Temporary closure of Haslegrave study spaces during exams
Please be aware that due to the ongoing building works adjacent to Wavy Top, students will also be sitting exams in the Haslegrave Building. This means the PC labs (N001-005) and the ground floor foyer area of Haslegrave will be out of bounds as an informal study space from Monday 18 May to Wednesday 10 June inclusive.
Security team’s wildlife rescue streak continues as duckling is reunited with family
The University Security team’s reputation for saving stranded wildlife is continuing to grow, with another successful animal rescue taking place on campus this week.
New academic staff members elected to University Council
We are pleased to announce that Professor Siân Adiseshiah and Professor Steve Christie have been duly elected to University Council.
Boost your career with a £500 Santander University Staff Development Grant
Applications are now open for the Santander University Staff Development Grant to support university staff across the UK to invest in their professional development.
IT Services: Help us keep Windows 11 running smoothly
IT Services are looking for volunteers to join the Windows 11 Early Adopter Programme, a small community of colleagues who receive Microsoft monthly updates slightly ahead of wider rollout.
Loughborough students win Microsoft Embrace x Midlands Hackathon with AI-powered careers platform
A team of Loughborough students recently won first place at the Microsoft Embrace x Midlands Hackathon 2026 by developing an AI-powered platform designed to help students make informed decisions about their future careers.
Get creative over the summer with LU Arts evening classes
Staff, students and members of the community are invited to get creative this summer through a series of evening classes organised by LU Arts.
Reminder: Group Workspace downtime
From 15 to 18 June, the Group Workspace service* will be impacted while IT Services upgrade the University servers that host the service.
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Security team’s wildlife rescue streak continues as duckling is reunited with family
The University Security team’s reputation for saving stranded wildlife is continuing to grow, with another successful animal rescue taking place on campus this week.
New academic staff members elected to University Council
We are pleased to announce that Professor Siân Adiseshiah and Professor Steve Christie have been duly elected to University Council.
Boost your career with a £500 Santander University Staff Development Grant
Applications are now open for the Santander University Staff Development Grant to support university staff across the UK to invest in their professional development.
IT Services: Help us keep Windows 11 running smoothly
IT Services are looking for volunteers to join the Windows 11 Early Adopter Programme, a small community of colleagues who receive Microsoft monthly updates slightly ahead of wider rollout.
Loughborough students win Microsoft Embrace x Midlands Hackathon with AI-powered careers platform
A team of Loughborough students recently won first place at the Microsoft Embrace x Midlands Hackathon 2026 by developing an AI-powered platform designed to help students make informed decisions about their future careers.
Get creative over the summer with LU Arts evening classes
Staff, students and members of the community are invited to get creative this summer through a series of evening classes organised by LU Arts.
Reminder: Group Workspace downtime
From 15 to 18 June, the Group Workspace service* will be impacted while IT Services upgrade the University servers that host the service.
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World
Loughborough students commemorate 250 years of the US-UK relationship with United States Ambassador
Dr Sam Edwards, Reader in History in the Department of International Relations, Politics and History at Loughborough University, welcomed fifty student delegates to a conference exploring the 250-year anniversary of the American Revolution.
Business and economy
Will AI really make banking better for customers?
An opinion piece Dr Meilan Yan and by Professor David Llewellyn, of Loughborough Business School, written for the Conversation.
Engineering
Industry leaders warn UK risks losing growth as funding, skills and scale-up gaps persist
Senior figures from across UK manufacturing have warned that the country risks missing out on major growth opportunities unless urgent action is taken to fix weaknesses in skills, funding and industrial scale-up.
Health and medicine
Hay fever, antihistamines and the evidence on dementia risk
An opinion piece authored by Professor Eef Hogervorst from the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences for The Conversation platform.
Artificial intelligence
UK Home Office to use AI age estimation on asylum seekers – how accurate is the technology?
An opinion piece authored by Professor Oli Buckley, an expert in cyber security at Loughborough University, for The Conversation platform.
Global sporting events
FIFA Men’s World Cup expansion risks making 2026 tournament “most polluting ever”, report warns
A new report examining football’s relationship with climate change has warned that the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup could become the “most polluting ever”, according to leading university researchers.
Environment
Child drownings spike during heatwaves – and it’s a serious climate justice issue
An opinion piece authored by Dr Katie Parsons, Lecturer in Human Geography, from the School of Geography and Environment, for The Conversation platform.
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Business and economy
Will AI really make banking better for customers?
An opinion piece Dr Meilan Yan and by Professor David Llewellyn, of Loughborough Business School, written for the Conversation.
Engineering
Industry leaders warn UK risks losing growth as funding, skills and scale-up gaps persist
Senior figures from across UK manufacturing have warned that the country risks missing out on major growth opportunities unless urgent action is taken to fix weaknesses in skills, funding and industrial scale-up.
Health and medicine
Hay fever, antihistamines and the evidence on dementia risk
An opinion piece authored by Professor Eef Hogervorst from the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences for The Conversation platform.
Artificial intelligence
UK Home Office to use AI age estimation on asylum seekers – how accurate is the technology?
An opinion piece authored by Professor Oli Buckley, an expert in cyber security at Loughborough University, for The Conversation platform.
Global sporting events
FIFA Men’s World Cup expansion risks making 2026 tournament “most polluting ever”, report warns
A new report examining football’s relationship with climate change has warned that the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup could become the “most polluting ever”, according to leading university researchers.
Environment
Child drownings spike during heatwaves – and it’s a serious climate justice issue
An opinion piece authored by Dr Katie Parsons, Lecturer in Human Geography, from the School of Geography and Environment, for The Conversation platform.
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).
Burleigh Springs - June Offer of the Month
For Staff
General
Throughout June, Burleigh Springs are offering an invigorating foot treatment for just £25.00. (This would normally cost £38.00 for a non-member).
Charlotte Dyer
Recording Postgraduate Taught Supervision Meetings
For Students
Other
A notice to PGT students taking dissertations or final projects in semester 3 that they are required to record their meetings in Co-Tutor.
Richard Barber
Join Loughborough University and College Union Branch (LUCU)
For Staff
General opportunities
We are a trade union and organisation of workers who have come together to maintain and improve their conditions of employment. Our branch represents and acts on behalf of staff who work at Loughborough University.
Loughborough University UCU
Car Park 23 Closure
For Staff
Campus announcements
Car Park 23 will be closed during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup training games from 5 to 11 June.
Swapnil Kulkarni
Participants Needed: Sensory Experiences and Integration Study
For Staff and Students
Research participant call-outs
We are looking for participants to join a new research study to help us explore whether sensory experiences that you may or may not have had in your day-to-day life may relate to how you experience different sensory activities in the study.
Amy Jennison-Boyle
Improving access and fairness in the LGPS
For Staff
Other
The Government has introduced changes to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) to make the Scheme fairer for all members. Most changes take effect from 1 April 2026, and some improvements apply retrospectively.
Charlotte Dyer
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
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Guided Christian Meditation: Love Joy Peace
For Staff
Faith
EHB208, Chapel
Reimagining Pride: Queer Memory and Activism on Film (LGBT+ Pride Month)
For Staff and students
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Online via Microsoft Teams
Catalyst Series: Resetting After Burnout
For Staff
Wellbeing
Online
Dual IAS Seminar: Associate Professor Sumiko Miyata and Professor Takamichi Miyata
For Staff and students
Research
International House and online via Microsoft Teams
Named after Nelson: Learning from places named after Nelson Mandela through Graphic Heritage
For Staff and students
Lectures
De Montfort University, SDG11 Hub, Heritage House, 61 Southgates, Leicester, LE1 5RR
Challenging Imposter Syndrome for Doctoral Researchers
For Students
Wellbeing
Graduate House, Training Room
IAS Seminar: Nelson Mandela’s Narrative Spaces
For Staff and students
Research
Hybrid - International House & Zoom Webinar
Reimagining Pride: Queer Memory and Activism on Film (LGBT+ Pride Month)
For Staff and students
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Online via Microsoft Teams
Catalyst Series: Resetting After Burnout
For Staff
Wellbeing
Online
Dual IAS Seminar: Associate Professor Sumiko Miyata and Professor Takamichi Miyata
For Staff and students
Research
International House and online via Microsoft Teams
Named after Nelson: Learning from places named after Nelson Mandela through Graphic Heritage
For Staff and students
Lectures
De Montfort University, SDG11 Hub, Heritage House, 61 Southgates, Leicester, LE1 5RR
Challenging Imposter Syndrome for Doctoral Researchers
For Students
Wellbeing
Graduate House, Training Room
IAS Seminar: Nelson Mandela’s Narrative Spaces
For Staff and students
Research
Hybrid - International House & Zoom Webinar