green hydrogen production. An arial view of LUSEP. Engineering How to retrofit UK homes to cut emissions whilst avoiding fuel poverty A new study from Loughborough University looks at the importance of considering Fuel Poverty when retrofitting UK homes to cut carbon emissions. A group of newly built houses with blue sky in background Engineering Research shows how coffee waste could be used to clean contaminated water Two new research publications from experts at Loughborough University have demonstrated how coffee waste can be used to clean water. A cup of black coffee in a mug in the middle of coffee beans Loughborough to support work of the new NHS National Rehabilitation Centre Loughborough is proud to be a research partner in the country’s first £105 million NHS National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC), set to open its doors to patients in early 2026. The NHS National Rehabilitation Centre. View all news
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Unit of Assessment Lead Recruitment: Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2029 For Staff Internal job vacancies Loughborough University is looking to appoint an experienced and motivated individual to serve as a Unit of Assessment (UoA) Lead for the upcoming Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2029 submission. Lucy Wolstenholme The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Print, Post and Logistic Services: December Closure For Staff and Students Campus announcements Print, Post and Logistic Services will be closed for the Christmas period from Tuesday 23 December at 4pm and will re-open on Friday 2 January. Print, Post and Logistics Services The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Participants needed: The influence of vision and touch on body perception For Staff and Students Research participant call-outs We are looking for participants to join a research study exploring the factors that influence body perception and that may be related to unusual sensory experiences. Amy Jennison-Boyle The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Closure of University Entrances Campus Wide: Monday 29 to Tuesday 30 December For Staff and Students Campus announcements All routes across the campus will be closed to the public commencing 7am on Monday 29 December for a period of 24 hours (except to authorized University personnel). Lisa Slater The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Print, Post and Logistic Services: Workwear Supplier Change For Staff Campus announcements We are in the process of changing workwear supplier following a tender process. Workwear will be unavailable on the Online Shop from the close of business on Monday 1 December 2025 until the new supplier’s catalogue is available early in the new year. Print, Post and Logistics Services The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Annual service of portable fire extinguishers For Staff Campus announcements To inform occupants of this year's service tamper tag GREEN. Rod Harrison The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
December Offer - Burleigh Springs For Staff General opportunities Burleigh Springs is Loughborough's premier Leisure Club and Spa facility, located within Burleigh Court. Charlotte Dyer The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
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Essay writing for exams For Students Academic Online A student studying at a desk, reading a text book. IAS Friends and Fellows Coffee Morning For Staff and students Other International House A group of people holding cups of tea and coffee together in a circle. The Simon Marshall Lecture: Athlete advocacy - What motivates athletes to champion climate action? For Staff and students Lectures Hybrid - West Park teaching Hub & Zoom Webinar IAS PGR Workshop - The benefits and versatility of comics in research For Staff and students Academic International House A group of people sat on chairs raising their hands opposite a lecturer who is standing and pointing towards them. IAS PGR Workshop: The benefits and versatility of comics in research For Staff and students Academic International House A group of people sat on chairs raising their hands opposite a lecturer who is standing and pointing towards them. Loughborough AI Challenge Camp For Students Academic Angela Marmont Building, Graduate House, 017.0.0.1 The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Futures Festival For Students Careers Various A purple background featuring colorful abstract shapes resembling teepees in gradient hues of green, blue, orange, and pink. At the center, bold white text reads 'FUTURES'. Below, smaller text in rainbow colors says 'FESTIVAL' and underneath that, white text reads '2026'.
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