2026 School Games: Information for campus users
The School Games National Finals return to Loughborough University from 3–6 September 2026.
Open Days 2026: Parking
On Friday 18 and Saturday 19 September, the University will welcome prospective students and their guests to campus for our second set of Undergraduate Open Days of the year.
Register now for Japanese Level 2 classes on campus
Take your Japanese language skills to the next level with Loughborough Language Centre's in-person Japanese Level 2 course, running from 1 October 2026 to 6 May 2027.
Professional Services - Working Better Together
Join the conversation and help shape how we work together across our university.
This September and October, we're inviting all colleagues to take part in a series of interactive discussion sessions.
Postgraduate students: Donate your unwanted belongings to worthy causes through Give ‘n’ Go
As many postgraduate students are coming to the end of their academic year, you may be starting to pack your belongings for your journey home.
Module Teams for the new academic year
To help improve user experience in Microsoft Teams, IT Services will begin the annual archive process for academic year Module Teams.
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.
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.
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Open Days 2026: Parking
On Friday 18 and Saturday 19 September, the University will welcome prospective students and their guests to campus for our second set of Undergraduate Open Days of the year.
Register now for Japanese Level 2 classes on campus
Take your Japanese language skills to the next level with Loughborough Language Centre's in-person Japanese Level 2 course, running from 1 October 2026 to 6 May 2027.
Professional Services - Working Better Together
Join the conversation and help shape how we work together across our university.
This September and October, we're inviting all colleagues to take part in a series of interactive discussion sessions.
Postgraduate students: Donate your unwanted belongings to worthy causes through Give ‘n’ Go
As many postgraduate students are coming to the end of their academic year, you may be starting to pack your belongings for your journey home.
Module Teams for the new academic year
To help improve user experience in Microsoft Teams, IT Services will begin the annual archive process for academic year Module Teams.
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.
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.
View all news
Research success
Loughborough law expert elected as Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences
Professor Donatella Alessandrini, Professor of Law at Loughborough University, has been elected a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences in recognition of her outstanding contribution to social science.
Environment
United Nations report shows how cities across Europe and Central Asia are responding to growing food and water scarcity risks
A new report published by the United Nations has highlighted the flood and drought risks associated with climate change and how cities should adapt to future changes.
Conversation
More trees are needed to cool down European cities in heatwaves – but they must be planted nearer to homes
An opinion piece written by Dr Simon Hodder, from Loughborough University's School of Design and Creative Arts, and Dr Thami Croeser, RMIT University, for The Conversation platform.
Research
Loughborough University’s Centre for Olympic Studies formally recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Olympic Studies Centre
Loughborough University’s Centre for Olympic Studies (LUCOS) has been formally recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Olympic Studies Centre as a member of the global Olympic Studies and Research Centres network.
Media and communication
From Lewis Hamilton to Anthony Joshua: How sports stars reshape their identity in a crisis
When facing criticism, high-profile figures like Lewis Hamilton, Anthony Joshua, Jasmine Paolini and Jordan Henderson don’t just defend their actions, they redefine who they are in relation to the crisis.
Sport
New report reveals online abuse is a “systemic safeguarding issue” across all levels of football
Research from Loughborough University has contributed to a new report from Fair Game that has concluded that online harms in football have become a widespread safeguarding, wellbeing and participation issue impacting people from all levels of the game.
Expert comment
What the Nepal floods tell us about a changing risk landscape
The floods that hit Nepal and the Tibetan border yesterday (26 August) have led to a number of deaths and hundreds being reported missing.
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Environment
United Nations report shows how cities across Europe and Central Asia are responding to growing food and water scarcity risks
A new report published by the United Nations has highlighted the flood and drought risks associated with climate change and how cities should adapt to future changes.
Conversation
More trees are needed to cool down European cities in heatwaves – but they must be planted nearer to homes
An opinion piece written by Dr Simon Hodder, from Loughborough University's School of Design and Creative Arts, and Dr Thami Croeser, RMIT University, for The Conversation platform.
Research
Loughborough University’s Centre for Olympic Studies formally recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Olympic Studies Centre
Loughborough University’s Centre for Olympic Studies (LUCOS) has been formally recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Olympic Studies Centre as a member of the global Olympic Studies and Research Centres network.
Media and communication
From Lewis Hamilton to Anthony Joshua: How sports stars reshape their identity in a crisis
When facing criticism, high-profile figures like Lewis Hamilton, Anthony Joshua, Jasmine Paolini and Jordan Henderson don’t just defend their actions, they redefine who they are in relation to the crisis.
Sport
New report reveals online abuse is a “systemic safeguarding issue” across all levels of football
Research from Loughborough University has contributed to a new report from Fair Game that has concluded that online harms in football have become a widespread safeguarding, wellbeing and participation issue impacting people from all levels of the game.
Expert comment
What the Nepal floods tell us about a changing risk landscape
The floods that hit Nepal and the Tibetan border yesterday (26 August) have led to a number of deaths and hundreds being reported missing.
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).
Participants needed: Are you receiving a flu vaccine this autumn?
For Staff and Students
Research participant call-outs
We are conducting a study to explore how body composition and metabolic health may affect people's immune response to the annual flu vaccine.
Stanislava Katsarova-Harrison
Information for staff interested in joining UCU - University and College Union.
For Staff
Other
Information for staff interested in joining UCU - University and College Union. 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.
Lboro UCU
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
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
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
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
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IAS Summit Opening: Setting the Scene on Inequality
For Staff and students
Research
Hybrid - International House and Online (Teams Webinar)
MAIA Tapestry Sewing Social
For Staff
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
TBC EHB Pavilion
IAS Summit: Examining and Understanding Our Role in Shaping Outcomes
For Staff and students
Research
Hybrid - International House & Teams Webinar
Monday Chill Out - Design and Stitch Your Own Felt Patches
For Students
Wellbeing
Martin Hall - MHL.103
IAS Summit: What is Global in Inequality?
For Staff and students
Research
Hybrid - International House & Teams Webinar
The Staff Bereavement Journey
For Staff and students
Wellbeing
EHB210-11
Struggling with workload? Free CPD session on working safely
For Staff
Wellbeing
Online via Zoom
MAIA Tapestry Sewing Social
For Staff
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
TBC EHB Pavilion
IAS Summit: Examining and Understanding Our Role in Shaping Outcomes
For Staff and students
Research
Hybrid - International House & Teams Webinar
Monday Chill Out - Design and Stitch Your Own Felt Patches
For Students
Wellbeing
Martin Hall - MHL.103
IAS Summit: What is Global in Inequality?
For Staff and students
Research
Hybrid - International House & Teams Webinar
The Staff Bereavement Journey
For Staff and students
Wellbeing
EHB210-11
Struggling with workload? Free CPD session on working safely
For Staff
Wellbeing
Online via Zoom