Current Students and Staff

4 October 2024

2024 UK General Election Conference

Loughborough University’s Centre for Research in Communication and Culture (CRCC) team recently hosted a major conference on the campaign featuring politicians, journalists, and pollsters as well as academics.

4 October 2024

200+ action plans created to help address bullying in the civil service

Loughborough researchers have created more than 200 action plans for the civil service to help them better prevent bullying at work.

4 October 2024

Join The Conversation – online workshop

Academics and Doctoral Researchers are invited to attend an online training session with The Conversation blogging platform on Wednesday 30 October, from 2-4pm.

4 October 2024

Lioness Legends launch new look Burleigh Court

England Lionesses Karen Carney OBE and Jill Scott MBE got the celebrations underway at the official relaunch of the newly refurbished Burleigh Court.

3 October 2024

CLiMB researcher awarded prestigious NIHR Fellowship

Dr Claire Madigan, Senior Lecturer in the Centre for Lifestyle Medicine and Behaviour at Loughborough University, has been awarded a prestigious five-year National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Advanced Fellowship.

3 October 2024

Sign up for LU Arts music tuition

LU Arts offer music tuition, which is open to all students and Loughborough University staff, from beginners to more advanced musicians.

3 October 2024

C-DICE wins Vitae Award for Innovative and Inclusive Practice

The Centre for Postdoctoral Development in Infrastructure, Cities and Energy (C-DICE) won the award for the Innovative and Inclusive Practice Award at the Vitae Impact, Culture, and Engagement (ICE) Awards.

3 October 2024

Loughborough Engineering pioneers low-carbon concrete technology

Loughborough University has worked in partnership with Sisk, Ecocem, Ramboll Group, Creagh Concrete, Capital Concrete, and BRE Group to secure £500,000 in funding from Innovate UK to develop a world-first low-carbon concrete technology.

2 October 2024

Karen Carney and Jill Scott share advice for new students at Loughborough

Alumnae Karen Carney OBE and Jill Scott MBE joined Pro Vice-Chancellor for Sport Professor Jo Maher to share some helpful advice for new students, particularly student athletes, based on their own experiences at the University.

2 October 2024

World Mental Health Day: University services and events (10 October)

Loughborough University prioritises the wellbeing of its staff and students, which is why we want to remind our community about the different support services we offer.

2 October 2024

Information about important faith-related dates, including religious festivals – October and November 2024

Awareness of these dates and understanding in relation to their impact on members of these faith communities will help the University to create a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for all our students and staff.

2 October 2024

Support for staff and students distressed by developments in Lebanon and Israel

We know that members of our staff and student community will have been deeply affected by the developing situation in Lebanon and Israel.

2 October 2024

Scam Savvy? Your ultimate guide to spotting scams

What are student scams?

1 October 2024

Loughborough University announces agreement with local geopark

Loughborough University has announced a wide-ranging agreement with the organisation behind Charnwood Forest’s bid to become a UNESCO Global Geopark.

1 October 2024

Apply for EDI Services funding

All Schools, Professional Services departments, Staff Networks and individuals are invited to bid for funding to carry out activities aligned with progressing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) priorities at Loughborough.

30 September 2024

Scientists recently studied the body of one of the world’s strongest men. This is what they found

The development of “superhuman” strength and power has long been admired in many cultures across the world.

30 September 2024

University contributes to Loughborough in Bloom success

Loughborough town has been awarded gold at the East Midlands in Bloom Awards for the thirteenth time since 2011.

30 September 2024

We need to ‘talk less’ about miscarriage and ‘do more’ to improve the support for those affected

New research is calling for a radical shift in how society addresses miscarriage, urging a move beyond traditional anti-stigma interventions.

30 September 2024

Security awareness: Upcoming simulated phishing campaign for staff

Universities continue to be targeted by online criminals and nation states, seeking either financial gain or access to intellectual property. Cyber-attacks and major data breaches have caused widespread, sustained disruption at many other UK universities.

30 September 2024

#Me Wellbeing and Resilience Courses

#Me is an external student support initiative developed by Loughborough Business School alumna, Megan Gamble.

The Genetic Links to Anxiety and Depression (GLAD) Study

The GLAD Study is a project set up to explore risk factors in individuals who have experienced depression and/or anxiety, including those with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, OCD, or related disorders, at any time in their lives. It aims to better understand depression and anxiety in order to find and develop more effective treatments. The GLAD Study is also part of the NIHR BioResource, which is a library of information about people’s health aiming to support research in both physical and mental health.

Posted by Kieran Teasdale on Friday, 4 Oct 2024 at 15:17

Careers Network -International Futures Launch

Calling all International Students! Learn about our Careers Service and how we can support you in your career Journey

Posted by Poonam Sharma on Friday, 4 Oct 2024 at 8:00

Student fees and payments – please check what are you expected to pay and when

Students are reminded to check their University email address for the statement sent to them on 2 October. Details of what to check can be found in the full article.

Posted by Danielle Jarvis on Thursday, 3 Oct 2024 at 10:24

Charnwood Challenge 2024

Come and join us for a 10 mile off-road event (walkers & runners), 6 October through the Charnwood countryside

Posted by Angela Crawford on Tuesday, 1 Oct 2024 at 9:54

Student Parcel Service - Student IDs on Parcels

All student parcels must have your ID in the address label

Posted by Print, Post and Logistic Services on Monday, 30 Sep 2024 at 15:59

Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity Service- new video

The Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity service have put together a short video explaining the support available to students and how to access it.

Posted by Lydia Leney on Monday, 30 Sep 2024 at 12:26

Apply now to become a Student Ambassador

Marketing and Advancement are now recruiting for new Student Ambassadors to represent Loughborough University. This is an excellent opportunity to make the most of your time at Loughborough and have a flexible job that fits around your studies.

Posted by Hannah Eickmann on Monday, 23 Sep 2024 at 9:49

Returners

Action required: eduroam Wi-Fi connection on your device

Posted by IT Services on Monday, 16 Sep 2024 at 8:00

Nurture-U - Student Wellbeing Service

Want to feel more confident and worry less? Nurture-U are a research project aiming to improve student wellbeing.

Posted by Kieran Teasdale on Monday, 5 Aug 2024 at 12:45

We Need Your Stories- Paid Participants Needed

A PhD study is looking for older adults with multiple chronic diseases to participate. The purpose of this study is to investigate people’s experiences in managing chronic conditions, such as diabetes, asthma, and arthritis. The study aims to design digital health tools to support the needs of older adults in managing their long-term conditions.

Posted by Ning Fu on Monday, 29 Jul 2024 at 10:55

The Genetic Links to Anxiety and Depression (GLAD) Study

The GLAD Study is a project set up to explore risk factors in individuals who have experienced depression and/or anxiety, including those with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, OCD, or related disorders, at any time in their lives. It aims to better understand depression and anxiety in order to find and develop more effective treatments. The GLAD Study is also part of the NIHR BioResource, which is a library of information about people’s health aiming to support research in both physical and mental health.

Posted by Kieran Teasdale on Friday, 4 Oct 2024 at 15:17

Disability and Inclusion Network launch 2 new sub groups

The Disability and Inclusion Network have launched 2 new sub groups: Neurodiversity Support Group Cancer Support Group

Posted by Emma Nadin on Friday, 4 Oct 2024 at 14:32

Charnwood Challenge 2024

Come and join us for a 10 mile off-road event (walkers & runners), 6 October through the Charnwood countryside

Posted by Angela Crawford on Tuesday, 1 Oct 2024 at 9:54

School Governor Appointment

Holywell Primary School are looking to recruit two volunteers to act as 'Members' who will help oversee the governing board.

Posted by Rob Seager on Wednesday, 11 Sep 2024 at 9:53

We are recruiting drivers with sleep apnoea for a research study

We are trying to recruit participants who may wish to take part in a research study based in the design school.

Posted by Karl Miller on Wednesday, 4 Sep 2024 at 0:00

Requesting the return of old laptops or secondary devices

To aid the rollout of Windows 11 across the University and to ensure we make the best use of our IT equipment, IT Services are asking all staff to return any old or unused laptops.

Posted by IT Services on Monday, 2 Sep 2024 at 8:00

We Need Your Stories- Paid Participants Needed

A PhD study is looking for older adults with multiple chronic diseases to participate. The purpose of this study is to investigate people’s experiences in managing chronic conditions, such as diabetes, asthma, and arthritis. The study aims to design digital health tools to support the needs of older adults in managing their long-term conditions.

Posted by Ning Fu on Monday, 29 Jul 2024 at 10:55

Tai Chi training-Call for participants

16-form Tai Chi has been created to enhance ankle function. Simplified Tai Chi for strong ankles awaits you. Come join us to embark on your Tai Chi journey!

Posted by Qian Qian on Monday, 15 Jul 2024 at 8:05

Calling for Participants (Intervention Study on Cross Education of Strength)

We are still recruiting participants to participate in our unique intervention research, which exploring the mechanism of cross-education of strength from neuromuscular physiology perspectives. What is Cross-Education of Strength? Cross-education of strength is a phenomenon where training one limb can lead to strength gains in the untrained, opposite limb. This fascinating effect has potential applications in rehabilitation, sports training, and overall fitness improvement.

Posted by Nur Khairunisa Binti Abu Talip on Monday, 17 Jun 2024 at 9:44

Is your child starting Reception?

Do you live in England? Is your child starting school this September? Share your views about children starting school and the challenges they may face.

Posted by Laura Valadez-Martinez on Wednesday, 8 May 2024 at 15:58