Temporary closure of Haslegrave study spaces during exams
Please be aware that due to the ongoing building works adjacent to Wavy Top, students will also be sitting exams in the Haslegrave Building. This means the PC labs (N001-005) and the ground floor foyer area of Haslegrave will be out of bounds as an informal study space from Monday 18 May to Wednesday 10 June inclusive.
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.
Loughborough Sport staff and community summer offer
As summer approaches and campus begins to quieten, Loughborough Sport are excited to introduce a special membership offer for staff and members of the Loughborough community.
Gardens team host charity plant sale to support sustainability and local wildlife
The University Gardens team recently hosted their first-ever charity plant sale, bringing together staff, students and members of the local community in support of sustainability initiatives and local wildlife conservation.
Professional Services Forum - 28 May 2026
Last month, Chief Operating Officer, Richard Taylor shared more information and answered questions on the Professional Services savings and consultation.
Student parking update
We're sharing some updates on student parking, including when you can apply for a parking permit
University-formed band debuts on BBC Introducing
A band formed of current and former Loughborough University students was selected to be played on BBC Introducing ahead of their new single release.
Don’t forget to complete the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES)
Eligible students still have time to complete the survey closing on 12 June.
View all news
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.
Loughborough Sport staff and community summer offer
As summer approaches and campus begins to quieten, Loughborough Sport are excited to introduce a special membership offer for staff and members of the Loughborough community.
Gardens team host charity plant sale to support sustainability and local wildlife
The University Gardens team recently hosted their first-ever charity plant sale, bringing together staff, students and members of the local community in support of sustainability initiatives and local wildlife conservation.
Professional Services Forum - 28 May 2026
Last month, Chief Operating Officer, Richard Taylor shared more information and answered questions on the Professional Services savings and consultation.
Student parking update
We're sharing some updates on student parking, including when you can apply for a parking permit
University-formed band debuts on BBC Introducing
A band formed of current and former Loughborough University students was selected to be played on BBC Introducing ahead of their new single release.
Don’t forget to complete the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES)
Eligible students still have time to complete the survey closing on 12 June.
View all news
Environment
Child drownings spike during heatwaves – and it’s a serious climate justice issue
An opinion piece authored by Dr Katie Parsons, Lecturer in Human Geography, from the School of Geography and Environment, for The Conversation platform.
Research
Loughborough to take centre stage at global science summit
Loughborough University will be at the heart of the UK's Global R&D and Science Investment Summit next week, with its Vice-Chancellor joining national science leaders on the programme and five of its spinouts showcasing their technologies to investors.
Design
From endometriosis tech to alien-inspired tableware: Take a look inside Loughborough’s 2026 Degree Show
From endometriosis technology to alien-inspired tableware, environmentally responsible Hindu urns and folklore-inspired fashion, students at Loughborough University will showcase a wide range of creative and thought-provoking projects at the 2026 Degree Show taking place this week.
Global sporting events
We watched the first Enhanced Games live in Las Vegas – this is what we learned
An opinion piece authored by Dr Mathew Dowling and Dr Alex Thurston (both School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences) for The Conversation platform.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Police to review anti racism guidance after Henry Nowak murder – why they’re right to do so
An opinion piece by Dr John Coxhead, from the School of Social Sciences and Humanities, written for the Conversation.
Sport
Spending time in nature could boost endurance by 7.5%, new research finds
Spending time in natural environments before exercise could boost physical endurance by 7.5% compared with exposure to an urban industrial setting, according to new research from Loughborough University, suggesting that access to green spaces may support human physical capacity in ways that go beyond simple recreation.
Cost of living
Retirement Living Standards update shows that the nation is not saving enough
New retirement living standard figures highlight the challenge facing many savers in the UK.
View all news
Research
Loughborough to take centre stage at global science summit
Loughborough University will be at the heart of the UK's Global R&D and Science Investment Summit next week, with its Vice-Chancellor joining national science leaders on the programme and five of its spinouts showcasing their technologies to investors.
Design
From endometriosis tech to alien-inspired tableware: Take a look inside Loughborough’s 2026 Degree Show
From endometriosis technology to alien-inspired tableware, environmentally responsible Hindu urns and folklore-inspired fashion, students at Loughborough University will showcase a wide range of creative and thought-provoking projects at the 2026 Degree Show taking place this week.
Global sporting events
We watched the first Enhanced Games live in Las Vegas – this is what we learned
An opinion piece authored by Dr Mathew Dowling and Dr Alex Thurston (both School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences) for The Conversation platform.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Police to review anti racism guidance after Henry Nowak murder – why they’re right to do so
An opinion piece by Dr John Coxhead, from the School of Social Sciences and Humanities, written for the Conversation.
Sport
Spending time in nature could boost endurance by 7.5%, new research finds
Spending time in natural environments before exercise could boost physical endurance by 7.5% compared with exposure to an urban industrial setting, according to new research from Loughborough University, suggesting that access to green spaces may support human physical capacity in ways that go beyond simple recreation.
Cost of living
Retirement Living Standards update shows that the nation is not saving enough
New retirement living standard figures highlight the challenge facing many savers in the UK.
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
Car Park 23 Closure
For Staff
Campus announcements
Car Park 23 will be closed during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup training games from 5 to 11 June.
Swapnil Kulkarni
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
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SDCA Degree Show 2026
For Staff and students
Arts
Design School
Summer Reading Challenge
For Staff and students
Arts
Pilkington Library
IAS Spotlight: Climate Change, Body Image, Eating Behaviours and Wellbeing
For Staff and students
Research
Hybrid - International House & Zoom Webinar
Beyond Your Degree: Pathways, People & Possibilities
For Students
Careers
The Treehouse, Loughborough Students' Union
Architecture End of Year Show 2026
For Staff and students
Other
Keith Green Building, Hewson Building and MArch Studio
Managing Homesickness
For Students
Wellbeing
Online via Microsoft Teams
IAS PGR Workshop - Strategies for responding to reviewers
For Staff and students
Research
International House
Summer Reading Challenge
For Staff and students
Arts
Pilkington Library
IAS Spotlight: Climate Change, Body Image, Eating Behaviours and Wellbeing
For Staff and students
Research
Hybrid - International House & Zoom Webinar
Beyond Your Degree: Pathways, People & Possibilities
For Students
Careers
The Treehouse, Loughborough Students' Union
Architecture End of Year Show 2026
For Staff and students
Other
Keith Green Building, Hewson Building and MArch Studio
Managing Homesickness
For Students
Wellbeing
Online via Microsoft Teams
IAS PGR Workshop - Strategies for responding to reviewers
For Staff and students
Research
International House