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Big Match: Exclusive student ticket offer

One of the biggest nights in the Loughborough calendar is back! On 30 September, Loughborough Men’s Rugby Union take on Nottingham under the lights at the 1st XV Rugby Pitch. The student ticket offer is now live for a limited time only, priced at just £5.

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Launching this October: Student Central, Your New Home for Student Support

Find answers, access support, and connect with the right service quickly and easily through Student Central.

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Loughborough secures top ten ranking in Guardian University Guide 2027

Loughborough has been ranked among the UK’s top 10 universities in the Guardian University Guide 2027, securing 9th place out of 123 institutions nationwide.

Launching this October: Student Central, Your New Home for Student Support Find answers, access support, and connect with the right service quickly and easily through Student Central. Student Central branding in purple Parking updates for September 2026 Changes to parking arrangements for staff and campus users were introduced 1 September 2026, including revised tariffs and new parking guidelines. An aerial view of Loughborough Business School with a pretty red sunset. New Online Home for Academic Staff Profiles Launching in 2027 As part of ongoing work to increase the profile and visibility of research on the University’s websites, academic staff profiles will soon have a new home online. A graphic showing a group of people The Team Behind the Team: Celebrating the people behind Loughborough Football Martin Hall Gallery presents the 'The Team Behind the Team', an exhibition celebrating the people who supported Loughborough Football behind the scenes during the 2025/26 season.  Black and white photograph of a football from the Team behind the Team exhibition Students: A change in your MFA experience From Thursday 24 September, IT Services are making an improvement to the way you sign in to your University Microsoft 365 account. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Join the University Choir or attend a taster session The University Choir is hosting taster sessions on 28 September and 5 October for those interested in joining for the upcoming academic year. Anyone aged 16 and above is welcome, including staff, students, alumni and the wider community. Singers with sheet music at the University Choir taster session A moment’s reflection prevents misdirection: a reminder on sending emails As we begin another busy academic year, the Data Protection team would like to remind all staff to take a moment to check emails before sending. Icon of an envelope on a blue background. Research Culture Fund: Do you have an idea that could help strengthen research culture at Loughborough? The Research Culture Fund provides funding to support activities that strengthen and enhance the University's research culture up to £10,000. Funds must be spent by 31 July 2027.  Purple background with text reading 'Loughborough University Research Academy'. View all news
Artificial intelligence Government hacks, rogue agents and no transparency: can we ever fully trust AI? Loughborough University Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Nick Jennings joins The Conversation Weekly podcast to discuss AI agents. The below introduction to the episode was written by The Conversation’s Gemma Ware. Conversation Can HRT prevent dementia? What the latest research tells us An opinion piece written by Professor Eef Hogervorst for The Conversation platform. A woman putting a white square patch on her arm Expert comment "It would be easy to make this a ‘dangers of AI’ story - it isn't. It’s a lack of preparation from the teams behind it,” says cyber expert. A Loughborough University cyber resilience researcher says AI developers need professional red teaming, and regulators may need stronger powers, after an OpenAI agent gained unauthorised access to an Australian government health data portal. AI apps on phone Engineering Visiting Professor receives national STEM Champion award Phebe Mann, Visiting Professor in Construction Law, Management and Engineering, has been recognised at the Inspiring Women in Construction and Engineering Awards (IWCEA) 2026. Professor Dr Phebe Mann Sport Former England international Mike Brown appointed Director of Rugby at Loughborough University Loughborough University has announced the appointment of former England international Mike Brown as its new Director of Rugby, taking up a senior leadership role overseeing the strategic direction and commercial growth of men's and women's rugby. Mike Brown, the new Director of Rugby Sustainability UK SCALE Centre researcher recognised for transforming sustainable agricultural waste management in Vietnam A Loughborough University researcher has received a prestigious award for pioneering operational research that is helping authorities in Vietnam turn agricultural waste from an environmental burden into a valuable resource. Associate Professor Trung Hieu Tran Conversation Driving through water is the biggest cause of death during floods – here’s how it can happen An opinion piece written by Dr Matthew Watkins for The Conversation platform. A black car driving through muddy flood water 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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Research participants needed: Free performance testing (VO2max/Lactate) For Staff and Students Research participant call-outs I am looking for cyclists and triathletes (male or female) who ride at least three times a week. You will receive a full physiological profile—including VO2max, Lactate Threshold, and HR zones—and will also be financially compensated for your time. Mohammad Alali The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Applications Open: Research Culture Fund 2026-27 For Staff General opportunities Do you have an idea that could help strengthen research culture at Loughborough University? Applications for the Loughborough University Research Culture Fund 2026-27 are now open. Ruqayya Dagia The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Participants needed: Are you receiving a flu vaccine this autumn? For Staff and Students Research participant call-outs We are conducting a study to explore how body composition and metabolic health may affect people's immune response to the annual flu vaccine. Stanislava Katsarova-Harrison The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Information for staff interested in joining UCU - University and College Union. For Staff Other Information for staff interested in joining UCU - University and College Union. We are a trade union and organisation of workers who have come together to maintain and improve their conditions of employment. Our branch represents and acts on behalf of staff who work at Loughborough University. Lboro UCU The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Research participants needed: Free performance testing (VO2max/Lactate) For Staff and Students Research participant call-outs I am looking for cyclists and triathletes (male or female) who ride at least once a month for more than 3 hours per session. You will receive a full physiological profile—including VO2max, Lactate Threshold, and HR zones—and will also be financially compensated for your time. Mohammad Alali The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
UK Secondary PE Teachers Needed: Research on Digital Technology Use in PE For Staff and Students Research participant call-outs Researchers at Loughborough University are conducting a study exploring how digital technology is currently used within secondary school physical education (PE) across the UK. Jike Yang The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Participants Needed: Sensory Experiences and Integration Study For Staff and Students Research participant call-outs We are looking for participants to join a new research study to help us explore whether sensory experiences that you may or may not have had in your day-to-day life may relate to how you experience different sensory activities in the study. Amy Jennison-Boyle The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
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