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New hall of residence to be named after influential leader in sport

The University’s newest hall of residence, currently under construction at the centre of the East Midlands campus, is to be named after Loughborough alum Baroness Sue Campbell, who is widely regarded as one of the most influential women in sport.

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Professional Services - Working Better Together

Join the conversation and help shape how we work together across our university. This September and October, we're inviting all colleagues to take part in a series of interactive discussion sessions.

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VC Awards nominations – one week to go!

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Vice-Chancellor's Awards, which are all about celebrating those who you believe deserve recognition for the outstanding work that they do. Any colleague can nominate until 6pm on Friday 18 September.

VC Awards nominations – one week to go! Any member of staff can nominate an individual or team for a VC Award – with the nomination window closing in one week. An image of big white letters spelling out 'VC Awards' New teaching and learning spaces ready for September Over the summer, a significant programme of teaching space refurbishment has taken place across campus, creating a range of new and enhanced facilities that will support teaching and learning, and enhance our academic experience, from the start of the new academic year. New teaching space with white desks and tables in rows How can I support staff and students celebrating Rosh Hashanah Rosh Hashanah is celebrated as the Jewish New Year, beginning this year at sundown on 11 September (the first eve of Tishrei) and ending after nightfall on 13 September. Colourful icons including fruit and honey alongside the text 'Shanah Tovah, wishing all our Jewish students and staff a good and sweet new year' New hall of residence to be named after influential leader in sport, Baroness Sue Campbell The University’s newest hall of residence, currently under construction at the centre of the East Midlands campus, is to be named after Loughborough alum Baroness Sue Campbell, who is widely regarded as one of the most influential women in sport. An artist's impression of the new hall of residence Staff and students can register now for extra-curricular language courses The Language Centre is offering courses in French, Spanish, German, Mandarin and Japanese. Registration is now open.  Text reading 'Learn French, German, or Spanish: Ten week courses from beginners to advanced' IT guide for returning students Welcome back to all returning students! IT Services have listed a few key updates to be aware of. Blue background with a warning icon and the text 'IT Services, important information'. Professor George Havenith It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Professor George Havenith. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Helping protect the University from phishing attacks Cyber-attacks against organisations like ours are getting more complex, and you are the first line of defence in helping keep the University teaching students and undertaking research, as well as keeping your own data safe. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. View all news
History A brief history of the hangover and its cures – from cabbages to cloves and the lungs of a goat An opinion piece by Dr Joan Fitzpatrick of the School of Social Sciences and Humanities for the Conversation. Artificial intelligence The next frontier is not artificial intelligence, it’s artificial societies An opinion piece written by Professor Nick Jennings - Vice-Chancellor and President of Loughborough University and an internationally-recognised authority in the areas of AI, autonomous systems, cyber-security and agent-based computing - for The Conversation platform. Blue icons of people on a dark blue background. The people are connected by squares and lines Expert comment In a world that runs on digital systems, why are we still treating technical failures as surprises? Almost everything we depend on is digital, interconnected and occasionally fails. The disruption to UK aviation this week is the latest reminder of how quickly a technical problem can escalate into a major public incident. graphic showing digital system and security Technology Directors appointed to deliver £400m INFINITY advanced tech park in Derby Loughborough University has been named as a founding partner in a new joint venture that will drive forward development of INFINITY, a ground-breaking £400m advanced technology park in Derby. Dr Graham Hoare OBE, Chief Executive of the Manufacturing Technology Centre; Prof Gary Jones, Chief Executive of INFINITY; Prof Kath Mitchell CBE DL, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive, University of Derby; Prof Nick Jennings CB, Vice-Chancellor, Loughborough University Engineering Loughborough opens the new outdoor East Midlands Zero Carbon Innovation Centre Loughborough University has opened the new outdoor East Midlands Zero Carbon Innovation Centre (EMZCIC), a facility designed for hydrogen and net zero research, training and industry collaboration. A group of people cutting a ribbon to open the centre all smiling to camera Arts and culture Pressure: Andrew Scott excels in D day drama that gets caught between history and Hollywood An opinion piece written by Dr Sam Edwards for the Conversation. Global sporting events “The power battle for golf, and its biggest players, might not be over just yet” – says sport finance expert following LIV Golf bankruptcy claim. The news that LIV Golf is filing for bankruptcy protection with at least $45m (£33m) owed to players sent shockwaves through the sporting world this week. The breakaway league, which has proved controversial since its inception in 2021, now faces an uncertain future. Loughborough University’s sport finance expert Dr Dan Plumley believes golf’s power battle has now swung back in the favour of the PGA…but at a cost.   a golfer making a putt View all news
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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.
Improving access and fairness in the LGPS For Staff Other The Government has introduced changes to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) to make the Scheme fairer for all members. Most changes take effect from 1 April 2026, and some improvements apply retrospectively. Charlotte Dyer 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.
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Bat Walk For Staff and students Sustainability Meeting Point - Michael Pearson East Car Park Loughborough students and staff pointing at bats in the sky at dusk Catalyst Series: Living and Working with Long-Term Health Conditions For Staff Wellbeing Online Three faint logos of a brain inside a head, a runner and a heart on a purple-blue gradient background Himalayan Singing Bowl Sound Healing For Staff Wellbeing David Collett Suite A bowl and microphone icon IAS Seminar: Carbo AI For Staff and students Research Hybrid - International House & Teams Webinar Hands holding a smartphone that scans a meal, displaying nutritional information and food analysis overlays on the screen Active Wednesday - Recreational Sport: Rounders For Students Sport Holywell Rubbercrumb The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Queer Ecology and the Supernatural Symposium and Exhibition For Staff and students Arts In-Person - Fearon Hall Community Centre, Rectory Road, Loughborough, LE11 1PL Person viewed from behind holding a circular object against a soft pink and purple sky backdrop. Feel Good Friday - Royce Hangout For Students Other Royce Common Room Illustration of Hazlerigg Building with a blue sky and text above reading 'Summertime Socials'
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