Current Students and Staff

28 October 2021

Research impact roundtables for doctoral researchers and staff

To continue our programme of impact roundtable events launched in summer 2021, which explore the experiences associated with creating and evidencing impact (including but not just focusing on REF2021 Impact Case Studies), we’re now setting up the next three events for Winter 2021.

28 October 2021

Industrial Designers Society of America honours Loughborough University academic as its first UK-based Fellow

In recognition of an international contribution to design research and education, Dr Mark Evans of the School of Design and Creative Arts has been inducted to the Academy of Fellows of the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA).

27 October 2021

Good COP, bad COP: How decisions made at COP26 could impact weather and temperatures in the East Midlands

New infographics created by a Loughborough University physical geographer explore how decisions made at the upcoming Conference of the Parties (COP) may impact weather and temperatures experienced in the East Midlands.

27 October 2021

Loughborough student delivers key recommendations for the future of women’s rugby union

Loughborough University MSc student, Bryony Robins has presented her recommendations to support of the future of women’s rugby union at a leading global conference.

27 October 2021

Join The Conversation - workshop for BAME staff

BAME academics and Doctoral Researchers are invited to attend an online training session with The Conversation blogging platform on Wednesday December 8.

27 October 2021

COP26 EXPLAINER: Biomass: what is it, why cooking with it is an issue, and what Loughborough is doing to develop and promote alternatives

A rapid and just transition to clean energy across the globe will dominate discussions at COP26 as it is crucial to meeting the goals of the Paris Agreement for avoiding dangerous climate change and limiting global warming to 1.5°C.

26 October 2021

Professor Mukherjee to launch the School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering’s Water Seminar Programme

As part of the School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering’s Water Seminar Programme, Professor Mahua Mukherjee from the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) will be presenting ‘Ecosystem, Resilience and the Participatory GeoSM-NatE Tool’ on Thursday (28 October).

26 October 2021

Planned maintenance: JISC internet connection upgrade

Our internet connection provider, JISC, is part way through a five year programme to upgrade their national network infrastructure which involves providing new connections into all UK universities.

26 October 2021

Participants wanted for a new study looking at the benefits and challenges of remote working

The ‘evaluation of the transition to flexible location working (RELOCATE)’ study is being run by colleagues in Loughborough’s School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences and School of Design and Creative Arts.

26 October 2021

Research into Emerging Health Threat Management wins top award

Professors Gilberto Montibeller and L. Alberto Franco have been awarded the EURO Excellence in Practice Award for their research looking at the improvement of global risk management for emerging health threats.

26 October 2021

New study aims to increase female participation in football in England’s schools

A new study designed for schools in England will aim to increase female participation in football.

25 October 2021

What is COP26 and why should I care about it?

This November, the UK is hosting COP26 in Glasgow – but what actually is COP26 and why should we care about it?

25 October 2021

Loughborough University launches campaign to highlight research linked to COP26

Loughborough University today launches its COP26 campaign to highlight the work being done by academics and researchers which supports the United Nation’s biggest climate change targets.

25 October 2021

Top athletes struggled for motivation during lockdown – study finds

A new global study has revealed that elite-level athletes suffered low motivation during movement restrictions (e.g. lockdowns) associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

25 October 2021

Campus outlets go cashless

From 1 November campus outlets and dining halls will be going completely cashless. This means only card payments will be accepted from this date.

25 October 2021

Changes to the request process for the Shared Mailbox service

From 1 November 2021, IT Services will be implementing some enhancements to the Shared Mailbox service request process, and management information.

22 October 2021

Statement from the University, LSU, LSU Feminist Society and LSU CASH

Loughborough University, Loughborough Students’ Union, LSU Feminist Society and CASH stand resolutely against spiking.

21 October 2021

New Visiting Professor joins the School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering, and the Sports Technology Institute

Loughborough University can announce that Alastair Cox has been appointed as Visiting Professor of ‘Sport Surface Innovation’ with the School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering.

21 October 2021

Free syndicate rooms available at Burleigh Court for staff members

Imago Venues is delighted to offer a number of syndicate rooms for free to staff members at the University.

21 October 2021

Student cyclists impress on the global stage

Loughborough’s Joe Truman and Sophie Capewell turned on the style at Senior European Track Championships as the pair’s performances secured their places for the Track World Championships.

Academic

Bodies and data: A new logic of urban institutions?

Academic

DH@Lboro event: Dr Mark Hill

Other

Black History Month Parade