Current Students and Staff

15 January 2021

EU Research Funding after Brexit

The UK will participate in the Horizon Europe programme as an associated country, subject to a final agreement once the relevant EU legal texts have been finalised.

15 January 2021

The Midlands is delivering nearly £100m of research to support the nation’s fight against COVID-19

A new report - Mobilising Research Excellence in the Midlands to Tackle COVID-19 - published today (Friday, January 15 2021) reveals that the Midlands has moved swiftly to apply its wealth of capability in its hospitals, universities and businesses to deliver £90m of research to support regional, national and global efforts to tackle the Coronavirus Pandemic.

15 January 2021

Climate change: what would 4°C of global warming feel like?

Another year, another climate record broken.

15 January 2021

Update: Services and facilities on the Loughborough campus

Following the most recent Government guidance, the Loughborough campus is running on a limited basis. Below we’ve provided information on some of the various facilities and services that remain open.

14 January 2021

Alumnus commissioned by LU Arts to produce sculptural work on campus inspired by engineering forms and processes

In October, LU Arts launched an exciting competition for current students and graduates to submit their proposals for a new sculpture on the Loughborough University campus.

14 January 2021

Staff Wellbeing: What is domestic abuse?

Anyone can be subjected to domestic abuse, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, socio-economic status, sexuality or background.

14 January 2021

John Harper

We were very saddened to hear that John Harper – formerly Head of the Institute of Polymer Technology and Materials Engineering (IPTME), later renamed the Department of Materials – had passed away peacefully at home on 2nd January.

13 January 2021

Reminder: Free mental health awareness qualification available for staff and students

In partnership with The Aim Group, the University is providing free accredited training to staff and students in mental health awareness.

13 January 2021

Using COVID-19 in the classroom: How teaching can benefit from the global pandemic

Two Loughborough psychologists have put together a plan for how secondary school teachers can use the COVID-19 pandemic to help explain psychological concepts.

12 January 2021

Winners of LU Arts’ Poster Project announced for their striking and topical designs

Last term LU Arts launched their poster project, Campaign for a better world, calling for students and staff to submit their own political posters about the causes they were passionate about.

11 January 2021

Doctoral Wellbeing Fortnight: Request for contributions

Following the success and feedback of the first Doctoral Wellbeing Week last year, plans are currently underway to organise an online event from 1-13 March 2021 to coincide with University Mental Health Day.

11 January 2021

New theory for how snowflakes grow

Scientists have discovered what drives the delicate and complex microcosm of tiny terraces, pyramids and craters found on the surface of ice.

11 January 2021

Loughborough University recognises Holocaust Memorial Day 2021 with educational lectures and workshops

Loughborough University and Loughborough Students’ Union will be holding a programme of events to mark Holocaust Memorial Day on 27 January 2021.

8 January 2021

Coping with stress: Exams and deadlines – Online workshops for students

Student Services will be holding two informal and friendly online workshops focusing on stress and how to manage it more effectively in the run up to exams and coursework deadlines.

8 January 2021

Honourable start to 2021 for alumni recognised by the Queen

Six alumni and an honorary graduate have become the latest to be named in the New Year’s Honours list by Her Majesty. The list, published in late December, has recognised alumni for their contributions to humanitarian relief, supporting victims of domestic abuse, and more.

8 January 2021

African Caribbean Society launches inspiring YouTube series which unearths thought-provoking topics featuring ACS members from across the UK

Loughborough University’s African Caribbean Society (ACS) is delighted to announce the launch of their new YouTube series titled ‘I-Inspire’.

8 January 2021

Corruption reporting in the media investigated in new research

Researchers at Loughborough University have released two new papers investigating how corruption is reported in mainstream media.

7 January 2021

Using Creative and Print Services to support your children’s schoolwork from home

Are you struggling with printed resources for home schooling?

7 January 2021

Performance and Development Review 2021

The Performance and Development Review (PDR) cycle is now underway. This is an annual process that provides all staff who are eligible for a PDR with the valuable opportunity to reflect on their performance, potential and development needs.

7 January 2021

How students spent the festive period in Loughborough

Whilst many students were able to return home over the festive break, there were some who stayed in and around our Loughborough campus.

Arts

Happy Mondays: Scribble and Focus (workshop)

Arts

Happy Mondays: Decorate your own tote bag

Arts

Book Club: Jodie Picoult - Small Great Things