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Loughborough celebrates Black History Month

The University is delighted to host an event programme throughout the month of October to mark Black History Month.

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Wildlife in Focus: Sustainability Fortnight Photography Competition

As part of Sustainability Fortnight (9-20 November), the Internal Communications team is inviting all staff and students to take part in a wildlife photography competition celebrating the rich biodiversity found across our campus and local area.

Book your place for the next Professional Services Town Hall Professional Services colleagues are invited to a Town Hall session with our Chief Operating Officer, Richard Taylor on Wednesday 4 November from 2-3pm in the Edward Herbert Building, room EHB110B or online via Teams. Reminder for staff: MFA and your University Microsoft 365 account Since mid-October, IT Services have been implementing an improvement to the way you sign in to your University Microsoft 365 account. Blue background with a white icon of a monitor with a tick on the screen and a phone with a passcode on the screen Your invite to the next General Assembly - November 2026 All staff are invited to book your place for the next General Assembly on Wednesday 25 November, 2-3pm in the Edward Herbert building, room EHB110B or online. A graphic showing speech bubbles Creating a Campus Where Jewish Students and Staff Feel Safe, Valued and Included Creating a university where everyone feels safe, respected and able to be themselves means actively challenging antisemitism in all its forms. As we begin a new academic year, we reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that Jewish students, staff and researchers can participate fully in university life. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Bookings are open for the Early Careers Network's Future-Ready in HE conference The Early Careers Network are hosting a half-day conference on 4 November all about the skills needed in an ever-changing HE sector. Attendees can select the workshops that they feel will enhance their skills, including goal-setting, burnout, storytelling with data, and AI. Purple background with orange and pink gradient coloured arrows. Important notice: University VPN required to access offsite services Organisations across the world are reacting to a critical computer security vulnerability with a popular piece of software used on many websites.  The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Tell us how you’re helping to create a more sustainable future As part of Sustainability Fortnight (9-20 November), we’re asking staff and students to share your actions, projects and ideas that are helping to create a more sustainable future. Illustration of Hazlerigg building, bees, fruit trees, people cycling, birds and the earth on a green background with the text 'Sustainability Fortnight, 9-20 November' Reminder of upcoming changes to Google Scholar access After 31 October 2026, it will no longer be possible to edit Google Scholar profiles when signed in to Google using a University email address ending in @lboro.ac.uk. Blue icon of a person on a computer monitor. View all news
Sport Dobbing appointed Head Coach of Throws Loughborough University is thrilled to announce Tom Dobbing as its new Head Coach of Throws. a close up of new head throws coach, tom dobbing Sport Napoleon can be partly blamed for Gen Z’s weightlifting obsession – here's why An opinion piece written by Professor Claire Warden, of Loughborough University's School of Design and Creative Arts, and Dr Conor Heffernan, of Ulster University, for the Conversation. A black and white photo showing the end of a barbell with three weighted plates on it, being lifted in the air by a person War and security When cyber attacks target the real world, not the data When organisations think about cyber attacks, they often picture stolen data, ransomware demands and disrupted IT systems. But what happens when attackers target operational technology: the physical systems that keep businesses and services running? graphic depicting a cyber attack happening Sport Research highlights how football can create safer environments for children New research, led by Loughborough University, has shown that creating safer environments for children in football requires both effective safeguarding training and strong organisational support. A football on a field with two players running after it Engineering New network supported by Loughborough expertise aims to strengthen UK electronic materials sector Researchers from Loughborough University are set to partake in a new partnership which aims to strengthen the UK’s sovereign capabilities in the development, manufacture, and commercialisation of electronic materials. A person using a laptop and phone with graphics of a globe in front Research Loughborough philosopher awarded prestigious Philip Leverhulme Prize A Loughborough University philosopher whose research is helping to shape international debates on the ethics of our relationship with animals has been awarded one of the UK's most prestigious prizes for early- to mid-career researchers. Dr Josh Milburn Artificial intelligence Loughborough Vice-Chancellor receives one of engineering's highest honours for pioneering AI research Professor Nick Jennings, Vice-Chancellor and President of Loughborough University, has been awarded the prestigious Faraday Medal by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) in recognition of his pioneering contributions to artificial intelligence. Professor Nick Jennings is awarded the Faraday Medal View all news
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This is a space for staff and students to self-submit informal University information and opportunities. You can use this noticeboard to share:

  • Call-outs for research participants
  • Voluntary roles and positions
  • Changes to your service or department, e.g. a change in opening hours
  • Temporary car parking changes

The noticeboard is not for:

  • Duplicating content posted on the news channel
  • To promote events open to our University community (this should be self-submitted under the dedicated ‘Events’ tab instead).
Post a noticeboard item Research participants needed: How do you wash your sports bra? For Staff and Students Research participant call-outs A short 10 minute survey to identify how women wash their sports bras and decide upon wear life. Rebecca Grant The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Save the Date: Education and Student Experience Conference 2027 For Staff Other Join colleagues from across the university at the Education and Student Experience Conference 2027, an event dedicated to celebrating excellent learning and teaching and exploring the future of education. Laura Crawford The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Donate unwanted books to the Library to support the annual Jólabókaflóð event For Staff and Students Campus announcements The Library is hosting Jólabókaflóðið in the last week of the Autumn term, where staff and students can browse a display and choose a free book to take away. Matthew Cunningham The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Join the Trophée Vhélio: Design, Build and Race a Solar-Powered Tricycle For Students General opportunities Interested in sustainable innovation, teamwork, and community impact? Join a student team to design, build and race a solar-powered electric tricycle in the 2027 Trophée Vhélio edition. You'll race in May 2027, from Rouen (France) to Hastings (UK). Marianna Coulentianos The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. 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. Update: Staff Flu Vaccination 2026 For Staff Health and wellbeing Important Notice: Flu Vaccination Delay Jack McLachlan The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Explore the geology of Bradgate Park: Charnwood Forest Geopark For Staff and Students Other The Geology of Bradgate Park self-guided tour: Explore the geological foundations beneath Bradgate Nik Hunt The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. View all notices
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SuperWellness Webinar - Women's Health For Staff Wellbeing Icons representing the mind, body and soul with labels next to them on a pink-blue gradient Annual Bishop's Lecture: Chine McDonald For Staff and students Faith Chine McDonald smiling with text 'Bishop's Lecture, Chine McDonald' Inaugural Lecture Series: Professor Alexandros Psychogios and Professor Ali Bilgiç For Staff Lectures Professor Ali Bilgiç and Professor Alexandros Psychogios with lecture titles on a purple and pink background Climate and Environment Community Event #15: Paperpeutic Workshop For Staff and students Sustainability Climate related logos including flowers and animals alongside text 'Climate and Environment Dialogue' Library Pop-up Maker Space x National Year of Reading For Students Arts A paper bookmark being decorated with felt pens Volleyball England Super League Opening Weekend Event For Staff and students Sport The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Public lecture - Dope and Glory: The disruption and legitimation of the Enhanced Games For Staff and students Research Track and screen at the Enhanced Games 2026
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