Update on parking We're sharing an update on campus parking for all staff, including short stay parking changes and a new process for VIP parking. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Towers’ 24-hour bike challenge raises over £1,000 for Teenage Cancer Trust Students from Towers Hall recently came together for a 24-hour bike ride challenge, raising more than £1,000 for Teenage Cancer Trust. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Spread the word – the Loughborough Alumni Survey is live The Loughborough Alumni Survey is now open, and we need your help to encourage alumni to take part. Purple background with text reading 'Shape your alumni programme, complete the Loughborough Alumni Survey for the chance to win a £100 voucher, survey closes 31 May 2026'. New for REF 2029 – Strategy, People and Research Environment Following the REF pause in December 2025, the formerly proposed People, Culture and Environment (PCE) element was replaced by a new Strategy, People and Research Environment (SPRE) element. SPRE assesses how universities create conditions that enable people to conduct world-class research. SPRE contributes to 20% of the overall REF submission score. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Posture Check with Duo: Keeping your devices secure As a reminder, a quick device security check during sign-in has been implemented for all staff and doctoral researchers using Cisco Duo. Icon of a computer monitor with a tick symbol on the screen and a phone with a password symbol on the screen. Your invite to the next General Assembly - May 2026 On Wednesday 6 May, all staff are invited to attend the next General Assembly. general assembly graphic Nominations open for this year’s Loughborough Students' Union Awards Do you know a student, staff member or group that deserves to be celebrated? The Loughborough Students' Union Awards are now open for nominations. Purple glittery background with the title 'Loughborough Students' Union Awards'. Jo Maher named new Executive Sponsor for the Disability and Inclusion Network The Disability and Inclusion Network is delighted to welcome Jo Maher, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Sport, as its new Executive Sponsor. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. View all news
Global sporting events Team England reveals kit ahead of 2026 Commonwealth Games With 100 days to go until the opening ceremony, Team England has unveiled its Glasgow inspired kit for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.  beth durant poses in the new team england kit Sport The Hundred has helped level the playing field for women’s cricket Cricket’s newest competition is helping close the gender gap in the sport by bringing new audiences to women’s matches and changing perceptions about the women’s game, according to new research. A female cricketer hits the ball Politics Trump’s exchange with Pope Leo reflects deep rooted tensions between the Vatican and the United States: 4 essential reads President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV, the U.S.-born head of the Catholic Church, had an unusual and acrimonious public exchange over the weekend. The Vatican flag and the Star and Stripes flying together Law Chagos Islands deal shelved – legal expert explains what happens next The UK government has shelved legislation to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, after the US government withdrew its support for the deal. Artificial intelligence How AI’s language barrier limits climate disaster responses An opinion piece authored by Professor Nina Dethlefs, School of Science at Loughborough University, and Ifeoluwa Wuraola and Dr Daniel Marciniak, of the University of Hull, for The Conversation. Aerial view overhead flooded houses after a cyclone and rain in Mozambique. Research R3V Tech CEO Dr Adriano Randi wins Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year at East Midlands Leadership Awards Dr Adriano Randi, CEO and co-founder of Loughborough University spin-out R3V Tech, has won Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year at the East Midlands Leadership Awards 2026. The accolade recognises his entrepreneurial leadership in taking a clean-chemistry innovation from lab to real-world deployment. Adriano Randi holding his award with Alex Turner and David Bains. Mathematics Scientists develop rapid method to uncover hidden structures in materials – including elusive quasicrystals An international team of scientists, including researchers from Loughborough University, has developed a method to dramatically speed up the discovery and design of advanced materials. Images from the study showing particle arrangements (blue) and their patterns (red), generated using the new method, which rapidly maps phase diagrams and identifies crystal structures – including quasicrystals (g and h). Original figure and caption at: https://journals.aps.org/prl/abstract/10.1103/nbvt-fgjy View all news
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Volunteer opportunity in our community - help plant wildflowers For Staff and Students Health and wellbeing Give back to the community and help plant wildflowers at Grange Linear Park Meadow on Wednesday 22nd April, 10am-1pm. Megan Ward The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Interview study on consumers’ views of AI tools For Students Research participant call-outs Call for participants: Interview study on consumers’ views of AI tools and the new generation of AI agents Xiuyan Guo The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
New flexible working webpage For Staff General We are pleased to announce the launch of our new webpage on Flexible Working. While there are no changes to the University policy and procedure, we hope the new page is clear and straightforward to understand. Carolyn Kenney The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Take Part in a Global Study of Climate Change and Wellbeing For Students Research participant call-outs We are looking for UK university students aged 18-30 to take part in a survey to help us explore views about climate change, body image, mental health and eating behaviours. This study is part of a larger international collaboration exploring views about climate change and wellbeing across 15 countries! Hannah White The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Call for participants: Postmenopausal women needed for nutrition study For Staff Research participant call-outs We are looking for participants to join a new research study at the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences. Our research explores whether consuming a single high-fat meal enriched with a special milk fat can affect markers of heart health and brain function in postmenopausal women. Oonagh Markey The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
What budget 2025 means for EV drivers For Staff Other Octopus EV have looked at the Budget 2025 and outlined what this means for EV drivers. Charlotte Dyer The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Do you use numbers in your daily life? Tell us about it! For Staff Research participant call-outs We’re conducting focus groups to gain a deeper understanding of how people experience mathematics in everyday situations, such as shopping, budgeting, work tasks, or using technology. We want to hear from adults who are not currently studying or teaching. Ciara Turner The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
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