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BUCS Big Wednesday 2026: Car park and road closures

On 24 and 25 March, we are delighted to host one of the biggest events in the student sport calendar. Take a look at our latest article to find out about car park and road closures. Tickets are on sale via the BUCS website.

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Spring Staycation: Activities for students staying in Loughborough over Easter

If you are staying in or near Loughborough over the Easter period, we have plenty of events lined up to help keep you busy, from socials on campus to trips to Twycross Zoo and York!

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Finalists: Have your say and take part in the National Student Survey 2026

The National Student Survey (NSS) offers final year undergraduates the chance to give feedback on their time at Loughborough. By taking part in the survey, you’ll be helping future students make the right choices about where and what to study.

Windows 11 users: Notice of Microsoft feature update due in April and May Throughout April and May, IT Services will be rolling out a new Microsoft feature update. Like other Microsoft security updates, this will run in the background with no disruption to your work. However, the system reboot for this feature update may take up to 25 minutes. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Before you hit send: Auto-Complete for safer email Colleagues on the Information Governance Sub-Committee recently reviewed the personal data breaches reported across the University in 2025, and 47% of reported data breaches were caused by poor email management, including sending emails to incorrect recipients and using CC and BCC incorrectly. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. University Library celebrates the National Year of Reading This year, the University Library is celebrating the National Year of Reading by offering students, staff, and visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the world of literature with new ways to explore stories, discover authors, and find books they’ll love. A student reading a book in the University Library. Retaining rights in your research outputs: Policy update from 1 April 2026 From 1 April 2026, all research articles and conference papers authored by Loughborough staff and doctoral researchers will be automatically covered by the Institutional Rights Retention Policy. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Information about upcoming faith-related dates (March-June 2026) Awareness of faith-related dates and understanding in relation to their impact on members of these communities helps the University to be a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for all our students and staff. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Advice and support for students and doctoral researchers affected by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East This article contains important information if you’ve been affected by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Returning students: Check out Housing Hand’s rent guarantor scheme If you’re looking for off-campus accommodation for your future studies, some landlords may require a UK-based rent guarantor, while others may not. If you’re unable to provide a personal UK guarantor, Loughborough University has partnered with Housing Hand, who offer a discounted service to support students in securing accommodation. David Collett Hall on a clear summer's day Spring Staycation: Activities for students staying in Loughborough over Easter Join us this Easter break for some fun activities here in Loughborough. Illustration of Hazlerigg Building on a spring day with the title 'Spring Staycation'. View all news
Sport Loughborough celebrates a decade as best in the world for sports-related subjects For the tenth year in a row, Loughborough has been crowned the world’s best university for sports-related subjects in the QS global rankings. A woman is running on a treadmill with a face mask on taking part in some sports-related research Arts and culture Lady Day: March 25 was the start of the year in England and Wales until 1752 We associate New Year with deep mid-winter and the tidy date of January 1, but for 600 years between 1155 until 1752 in England and Wales the new year began on 25 March. This day was one of the quarter days that divided the year historically and on which rents and debts were settled. March 25 became the quarter day where annual accounts were finalised. So, around about now, we’d have been preparing to welcome in a new year alongside the warmer weather and spring blooms. The Annunciation. Painted by Leonardo da Vinci Health and medicine This Mediterranean‑style diet could keep your brain sharp as you age – new study An opinion piece written by Professor Eef Hogervorst from the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences for The Conversation platform. A variety of foods from Mediterranean‑style diet Health and medicine Using exercise to help people feel safe and rebuild their lives after trauma – new report A new report has been launched which looks at how gentle, supportive exercise can help people recover from trauma and rebuild confidence. People at an outdoors yoga retreat University Nominations Now Open for University Prizes Each year, Loughborough University recognises outstanding students through a series of awards. These prizes celebrate academic excellence, community spirit and artistic achievement. A student being presented the Sir Robert Martin University Prize from the Vice Chancellor Hydrogen Loughborough researcher selected for Royce Hydrogen Accelerator to scale battery‑electrolyser Loughborough Research Associate Matt Brenton has been awarded one of 10 national places on the Royce Hydrogen Accelerator, delivered with Conception X. The programme will help scale the University’s multi‑award‑winning lead‑acid battery‑electrolyser – an affordable, recyclable route to clean hydrogen. Matt Brenton presenting the battery-electrolyser to Rod Hebden on The Festival of Tomorrow podcast. Global sporting events Loughborough alum Molly Caudery wins gold at World Athletics Championships Loughborough University alum Molly Caudery has been crowned world champion after winning gold in the women’s pole vault at the World Athletics Championships. Pole vaulter Molly Caudery View all news
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Call for participants: Postmenopausal women needed for nutrition study For Staff Research participant call-outs We are looking for participants to join a new research study at the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences. Our research explores whether consuming a single high-fat meal enriched with a special milk fat can affect markers of heart health and brain function in postmenopausal women. Oonagh Markey The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
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 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.
Women aged 55-75 needed for osteoporosis research For Staff and Students We are inviting postmenopausal women to take part in a new research study at the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences. The study aims to evaluate the effects of a 12-month, brief home exercise programme on bone structure in postmenopausal women, both with and without osteoporosis treatment. We will explore whether the effects differ between women who take osteoporosis medication and those who do not. Nora Alohaly The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Call for participants: Postmenopausal women needed for study For Staff and Students We are looking for participants to join a new research study at the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences. Our research explores whether consuming a single high-fat meal enriched with a special milk fat can affect markers of heart health and brain function in postmenopausal women. Aisha Borkar The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
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