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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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Loughborough Lightning v Leicester Tigers

Loughborough Lightning will face Leicester Tigers in a highly anticipated East Midlands Derby at Loughborough University on Saturday 17 October, with kick-off at 2pm. Loughborough University students can buy tickets to watch the match for just £1.

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Vice-Chancellor launches 2026 Christmas Card Design Competition

Loughborough’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nick Jennings, is delighted to launch his annual Christmas Card Design Competition to students, with three prizes of £200 available to win.

How to be a good neighbour Moving into new rented accommodation is an exciting adjustment. While you settle in, it’s important to make a good first impression with your new neighbours, whether they are fellow students or permanent residents. Two students chatting in the kitchen of their shared off campus accomodation Discover creative opportunities on campus Looking for a screen break or a chance to try something new? LU Arts' creative sessions offer the opportunity to unwind and meet like-minded people through a variety of workshops and drop-in activities. Close-up of a person colouring in a bookmark Retirement of Microsoft Publisher Microsoft has announced that from October 2026, Microsoft Publisher will be removed from the Microsoft 365 application suite. After removal, users will no longer be able to create, open, or edit Publisher (.pub) files using Microsoft Publisher. Blue background with a white icon of a monitor and a laptop with the Windows logo on the screen Supporting staff to be active and participate in sport At Loughborough, we're committed to giving you the chance to enjoy our world-class facilities and ensure that sport and physical activity are inclusive and accessible to everyone. two people playing basketball on an outside court EHRC Services Code update The University is continuing its work to consider the implications of the revised EHRC Services Code and its application across our facilities. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Vice-Chancellor launches 2026 Christmas Card Design Competition Loughborough’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nick Jennings, is delighted to launch his annual Christmas Card Design Competition to students, with three prizes of £200 available to win. Purple background with three Christmas card designs by Loughborough students Discover what’s new in our learning and teaching spaces We’re delighted to share the latest update on University investment in teaching and learning spaces across the East Midlands campus. New black gaming style chairs around circular desks in a modern room with monitors and Digilabs logo in the background UK Young Academy launches free guide to help people navigate UK academia The UK Young Academy has launched a free Beginner's guide to UK academia to help people better understand the UK's higher education and research landscape. a graphic of arrows View all news
Health and medicine Snack-sized exercise could help more pregnant women stay active, study suggests A new study from Loughborough University has found that encouraging pregnant women to build physical activity into their day through short 'activity snacks' could help them stay more active during pregnancy. a pregnant woman holds her stomach Loughborough University recognised for knowledge exchange and innovation excellence in latest KEF results Loughborough University’s success in working with business, public and third sector organisations, commercialising its innovative research, and supporting professional development and entrepreneurship has once again been recognised in the latest Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF6) assessment from Research England. A woman wearing purple gloves carefully adjusts a transparent glass component inside a large stainless-steel scientific vacuum chamber filled with metal fittings, bolts, and precision instruments. Sport Loughborough wins national award for making sports accessible to all The University has been recognised for its commitment to inclusive sport after winning the WeFix Accessible Sport for All Award at the Variety Disability Sports Award 2026. The Variety Awards recipients standing in front of an black and white chequered events background. Sport Loughborough professor recognised as one of the 2026 Women of the Year Professor Leanne Norman has been recognised as one of the 2026 Women of the Year for her contribution to advancing the position and experiences of women and girls in sport. Prof leanne norman on the red carpet Sport Loughborough researcher helps support Vincent Luis’s Ironman World Championship victory and Cassandre Beaugrand ‘s WTCS gold Dr Mike Higgins, who recently completed his PhD in High-Performance Leadership at Loughborough University, was a member of the team that secured two international triathlon victories. Two triathlon athletes in racing suits embrace at the finish area after a competition, with one athlete wearing a leafy victory wreath and flowers visible in the background. Expert comment How can we work with nature - and communities - to create places that are better prepared for future floods? From the 12th October, the Environment Agency is running its annual Flood Action Week campaign to highlight the risks of flooding, and to encourage people to take action. Dr Robby Soetanto and Dr Josh Wolstenholme explain how we can manage water to work with nature, rather than against it. Buses, taxis, and vans driving through flood water in London Community Leicestershire’s universities invite local residents to apply for final round of fully funded PhD opportunities tackling real community challenges Loughborough University, the University of Leicester and De Montfort University are inviting people from across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland to apply for a unique opportunity to undertake fully funded PhD research designed to create positive change within local communities. Leicestershire 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

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  • 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 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. Students: Have your say on innovation (and receive a £25 Amazon voucher) For Students Research participant call-outs Any current student aged 18 and over can apply to give their views as part of research into innovation by Universities UK. All participants will receive a £20 Amazon voucher for their time. Universities UK 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. 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 three times a week. 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. Applications Open: Research Culture Fund 2026-27 For Staff General opportunities Do you have an idea that could help strengthen research culture at Loughborough University? Applications for the Loughborough University Research Culture Fund 2026-27 are now open. Ruqayya Dagia 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. View all notices
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Managing Homesickness For Students Wellbeing The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Buffet, Board Games and Boccia For Students Wellbeing The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Neurodiverse Social Drop-in For Staff and students Wellbeing The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Loughborough Lightning v Leicester Tigers For Staff and students Sport Loughborough Lightning player on a purple and pink background smiling with the event details in text Workshop: Discover the carbon impact of your research For Staff and students Research Leaf over a green bubble graphic with 'PACER: Understanding avoided carbon' Managing Anxiety For Students Wellbeing The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. IAS Seminar: Brea(d)th For Staff and students Lectures Plume of white smoke with a black background
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