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3 December 2024

Support for staff and students

If you, or members of your family and friends, have been affected by the emerging situation in South Korea, or if you are concerned about what is happening, the following support services are available to our staff and students.

3 December 2024

Our commitment to support staff and students at risk around the world

On 28th November colleagues from across the University gathered to learn more about the Council for At-Risk Academics (Cara), which has been a lifeline for many years for those who need urgent help to escape discrimination, persecution, violence or conflict. It also supports academics who choose to continue working in their home countries despite serious dangers, and higher education institutions whose work is threatened or compromised.

3 December 2024

Rethinking the circular economy to benefit the Global South

As the world embraces the circular economy (CE) as a solution to the global sustainability crisis, experts warn that without integrating social justice into its framework, CE could inadvertently deepen existing inequalities – particularly in the Global South.

3 December 2024

Sustainability Workshop Training Series for staff

Become a trained facilitator for one of three Sustainability Collage workshops put on by the School of Design and Creative Arts (SDCA), focusing on climate science, circular economy, and digital sustainability.

3 December 2024

Loughborough University hosts hydrogen-themed day for year 10 and 11 students

Year 10 and 11 students from The Castle Rock School in Coalville visited the University on 20 November for an engaging day focused on clean energy innovation.

3 December 2024

COVID lockdowns affected adolescents’ brain structures, says research

A recent study reported the somewhat alarming observation that the social disruptions of COVID lockdowns caused significant changes in teenagers’ brains.

2 December 2024

PDR training now available for Reviewers

To support you in conducting a Performance and Development Review (PDR) in 2024/25, the online training for Reviewers has been updated.

2 December 2024

Loughborough Festivities: Activities for students staying in Loughborough over Christmas

Join us this festive season for some fun activities here in Loughborough.

2 December 2024

Five potential new businesses as University commercialisation initiative draws to a close

A host of innovative teams based in East Midlands universities are on the cusp of bringing their business ideas to market, as a programme to support the development of entrepreneurs in the region draws to a close.

2 December 2024

Notice of downtime: IT Service Desk (RT system) - Monday 16 December

On 16 December, the IT Service Desk email support (IT.Services@lboro.ac.uk) will be unavailable.

2 December 2024

Apply now for the Stanley Evernden Memorial Prize

The School of Design and Creative Arts have opened applications for the Stanley Evernden Memorial Prize, an exciting opportunity for current Loughborough University students to secure funding to take a drama production to one of two UK festivals in 2025.

29 November 2024

Physicists' breakthrough in fine-tuning electron behaviour in quantum materials could fast-track next generation of technology

Physicists at Loughborough University have made an exciting breakthrough in understanding how to fine-tune the behaviour of electrons in quantum materials poised to drive the next generation of advanced technologies.

28 November 2024

General Assembly – November 2024

Thank you to colleagues who recently attended General Assembly, held on Wednesday 20 November.

28 November 2024

Staff volunteers wanted:  Join the ‘Team Loughborough’ Winter Graduation crew

Thank you very much to those who have previously supported graduation activity across campus.  With the winter ceremonies fast approaching, we are now looking for staff volunteers who are available on Thursday 12 and Friday 13 December to support with various key ‘guest facing’ roles.

28 November 2024

Upcoming planned outages on the University Wi-Fi, wired network and Data Centre

IT Services will be carrying out a series of essential maintenance activities on the University network and Data Centre during December.

28 November 2024

Loughborough lecturer says construction industry can learn from downfall of music-sharing giant

A Loughborough University lecturer believes the construction industry can learn from the downfall of a music-sharing platform more than 20 years ago.

28 November 2024

Don't forget to visit the Christmas Craft Fair

Indulge in a festive celebration of creativity from staff and students from across the University who will be showcasing and selling their handmade products, making it a great opportunity to purchase those last-minute gifts for your loved ones.

28 November 2024

Research reveals health risks caused by swimmers’ core body temperatures during open water competitions

A study led by Loughborough University has revealed divergent challenges caused by swimmers’ core body temperatures during elite open water swimming competitions.

28 November 2024

Staff Experience Survey Drop-in Sessions

The University is running drop-in sessions for all staff, particularly those without regular access to a computer, to support completion of the Staff Experience Survey.

27 November 2024

Experts in Sport: The long-term problems of sports participation and how to solve them

In the latest Experts in Sport podcast, host Martin Foster is joined by Professor Paul Downward to discuss the UK’s low levels of sport participation.

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Campus Mail and Parcel Service - Black Friday/Cyber Monday Delays

Due to the significant increase in parcels arriving to campus this week following Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, ALL MAIL is taking us longer to process.

Posted by Print, Post and Logistic Services on Monday, 2 Dec 2024 at 13:32

Share you feedback: Accessing IT services

Prize draw: for a chance to win one of three £10 Amazon vouchers.

Posted by IT Services on Monday, 2 Dec 2024 at 9:31

Brain activity and appetite research

We are investigating whether walking influences our appetite hormone levels, and whether exercise-induced changes in the hormones correlate with perceptions of appetite, nutritional intake and brain activity in individuals varying in weight status.

Posted by Faye Ashton on Monday, 25 Nov 2024 at 17:19

Parcel Service - Black Friday Delays

Due to the significant increase in parcels arriving to campus this week following Black Friday deals, parcels are taking us longer to process.

Posted by Print, Post and Logistic Services on Monday, 25 Nov 2024 at 14:00

Ford Driving Skills For Life Event

A free one day advanced safer driving event open to 18 – 24 year olds who hold a full driving licence.

Posted by Stuart Cockbill on Wednesday, 20 Nov 2024 at 16:54

Call for participants

Would you like to have deeper information about your immune system? We are looking for healthy participants (not too active) to participate in our study, which aims to investigate inflammatory and physiological characteristics of healthy population.

Posted by Sepehr Qooja on Wednesday, 13 Nov 2024 at 18:02

Call for Male Participants with PTSD/C-PTSD for sleep study

We are asking to take part in research study that is trying to understand sleep patterns and health profiles of individuals at high risk for PTSD and C-PTSD, including those with and without sleep conditions like Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA).The study seeks to relationships between PTSD and C-PTSD with sleep problems so that we can provide better treatments for people in these clinical groups.

Posted by Noora Mumenah on Thursday, 7 Nov 2024 at 15:39

Call to join our Patient & Public involvement group - staying at a healthy weigh

I develop programs to support people to stay at a healthy weight. It’s very important to me that the programs I develop work well for people from a range of different backgrounds and experiences.

Posted by Henrietta Graham on Thursday, 31 Oct 2024 at 12:49

Have you or your child ever experienced tooth decay?

Have you / your child ever experienced tooth decay? If you have we’d like to hear about your experiences of this condition and treatment.

Posted by Emily Petherick on Thursday, 24 Oct 2024 at 9:03

Lived experiences and improved futures for Muslim students

We invite Muslim students at Loughborough University (both Midlands and London Campuses) to participate in this online survey and share your experiences.

Posted by Rafia Arshad on Friday, 18 Oct 2024 at 10:21

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Campus Mail and Parcel Service - Black Friday/Cyber Monday Delays

Due to the significant increase in parcels arriving to campus this week following Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, ALL MAIL is taking us longer to process.

Posted by Print, Post and Logistic Services on Monday, 2 Dec 2024 at 13:32

Do you use assistive or accessibility software?

The rollout of the Windows 11 upgrade to Staff and PGRS is now underway and is being managed by invitation. To ensure a smooth upgrade process, we request that you notify us in advance of any accessibility or assistive software you currently use.

Posted by IT Services on Wednesday, 27 Nov 2024 at 13:53

Brain activity and appetite research

Posted by Faye Ashton on Monday, 25 Nov 2024 at 17:19

Parcel Service - Black Friday Delays

Due to the significant increase in parcels arriving to campus this week following Black Friday deals, parcels are taking us longer to process.

Posted by Print, Post and Logistic Services on Monday, 25 Nov 2024 at 14:00

Pool room booking request form introduced

A pool room booking request form has been introduced, allowing users to request pool room bookings online quickly and easily.

Posted by Tom Bayes on Friday, 15 Nov 2024 at 8:04

Call for participants

Posted by Sepehr Qooja on Wednesday, 13 Nov 2024 at 18:02

Call for Male Participants with PTSD/C-PTSD for sleep study

Posted by Noora Mumenah on Thursday, 7 Nov 2024 at 15:39

Call to join our Patient & Public involvement group - staying at a healthy weigh

I develop programs to support people to stay at a healthy weight. It’s very important to me that the programs I develop work well for people from a range of different backgrounds and experiences.

Posted by Henrietta Graham on Thursday, 31 Oct 2024 at 12:49

Decarbonise & Decolonise CPD Training

Join us for a CPD workshop, open to all LU staff, which will introduce participants to the interconnectivity of the Decarbonise and Decolonise agendas and identify opportunities to take action. The CPD course will take place online on 11th December from 12:30 – 2pm.