Current Students and Staff

11 August 2022

John Steele – Loughborough Sport’s Commonwealth Games

Ten years on from London 2012 and a more recent global pandemic, our nation was ready for some world-class sport. We all sorely missed the inspiration of live sport during the pandemic, so to have an event of such magnitude here in England provided the perfect tonic for many. 11 days of sporting drama has just unfolded in the second city, and I think it’s safe to say Birmingham delivered with incredible style.

11 August 2022

How ready are we for the next pandemic? New report analysing UK’s response to COVID-19 says technology is key

The COVID-19 pandemic has been labelled as the largest peacetime emergency that Britain has faced in the last 100 years.

11 August 2022

Lost or damaged baggage

Important information about contacting the University Insurance Officer regarding damaged or lost luggage whilst travelling overseas.

10 August 2022

Visit the Atta Kwami exhibition on campus

LU Arts are celebrating the recent arrival of sculptural works on campus by Ghanaian artist Atta Kwami, with a short exhibition.

10 August 2022

Snowpiercer’s ‘eternal engine’ inspires the next generation of ultraprecise atomic clocks

UK scientists have created an ‘eternal engine’ to keep the next generation of atomic clock ticking.

10 August 2022

Information about the University’s upcoming Religion and Belief Staff Network’

Work is currently underway to establish a new Staff Network for colleagues.

9 August 2022

Staff cheer on athletes at Commonwealth Games with winning tickets

As part of the University’s celebrations for the 2022 Commonwealth Games, a handful of staff were lucky enough to receive free tickets to attend some of the spectacular events across the 12 days in Birmingham.

9 August 2022

Pay award 2022

The Universities and Colleges Employers Association (UCEA) has informed the Higher Education Institutions participating in the 2022/23 New JNCHES* pay round that they should implement the pay uplift offered with effect from 1 August 2022.

9 August 2022

Top six finish for Loughborough in 2022 Commonwealth Games medal table

If Loughborough was a country it would have finished sixth in the overall 2022 Commonwealth Games medal table – ahead of South Africa, Jamaica, and Nigeria.

9 August 2022

Reminder - Service disruption: Print, Post and Logistic Services

Print, Post and Logistic Services - based in the Herbert Manzoni Building - will be closed on Tuesday 9 August 2022 between 9am-12pm.

8 August 2022

Double silver for Loughborough on final day of Commonwealth action

Loughborough-linked athletes have won another two silver medals on the final day of action at the Commonwealth Games.

8 August 2022

Staff and Doctoral Researchers: Revisions to the new on-campus car parking charging structure

Following the initial announcement in March 2022, some revisions have been made to the new car parking charging structure for staff and Doctoral Researchers that will come into effect from September 2022.

8 August 2022

England Men land hockey bronze

England Men’s hockey team landed a third consecutive Commonwealth Games bronze medal after defeating South Africa 6-3 in Birmingham.

8 August 2022

Revolutionising rehabilitation: Discussing a new £100m transformational centre and why people are looking to axolotls for answers…

Around the world, an estimated 2.4 billion people are currently living with a health condition that benefits from rehabilitation, and the need for such services and interventions is predicted to increase globally, says the World Health Organisation.

7 August 2022

Alumna Dobbin wins bronze in dramatic Women’s 4x400m Relay finish

Alumna Beth Dobbin claimed a dramatic bronze medal with Team Scotland in the Women’s 4x400m Relay after England’s disqualification at Alexander Stadium.

7 August 2022

England Women win glorious hockey gold

England Women’s hockey side won a first-ever Commonwealth Games gold medal after defeating Australia 2-1 in Birmingham.

7 August 2022

Hat-trick of Loughborough medals secured on penultimate morning

Loughborough-linked athletes claimed another three medals on the penultimate morning of sporting action at the Commonwealth Games.

7 August 2022

Cost of living report backed by former PM Gordon Brown

Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown has joined with 56 faith groups, charities and politicians to call on the government to take urgent action to bridge the cost of living gap faced by the lowest income families.

6 August 2022

Coppell clears 5.50m to take maiden Commonwealth medal

Pole Vaulter Harry Coppell’s clearance of 5.50m was enough to claim a maiden Commonwealth medal as the British record holder won bronze on Saturday evening.

6 August 2022

Wightman takes brave bronze in Men’s 1500m

World champion middle-distance runner Jake Wightman had to settle for Commonwealth bronze as Australia’s Oliver Hoare stunned the field to take the Men’s 1500m title in Birmingham.

Sport

Loughborough Lightning Football v Stoke City FC Women

Conferences

Creative Spark Summer Conference

Academic

Activity and agent-based modelling for transport planning