LinkedIn research newsletter launches

The University has launched a new LinkedIn newsletter to showcase our research impact.

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New student accommodation development on campus

Construction of the new hall of residence near the Edward Herbert Building on the University’s East Midlands campus will begin on 5 January 2026.

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Road and car park closures on campus To enable the construction of the new student accommodation near to the Edward Herbert Building: The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Call for submissions to LGBT+ Art Exhibition ‘Beyond the Binary, Innovation without Limits’ Following the success of last year's Queer Then and Now exhibition, the curators are inviting all Loughborough University staff, students, and alumni to submit expressions of interest to take part in this year’s LGBTQ+ Exhibition, celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month 2026. An art exhibition in the James France Exhibition area, overlooking the Shirley Pearce square Anne Packer Car Park Closure The Anne Packer Car Park is temporarily closed until the end of this weekend due to essential works taking place on site. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Professor Ron McCaffer We are very sad to inform you that former staff member, Professor Ron McCaffer, has died. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. University Vice-Chancellor joins new OfS Provider Panel alongside other top UK academics Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Nick Jennings has joined the new Office for Students (OfS) Provider Panel alongside ten other senior leaders across the sector. This new governance structure will offer advice and constructive challenge on current and future OfS regulation. Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Nick Jennings in front of a metal Loughborough University crest LinkedIn research newsletter launches The University has launched a new LinkedIn newsletter to showcase our research impact. Department applications open for fully funded Talent Match Summer internships Talent Match Summer Internships across Schools and Departments will be running again in summer 2026, an initiative that supports the University’s strategic objectives in Education and Student Experience by enhancing students' skills for life and work, while also offering valuable high-quality work experience opportunities. International Female Sport Tech Hackathon In November 2025, Loughborough University partnered with Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (PNU) in Saudi Arabia to deliver a virtual international hackathon, marking Loughborough’s first all-female, cross-institutional collaboration of this kind. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. View all news
Sport Period underwear provider hustl. partners with Lightning Netball Loughborough Lightning and hustl. are delighted to announce a key partnership ahead of the 2026 Netball Super League campaign. an aerial shot of lightning netball players in a huddle Hydrogen MTC partners with Loughborough University to accelerate hydrogen-compatible systems for a Net Zero future The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), a leading research and technology organisation at the forefront of manufacturing innovation, has partnered Loughborough University to fast‑track the development of hydrogen‑compatible systems for aerospace, automotive and power generation. Equality, diversity and inclusion How to involve men and boys in tackling misogyny? Start by treating them not just as perpetrators Almost half (45%) of teachers across primary and secondary schools in the UK describe misogynistic attitudes and behaviour among boys as being a problem, according to a YouGov survey in 2025. Additionally, 54% of secondary school teachers indicate that boys very or fairly often openly express misogynistic attitudes or behaviour in school. A school boy and three school girls laugh and walk together Research Loughborough University academic co-authors landmark update on female athlete health Loughborough researcher Dr Emma O’Donnell has played a pivotal role in a landmark update to the Female Athlete Triad Coalition Consensus Statement. a female athlete running Law Loughborough University launches global centre to support fairer drug market reform A new global research centre examining how drug markets are changing has launched at Loughborough University. a legal marijuana shop on Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok Sport boobydoo named official sports bra partner of Loughborough Lightning Netball and Loughborough Sport Loughborough Lightning Netball and Loughborough Sport is proud to announce its official partnership with sports bra experts boobydoo, championing positive breast health in elite performance sport. loughborough lightning players in a huddle Technology GROK CONTROVERSY: “The real challenge will be how clearly a law defines the offence, and it is enforced in practice,” warns expert. Earlier this week, the UK government announced it will look to criminalise the creation of non-consensual deepfakes, following the scandal involving Elon Musk’s AI chatbot, Grok. projection of someone creating something on ai View all news
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This is a space for staff and students to self-submit informal University information and opportunities. You can use this noticeboard to share:

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  • Voluntary roles and positions
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Car Park 20 Closure (James France) For Staff Campus announcements On Thursday 29 January, Car Park 20 (James France) will be closed due to the Talk Sport conference taking place. Hannah McCann The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Calling all disabled students that do NOT do a sport For Students Research participant call-outs Looking for disabled students who do not do a sport, to be part of a focus group that is looking at improving the inclusiveness of Loughborough's Sporting offer. Arun Bhogal The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Old Mobile Phone Collection For Staff and Students General opportunities The Falcon Centre are looking to collect old, used mobile phones. Jenny Ardley The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Talent Match Summer Internships: Call to Schools and Departments to get involved For Staff Internal job vacancies Information about the Talent Match Summer programme for schools and departments to submit a request to host an internship role. Susan Boon The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Car share from Derby request For Staff and Students General opportunities Looking for a weekly car share from Derby to Loughborough. Catherine Shipley The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Disability Drop-In Cancelled: Wednesday 21 January For Staff and Students Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity (SWAI) Disability Drop-In is cancelled on Wednesday 21 January. Preet Jagdev The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Call for Participants: Driving Simulator Study For Staff Research participant call-outs An invitation to participate in a research study that involves a driving session in a driving simulator at the Design School. Dua'a Hamdan The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
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Festival of Creative and Digital Methods For Staff Research West Park Teaching Hub The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. IAS PGR Workshop - The benefits and versatility of comics in research For Staff and students Academic International House A group of people sat on chairs raising their hands opposite a lecturer who is standing and pointing towards them. IAS PGR Workshop: The benefits and versatility of comics in research For Staff and students Academic International House A group of people sat on chairs raising their hands opposite a lecturer who is standing and pointing towards them. Meditation Sessions: January For Staff Other University Chaplaincy, EHB211 The Chaplaincy Logo Pop-up Maker Space: New Year Vision Boards For Staff and students Arts Martin Hall Foyer A teal background with a light pink circular shape in the middle with the title 'Pop-Up Maker Space'. AI for Policy, Impact and Public Engagement For Staff and students Research Online The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Loughborough AI Challenge Camp For Students Academic Angela Marmont Building, Graduate House, 017.0.0.1 The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
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