Race Equality Charter Renewal: Framework, progress and next steps Loughborough University is the proud holder of the Race Equality Charter Bronze Award, awarded in June 2021. Red and navy Race Equality Charter logo that is almost a full circle ring with text in the right-hand corner Academic Year changes: Thank you for your support – a message from Professor Sam Grogan As we begin to look towards the new academic year, we would like to reflect on the progress and commitment staff have shown in supporting the upcoming academic year changes and the progress of the project as a whole. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Request to check desktop computers are fully working Staff using University-managed desktops and laptops have been experiencing issues since last Thursday when trying to connect to the wired or wireless networks on campus. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Thank you for joining our Staff Summer Picnic! A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at the Staff Summer Picnic last week. It was fantastic to see so many of you enjoying the sunshine, music, garden games, and great company. Two people playing giant Jenga outside at the staff summer picnic. Colleagues from Human Resources spend volunteering day improving outdoor spaces at local primary school Last week, a group of staff from the University’s Human Resources Department spent the day volunteering at Outwoods Primary School. Photo of all of the volunteers from HR sat/stood together in a hall smiling at the camera Your staff benefits: Transport and travel Getting to work and back home again can be a stressful experience for some. Whether you live close to the University or you have far to travel, our journeys can play a major part in our day. Photo of bikes in outdoor storage space on the University campus IT network connectivity issue IT Services are aware of a current network connectivity issue on some staff PC's and lab machines. This may cause PC's to disconnect from the network and not be able to reconnect. Please note, this does not affect Macs or mobile devices. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. LGBTQ+ support sessions for staff and doctoral researchers The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) team will be running one-to-one LGBTQ+ support sessions for Loughborough staff and doctoral researchers throughout the summer. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. View all news
Sport Wimbledon in focus: How Loughborough research is giving Alfie Hewett a competitive edge (VIDEO) Alfie Hewett is a man who needs little introduction. tennis player alfie hewett engages in loughborough uni research Engineering ‘Even one is too much’ – Loughborough University helps lead international effort to eliminate fatalities in construction With construction topping the list for fatal workplace injuries in the UK, researchers from Loughborough University are calling for urgent action to achieve a zero-fatality target in construction. A man in a hard hard and high-vis vest is stood on a construction site looking up at a crane lifting goods UNESCO’s global mission celebrated at Loughborough University event Last week, Loughborough University hosted a special event to celebrate UNESCO’s global mission, bringing together researchers, students, policymakers, and leaders from the University, the UK National Commission for UNESCO, HM Government, and UNESCO itself. Photo of the UNESCO Chairs, senior staff from Loughborough, and representatives of UNESCO UK stood together on a stage smiling at the camera Sport Brave Lightning defeated in Netball Super League Grand Final Loughborough Lightning produced a brave performance but were ultimately edged out 53-45 by London Pulse in the Netball Super League (NSL) Grand Final at the 02 Arena. A group of Lightning Netball players are grouped together during a game at the O2 Arena. Environment Your essential guide to climate finance A carbon tax is designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by placing a direct price on CO₂ and other greenhouse gases. Image of the Earth surround by plush greener on one side and cracked arid soil on the other Design Loughborough student designs prostate screening device to replace traditional examination method A Loughborough University student has developed a new medical device that could transform how prostate health is assessed and monitored. Pro check handheld probe Research New Loughborough University Research Academy to be established The University has announced the creation of a new Research Academy, designed to drive the transformative culture change needed to position Loughborough as a global leader in research. The Academy will be led by Dr Kathryn North, who has been appointed as its inaugural Director. A woman wearing a lab coat and glasses looking into a machine View all news
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Post a noticeboard item Volunteers needed: Confirmation and Clearing Contact Centre - Thursday 14 August For Staff Over the past few years, our colleagues have been given their time to help play a key part in the start of many students’ Loughborough journey. Would you be happy to volunteer your time to help this summer? Charlotte Dove Your Best Year Yet! Goal Setting Workshops For Staff and Students Join me for an online or in-person workshop, where you will be guided through 10 crucial questions in a journal-style workbook, based on the book 'Your Best Year Yet!' by Jinny Ditzler. Expect time spent reflecting, journalling, and going through written exercises. You will, then, walk away with your personalised focus and purpose to help you make the best of your next 12 months, or more! Sarolta Batki Participant Recruitment: MSc experiment on sleeping in automated vehicles For Staff and Students I am recruiting participants for my MSc project/experiment. Participants would be required to answer some interview questions before and after completing a driving simulation. Tom Mahoney Survey participants needed: Exercise Preference, Eating Behaviour and Chronotype For Staff and Students In collaboration with Ulster University, we want to find out if exercise at different times of the day changes the effects for health and weight management in the general UK population. Scott Willis Volunteers Needed - Student Accommodation Call Centre For Staff We are currently coordinating support for the Student Accommodation Call Centre during A-level results week and are looking for staff volunteers to assist with handling incoming calls from students and their families. Harry Christofi Ethics Review Sub-Committee - Psychology position For Staff We are now seeking expressions of interest from academic staff who would be interested in joining the Ethics Review Sub-Committee. We are looking for members with disciplinary expertise in psychology to fill the new specialist role which has been added to the composition. Jackie Green Participants needed - UX major project For Students Undergraduate participants (of any discipline) needed to take part in Master's study to help with ideation/prototype testing for a UX major project. Mirunaalini Alagarajah View all notices