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23 May 2025

Loughborough Literary Festival returns to campus

From 29-31 May, Loughborough University master’s students are running a literary festival open to the Loughborough community.

23 May 2025

Loughborough University to co-lead major sport-for-development training programme in Africa

A team of academics from Loughborough University has started work on developing and delivering a new training programme on ‘sport-for-development’ which will be rolled out across Africa.

23 May 2025

Loughborough University welcomes Ghana youth minister to discuss future partnership

Ghana’s Minister of Youth Development and Empowerment George Opare-Addo visited the East Midlands today to meet academics from Loughborough University and talk about a possible research collaboration.

23 May 2025

Don’t miss National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire at Cope Auditorium

On 5 June at 7pm, watch Tennessee Williams’ timeless masterpiece 'A Streetcar Named Desire' at Cope Auditorium. Gillian Anderson (Sex Education), Vanessa Kirby (The Crown), and Ben Foster (Lone Survivor) lead the cast in this masterpiece, returning to cinemas.

23 May 2025

Welcome to EDI Open House: Join the Conversation

All colleagues are invited to our EDI Open House event, which will take place on Tuesday 3 June, 9am-11am. The event will be available to attend online or in person (SMB017, Stewart Mason Building).

23 May 2025

You said, we listened: The Culture, Employment and Development of Academic Researchers Survey (CEDARS)

CEDARS is a national survey run every two years that gives research communities across UK higher education the chance to share their views on their research cultures, working conditions and professional development.

23 May 2025

A statement from the University on conflict experienced across the world

There is instability and conflict across the world, and we know that this has an impact on our community.

22 May 2025

Four Loughborough academics appointed to lead REF 2029 Sub-Panels

The four UK higher education funding bodies, working with the REF Main Panel Chairs and Advisory Panel members, have appointed four deputy chairs from Loughborough University for sub-panels that will assess research in REF 2029.

21 May 2025

Step into Health: Your final opportunity to join this year’s free health and wellbeing programme

The Step into Health programme at Loughborough College is a government funded health and wellbeing initiative designed to help adults aged 19+ improve their lifestyle, whilst achieving a qualification in the process.

21 May 2025

Our leadership, our stories: Join the Loughborough leadership blog today

Since February 2025, the University’s new Leadership Blog has been a growing space for reflection, insight, and storytelling. Every two weeks, a new voice from our community shares a unique perspective on what leadership means to them, whether through personal experience, professional growth, or thought-provoking ideas.

21 May 2025

Notice of automatic re-enrolment to University pension schemes

Every three years, the Pensions Regulator requires employers to enrol colleagues who are not currently pension scheme members into a pension scheme.

21 May 2025

Loughborough plays host to England Men’s Test team ahead of summer international schedule (VIDEO)

Loughborough University has welcomed the England Men’s Test team to campus ahead of a busy summer of international cricket.

20 May 2025

Loughborough academic reveals how to master time and motivation in new book

In his new book, Dr Ian Taylor, Reader in Motivation Science at the University, unveils a groundbreaking approach to mastering our relationship with time. Drawing on psychological research, ‘Time Hacks: The psychology of time and how to spend it’ offers practical strategies to help readers escape the cycle of stress and stagnation, unlocking a more balanced and fulfilling life.

20 May 2025

Britain is already becoming an ‘island of strangers’ – but immigration isn’t the driver

An opinion piece written by Dr Michael Skey from the School of Social Sciences for The Conversation platform:

20 May 2025

“Are we dangling on the edge of a digital apocalypse given all of the high-profile attacks recently?”

Professor in Cyber Security, Oli Buckley comments on the importance of digital housekeeping in a world so intrinsically tied to digital services.

20 May 2025

“In our interconnected world, a hacker’s keyboard can disrupt the journey from farm to fork” – cyber security expert comments on growing vulnerability in our food infrastructure.

As incidents of cybercrime and security breaches dominate the news – particularly in connection to our groceries, Professor in Cyber Security, Oli Buckley comments on how online attacks, such as the recent incidents involving M&S, the Co-op, and now major distributor, Peter Green Chilled, pose serious risks to the complex supply chains that sit behind the shelves we shop from.

20 May 2025

Unit of Assessment (UoA) Lead recruitment – Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2029

Loughborough University is looking to appoint several experienced and motivated individuals to serve as Unit of Assessment (UoA) Leads for the upcoming Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2029 submission.

19 May 2025

Upcoming wellbeing sessions for students

Student Services are running a variety of events throughout June to support your wellbeing. Topics covered include how to manage anxiety, the importance of self-care and techniques to lift your mood.

19 May 2025

Students: Design a sustainability workshop to be delivered on campus for the chance to win up to £250

LU Arts and LSU Community have teamed up to launch an exciting opportunity for students to engage creatively with ecological issues. This new initiative invites students to propose ideas for a creative, sustainability-focused workshop to be delivered on campus during this year’s autumn term.

19 May 2025

Professor receives prestigious Mid-Career Fellowship from the British Academy

Professor Sarah Mills has been awarded a Mid-Career Fellowship by the British Academy, recognising her outstanding contributions to the field of human geography.

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Parking Disruption 5th June

Brockington Car Park Availability

Posted by Sarah Casey on Thursday, 22 May 2025 at 8:22

Calling all remote/hybrid workers- research on lifestyle behaviours

The study aims to investigate the impact of hybrid/remote working on a range of health-related behaviours, particularly physical activity, sitting time and diet.

Posted by Karesna Mehta on Monday, 19 May 2025 at 13:17

Morning or evening person? Join our study on exercise, inflammation, & appetite.

Chronotype refers to an individual’s natural preference for sleep and wake times. It also reflects the time of the day a person best performs their daily activities. Compared to morning chronotypes, individuals of evening chronotype are more likely to develop chronic health issues such as chronic inflammation, obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. They also tend to be more prone to infections and less physically active.

Posted by Jiajin LI on Friday, 9 May 2025 at 10:03

Invitation to take part in a focus group: mature and commuting students

Are you a mature student (aged 21 years or over at the time of registration) and/or a commuting student currently studying at Loughborough University? If so, we would like to invite you to take part in a focus group to share your experiences.

Posted by David Maidment on Tuesday, 6 May 2025 at 9:17

Resistance trained and untrained participants needed for research investigating

This study aims to explore how resistance training impacts the brain’s ability to communicate with muscles. The objective of this study is to compare the central nervous system properties of the upper and lower body of individuals who have completed long-term resistance training with a group of recreationally active people

Posted by Tom Balshaw on Monday, 14 Apr 2025 at 12:16

Volunteers Required

The Global Educational Trust charity gives away free books to those in need and in fact to anyone. The books are saved from landfill and 'shops' set up and then with new donations and great volunteers, these spaces become a great community space for as long as we remain there. We are in need or volunteers to help set this up in Loughborough, if interested please contact me.

Posted by Rohail Suleman on Tuesday, 25 Mar 2025 at 8:00

Research into body composition, activity, sleep data - call for participants

Would you like to learn more about your body composition, cardiometabolic profile, immune system, and your physical activity and sleep data?

Posted by Mayada Demashkieh on Saturday, 1 Feb 2025 at 8:00

Brain activity and appetite research

We are investigating whether walking influences our appetite hormone levels, and whether exercise-induced changes in the hormones correlate with perceptions of appetite, nutritional intake and brain activity in individuals varying in weight status.

Posted by Faye Ashton on Monday, 25 Nov 2024 at 17:19

HMRC Tax Specialist Scheme Launching soon

Find out more about graduate employment - the HMRC Tax Specialist Programme (TSP).

Posted by Steph Hutchinson on Wednesday, 15 Nov 2023 at 16:26

E-waste questionnaire

We need undergraduate students' participation in the questionnaire regarding electrical and electronic devices for a PhD research! It will take just 3 mins.

Posted by Betul Sahin on Tuesday, 7 Nov 2023 at 16:30

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Parking Disruption 5th June

Brockington Car Park Availability

Posted by Sarah Casey on Thursday, 22 May 2025 at 8:22

Calling all remote/hybrid workers- research on lifestyle behaviours

The study aims to investigate the impact of hybrid/remote working on a range of health-related behaviours, particularly physical activity, sitting time and diet.

Posted by Karesna Mehta on Monday, 19 May 2025 at 13:17

Morning or evening person? Join our study on exercise, inflammation, & appetite.

Posted by Jiajin LI on Friday, 9 May 2025 at 10:03

U13 Football Players for Next Season

Kegworth Imps FC are looking for players to join the 25/26 season U13 squad (currently children in Year 7).

Posted by Ben Buckley on Friday, 9 May 2025 at 9:19

Burleigh Springs - May Offer of the Month

Burleigh Springs is offering manicures at the reduced cost of £25.00 throughout May.

Posted by Charlotte Dyer on Friday, 9 May 2025 at 9:00

New Staff Benefit - 20% off food at Everest Lounge

Everest Lounge in Loughborough are offering LU staff 20% off their dine in food menu and 15% on food collection or delivery orders.

Posted by Charlotte Dyer on Tuesday, 6 May 2025 at 16:35

Challenging Excessive Workload in Education – CPD Training

In order to tackle rising workloads and the resulting work-related stress, Lboro UCU branch has organised an online CPD workshop, open to all LU staff, which will help staff with the tools to take a collective approach and push back on excessive workload.

Posted by Lboro UCU on Tuesday, 6 May 2025 at 16:10

Staff Health MOT

Health MOT’s – we have arranged a number of monthly Health MOT days which will be facilitated by Leicestershire County Council. These are for any staff member with an interest in their own health and wellbeing.

Posted by Jack McLachlan on Monday, 28 Apr 2025 at 8:00

Resistance trained and untrained participants needed for research investigating

Posted by Tom Balshaw on Monday, 14 Apr 2025 at 12:16

Confirmation and Clearing Contact Centre Thursday 14th August 2025 – Volunteers

Over the past few years, our colleagues have been great at giving their time to help play a key part in the start of many students’ Loughborough journey. Would you be happy to volunteer your time to help this summer?