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Nominations are now open for the VC Awards 2026

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Vice-Chancellor's Awards, which are all about celebrating those who you believe deserve recognition for the outstanding work that they do. Any colleague can nominate until 6pm on Friday 18 September.

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Download SafeZone: Enhancing safety across our University community

We're encouraging all staff to download and register for SafeZone, the free personal safety app that connects you directly with the University's Security team.

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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.

Nominations are now open for the VC Awards 2026 Nominations are now open for the 2026 Vice-Chancellor's Awards, which are all about celebrating those who you believe deserve recognition for the outstanding work that they do. Any colleague can nominate until 6pm on Friday 18 September. An image of big white letters spelling out 'VC Awards' Students: Win £500 in food and supermarket vouchers with Santander Santander’s Fuel Your Studies Prize Draw is open now, giving eligible students the chance to win one of 150 prizes of £500 in food and supermarket vouchers. A student holding a stack of tins in the aisle of a supermarket. Expressions of interest sought for co-opted staff membership of Human Resources Committee (HRC) The University is seeking expressions of interest from colleagues who would like to serve as a co-opted member of the Human Resources Committee (HRC) for a three-year term. Hazlerigg Building 2026 School Games: Information for campus users The School Games National Finals return to Loughborough University from 3–6 September 2026. An aerial shot of the Loughborough University campus Professor Jason Arday: Support available for staff and students This message follows the tragic news of the death of Professor Jason Arday, recently of the University of Cambridge, at the end of last week. Whilst Jason had no direct connection to our University, this news will have deeply affected some colleagues and students and we wish to emphasise the support that is available from the University. We have included this detail below. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. New website showcases Loughborough’s Centre for AI in Education Loughborough University's Centre for AI in Education (CAIED) has launched a new website, creating a dedicated hub for its work to support the responsible and effective use of artificial intelligence across education. a purple and blue graphic image Loughborough research inspires Edinburgh Fringe hit as critics hail 'The BBC's First Homosexual' A stage play inspired by research from Loughborough University has become one of this year's critical successes at the Edinburgh Fringe, earning an unbroken run of four and five-star reviews from theatre critics. Curtain call at the Crate, Assembly George Square, Edinburgh, featuring Andrew Pollard in the foreground and Max Lohan and Jolyon Benson Call for Sustainability Fortnight 2026 event ideas Do you have an idea for a sustainability event, activity or workshop? Loughborough University staff and students are invited to help shape this year’s Sustainability Fortnight programme. Hazlerigg building illustration with people and trees surrounding it with the planet Earth in the background View all news
Community Community Donations Fund Celebration honours 2026 recipients The University and local organisations gathered to celebrate the recipients of the 2026 Community Donations Fund as part of the University’s Vibrant & Inclusive Communities work. Presentation at the Community Donations Fund Celebration 2026 Sport Loughborough swimmers deliver standout performances at Europeans Loughborough-linked swimmers enjoyed a successful European Championships, winning eight medals – including five golds and three bronzes – across individual and relay events. Swimmer Lauren Cox in the swimming pool Sport Loughborough academic recognised with a prestigious sport fellowship Professor Mark Faghy has been awarded Fellowship of the Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (FCASES), one of the highest honours in the sport and exercise profession. Mark Faghy Business and economy Company mergers can cut costs without cutting prices for consumers, study finds Merging companies might become cheaper and more efficient to run, but savings are not necessarily passed onto shoppers – and in some cases customers end up paying more, according to new research. Enterprise Loughborough Venture Investor Network launched to support startup growth and investment Loughborough University has launched the Loughborough Venture Investor Network (LVIN), in partnership with Haatch, creating an innovative model that connects high-potential startups and spinouts emerging from the University's entrepreneurial ecosystem with alumni and other investors. LVIN and Haatch partnership event Conversation Italy’s sporting fortunes transformed by immigration, sparking wider debate about identity An opinion piece written by Dr Marco Antonsich, Reader in Political Geography, for the Conversation. A close up of the lanes on a running race track Environment “Getting the story straight” - International team of volcanologists publishes common misconceptions and facts about volcanoes An international team of volcanologists has published a review paper in the Journal of Applied Volcanology that clarifies the 18 most commonly misunderstood topics about volcanoes and their eruptions, and the fundamental science facts behind them. A landscape image of a volcano erupting in the distance with smoke coming out the top View all news
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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.
Join Loughborough University and College Union Branch (LUCU) For Staff General opportunities 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. Loughborough University UCU The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Participants Needed: Sensory Experiences and Integration Study For Staff and Students Research participant call-outs We are looking for participants to join a new research study to help us explore whether sensory experiences that you may or may not have had in your day-to-day life may relate to how you experience different sensory activities in the study. Amy Jennison-Boyle The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Improving access and fairness in the LGPS For Staff Other The Government has introduced changes to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) to make the Scheme fairer for all members. Most changes take effect from 1 April 2026, and some improvements apply retrospectively. Charlotte Dyer 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 and Students 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. Aisha Borkar The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
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Monday Chill Out - Rip & Restore: Mindful Collage For Students Arts MHL013, Martin Hall Illustration of Loughborough campus on a sunny day with the title 'Summertime Socials'. IAS Seminar: Producing Evidence That Works For Staff and students Academic International House and online via Microsoft Teams Children running towards a football on a grass field. Active Wednesday – Recreational Sport: Netball For Students Sport Netball Centre, Zone A and B Illustration of Loughborough campus on a sunny day with the title 'Summertime Socials'. Pop-up Maker Space: Colourful Suncatchers For Staff and students Arts EHB Atrium A teal background with a light pink circular shape in the middle with the title 'Pop-Up Maker Space'. Goalball For Students Sport New Victory Hall Illustration of Hazlerigg Building with a blue sky and text above reading 'Summertime Socials' IAS Friends and Fellows Coffee Morning For Staff and students Academic International House Coffee mugs being held in a circle Webinar: What Have We Learned from Narrative CVs? For Staff Academic Online via Microsoft Teams Person types on a laptop
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