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Spring Staycation: Activities for students staying in Loughborough over Easter

If you are staying in or near Loughborough over the Easter period, we have plenty of events lined up to help keep you busy, from socials on campus to trips to Twycross Zoo and York!

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Celebrating a decade as best in the world for sports-related subjects

For the tenth year in a row, Loughborough has been crowned the world’s best university for sports-related subjects in the QS global rankings.

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Finalists: Have your say and take part in the National Student Survey 2026

The National Student Survey (NSS) offers final year undergraduates the chance to give feedback on their time at Loughborough. By taking part in the survey, you’ll be helping future students make the right choices about where and what to study.

Windows 11 users: Notice of Microsoft feature update due in April and May Throughout April and May, IT Services will be rolling out a new Microsoft feature update. Like other Microsoft security updates, this will run in the background with no disruption to your work. However, the system reboot for this feature update may take up to 25 minutes. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Nominations open for this year’s Loughborough Students' Union Awards Do you know a student, staff member or group that deserves to be celebrated? The Loughborough Students' Union Awards are now open for nominations. Purple glittery background with the title 'Loughborough Students' Union Awards'. Jo Maher named new Executive Sponsor for the Disability and Inclusion Network The Disability and Inclusion Network is delighted to welcome Jo Maher, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Sport, as its new Executive Sponsor. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Professional Services Forum: 30 March On Monday 30 March, all Professional Services staff were invited to attend a Forum with Chief Operating Officer, Richard Taylor. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Radar: Callout for bean recipes Radar is inviting staff and students to submit bean recipes as part of the project ‘The World is a Mill’ by Dani Admiss and Luiza Prado. Three people eating and talking at a table. Applications now open for Talent Match Summer Internships The Careers Network have launched this year’s programme for Talent Match Summer Internships, available to all students and recent graduates. Students: Apply for University Prizes and Travel Scholarships Did you know that as a student you can apply for a number of prizes and travel bursaries? Purple background with gold badge reading 'apply now' and title reading 'University Prizes and Travel Scholarships', smaller text underneath reads 'Broaden your opportunities and enhance your learning experience by nominating yourself for a number of prizes'. Immigration update: Fee increases and English language requirement changes Following the University update published on 27 January 2026, we are sharing this reminder of the upcoming changes taking effect from 8 April, as well as an update on the Government’s public consultation regarding the proposed ‘earned settlement’ model. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. View all news
Health and medicine Loughborough spin-out secures £325k to accelerate drug testing with lab-grown human muscles A Loughborough University spin-out that aims to revolutionise drug testing using lab-grown human muscles has been given a significant funding boost. Health and medicine Teen girls feel pressure to be ‘perfect’ on Instagram, so many choose not to post at all – new study Teenage girls are feeling such intense pressure to appear “perfect” on Instagram that many avoid posting altogether, new research shows. A smart phone screen with the Instgram icon Artificial intelligence Brain-inspired chip could make some AI tasks up to 2,000 times more energy efficient, study finds A new type of computer chip that uses the physics of materials to process information could make some artificial intelligence (AI) systems far more energy efficient, researchers say. A glowing blue brain at the centre of a digital circuit board, with electric connections radiating outward to represent artificial intelligence and data processing. Global sporting events Lightning players called up to Women's Six Nations duty Loughborough Lightning is thrilled to announce that 14 of its players will represent their respective nation at the upcoming Women's Six Nations. helena rowland kicking a rugby ball Sport Major breakthrough in improved insurance products for female sports stars Female athletes are set to benefit from changes to insurance products that reflect their real-world needs as the government continues to drive a Decade of Change in women’s and girls’ sport. a woman running Technology The US social media addiction case and its implications An expert comment piece written by Dr Hellen Mukiri-Smith of Loughborough University’s Department of Law. teens stand in a circle ooking at their phones Sport Loughborough University stages memorable BUCS Big Wednesday Students from across the country once again demonstrated the very best of university sport as Loughborough hosted another memorable British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) ‘Big Wednesday’. The Loughborough University Netball Team celebrate their win at BUCS Big Wednesday View all news
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New flexible working webpage For Staff General We are pleased to announce the launch of our new webpage on Flexible Working. While there are no changes to the University policy and procedure, we hope the new page is clear and straightforward to understand. Carolyn Kenney The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Take Part in a Global Study of Climate Change and Wellbeing For Students Research participant call-outs We are looking for UK university students aged 18-30 to take part in a survey to help us explore views about climate change, body image, mental health and eating behaviours. This study is part of a larger international collaboration exploring views about climate change and wellbeing across 15 countries! Hannah White The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Call for participants: Postmenopausal women needed for nutrition study For Staff Research participant call-outs We are looking for participants to join a new research study at the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences. Our research explores whether consuming a single high-fat meal enriched with a special milk fat can affect markers of heart health and brain function in postmenopausal women. Oonagh Markey The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
What budget 2025 means for EV drivers For Staff Other Octopus EV have looked at the Budget 2025 and outlined what this means for EV drivers. Charlotte Dyer The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Do you use numbers in your daily life? Tell us about it! For Staff Research participant call-outs We’re conducting focus groups to gain a deeper understanding of how people experience mathematics in everyday situations, such as shopping, budgeting, work tasks, or using technology. We want to hear from adults who are not currently studying or teaching. Ciara Turner The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
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NEXT-AI 2026 - NEuromorphiX Technologies for future AI For Staff and students Conferences Holywell Park Conference Centre Spring Staycation - Create & Connect x ISE: Flowerpot painting workshop For Students Other Martin Hall MHL013 Illustration of Hazlerigg Building on a spring day with the title 'Spring Staycation'. IAS Friends and Fellows Coffee Morning For Staff and students Research International House A group of people holding cups of tea and coffee together in a circle. PGR Workshop: Design, Archives, and the Algorithm: Creative Methods for Researching Visual Heritage For Staff and students Research International House Two people having a discussion in a classroom setting with others sat around in a semicircle taking notes Campus Sculpture Walk For Students Arts Outside Pilkington Library The Watchers sculpture in front of the Cedar of Lebanon at Loughborough University 2026 Sir Nevill Mott Lecture with Professor Judith MacManus-Driscoll For Staff and students Academic Holywell Park Conference Centre Professor Judith MacManus-Driscoll Spring Staycation - ISE Spring Social Breakfast For Students Other Granby Common Room Illustration of Hazlerigg Building on a spring day with the title 'Spring Staycation'.
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