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Loughborough celebrates Black History Month

The University is delighted to host an event programme throughout the month of October to mark Black History Month.

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Professional Services - Working Better Together

Join the conversation and help shape how we work together across our university. This September and October, we're inviting all colleagues to take part in a series of interactive discussion sessions.

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Join the Student Panel and make an impact at Loughborough

Are you a current student who wants the opportunity to have your say? If so, you can join the Student Panel and help the University shape its approach in a range of areas.

Launching this October: Student Central, Your New Home for Student Support Find answers, access support, and connect with the right service quickly and easily through Student Central. Student Central branding in purple University gardens help Loughborough secure 15th East Midlands in Bloom Gold Award Loughborough town has been awarded Gold at the East Midlands in Bloom Awards for the 15th time since 2011, achieving its highest-ever score of 96 out of 100 points. The Walled Garden on Loughborough campus on a sunny day Changes to the Village Bar The Village Bar is transitioning from a retail outlet to a dedicated events and hospitality venue. This change follows a review of significant decline of customer demand and usage. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Update on Turnitin and generative AI Following concerns about proposed changes to Turnitin’s End User License Agreement, Turnitin has confirmed that student submissions are not used to train generative AI models. Loughborough University welcomes this assurance and remains committed to protecting student data and academic integrity. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Join the Student Panel and make an impact at Loughborough Are you a current student who wants the opportunity to have your say? If so, you can join the Student Panel and help the University shape its approach in a range of areas. Blue and purple background with icon of people and the words 'Join the student panel: Share your opinions. Open to ALL students' Information about food waste recycling collections for off-campus students Students living off campus in the community are being encouraged to use a new food waste recycling service being introduced by Charnwood Borough Council. A person putting a banana skin into a food waste bin alongside text reading 'weekly food waste recycling collections' Parking updates for September 2026 Changes to parking arrangements for staff and campus users were introduced 1 September 2026, including revised tariffs and new parking guidelines. An aerial view of Loughborough Business School with a pretty red sunset. New Online Home for Academic Staff Profiles Launching in 2027 As part of ongoing work to increase the profile and visibility of research on the University’s websites, academic staff profiles will soon have a new home online. A graphic showing a group of people View all news
Engineering New study shows how e-scooters could be the future of India’s commuting travel With a number of countries already supporting the use of electric scooters (e-scooters) on their roads, and many countries now choosing to illegalise their use on roads, countries like India may be travelling in a different direction. An image of an electric scooter on a pavement with a person stood next to it Health and medicine “Ideas need to be explored and questions answered” – Tony Adams backs Loughborough partnership to improve professional athletes’ mental health A mental health charity founded by former Arsenal and England captain Tony Adams is joining forces with Loughborough University to launch a new research hub aimed at improving the mental health and wellbeing of professional sportspeople. War and security Can Palestinians and Jews still find common ground? Media may offer hope where politics has failed A Jewish Israeli academic who found himself caught between Israeli friends traumatised by the 7 October attacks and Palestinians grieving relatives killed in Gaza says journalists and television makers could offer lessons in how the two communities can still talk to each other. a crowd gathers outside in to listen to someone speak History From sausage rolls to full breakfasts, class has shaped the foods that define English identity An opinion piece written by Dr Sara Read of the School of Social Sciences and Humanities for the Conversation. a plate of scones with a union jack flag poking out Society Women’s Institute members attend Digital Confidence and AI for Everyday Life workshop Members of the Women’s Institute (WI) have been exploring AI, digital skills and creative storytelling through a series of community-focused workshops delivered by Loughborough University’s Centre for AI in Education (CAIED). Woman sitting at computer screens showing a skeleton and data Health and medicine Employment leave for pregnancy loss is a step forward — but support must reflect the diversity of pregnancy endings An opinion piece written by Dr Victoria Browne, of the School of Social Science and Humanities, for the Conversation. a doctor holds a patient's hand Artificial intelligence Government hacks, rogue agents and no transparency: can we ever fully trust AI? Loughborough University Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Nick Jennings joins The Conversation Weekly podcast to discuss AI agents. The below introduction to the episode was written by The Conversation’s Gemma Ware. 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).
Post a noticeboard item Explore the geology of Bradgate Park: Charnwood Forest Geopark For Staff and Students Other The Geology of Bradgate Park self-guided tour: Explore the geological foundations beneath Bradgate Nik Hunt The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Research participants needed: Free performance testing (VO2max/Lactate) For Staff and Students Research participant call-outs I am looking for cyclists and triathletes (male or female) who ride at least three times a week. You will receive a full physiological profile—including VO2max, Lactate Threshold, and HR zones—and will also be financially compensated for your time. Mohammad Alali The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Applications Open: Research Culture Fund 2026-27 For Staff General opportunities Do you have an idea that could help strengthen research culture at Loughborough University? Applications for the Loughborough University Research Culture Fund 2026-27 are now open. Ruqayya Dagia The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Participants needed: Are you receiving a flu vaccine this autumn? For Staff and Students Research participant call-outs We are conducting a study to explore how body composition and metabolic health may affect people's immune response to the annual flu vaccine. Stanislava Katsarova-Harrison The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Information for staff interested in joining UCU - University and College Union. For Staff Other Information for staff interested in joining UCU - University and College Union. 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. Lboro UCU The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Research participants needed: Free performance testing (VO2max/Lactate) For Staff and Students Research participant call-outs I am looking for cyclists and triathletes (male or female) who ride at least once a month for more than 3 hours per session. You will receive a full physiological profile—including VO2max, Lactate Threshold, and HR zones—and will also be financially compensated for your time. Mohammad Alali The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. UK Secondary PE Teachers Needed: Research on Digital Technology Use in PE For Staff and Students Research participant call-outs Researchers at Loughborough University are conducting a study exploring how digital technology is currently used within secondary school physical education (PE) across the UK. Jike Yang The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. View all notices
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University Choir Taster Session For Staff and students Arts Cope Auditorium (Edward Barnsley) Singers with sheet music at the University Choir taster session IAS Friends and Fellows Coffee Morning For Staff and students Open days International House Coffee mugs being held in a circle Lecture: Royal Aeronautical Society Loughborough Branch For Staff and students Lectures Brockington Building - U005 Front of the Brockington building Recognising Diverse Research Outputs in REF: A Hidden REF Workshop For Staff Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Loughborough University Stadium Hidden REF logo with orange text Children and Young People: Creating a Cross-Campus Research Network For Staff and students Research International House Blurred action shot of children running. National Theatre Live: The Misanthrope For Staff and students Arts Cope Auditorium Actress Sandra Oh with a blue background looking directly at the viewer Sport vs The Climate Crisis For Staff and students Lectures International House IAS blue abstract logo
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