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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.

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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 Loughborough University hosts UK UNESCO Chairs’ Conference Last week, Loughborough University welcomed leading academics, policymakers and UNESCO representatives for the 80th annual UNESCO Chairs’ Conference. Delegates onstage including Vice Chancellor Nick Jennings and several UNESCO Chairs Become a Run Leader for RunTogether x Loughborough Loughborough Sport is looking for staff and student volunteers to become Run Leaders, helping to deliver recreational running sessions and support the Recreational Sport Run Club. A person running with a joyful expression alongside text reading 'interested in being a run leader, fully funded leadership in running fitness qualification included'. Sectoral Groups Launch Event Marks a Major Step Forward in Building Strategic Partnerships Last week, Loughborough University welcomed more than 130 colleagues and external stakeholders to the launch of its new Industry Sectoral Groups, marking an important milestone in the University's ambition to strengthen collaboration with industry, government and funders. A group of staff in a lecture theatre Loughborough campus earns Green Flag Award for ninth year running Loughborough University's East Midlands campus has been awarded a 2026 Green Flag Award, marking the ninth consecutive year it has received the prestigious accreditation. Six people standing together, one is holding a Green Flag Award certificate. Help shape our Windows 11 update experience Do you rely on specialist or business-critical software for teaching, research, or operational activities? Pale blue background and a blue icon of a laptop with the Windows logo on the screen. 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). View all news
Commonwealth Games 2026 Loughborough off to flying start with four Commonwealth Games medals Loughborough University’s 2026 Commonwealth Games campaign began in impressive fashion as three medals – one gold, two silver, and one bronze – were secured on the first full day of action in Glasgow. olivia broome salutes the crowd Conversation What repeated blows to the head in sport may mean for dementia risk An opinion piece written by Professor Eef Hogervorst for The Conversation platform. A group of rugby players with their heads together in a match Environmental scientists at Loughborough secure two prestigious five-year NERC Independent Research Fellowships Dr Savannah Worne and Dr Robert Houseago have each been awarded £1 million NERC Independent Research Fellowships (IRF) for the next five years, hosted by Loughborough University’s Department of Geography and Environment. Dr Savannah Worne and Dr Robert Houseago Society Victims and survivors welcome national rollout of Mayor’s Independent Sexual Violence Legal Advice pilot Thousands of victims and survivors of sexual violence across the country are set to benefit from free independent legal advice following a successful pilot led by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan. Two sets of hands clasped over a table with a legal symbol in the background Commonwealth Games 2026 “It’s the pinnacle to represent Scotland” – McCann eager for home Games Debuting at a major championship can be a career highlight for many athletes, but when that competition is in your home country, it can feel even sweeter. swimmer sean mccann in the pool Sport Leonard Curtis examines county cricket’s financial realities in new report Leonard Curtis has published the second edition of its annual report assessing the financial health of domestic cricket in England and Wales, with the latest figures pointing to a widening gap between the seven counties who host a team in The Hundred, and the 11 non-hosts. Leonard Curtis Cricket Finance Report 2026 Launches with photo of R Gess Howarth, Alex Cadwallader, David Brown, Dr Dan Plumley, Jonathan Dyson and Professor Rob Wilson Sport Loughborough experts attend International Paralympic Classification Meeting Professor Vicky Tolfrey alongside Joshua Morgan attended the 2026 International Paralympic Classification Conference, bringing together ParalympicsGB's classification leadership and Loughborough University's academic expertise to support the future development of classification in Para sport. Attendants of International Paralympic Classification Meeting gathered in a group 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:

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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.
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.
Call for participants: Women's views on future breast monitoring technology For Staff and Students Research participant call-outs Women aged 50 years and over who are not currently married are invited to take part in a Loughborough University research study exploring trust in future home-based breast health monitoring technologies. The findings will help inform the design of technologies that support women's needs and may contribute to earlier detection of breast cancer. Huayu Jiang The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
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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'. IAS Seminar: Let the children have their say: Re-imaging pedagogy with visually impaired children For Staff and students Research Hybrid - International House & Zoom Webinar A child looking through a wire fence onto a football pitch Goalball For Students Sport Netball Centre Illustration of Hazlerigg Building with a blue sky and text above reading 'Summertime Socials' Self-care online workshop For Students Wellbeing Online via Microsoft Teams The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. IAS Seminar: Smart Clothing for On-Body Therapeutics and Climate Control For Staff and students Lectures Hybrid - International House and Teams Webinar A graphic representing the future of data science. Active Wednesday – Recreational Sport: Ultimate Frisbee For Students Sport PEC Rubbercrumb, Half A Illustration of Loughborough campus on a sunny day with the title 'Summertime Socials'.
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