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Your invite to the next General Assembly - March 2026

On Wednesday 4 March, all staff are invited to attend the next General Assembly.

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Annual Leave Purchase Scheme – application window closes soon

The Annual Leave Purchase Scheme (ALPS) is open until 28 February for applications for the next annual leave year (May 2026 – April 2027).

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Loughborough University marks LGBT+ History Month 2026

February is LGBT+ History month, and the LGBT+ Student Association and LGBT+ Staff Network have come together to organise an array of activities open to students, staff and the general public.

Information for staff and students: Ramadan Please see the following information regarding the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Have your say: REF Code of Practice Consultation Loughborough University is developing its Research Excellence Framework (REF) Code of Practice, which all UK Higher Education Institutions participating in the REF are required to produce. The Code of Practice sets out how the University will make robust, transparent and inclusive decisions about its REF submission, including the selection of research outputs. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. #Me: Wellbeing and resilience course for students Maintaining positive mental wellbeing is an important part of enjoying your university experience and achieving academic success. #Me offers a safe space to discuss shared problems and develop support strategies for your personal development and wellbeing. Hashtag Me logo of a navy and white lighthouse on the sea with 'Hashtag Me' and 'Real support for real emotions' written underneath. Your chance to be part of the Glasgow 2026 journey with Team England Loughborough is hosting the Kitting Out for athletes heading to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games in the summer, and we are looking for volunteers to help support the delivery of this exciting operation. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Join The Conversation – online workshop Academics and Doctoral Researchers are invited to attend an online training session with The Conversation thought leadership platform on Wednesday 4 March, from 2 to 4pm. A graphic of five people with speech bubbles above their heads Help future students by sharing your Loughborough experience Thanks to your reviews, Loughborough was ranked 1st in the UK for campus and facilities in the 2025 StudentCrowd Awards and we’d love your help to keep that momentum going. Hazlerigg building on Loughborough campus, sun is shining through the autumn trees. Kate Gallagher appointed as Director of Legal Services We are delighted to announce that Kate Gallagher will be joining the University as General Counsel and Director of Legal Services at the end of May 2026. Kate Gallagher Have your say: REF Code of Practice Consultation Loughborough University is developing its Research Excellence Framework (REF) Code of Practice, which all UK Higher Education Institutions participating in the REF are required to produce. The Code of Practice sets out how the University will make robust, transparent and inclusive decisions about its REF submission, including the selection of research outputs. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. View all news
Business and economy Town Deal funding powers over 60 new businesses in Loughborough Over 60 new businesses and entrepreneurs have been supported following funding from Loughborough Town Deal for the New Business Wayfinder project. A man presenting to a seated audience with a tv screen behind him. Sustainability UK households throw away around 6 million tonnes of food every year - costing the average family of four about £700 annually and contributing substantially to global greenhouse emissions.” A BBC investigation revealed this week that almost a quarter of English councils will miss an official deadline to introduce weekly food waste collections to all homes. Here, Dr Elliot Woolley, an expert in sustainable production and consumption at Loughborough University, comments on the scale of food waste in UK households, the importance of the new legislation, and why many councils are struggling to put the right infrastructure in place. food being scraped into bin from plate Sport Loughborough University formally receives the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Higher and Further Education Loughborough University has formally received the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Higher and Further Education at an Honours ceremony at St James’ Palace in recognition of its pioneering contributions to Para and disability sport.  kng charles presents nick jennings with a medal Arts and culture Upcoming National Theatre Live screenings at the Cope Auditorium LU Arts in collaboration with Flix student cinema will present two more award-winning National Theatre (NT) Live screenings in the coming months. A married couple, one person stood behind one person sat, both in front of a mirror looking left Sport Loughborough University shortlisted for national awards Two Loughborough University initiatives have been shortlisted for the 2026 Sports Industry Awards. a corner flag with a blurred crowd in the background Health and medicine New research shows social media algorithms can both harm and help people with eating disorders People with eating disorders are being repeatedly steered towards harmful diet and appearance content on TikTok and Instagram – but are also finding support and recovery content on the same platforms, according to new research. An iphone screen with social media apps Global sporting events Lightning crowned 2026 Netball Super Cup Champions Loughborough Lightning made the perfect start to the 2026 season, securing the Netball Super Cup title with a dramatic 18–17 victory over London Pulse in Saturday’s final. lighting netball lift the super cup trophy 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:

  • Call-outs for research participants
  • Voluntary roles and positions
  • Changes to your service or department, e.g. a change in opening hours
  • Temporary car parking changes

The noticeboard is not for:

  • Duplicating content posted on the news channel
  • To promote events open to our University community (this should be self-submitted under the dedicated ‘Events’ tab instead).
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Recruiting Chair of Open Research Working Group For Staff Internal job vacancies The University is seeking to appoint a Chair of the Open Research Working Group (0.1 FTE) to play a crucial role in further developing and supporting Open Research activity within the institution. Helen Young The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Age Appreciation Group - call for participants For Staff Research participant call-outs Using digital storytelling, this Age Appreciation Staff Network project captures voices of Loughborough staff and doctoral researchers to explore the lived experience of ageing at work. These stories will help challenge internalized ageism, encourage open conversations about age and capability, and support creation of a truly age-positive culture across the University. Sarah Elliott The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Frauds & Scams Targeting International Students – Be Aware! For Students Student support International students are often targeted by criminals whose aim is to obtain large sums of money or steal personal data. These scams can be very convincing and elaborate, with criminals pretending to be figures of authority such as UKVI officials, police officers, or customs officers, either from the UK or your home country. Tim Hewes-Belton 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.
February Offer - Burleigh Springs For Staff Health and wellbeing Throughout February, Loughborough University staff can purchase a 30 minutes Dermalogica facial for just £25 (usually costs £38). Charlotte Dyer The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Branded Merchandise and Corporate Workwear procurement contract change For Staff Campus announcements The supply of Branded Merchandise and Corporate Workwear has been tendered and awarded to two new suppliers. Print, Post & Logistics will continue to manage these mandatory contracts ensuring brand and quality standards are upheld throughout the life of the contract. Thanks are offered to colleagues across the university that have supported this process. Print, Post and Logistic Services 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.
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IAS PGR Workshop: Reading AI Images - A Semiotic Toolkit for Emerging Visual and Memory Cultures For Staff and students Academic International House Two people having a discussion in a classroom setting with others sat around in a semicircle taking notes Pop-up Maker Space: LGBT+ History Month For Staff and students Arts West Park Teaching Hub Text reading 'Pop-Up Maker Space' in a pink bubble on a cyan background Speech Bubble For Staff and students Arts The Lounge, LSU A student reading poetry to an audience in the Student's Union Lounge C-DICE Researchers Workshop: How to Design a Workshop For Staff Research Graduate House People holding large pencis and looking at a lightbulb made of green, blue and yellow sticky notes Talk: When The World Looked Away – Palestine For Staff and students Academic Sir John Beckwith Centre for Sport JB021 and Online via MS Teams The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Festival of Creative and Digital Methods Taster Series: Storytelling For Staff and students Academic Online via MS Teams Colourful swirls around text reading 'Festival of Creative and Digital Methods. Loughborough University'. IAS Friends and Fellows Coffee Morning For Staff and students Open days International House A group of people holding cups of tea and coffee together in a circle.
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