Honorary Graduates and University Medallists celebrated during graduation week

As the University comes together to celebrate thousands of students during graduation week, we’re also proud to honour 10 inspiring individuals for their contribution to the University and their respective fields.

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Summertime Socials: Activities for students staying in Loughborough over summer

Join us this summer for some fun activities here in Loughborough.

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August Confirmation and Clearing Contact Centre: Volunteers needed

The Admissions Office are looking for staff volunteers to play a vital role managing calls from prospective undergraduate students in our dedicated Confirmation and Clearing Contact Centre, which will run in August.

Join the conversation and help shape our people story Calling all University colleagues – join the conversation around what makes Loughborough unique and how we articulate it. We have three interactive workshop sessions over the summer for you to get involved with. two colleagues talking Staff network photography competition challenges age stereotypes The University's Age Appreciation Staff Network recently marked Age Without Limits Day with a photography competition celebrating positive ageing and challenging age-related stereotypes. A photo of a teenage girl sitting next to a young woman, looking at each other with joyful expressions, alongside a photo of a woman changing the oil filter on her car. Nominations now open for PhD Awards 2026 Returning for 2026, the Loughborough University PhD Awards celebrate the remarkable achievements and contributions made by individuals within the Doctoral Researcher (DR) community across both of our campuses (Loughborough and London). New APVC/Directors appointed to lead Flagship Research Institutes Six APVC/Directors have been appointed to lead the new Flagship Research Institutes, focused on bringing together established and emerging areas of excellence across globally significant themes. An image of Hazelrigg building Update on national pay negotiations 2026/2027 National pay negotiations remain unresolved following the latest round of discussions between employers and trade unions. An image of a laptop, a calculator and a payslip REF volume measure and research independence – what does it mean for me? The Research Excellence Framework (REF) assesses the quality of research in UK Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). The assessment provides accountability for public investment in research and produces information on the outcomes and benefits of this research. Hazlerigg Building Volunteer with Loughborough Community Kitchen Staff and students are invited to volunteer with Loughborough Community Kitchen, helping to provide a warm meal and welcoming environment for local people. Six people sat on a staircase and smiling at the camera. Planned changes to the myLboro mobile app On the morning of Tuesday 21 July, the myLboro mobile app will experience a brief service interruption while we make security improvements. Icon of a smartphone on a blue background. View all news
Commonwealth Games 2026 Team England’s Kitting Out underway on campus Team England’s Kitting Out operation is now well underway on Loughborough University’s campus ahead of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.   signage for team england's kitting out process on campus Sustainability Loughborough University hosts UK-Japan Hydrogen Summit calling for urgent shift to net zero Senior figures from the hydrogen, energy, technology and manufacturing sectors were brought together to examine how hydrogen can help power the UK’s next wave of industrial growth. Professor Rajkumar Roy (Dean of the Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering) is discussing a point during the round table discussion at the event. Sport adidas cooling overshoe worn by 2026 FIFA World Cup footballers tested at Loughborough University Researchers at Loughborough University collaborated with adidas to define the benefits of a cooling overshoe worn by footballers during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Someone is about to put on adidas’ CLIMACOOL SYSTEM overshoe. This is a pink textile boot with three black stripes on the side Global sporting events Fifa president Gianni Infantino set for fourth term – despite World Cup controversies An opinion piece authored by Dr Mathew Dowling, Dr Borja Garcia, and Haojin Zhou (all School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences) for The Conversation platform. a football in a net Commonwealth Games 2026 “I’ve had a really challenging year…just getting to the start line is going to be a huge” – Zac Shaw Team England sprinter Zac Shaw has already cemented himself as one of Britain’s quickest athletes, but the past 12 months have tested him personally more than any track in the world. athlete zac shaw sitting down Environment New NERC-funded project to open up environmental science pathways for young people A new collaborative project led by Loughborough University has been recommended for funding through the Natural Environment Research Council’s Opening up the Environment programme. Children watering in a small garden Engineering Loughborough launches Manufacturing Digital Passport initiative for trusted lifecycle intelligence Loughborough University’s Advanced Virtual Reality Research Centre (AVRRC) has launched the Manufacturing Digital Passport, or MDP, a new initiative designed to help organisations connect, understand and reuse trusted product information across aerospace and complex manufacturing lifecycles. A banner with the MDP logo against a blue background View all news
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Staff Volunteers Wanted: Student Accommodation Centre Call Centre For Staff Volunteering Volunteers are needed to support the Accommodation Call Centre during the busy A-level results period in August. Naomi McGowan The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Recruiting Run Leaders for RunTogether x Loughborough For Staff and Students Volunteering We are looking for staff and student volunteers to take up a 'Run Leader' role, leading our recreational running sessions and Rec Sport Run Club! Run Leaders will receive a fully funded England Athletics Leadership in Running Fitness qualification. Orion Chan The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Ethics Review Sub-Committee - Biological Sciences position For Staff General opportunities We are now seeking Expressions of Interest from academic staff who would be interested in joining the Ethics Review Sub-Committee. We are looking for academics with disciplinary expertise in Biological Sciences to fill the new specialist role which has been added to the composition. Jackie Green-Smith The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Call for Participants: People Who Rarely Use AI For Staff and Students Research participant call-outs We are looking for adults (18+) who rarely use AI tools, have only tried them once or twice, or choose not to use them, to take part in a 60–90 minute interview as part of a PhD research study. Xiuyan Guo The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Burleigh Springs - Offer of the month For Staff Other Throughout July, you can get summer holiday ready with gel polish for fingers and toes for just £30.00 (would usually cost £54 for non-members). Charlotte Dyer 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.
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IAS Seminar: Organic-inorganic hybrid microgels for catalysis For Staff and students Research Hybrid - International House & Zoom Webinar Light blue bubbles floating in the air Active Wednesday – Recreational Sport: Pickleball For Students Sport Sir David Wallace, Zone C Illustration of Loughborough campus on a sunny day with the title 'Summertime Socials'. Pop-up Maker Space x Summertime Socials For Staff and students Arts Pilkington Library - Entrance Level A teal background with a light pink circular shape in the middle with the title 'Pop-Up Maker Space'. Summer Cuttings Workshop with LU Head Gardener For Staff Other EHB Pavilion Blossoms blooming with green leaves Feel Good Friday - Picnic on the Paddock For Students Other Paddock Illustration of Loughborough campus on a sunny day with the title 'Summertime Socials'. ISBS 2026: International Society of Biomechanics in Sports For Staff and students Academic EHB, James France, Stewart Mason Building ISBS logo featuring a purple apple containing a silhouette of a woman running while holding a torch with a pink flame Monday Chill Out - Playful Watercolour Exploration For Students Arts Martin Hall, MHL013 Illustration of Loughborough campus on a sunny day with the title 'Summertime Socials'.
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