Current Students and Staff

8 November 2024

World heading towards a “data doomsday” as demand outstrips energy supply

New research by Loughborough University warns that global renewable electricity supply will be unable to meet the surging demand from digital data by 2025.

8 November 2024

Reminder to submit your entries for the Vice-Chancellor’s Christmas card design competition

Last month, Loughborough’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nick Jennings, launched his annual Christmas Card design competition to students, with three prizes of £200 available to win.

8 November 2024

Dr Lu Tian has been awarded the Hinshelwood Prize for Combustion

Dr Tain research focuses on addressing the impact of combustion on turbulence closure, combustion-regime independence models, accurate modelling and mitigation of emissions and soot.

8 November 2024

Senior Lecturer awarded prestigious 2024 Philip Leverhulme Prize

Dr El Morgan, Senior Lecturer in Fine Art in the School of Design and Creative Arts (SDCA), has been awarded a prestigious 2024 Philip Leverhulme Prize. This year the Leverhulme Trust awarded £3 million to 30 outstanding researchers who had already attracted international recognition and whose future careers are exceptionally promising.

7 November 2024

Announcing the 2024/25 LU Arts Student Team

Each year LU Arts employ a small team of students on a casual basis to help support the delivery of their programmes. This includes event and technical support and photographers. The student team members gain valuable experience and learn new skills in their roles which can support their future employability.

7 November 2024

Raising Concerns: Feeling empowered to speak up

The University is committed to conducting its activities with honesty and integrity, and to the highest standards of ethical behaviour and professional conduct. Staff, students and contractors speaking up when something feels wrong helps us to continually improve.

7 November 2024

The Diplomat season two explores the US-UK special relationship – and couldn’t be more timely

Netflix’s popular political drama The Diplomat is back for a second season. It follows US ambassador to Britain Kate Wyler (Keri Russell) as she attempts to unravel a conspiracy at the very heart of the British government. In doing so, The Diplomat once again has plenty to say about the US-UK “special relationship”.

7 November 2024

Whatuni Student Choice Awards: Your chance to review Loughborough University

Loughborough University is once again excited to take part in this year’s Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCA).

7 November 2024

Develop your skills and make an impact: Become part of the University’s Coach and Volunteer Academy (CVA)

The University’s Coach and Volunteer Academy (CVA) is a fantastic opportunity open to students, staff and the local community which provides sport-based coaching, volunteering and leadership opportunities that enhance personal and professional development that can create a stepping stone into a career within the sports industry.

7 November 2024

Loughborough presents new cohort of Vice Chancellor Independent Research Fellows

The University recently welcomed the fifth cohort of Vice Chancellor Independent Research Fellows (VCIRFs) who have started their two-year programmes of research.

6 November 2024

Support for our community

Our University is a strong, international community with members drawn from over 100 different countries. In a turbulent world it’s important that our colleagues and students know that the University’s support services are there for them. If you need support or advice please speak to your manager, supervisor or personal tutor or access the services below.

1 November 2024

Coming soon: Have your say with the annual Staff Experience Survey

The Staff Experience Survey is an important opportunity for us to measure how satisfied you are working at the University as well as providing you with an opportunity to have your say on the things that matter most to you.

31 October 2024

Queer: Then & Now Exhibition – Callout for submissions

The LGBT+ Staff Network and the School of Design and Creative Arts will be launching the Queer: Then & Now Exhibition on the Loughborough campus.

31 October 2024

Loughborough University launches recruitment campaign for prestigious Vice-Chancellor Independent Research Fellowship scheme

Loughborough University will shortly begin recruiting for its sixth cohort of the prestigious early career fellowships programme, the Vice-Chancellor Independent Research Fellowships (VCIRF).

30 October 2024

Budget 2024 is a positive step towards achieving NetZero, says Loughborough expert

Loughborough University academics have reacted to Rachel Reeves’ 2024 Budget welcoming her plans for green growth.

30 October 2024

Take part in upcoming events to support the University’s sustainability ambitions

Staff and students are invited to attend a range of events taking place next week that closely align to the University’s Strategic Theme of Climate Change and Net Zero.

30 October 2024

Fireworks Extravaganza

On the evening of Saturday 2 November, Loughborough Students’ Union will be holding their annual fireworks event on the university campus.

30 October 2024

From a scream to a whisper – ‘quiet horror’ novels are making a comeback

Ever since its inception with Horace Walpole’s novel The Castle of Otranto (1764), a delirious mixture of violent death and familial conspiracy, gothic literature has been a restless cultural form, constantly mutating and assuming new guises but always exploring the darker side of life. Sometimes, its fashions are those of the historical moment. Sometimes they are initiated by a book enjoying unprecedented commercial success.

30 October 2024

Loughborough University launches new Para and Disability Sport Strategy

Loughborough University has officially launched its new Para and Disability Sport Strategy – with opportunity sitting at its core.

30 October 2024

Known issue with telephone headsets

There is a known issue with all SIP telephone handsets across the University. This has now been resolved.

Call for participants - Investigating the Power of Changing Perception

Would you like to try some fun activities that have been demonstrated at several major science festivals? Help us out by taking part in this PhD research. 10 more participants needed!

Posted by Oscar Hutton on Friday, 8 Nov 2024 at 10:31

Call for Male Participants with PTSD/C-PTSD for sleep study

We are asking to take part in research study that is trying to understand sleep patterns and health profiles of individuals at high risk for PTSD and C-PTSD, including those with and without sleep conditions like Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA).The study seeks to relationships between PTSD and C-PTSD with sleep problems so that we can provide better treatments for people in these clinical groups.

Posted by Noora Mumenah on Thursday, 7 Nov 2024 at 15:39

Call to join our Patient & Public involvement group - staying at a healthy weigh

I develop programs to support people to stay at a healthy weight. It’s very important to me that the programs I develop work well for people from a range of different backgrounds and experiences.

Posted by Henrietta Graham on Thursday, 31 Oct 2024 at 12:49

Have you or your child ever experienced tooth decay?

Have you / your child ever experienced tooth decay? If you have we’d like to hear about your experiences of this condition and treatment.

Posted by Emily Petherick on Thursday, 24 Oct 2024 at 9:03

Talent Match Early Futures Internships

Micro-Internships open to Part A and Part B students.

Posted by Kelly Bramley on Tuesday, 22 Oct 2024 at 16:00

Lived experiences and improved futures for Muslim students

We invite Muslim students at Loughborough University (both Midlands and London Campuses) to participate in this online survey and share your experiences.

Posted by Rafia Arshad on Friday, 18 Oct 2024 at 10:21

Call for participants

We invite Muslim Students and Staff members at Loughborough University (Midlands and London campuses) to participate in a Focus Group Discussion and share their experiences.

Posted by Rafia Arshad on Friday, 18 Oct 2024 at 10:03

Call for participants - secondary school staff

Call for participants. We are looking for secondary school staff to help us increase understanding of eating environments in UK schools.

Posted by Busra Yilmaz on Wednesday, 16 Oct 2024 at 11:17

Print, Post and Logistic Services

All students are reminded that all post and parcels MUST include your student ID in the address fields of your expected delivery.

Posted by Print, Post and Logistic Services on Friday, 11 Oct 2024 at 15:16

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 16:17

Call for participants - Investigating the Power of Changing Perception

Would you like to try some fun activities that have been demonstrated at several major science festivals? Help us out by taking part in this PhD research. 10 more participants needed!

Posted by Oscar Hutton on Friday, 8 Nov 2024 at 10:31

Call for Male Participants with PTSD/C-PTSD for sleep study

We are asking to take part in research study that is trying to understand sleep patterns and health profiles of individuals at high risk for PTSD and C-PTSD, including those with and without sleep conditions like Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA).The study seeks to relationships between PTSD and C-PTSD with sleep problems so that we can provide better treatments for people in these clinical groups.

Posted by Noora Mumenah on Thursday, 7 Nov 2024 at 15:39

Call to join our Patient & Public involvement group - staying at a healthy weigh

I develop programs to support people to stay at a healthy weight. It’s very important to me that the programs I develop work well for people from a range of different backgrounds and experiences.

Posted by Henrietta Graham on Thursday, 31 Oct 2024 at 12:49

Decarbonise & Decolonise CPD Training

Join us for a CPD workshop, open to all LU staff, which will introduce participants to the interconnectivity of the Decarbonise and Decolonise agendas and identify opportunities to take action. The CPD course will take place online on 11th December from 12:30 – 2pm.

Posted by Lboro UCU on Wednesday, 30 Oct 2024 at 12:55

Visitor Flats - Out of Commission

Visitor flats are being taken out of commission

Posted by Gina Evans on Wednesday, 30 Oct 2024 at 10:26

Call for participants

We invite Muslim Students and Staff members at Loughborough University (Midlands and London campuses) to participate in a Focus Group Discussion and share their experiences.

Posted by Rafia Arshad on Friday, 18 Oct 2024 at 10:03

Call for participants - secondary school staff

Call for participants. We are looking for secondary school staff to help us increase understanding of eating environments in UK schools.

Posted by Busra Yilmaz on Wednesday, 16 Oct 2024 at 11:17

Governor Vacancies at Holywell Primary Academy Trust, Loughborough

Holywell Primary Academy Trust is looking to appoint two governors to the governing board

Posted by Rob Seager on Saturday, 12 Oct 2024 at 9:00

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 16:17

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 1:00