Open Days: Parking
On Friday 19 and Saturday 20 June the University will welcome prospective students and their guests to campus for our first Undergraduate Open Days of the year. The events are very popular, attracting thousands of visitors, so parking across campus will be limited on these dates.
Discover creativity of resident artists at the ‘Catalogue: AA2A and Postgraduate Showcase’ exhibition
The current exhibition in Martin Hall Exhibition Space features eight artists who have been in residence within Loughborough University’s Fine Art programme during 2025/26.
Join the LU Arts Student Team as a photographer or arts events assistant
For 26/27, LU Arts are recruiting for student photographers and student arts events assistants to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop key skills and gain experience in event photography and event support while working for an arts organisation.
Ringing our campus kestrels
Among the species that call our campus home is the kestrel, a striking bird of prey whose presence highlights both the ecological value of our grounds and the importance of ongoing conservation efforts.
Print, Post and Logistics team achieve prestigious Health and Safety Seal of Excellence
The Print, Post and Logistics team has been awarded the British Printing Industries Federation (BPIF) Health and Safety Seal of Excellence, a nationally recognised benchmark that highlights outstanding commitment to workplace safety and best practice across the print and communications sector.
One Drive storage changes
Over the past few months, IT Services have been working across the University to rethink how we manage cloud storage.
Celebrating the winners of the Loughborough Experience Awards 2026
Each year, Loughborough Students’ Union (LSU) holds the Loughborough Experience Awards (LEA) to recognise the efforts of the students and staff who go above and beyond to make life at Loughborough the best it can be.
Windows 11: Microsoft 365 Update – User improvements
You may have already noticed some small changes to the Microsoft 365 apps you use every day. These updates are part of Microsoft’s regular improvements to enhance functionality and user experience.
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Discover creativity of resident artists at the ‘Catalogue: AA2A and Postgraduate Showcase’ exhibition
The current exhibition in Martin Hall Exhibition Space features eight artists who have been in residence within Loughborough University’s Fine Art programme during 2025/26.
Join the LU Arts Student Team as a photographer or arts events assistant
For 26/27, LU Arts are recruiting for student photographers and student arts events assistants to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop key skills and gain experience in event photography and event support while working for an arts organisation.
Ringing our campus kestrels
Among the species that call our campus home is the kestrel, a striking bird of prey whose presence highlights both the ecological value of our grounds and the importance of ongoing conservation efforts.
Print, Post and Logistics team achieve prestigious Health and Safety Seal of Excellence
The Print, Post and Logistics team has been awarded the British Printing Industries Federation (BPIF) Health and Safety Seal of Excellence, a nationally recognised benchmark that highlights outstanding commitment to workplace safety and best practice across the print and communications sector.
One Drive storage changes
Over the past few months, IT Services have been working across the University to rethink how we manage cloud storage.
Celebrating the winners of the Loughborough Experience Awards 2026
Each year, Loughborough Students’ Union (LSU) holds the Loughborough Experience Awards (LEA) to recognise the efforts of the students and staff who go above and beyond to make life at Loughborough the best it can be.
Windows 11: Microsoft 365 Update – User improvements
You may have already noticed some small changes to the Microsoft 365 apps you use every day. These updates are part of Microsoft’s regular improvements to enhance functionality and user experience.
View all news
University
Loughborough University reaches highest-ever position in QS World University Rankings
Loughborough University has reached its highest-ever position in the QS World University Rankings 2027, rising 22 places from 225th to 203rd globally.
Expert comment
England's toughest challenge at the 2026 World Cup may not be another team – it could be the heat, expert explains
From reduced running distances to slower recovery and disrupted sleep, high temperatures can have a significant impact on elite athletes.
Health and medicine
“World Cup late nights could lead to ‘dangerous’ sleepy driving,” sleep science expert warns
With England set to play their opening match of the 2026 World Cup in the United States, the tournament is already gripping fans across the UK, with many staying up late to watch both England fixtures and other key games.
Global sporting events
Beating the heat: England official prepares for FIFA World Cup 2026 with Loughborough Sport
With temperatures set to soar at the FIFA Men’s World Cup this summer, marginal gains can make all the difference to those at football’s biggest tournament.
Research success
R3VTech named among six UK finalists in Royal Society of Chemistry Emerging Technologies Competition
Loughborough University spin-out R3VTech has been named as one of six UK finalists in the Environment category of the Royal Society of Chemistry Emerging Technologies Competition 2026, which recognises some of the UK’s most promising early-stage, chemistry-led innovations.
World
"It felt like being trapped twice": How young people in Gaza found hope during COVID lockdowns
Young people in Gaza turned to writing, friendship and small moments of joy to cope with what researchers describe as a "double lockdown" during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research from Loughborough University.
World
Loughborough students commemorate 250 years of the US-UK relationship with United States Ambassador
Dr Sam Edwards, Reader in History in the Department of International Relations, Politics and History at Loughborough University, welcomed fifty student delegates to a conference exploring the 250-year anniversary of the American Revolution.
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Expert comment
England's toughest challenge at the 2026 World Cup may not be another team – it could be the heat, expert explains
From reduced running distances to slower recovery and disrupted sleep, high temperatures can have a significant impact on elite athletes.
Health and medicine
“World Cup late nights could lead to ‘dangerous’ sleepy driving,” sleep science expert warns
With England set to play their opening match of the 2026 World Cup in the United States, the tournament is already gripping fans across the UK, with many staying up late to watch both England fixtures and other key games.
Global sporting events
Beating the heat: England official prepares for FIFA World Cup 2026 with Loughborough Sport
With temperatures set to soar at the FIFA Men’s World Cup this summer, marginal gains can make all the difference to those at football’s biggest tournament.
Research success
R3VTech named among six UK finalists in Royal Society of Chemistry Emerging Technologies Competition
Loughborough University spin-out R3VTech has been named as one of six UK finalists in the Environment category of the Royal Society of Chemistry Emerging Technologies Competition 2026, which recognises some of the UK’s most promising early-stage, chemistry-led innovations.
World
"It felt like being trapped twice": How young people in Gaza found hope during COVID lockdowns
Young people in Gaza turned to writing, friendship and small moments of joy to cope with what researchers describe as a "double lockdown" during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research from Loughborough University.
World
Loughborough students commemorate 250 years of the US-UK relationship with United States Ambassador
Dr Sam Edwards, Reader in History in the Department of International Relations, Politics and History at Loughborough University, welcomed fifty student delegates to a conference exploring the 250-year anniversary of the American Revolution.
View all news
Welcome to your noticeboard
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).
Burleigh Springs - June Offer of the Month
For Staff
General
Throughout June, Burleigh Springs are offering an invigorating foot treatment for just £25.00. (This would normally cost £38.00 for a non-member).
Charlotte Dyer
Recording Postgraduate Taught Supervision Meetings
For Students
Other
A notice to PGT students taking dissertations or final projects in semester 3 that they are required to record their meetings in Co-Tutor.
Richard Barber
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
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
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
August Confirmation and Clearing Contact Centre – Volunteers needed!
For Staff
Volunteering
Do you want an opportunity to do something different, while playing a key part in the start of many students’ Loughborough journey?
Joanna Hayes
Interview study on consumers’ views of AI tools
For Students
Research participant call-outs
Call for participants: Interview study on consumers’ views of AI tools and the new generation of AI agents
Xiuyan Guo
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IAS Seminar: Rethinking Urban Mobility Through the Lens of Human Experience
For Staff and students
Lectures
International House and online via Microsoft Teams
Sleep smarter: techniques for restful nights and productive days
For Students
Wellbeing
Online via Microsoft Teams
13th PRIMaRE Conference 2026
For Staff and students
Conferences
West Park Teaching Hub
Festival of Creative and Digital Methods Taster Series: Capturing Lives with Images and Memory Boxes
For Staff and students
Academic
Online via MS Teams
IAS Seminar: Using sport to combat gender-based violence in Papua New Guinea
For Staff and students
Research
Hybrid - International House & Zoom Webinar
Catalyst Series: Leadership’s Role in Culture Change
For Staff
Wellbeing
Online
Public Lecture: Social media narratives of being gay in physical education
For Staff and students
Lectures
National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine (NCSEM), 1.39
Sleep smarter: techniques for restful nights and productive days
For Students
Wellbeing
Online via Microsoft Teams
13th PRIMaRE Conference 2026
For Staff and students
Conferences
West Park Teaching Hub
Festival of Creative and Digital Methods Taster Series: Capturing Lives with Images and Memory Boxes
For Staff and students
Academic
Online via MS Teams
IAS Seminar: Using sport to combat gender-based violence in Papua New Guinea
For Staff and students
Research
Hybrid - International House & Zoom Webinar
Catalyst Series: Leadership’s Role in Culture Change
For Staff
Wellbeing
Online
Public Lecture: Social media narratives of being gay in physical education
For Staff and students
Lectures
National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine (NCSEM), 1.39