Current Students and Staff

29 March 2023

Easter activities for children and young people

The Easter holidays are almost here, providing the opportunity for parents to spend quality time with their children. In the current Cost of Living crisis, it can be difficult to find activities that are low-cost or free in and around Loughborough.

29 March 2023

Loughborough University and the Institute of Sports Humanities launch new Leadership in Sport Master’s

Loughborough University London and the Institute of Sports Humanities (ISH) are delighted to announce the launch of a new Master’s in Leadership in Sport to run from Autumn 2023.

29 March 2023

Research England funding enables Loughborough and Ukraine twinning work to continue

Loughborough has been awarded further funding to continue its work with Beketov National University in the Ukraine, as part of a twinning initiative to offer support to academics, students and university leaders during the conflict.

29 March 2023

Loughborough-linked sports women named in BBC Woman’s Hour Power List 2023

Four female sporting powerhouses with links to Loughborough University have been named in BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour Power List 2023: Women in Sport.

29 March 2023

New multi-million-pound training environment officially opened at Loughborough University (VIDEO)

Loughborough University has officially opened the doors to its brand-new Powerbase gym extension following significant financial investment.

28 March 2023

Need help navigating the transition to the new UKRI Funding Service?

This year, all of the Research Councils are transitioning from the Joint Electronic Submissions (Je-S) system to their new Funding Service.

28 March 2023

Save the date: Learning and Teaching Conference 2023

The University’s annual Learning and Teaching Conference 2023 will be held on 11 July as an all-day event in the West Park Teaching Hub.

28 March 2023

Sport leaders converge at London Stadium to deliver Black in Sport Summit 2023 (VIDEO)

Leaders from across the sport industry came together on Saturday 25 March to deliver Loughborough University’s student-led initiative the Black in Sport Summit (BISS).

28 March 2023

New network established for Research Centre Managers

A new internal network has been created for Research Centre Managers across the University.

27 March 2023

Unhealthy exercise attitudes and behaviours in young people linked to parental and peer expectations

Young people’s exercise attitudes and habits are influenced by parents, peers and fitness tracker goals as they strive to achieve the bodies they see on social media.

27 March 2023

Loughborough professor to be part of world’s largest philosophy and music festival

The HowTheLightGetsIn festival will host one of our academics, Professor Ruth Kinna, in Hay this May.

26 March 2023

Loughborough University launches campaign to highlight research into children and young people

Loughborough has today launched a campaign to showcase the breadth of its research focused on children and young people.

24 March 2023

Student excellence celebrated at the Placement and Internship Awards

On 9 March, the Placement and Internship Awards returned after several years away. The event took place at the Loughborough University Stadium and was hosted by the Careers Network.

24 March 2023

Loughborough's IT Services Women’s Network shortlisted for UCISA Diversity and Inclusion Award

Loughborough's ITS Women’s Network (ITSWN) have made a significant, positive change towards making IT Services at the University a supportive, collaborative, and welcoming department.

24 March 2023

Director of Library Services elected chair Midlands Academic Library Network

Emma Walton, Director of Library Services and University Librarian has been elected as Chair of the Mercian Collaboration – a regional library network comprising of 23 Midlands academic libraries.

24 March 2023

Don’t be fooled into becoming a money mule

When you’re using social media or browsing the internet, have you ever seen an advertisement to take part in a ‘Make easy money’ or ‘Earn quick cash’ scheme?

24 March 2023

Website launched for Project Compliance

We are delighted to announce the launch of the website for Project Compliance, an Enabling Project under the University Strategy.

24 March 2023

Tripartite statement regarding industrial disputes

Loughborough University, Loughborough UCU and Loughborough Students’ Union have been meeting regularly during the current industrial disputes to explore what is at issue and to consider how progress might be made.

23 March 2023

University policy on dogs on campus

The dogs on campus policy has been updated to reflect the fact that a number of emotional support dogs have been authorised and are now on campus.

23 March 2023

New student competition: A chance for your artwork to be displayed in the Vice-Chancellor’s Office

We are excited to announce that the Vice-Chancellor Professor Nick Jennings and Dr Jo Jennings are looking for student artwork as part of a collection representing our strategic theme ‘Vibrant and Inclusive Communities’.

Participants Needed -Online focus group interview

Who can take part? 1. Young adults (18-20 years old). 2. Who use or have used social media, wearable devices, health apps, online search etc. for their health. What do we want to know about? Your experience of using healthy lifestyle technologies in physical activity, fitness, sports, exercise and health information in your daily lives. What does studying involve? 1. A 5-minute questionnaire. 2. 1 online focus group lasting 45 min s – 1 h.

Posted by Jike Yang on Monday, 27 Mar 2023 at 15:45

Free sewing workshops - Ashby de la Zouch

'Sew It Don't Throw It' workshops 2023 - Booking essential. Free workshops held in Ashby - please see attached files for dates and information

Posted by Bee King on Friday, 24 Mar 2023 at 9:03

The Student Parcels Service is being upgraded TODAY

DESCRIPTION OF THE WORKS The Student Parcels Service will be unavailable from 2pm until 5pm TODAY

Posted by Print, Post and Logistic Services on Thursday, 23 Mar 2023 at 9:22

The Student Parcels Service is having an upgrade

The Student Parcels Service will be unavailable from 2pm until 5pm on Thursday 23rd March 2023.

Posted by Print, Post and Logistic Services on Friday, 17 Mar 2023 at 15:47

Referencing and academic integrity

The Foundation Year is developing an online tool to help students develop their referencing skills and we are asking for volunteers to test the current version that we have. This will take no more than 30 minutes. We then invite you to join us at John Pickford for lunch and to discuss your experience at university regarding referencing and academic integrity in general. We would like to see students across all degrees and year groups.

Posted by Anje Conradie on Thursday, 16 Mar 2023 at 9:30

Participants Needed for Virtual Reality Study

Investigating Pedestrian Interaction with Self-Driving Cars

Posted by Elena Fratini on Monday, 13 Mar 2023 at 12:18

Teach-Out: Why we should sing Georges Brassens’ songs on picket days

A Lboro UCU online teach-out: Tuesday 21st March, 11am-11:45am. Isabelle Felici will give a talk about the French singer, author and composer Georges Brassens (1921-1981), whose songs deal with antinationalism, pacifism, anticlericalism, antiestablishment, feminism (in a certain old fashioned way) and are still a handbook for rebellion today. All staff and students are welcome to attend.

Posted by Lboro UCU on Friday, 10 Mar 2023 at 11:26

Students needed for focus group: snacks and refreshments offered

Students needed for focus group: snacks and refreshments offered

Posted by Jike Yang on Thursday, 9 Mar 2023 at 11:11

Teach Out: Starting conversations about race and racism

A Lboro UCU hybrid teach-out: Monday 20th March, 11am-12 noon, in-person and online. Denise Coles and Amanda Harrington will talk about how to start conversations about race and racism, with fellow workers and students, in meetings, corridors, formally and in informal exchanges. All are welcome to attend in person at: The Council Chambers, Loughborough Students Union, or online.

Posted by Lboro UCU on Wednesday, 8 Mar 2023 at 12:58

Learn more about FUTURE LEADERS FELLOWSHIPS-OPEN FORUM 9th March 10-11am online

Learn more about FUTURE LEADERS FELLOWSHIPS - OPEN FORUM 9th March 10-11am online

Posted by Patricia Schappo on Tuesday, 7 Mar 2023 at 15:21

Free sewing workshops - Ashby de la Zouch

'Sew It Don't Throw It' workshops 2023 - Booking essential. Free workshops held in Ashby - please see attached files for dates and information

Posted by Bee King on Friday, 24 Mar 2023 at 9:03

The Student Parcels Service is being upgraded TODAY

DESCRIPTION OF THE WORKS The Student Parcels Service will be unavailable from 2pm until 5pm TODAY

Posted by Print, Post and Logistic Services on Thursday, 23 Mar 2023 at 9:22

The Student Parcels Service is having an upgrade

The Student Parcels Service will be unavailable from 2pm until 5pm on Thursday 23rd March 2023.

Posted by Print, Post and Logistic Services on Friday, 17 Mar 2023 at 15:47

Invitation to participate in pilot study: hearing aid use and physical activity

Invitation to participate in pilot study: hearing aid use and physical activity

Posted by Maria Goodwin on Thursday, 16 Mar 2023 at 9:26

Participants Needed for Virtual Reality Study

Investigating Pedestrian Interaction with Self-Driving Cars

Posted by Elena Fratini on Monday, 13 Mar 2023 at 12:18

Teach-Out: Why we should sing Georges Brassens’ songs on picket days

A Lboro UCU online teach-out: Tuesday 21st March, 11am-11:45am. Isabelle Felici will give a talk about the French singer, author and composer Georges Brassens (1921-1981), whose songs deal with antinationalism, pacifism, anticlericalism, antiestablishment, feminism (in a certain old fashioned way) and are still a handbook for rebellion today. All staff and students are welcome to attend.

Posted by Lboro UCU on Friday, 10 Mar 2023 at 11:26

Teach Out: Starting conversations about race and racism

A Lboro UCU hybrid teach-out: Monday 20th March, 11am-12 noon, in-person and online. Denise Coles and Amanda Harrington will talk about how to start conversations about race and racism, with fellow workers and students, in meetings, corridors, formally and in informal exchanges. All are welcome to attend in person at: The Council Chambers, Loughborough Students Union, or online.

Posted by Lboro UCU on Wednesday, 8 Mar 2023 at 12:58

Learn more about FUTURE LEADERS FELLOWSHIPS-OPEN FORUM 9th March 10-11am online

Learn more about FUTURE LEADERS FELLOWSHIPS - OPEN FORUM 9th March 10-11am online

Posted by Patricia Schappo on Tuesday, 7 Mar 2023 at 15:21

LUCU Teach Out: Organising and Power

An online teach-out: Wednesday 15th March, 11am-12 noon Ruth Kinna will give a talk about Rose Pesotta (1896–1965), anarchist, feminist and labour organizer in the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union. All staff and students are welcome to attend.

Posted by Lboro UCU on Monday, 6 Mar 2023 at 15:14

Participants needed for an audience reception study of dance performances

Hello, colleagues and friends from LU, are you interested in dance? Come and take part in our fun study that looks at how dance performances are received by general audience (expert knowledge of dance is not required). "Let's Move it Move it|"! The experiment takes around 30 mins. A £5 amazon voucher as well as refreshments and snacks will be provided. Please help us to share with anyone you think might be interested. Thank you very much!

Posted by Chun Liu on Monday, 6 Mar 2023 at 14:05