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Your invite to the next General Assembly - March 2026

On Wednesday 4 March, all staff are invited to attend the next General Assembly.

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EmpowerHER at Loughborough

From 2-8 March, EmpowerHER at Loughborough returns for its third year to break down barriers to physical activity for women and non-binary students and staff.

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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.

Information for staff and students: Ramadan Please see the following information regarding the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Join the Job Evaluation Panel The University HR team are currently seeking members of staff to join the Job Evaluation Panel. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Step into Health: Free health and wellbeing programme The Step into Health programme at Loughborough College is a government-funded health and wellbeing initiative designed to help adults aged 19+ improve their lifestyle whilst achieving a qualification in the process. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Important information for staff, students and doctoral researchers in planning travel to, or transiting the Middle East region This article contains important information if you are in the Middle East or planning to travel to or through the region. The Foreign Office has updated its advice for the region following the growing conflict there. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Don’t get duped: A student’s guide to spotting scams Student scams are fraudulent schemes that target university students, hoping to deceive you into giving away money, personal information, or access to your accounts. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Information for staff about the Student Leadership Elections Loughborough Students’ Union’s (LSU) Student Leadership Elections are almost in full swing, with campaigning commencing on 2 March 2026. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Loughborough AI Challenge Camp 2026: Bridging the Talent Gap Through Collaborative Innovation Students across Loughborough University collaborated with industry partners throughout a week-long intensive camp to solve pressing global challenges using Artificial Intelligence. Students and staff stood round tables and smiling at the AI Challenge Camp 2026 Have your say: REF Code of Practice Consultation Loughborough University is developing its Research Excellence Framework (REF) Code of Practice, which all UK Higher Education Institutions participating in the REF are required to produce. The Code of Practice sets out how the University will make robust, transparent and inclusive decisions about its REF submission, including the selection of research outputs. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. View all news
Law How male rape myths stop some victims of sexual assault from getting justice – new study An opinion piece co-written by Professor Dominic Willmott, of the department of Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy, for the Conversation. The statue of lady justice in London Environment Natural textile fibres, such as cotton, present in lake sediments for over a century An environmental assessment of textile fibre pollution has found natural textile fibres persist in lake sediments, and could be used to help recreate historic human activity alongside other microscopic anthropogenic particles like microplastics. Two female academics looking into a tube with sediment sample inside whilst on a boat Sport Loughborough plays host to Community Rugby World Cup trophy tour The Community Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour arrived at Loughborough University this weekend, giving students, staff, and community groups the chance to see the championship trophy up close. people pose next to the rugby world cup trophy 2025 Sport Loughborough Cycling and Kalas Sportswear agree partnership Loughborough University’s Cycling Academy is thrilled to welcome Kalas Sportswear as an official supplier on a three-year agreement. a woman on a bike in a velodrome Business and economy Everything can be a bet now – the rise and risks of prediction markets An opinion piece authored by Professor Sarah Mills, Professor of Human Geography, from the School of Geography and Environment, for The Conversation platform. A person sat at a laptop with graphics of increasing bar charts in front of the screen Education Teachers receive limited training to identify dyscalculia despite one child in every classroom having the condition, study finds A major international study has found that most teachers receive little or no training in dyscalculia, a maths learning difficulty that affects around one in 20 children. A young boy in a red t shirt holding a pen doing his math homework while an adult, out of shot, points at the numbers on the homework sheet Health and medicine How social media draws vulnerable users back to eating disorder content – new research People recovering from eating disorders often use social media for support, seeking out recovery content, body-positive creators and others with similar experiences. A line of youngsters all looking at the phones View all news
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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).
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Age Appreciation Group - call for participants For Staff Research participant call-outs Using digital storytelling, this Age Appreciation Staff Network project captures voices of Loughborough staff and doctoral researchers to explore the lived experience of ageing at work. These stories will help challenge internalized ageism, encourage open conversations about age and capability, and support creation of a truly age-positive culture across the University. Sarah Elliott The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
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.
Call for Participants: Views on conditions affecting memory & cognitive function For Staff and Students Research participant call-outs We are looking for members of the public to take part in a short interview online or on campus. We want to learn about public awareness of conditions that affect memory and cognitive function (e.g mild cognitive impairment, dementia). Eithne Heffernan 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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Festival of Creative and Digital Methods Taster Series: Storytelling For Staff and students Academic Online via MS Teams Colourful swirls around text reading 'Festival of Creative and Digital Methods. Loughborough University'. IAS Friends and Fellows Coffee Morning For Staff and students Open days International House A group of people holding cups of tea and coffee together in a circle. Loughborough Studentpad Awards and Landlord Information For Staff Other West Park Teaching Hub A gold row of housing on a purple background with text reading 'Studentpad. Loughborough Studentpad Awards with landlord information event' Pink box with text reading 'Register your place now' Critical voice in academic writing For Students Academic Online A student reading a book in a library setting and taking notes Critical voice in academic writing For Students Academic Online A student reading a book in a library setting and taking notes Progress to Postgrad For Students Open days James France Lifting Mood and Motivation For Students Wellbeing Bridgeman Building BRI 2.11 The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
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