Adverse weather expected in the coming weeks
Over the coming weeks, snow and ice are forecast across the UK, including both East Midlands and London campuses.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
View all news
Loughborough UNESCO Chair in the International Spotlight
The last few weeks have been an impactful time for Loughborough University’s UNESCO Chair in Sport, Physical Activity and Education for Development.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
View all news
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).
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
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
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
Annual service of portable fire extinguishers
For Staff
Campus announcements
To inform occupants of this year's service tamper tag GREEN.
Rod Harrison
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
Effects of Automation, Mind Wandering and Distraction on Decision Making Study
For Staff and Students
Research participant call-outs
This study investigates the effects of mind wandering, automation, and distraction on decision-making.
Matt Webster
Join the University and College Union (UCU)
For Staff
Information for staff interested in joining UCU - University and College Union.
Lboro UCU
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University Choir Taster Session
For Staff and students
Arts
Cope auditorium (Edward Barnsley)
Essay writing for exams
For Students
Academic
Online
University Choir Taster Session
For Staff and students
Arts
Cope auditorium (Edward Barnsley)
IAS Friends and Fellows Coffee Morning
For Staff and students
Other
International House
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
IAS PGR Workshop: The benefits and versatility of comics in research
For Staff and students
Academic
International House
Essay writing for exams
For Students
Academic
Online
University Choir Taster Session
For Staff and students
Arts
Cope auditorium (Edward Barnsley)
IAS Friends and Fellows Coffee Morning
For Staff and students
Other
International House
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
IAS PGR Workshop: The benefits and versatility of comics in research
For Staff and students
Academic
International House