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Prestigious appointments for Loughborough staff to assess UK research excellence

Thirteen academics from Loughborough University have been appointed to the panels that will assess the excellence of UK universities’ research as part of the next national Research Excellence Framework (REF).

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Join The Conversation – online workshop

Academics and Doctoral Researchers are invited to attend an online training session with The Conversation thought leadership platform on Friday 26 September, from 2pm to 4pm.

Celebrating 50 Years of Knowledge Transfer Partnerships at Loughborough

Recently, Loughborough colleagues, partners and students came together at the KTP@50 event to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) programme, one of the UK’s most successful innovation schemes.

Staff and Students celebrated at the Loughborough University PhD Awards 2025 Last week, Loughborough University held its annual PhD Awards, an event dedicated to recognising the outstanding achievements and contributions of individuals within the Doctoral Researcher (DR) community across the two campuses. A 3D sign 'PHD 2025' standing in front of a purple backdrop with the Loughborough University logo on it. Support for staff and students impacted by protests Last weekend saw large-scale protest marches, including far-right organisations and activists across London. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Car park closures during Arrival Week To assist with the arrival of new students into halls, the car park in front of Brockington and Schofield buildings (Car Park 18) will be temporarily closed. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Implementation of the annual pay uplift 2025/26 Following the update at the end of August regarding the annual pay award, as confirmed previously, a 1.4% uplift will be applied to all spine points. This will be implemented in the September payroll and backdated to 1 August. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Calling all students: Design a book bench for a local primary school In partnership with Charnwood Borough Council, the University’s Community Warden team and LU Arts have launched a competition to redesign and repaint a series of book benches, which will be donated to local primary schools. A poster of a light green background, with leaves and yellow flowers. In the center, there is a picture of a book bench with a colourful design. Your University email account: Introducing Enhanced MailTips Users will now benefit from the enhanced Email Security MailTips service as we upgrade to the Microsoft Exchange Online service. Blue icon of an envelope with the text 'Outlook. Introducing new email security features'. Windows 10 & 11 Staff Managed Service: Notice of fix for duplicate email issue From mid-September, IT Services will be rolling out an update to all Windows 10 and Windows 11 Staff Managed devices to fix an issue where duplicate emails are being stored in the shared @mailbox 'Sent Items' folder when sending from Outlook desktop client. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Explore Pilkington Library with an induction tour The Pilkington Library will be hosting 20-minute induction tours during Semester 1 for all new students. A student walking into the Pilkington Library. View all news
Artificial intelligence Loughborough University Spinout TransHumanity secures £400k for the first agentic AI platform for transport data TransHumanity Ltd., a spinout from Loughborough University, has secured approximately £400,000 in pre-seed investment. The round was led by SFC Capital, the UK's most active seed-stage investor, with additional investment from Silicon Valley-based Plug and Play. Hydrogen EnerHy makes strides in public engagement and research collaboration This summer, EnerHy, the Engineering Hydrogen Centre for Doctoral Training, funded by the UKRI and led by Loughborough University, held its first researcher conference as well as being a part of the Royal Society’s Summer Science Exhibits on Tour. A group of people at the conference smiling for a photograph. Celebrating 50 Years of Knowledge Transfer Partnerships at Loughborough Last week, Loughborough colleagues, partners and students came together at the KTP@50 event to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) programme, one of the UK’s most successful innovation schemes. Cost of living Low-income households still falling short of minimum living standard despite wage rises Many UK households are falling short of what they need for a minimum socially acceptable standard of living – even when working full-time – according to new research. Typical suburban skyline Health and medicine Missing school linked to higher risk of poor mental health, study finds Children who miss school are significantly more likely to experience mental ill health – and those with mental health conditions are more likely to be absent – according to new research. A desk in a school with stationery Loughborough academic named Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences Professor John Downey, based in the School of Social Sciences and Humanities, has been named one of 63 leading social scientists awarded Fellowship to the Academy of Social Sciences for his outstanding contributions to social science. Photo of Hazlerigg Building and Hazlerigg/Rutland Lawn and Fountain Technology Solar breakthrough – hotter panels mean better storage Scientists have uncovered a surprising advantage in next-generation solar technology... the hotter it gets, the better it can store energy The sun reflecting off solar panels View all news
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Religion, Spirituality and Belief Staff Network For Staff General opportunities On 22 September, the Religion, Spirituality and Belief network is opening nominations for a new Chair. Angela Tarry The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Burleigh Springs - September Offer For Staff Health and wellbeing Throughout September, Loughborough University staff can purchase a 60 minute Dermalogica facial for just £40. (This would normally cost £55 for a non-member). Charlotte Dyer The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
LOROS Charity Quiz Night For Staff and Students General opportunities Mark Whitworth (IT Services) is running his next twice-yearly charity quiz for LOROS on Friday 21 November, at the LOROS Development Centre in Glenfield. Mark Whitworth The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Join the University and College Union (UCU) For Staff Other Information for staff interested in joining the UCU, University and College Union. Lboro UCU The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
The Advance Programme For Staff Staff Development Organisational Development are delighted to announce further cohort dates for our development programme, specifically aimed at members of our administrative job family. Zoe Reynolds The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Survey participants needed: Exercise Preference, Eating Behaviour and Chronotype For Staff and Students Studying / Academic In collaboration with Ulster University, we want to find out if exercise at different times of the day changes the effects for health and weight management in the general UK population. Scott Willis The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Volunteering Opportunity – Inspire the Next Generation of Technologists For Staff and Students General TechSheCan and East Midlands Institute of Technology (EMIoT) Volunteering Opportunity to spread awareness of the world of tech to the younger generation whilst building social skills. Rahimat Daramola The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
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Add an event IAS PGR Workshop - Unsettling Research: Dialogic Tools for Engaged Inquiry For Staff and students Research International House A group of people sat on chairs raising their hands opposite a lecturer who is standing and pointing towards them. Inaugural Lecture: Professor Sergio Cavalaro and Professor Paula Saukko For Staff and students Lectures Edward Herbert Building, EHB110B Lived experiences of Muslims at Loughborough University: Report Launch For Staff and students Equity, Diversity and Inclusion The Chaplaincy, EHB 205 The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. UCU CPD workshop: Allyship and Solidarity For Staff and students Online via Zoom The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Equality Impact Assessment (EIA) Clinic For Staff Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Online The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. IAS Seminar: Visual Storytelling for Reproductive Justice: Learning from Feminist Struggles For Staff and students Hybrid - International House & Zoom Webinar The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. IAS Seminar: Visual Storytelling for Reproductive Justice: Learning from Feminist Struggles For Staff and students Hybrid - International House & Zoom Webinar
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