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.

The banner image for Loughborough Festivities, reading "A full programme of festivities for students staying in Loughborough over the Christmas vacation period". Text is written above a snowy Hazlerigg building with people cycling and walking around campus. Animals and snowmen can be seen dotted around the building.
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 close for the Christmas break on Tuesday 24 December and will reopen on Friday 2 January. 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 Loughborough Festivities: Christmas activities for students in Loughborough over the winter break 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. The banner image for Loughborough Festivities, reading Staying Online: IT access and support during the festive break During the upcoming festive period, please note that you can continue to access all essential services to support your studies. Icon of a computer monitor on a blue background. Early December pay date: Please check your payslip Payslips for December will be available in the afternoon of Thursday 18 December 2025 via my.HR. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Stay cyber-safe this festive season As the festive season approaches and many of us wind down for the holidays, cybercriminals are gearing up. Christmas is one of the busiest times of year for online scams, shopping fraud, and digital deception. Close-up of a computer keyboard with a bright red key featuring a white gift box icon, located next to the black Ctrl key. View all news
University Honorary graduates and medallists celebrated at Loughborough University’s 2025 Winter Graduation On Thursday 11 and Friday 12 December, Loughborough celebrated hundreds of students achieving their degrees, marking the next stage of their lives. Students at graduation sat facing a purple wall with a Loughborough crest Sport Parkrun founder awarded honorary degree (VIDEO) Parkrun founder Paul Sinton-Hewitt CBE has been awarded an honorary degree by Loughborough University. Parkrun founder Paul Sinton-Hewitt CBE has been awarded an honorary degree by Loughborough University. Technology “Big tech already has the tools to protect young users online without resorting to a full ban; choosing not to use them shows children’s safety isn’t a priority” warns online safety expert. Earlier this week, Australia became the first country in the world to ban children under the age of 16 from using social media, in a move to protect them from the risks that come with using such platforms. A group of four children looking at mobile phone devices Arts and culture #JewGoal – How an antisemitic hashtag spread from video games to mainstream football A new study has uncovered how an antisemitic phrase born in the FIFA video-gaming community migrated into wider football conversations on social media, normalising hate speech under the guise of humour, banter and fandom. A person playing a football game on a games console Arts and culture A brief history of mulled wine – from health tonic to festive treat When frost sparkles in the morning and our breath is visible as we venture outside, thoughts turn to winter warming treats like mulled wine – a drink full of ingredients that have become synonymous with Christmas. A glass of mulled wine Sport Loughborough University and SIS Pitches renew partnership Loughborough University is delighted to announce the renewal of its partnership with SIS Pitches, the world-leading sports surface specialists, for a further three years.   an image of a rugby pitch Artificial intelligence Loughborough University is exploring ideas for a ‘Museum of AI Cultures’ to learn more about how people experience artificial intelligence A new project is inviting people to think differently about artificial intelligence – not as a gadget, a line of code, a promise or a threat, but as part of our shared culture. 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
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.
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.
Participants Needed: Neurodivergent staff and vevox study For Staff We are running an online questionnaire study looking at neurodivergent staff experiences of using Vevox within their teaching environment. Laura Jenkins The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
View all notices
Add an event Support for your event
Falcon Centre Sustainable Craft Workshop For Staff and students Sustainability Falcon Centre (Transport Provided) A group of people outside the Falcon Centre 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'.
Events for staff and students Events for everyone