Current Students and Staff

28 March 2024

LGBTQ+ Staff Network: Chair Elections

EDI Services is running the election for the LGBTQ+ Staff Network’s new Chair.

28 March 2024

Update to academic promotion application form and guidance

The academic career path at Loughborough involves colleagues making an application to the University via the Dean, to be considered for promotion to either Senior Lecturer, Reader or Professor using an agreed set of criteria.

28 March 2024

Recognising Student Excellence at the Placement and Internship Awards

On 20 March, the Placement and Internship Awards were hosted by the Careers Network. The event took place at the Loughborough University West Park Teaching Hub.

27 March 2024

Share your views about staff communications at Loughborough

The Project Expectations Staff Communications Survey is your opportunity to improve communication effectiveness throughout the University by having your say on what you enjoy and what changes you would like to see regarding the way communications are delivered to you.

26 March 2024

Opportunity to take part in upcoming Reward and Recognition focus groups

Colleagues who would like to contribute to developing the University’s Reward and Recognition Framework are invited to participate in some focus groups which will take place next month.

26 March 2024

General Assembly: A summary from 6 March 2024

Last week, the second General Assembly for the 2023/24 academic year was held.

26 March 2024

Applications open for Talent Match internships

There are exciting internship opportunities available this summer, both within the University and global businesses.

25 March 2024

New funding secures future for ‘life changing’ veterans’ support programme

A mental wellbeing support programme for military veterans, created by Loughborough University and the Royal Air Forces Association, has secured further funding.

25 March 2024

LSU Building closed for maintenance

The Loughborough Students' Union (LSU) Building is currently closed for maintenance between 25 March and 3 April.

25 March 2024

Loughborough Lightning Netball Camps for schoolchildren this Easter

Loughborough Lightning will be hosting a range of masterclasses, camps, and tournaments at Loughborough University to engage athletes in school years to participate in sport.

25 March 2024

Alumnus awarded Royal Academy of Engineering Enterprise Fellowship

Adriano Randi (Chemistry 2019) has been awarded a Royal Academy of Engineering Enterprise Fellowship to further advance his spin-out company RV3 Tech.

22 March 2024

Postgrad Awards 2024: Nominations are now open

The Postgrad Awards are now accepting nominations of students who are currently pursuing Master’s or PhD studies, as well as academics who mentor postgraduate students.

22 March 2024

Top computer scientists say the future of artificial intelligence is similar to that of Star Trek

Leading computer scientists from around the world have shared their vision for the future of artificial intelligence – and it resembles the capabilities of Star Trek character 'The Borg'.

22 March 2024

Car parking information for Grades 1-3

We need to ensure all staff who are yet to register their vehicles on the new car parking system do so as soon as possible.

22 March 2024

LSU Student Leadership Elections: Executive Officers announced

On Wednesday 20 March, Loughborough Students’ Union (LSU) hosted a results night, announcing the new LSU Executive Officers for academic year 2024/25.

22 March 2024

Deadline is approaching to nominate individuals for Honorary Awards

All members of the Loughborough University community can nominate exceptional individuals to receive either the University Medal or an Honorary Degree.

22 March 2024

How to make nutritious meals on a budget – top tops from a leading Performance Chef

The rising cost of living continues to negatively impact many in society with difficult financial decisions having to be made. As the weekly food shop increases in price, how can you eat well whilst sticking to a budget? 

21 March 2024

Loughborough joins global consortium tackling physical inactivity and unhealthy diets of adolescents in Sub-Saharan Africa

The Generation H project, funded via a £3 million Euro grant, will focus on improving physical inactivity and unhealthy diets among adolescents, in diverse socio-economic urban settings in Ghana (Greater Accra region) and Kenya (Nairobi), to reduce the risk of them developing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in adulthood.

21 March 2024

Support available during Easter break from the Chaplaincy

If you are working or studying in Loughborough during the Easter break, Chaplains are available to support your wellbeing, even when things are quiet on campus and across the town.

21 March 2024

Book your place now: Research and Innovation Core Plan roadshow sessions

Following the launch of the Research and Innovation Core Plan, Professor Dan Parsons (Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation) and Jennifer Johnson (Director of Research and Innovation) will be hosting a series of roadshows this spring.

Student Parcels

Students must always have their ID number as part of the delivery address

Posted by Print, Post and Logistic Services on Tuesday, 19 Mar 2024 at 12:03

What makes a thriving research and innovation culture?

We are holding three conversation-style events to identify what a thriving research and innovation culture looks like at Loughborough. We hope that you will join us at one of these.

Posted by Kieran Teasdale on Monday, 18 Mar 2024 at 16:19

New Student Parcel System

NOW LIVE!

Posted by Print, Post and Logistic Services on Friday, 15 Mar 2024 at 15:47

Toads on the roads

Please take care not to squash toads that are crossing Oakwood Drive and the entrance to Holywell Car Park when driving your car around dusk.

Posted by Rich Fenn Griffin on Tuesday, 12 Mar 2024 at 16:22

anxiety, stress-related problems and sleep health - anonymous survey

Anonymous survey looking at the relationship between anxiety and stress-related problems, and sleep health. Participation is open to anyone who is 18 years or older and can understand English language sufficiently to freely consent to take part and answer the survey questions. When you take the survey, you will also have the option to enter a prize draw, as a thank you for taking part!

Posted by Noora Mumenah on Wednesday, 6 Mar 2024 at 7:00

NHS Jewish BRCA Testing Programme

Posted by Rachael Hyams on Monday, 4 Mar 2024 at 10:09

MFA for Guests - From Friday 1 March

Microsoft 365 links shared externally will require multi-factor authentication.

Posted by IT Services on Thursday, 29 Feb 2024 at 11:32

[Invite] Research Project

Parents, teachers, educational psychologists, and designers are being invited to take part in a co-design workshop about children’s emotional intelligence. The single workshop takes about 3 hours to complete and does not need any preparation. After completing the co-design workshop session, you will get a £20 shopping voucher for compensation.

Posted by Yan Huang on Tuesday, 27 Feb 2024 at 13:09

Civil Service Careers Support - Mentors Available

Find out more about how to apply for roles in the UK Civil Service including the Civil Service Fast Stream (CSFS). Civil Service roles are advertised throughout the year with the Fast Stream currently expected to open for applications for the 2025 intake in October.

Posted by Steph Hutchinson on Wednesday, 14 Feb 2024 at 10:31

Participants needed for NEW maths and emotions study

We are running some eye-tracking research to investigate emotional responses to reading maths texts. Participants will receive a £10 Love2Shop voucher as a thank-you for taking part. To take part, you must be a current undergraduate student (not studying mathematics or a joint-honours degree with mathematics).

Posted by Oliver Harrison on Monday, 29 Jan 2024 at 7:30

Have you migrated to MS Teams Phone service?

IT Services has successfully migrated 80% of users to the MS Teams Phone service. This new service is a replacement for the University Cisco telephone system that will cease operation on Monday, 1 July 2024.

Posted by IT Services on Monday, 25 Mar 2024 at 7:00

What makes a thriving research and innovation culture?

We are holding three conversation-style events to identify what a thriving research and innovation culture looks like at Loughborough. We hope that you will join us at one of these.

Posted by Kieran Teasdale on Monday, 18 Mar 2024 at 16:19

New Student Parcel System

NOW LIVE!

Posted by Print, Post and Logistic Services on Friday, 15 Mar 2024 at 15:47

Toads on the roads

Please take care not to squash toads that are crossing Oakwood Drive and the entrance to Holywell Car Park when driving your car around dusk.

Posted by Rich Fenn Griffin on Tuesday, 12 Mar 2024 at 16:22

Change Champions - Windows 11 upgrade

IT Services is delivering a project to upgrade all University Windows devices (laptops and PCs) to Windows 11, the new Microsoft Operating System (OS).

Posted by IT Services on Tuesday, 12 Mar 2024 at 13:17

anxiety, stress-related problems and sleep health - anonymous survey

Anonymous survey looking at the relationship between anxiety and stress-related problems, and sleep health. Participation is open to anyone who is 18 years or older and can understand English language sufficiently to freely consent to take part and answer the survey questions. When you take the survey, you will also have the option to enter a prize draw, as a thank you for taking part!

Posted by Noora Mumenah on Wednesday, 6 Mar 2024 at 7:00

NHS Jewish BRCA Testing Programme

Posted by Rachael Hyams on Monday, 4 Mar 2024 at 10:09

Butterfly Survey - Volunteers needed!

The Gardens Team are looking for staff who may be interested in taking part in surveying the butterflies on campus.

Posted by Lottie Ambridge on Friday, 1 Mar 2024 at 16:54

MFA for Guests - From Friday 1 March

Microsoft 365 links shared externally will require multi-factor authentication.

Posted by IT Services on Thursday, 29 Feb 2024 at 11:32

[Invite] Research Project

Parents, teachers, educational psychologists, and designers are being invited to take part in a co-design workshop about children’s emotional intelligence. The single workshop takes about 3 hours to complete and does not need any preparation. After completing the co-design workshop session, you will get a £20 shopping voucher for compensation.

Posted by Yan Huang on Tuesday, 27 Feb 2024 at 13:09