Current Students and Staff

27 September 2021

Doctoral College launches new PhD Supervisor Development Programme

PhD supervisors are an integral part of research leadership within our Schools, contributing not only to a positive doctoral experience for our doctoral researchers but also to the University’s research ambitions.

27 September 2021

Professor named President of the European Communication Research and Education Association

John Downey, Professor of Comparative Media Analysis in the School of Social Sciences and Humanities, has recently been elected as President of the European Communication Research and Education Association (ECREA).

27 September 2021

Boxer Richard Riakporhe prepares for fight against Krzysztof Twardowski

Loughborough-based boxer Richard Riakporhe has given a blunt prediction for his bout against Polish fighter Krzysztof Twardowski at Wembley Arena next month… “pain.”

27 September 2021

Welcoming students to Loughborough for new academic year

Organisations have been working together to welcome students for the new academic year in Loughborough.

24 September 2021

Walk-in appointments available for staff and students at today’s vaccination pop-up clinic

Today’s (Friday 24 September) Covid-19 vaccination pop-up clinic, based at the Pilkington Library, has some remaining doses of Pfizer available for any staff or students who are yet to receive their first dose, or have had eight weeks pass since they had their first vaccine.

24 September 2021

Loughborough’s School of Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Materials Engineering celebrates its research with successful in-person event

The School of Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Materials Engineering (AACME) Research Day was held on Wednesday 22 October, showcasing the School’s strong research pedigree and culture.

24 September 2021

Loughborough artist creates striking giant inflatable sculpture that ‘breathes’

Much like a cuttlefish responding to its background, U-too, the latest sculpture by Loughborough University’s Michael Shaw, changes the closer visitors get to it, reflecting their outline and clothing colours.

24 September 2021

Loughborough School of Design and Creative Arts launch scholarship in memory of alumnus

The Rhys Jenkins Opportunity Scholarship has been set up in memory of Rhys Jenkins, a graduate of the Industrial Design programme at Loughborough, who sadly passed away whilst travelling in India in 2019.

23 September 2021

Loughborough talks EDI: What does it mean to be an ally?

As part of the University’s progress towards creating a more equitable, diverse and inclusive culture at Loughborough, colleagues working in this space have opened up a dialogue as to what it means to be an ally.

23 September 2021

New study to develop smart textiles powered by body movement for remote health monitoring

The global population recently reached 7.8 billion, among which almost 15% suffer from disabilities mainly caused by ageing and chronic diseases.

22 September 2021

National Lottery’s ParalympicsGB Homecoming event: Artist Rachel Gadsden wows audience with explosive live performance

“It was just electric. In the moment, I couldn’t think of anything other than the art, and ever since the performance, I’ve been on a high”, said Rachel Gadsden when asked about her experience at the National Lottery’s ParalympicsGB Homecoming event.

22 September 2021

Student enterprises need your votes to be in with a chance of winning national innovation competition

Michaela De Sa and Amir Hesari, Riccardo Barbieri and Omar Al-Maaytah have all reached the popular vote round of the Tata Varsity Pitch Competition 2021.

22 September 2021

Notice: Disruption to printing

Due to an ongoing global issue stemming from recent updates from Microsoft, there is currently an issue with printing to the Multi-Function Devices across both campuses for staff and students using the managed Windows staff service or from Windows Lab PCs.

22 September 2021

Bisexual Awareness Week 2021

This week the University’s LGBT+ Staff Network is celebrating Bisexual Awareness Week, which runs until Sunday 26 September in the United Kingdom.

22 September 2021

Loughborough Wellbeing Framework launched for staff after successful pilot

Work plays a significant part in our lives, and not just in providing a source of income. Working is good for our health and wellbeing, it provides structure, a sense of purpose, opportunities to build confidence and self-esteem along with building connections and communities.

22 September 2021

Professor named Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering

The Dean of the School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering, Professor Paul Conway, has been announced as a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering this month.

21 September 2021

Staff member awarded Union Learning Rep Award

Collina Angus, Programme Administrator for the School of Social Sciences and Humanities, was recently awarded the Union Learning Rep Award by Unison for her contributions to enhancing lifelong learning with members and non-members based at the University.

21 September 2021

PR team looking for academics to share research and expertise to coincide with COP26

The University’s PR team is set to run a mini online campaign next month to coincide with the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties, also referred to as ‘COP26’.

21 September 2021

Loughborough University Postdoctoral Researcher wins prestigious award for best Biometeorology paper

Dr Josh Foster was presented with the EMS Tromp Award at the 2021 International Society of Biometeorology conference for the most impactful paper in the discipline from the past year.

21 September 2021

What Is (the) Time?

Artist, Paula Morison, explored time in relation to how we communicate in her collaborative mail art project, What Is (the) Time? for Radar’s On Time project.

Arts

3D Drawing (exhibition)

Other

Vaccination pop-up clinic

Research

Mathematics Education Centre Seminar