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Big Match: Exclusive student ticket offer

One of the biggest nights in the Loughborough calendar is back! On 30 September, Loughborough Men’s Rugby Union take on Nottingham under the lights at the 1st XV Rugby Pitch. The student ticket offer is now live for a limited time only, priced at just £5.

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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.

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Loughborough secures top ten ranking in Guardian University Guide 2027

Loughborough has been ranked among the UK’s top 10 universities in the Guardian University Guide 2027, securing 9th place out of 123 institutions nationwide.

Car park closures and coach traffic: 21-23 September To support student arrivals during Welcome, several campus car parks and spaces will be temporarily closed from 21 to 23 September. An aerial shot of the Loughborough University campus The Team Behind the Team: Celebrating the people behind Loughborough Football Martin Hall Gallery presents the 'The Team Behind the Team', an exhibition celebrating the people who supported Loughborough Football behind the scenes during the 2025/26 season.  Black and white photograph of a football from the Team behind the Team exhibition Students: A change in your MFA experience From Thursday 24 September, IT Services are making an improvement to the way you sign in to your University Microsoft 365 account. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Join the University Choir or attend a taster session The University Choir is hosting taster sessions on 28 September and 5 October for those interested in joining for the upcoming academic year. Anyone aged 16 and above is welcome, including staff, students, alumni and the wider community. Singers with sheet music at the University Choir taster session A moment’s reflection prevents misdirection: a reminder on sending emails As we begin another busy academic year, the Data Protection team would like to remind all staff to take a moment to check emails before sending. Icon of an envelope on a blue background. Research Culture Fund: Do you have an idea that could help strengthen research culture at Loughborough? The Research Culture Fund provides funding to support activities that strengthen and enhance the University's research culture up to £10,000. Funds must be spent by 31 July 2027.  Purple background with text reading 'Loughborough University Research Academy'. In memory of Professor George Havenith We remember and celebrate the life and extraordinary legacy of Professor George Havenith, a scholar, mentor, leader, and friend whose influence reached far beyond the walls of academia. Professor George Havenith with his University Medal Spinney Hill Drive Closure Spinney Hill Drive will be closed for exit and entry from 21 September for up to six weeks. An aerial shot of the Loughborough University campus View all news
Engineering Visiting Professor receives national STEM Champion award Phebe Mann, Visiting Professor in Construction Law, Management and Engineering, has been recognised at the Inspiring Women in Construction and Engineering Awards (IWCEA) 2026. Professor Dr Phebe Mann Sport Mike Brown appointed Director of Rugby at Loughborough University Loughborough University has announced the appointment of former England international Mike Brown as its new Director of Rugby, taking up a senior leadership role overseeing the strategic direction and commercial growth of men's and women's rugby. Mike Brown, the new Director of Rugby Sustainability UK SCALE Centre researcher recognised for transforming sustainable agricultural waste management in Vietnam A Loughborough University researcher has received a prestigious award for pioneering operational research that is helping authorities in Vietnam turn agricultural waste from an environmental burden into a valuable resource. Associate Professor Trung Hieu Tran Conversation Driving through water is the biggest cause of death during floods – here’s how it can happen An opinion piece written by Dr Matthew Watkins for The Conversation platform. A black car driving through muddy flood water Engineering Loughborough engineer awarded prestigious research chair An academic from Loughborough University's School of Architecture, Building, and Civil Engineering has been awarded a Royal Academy of Engineering  Research Chair. A man looking into the camera and smiling against a plain background Research Loughborough University spinout Aftrak secures DRIVE35 Mobilise funding Aftrak, an agritech venture co-founded by engineers at Loughborough University, the Consortium for Battery Innovation and international development charity Tiyeni, has secured funding through the UK's DRIVE35 Mobilise programme. Aftrak tractor and trailer loaded high with cut grass, standing in a mown meadow at sunset with the Dales behind Business and economy Financial markets could modernise without complex new digital technology, says Loughborough economist The financial system could become faster, simpler and cheaper without moving money and investments onto complicated new technology, according to a new paper published today. gold coins representing digital currency such as Bitcoin View all news
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Upgrade to Campus Printing Service: Papercut and Campus Printers affected For Staff and Students Campus announcements Papercut and Campus Printers and will be unavailable from 9am on Thursday 24 September for up to a couple of hours whilst an upgrade is completed. Paul Goddard The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
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 three times a week. 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.
Applications Open: Research Culture Fund 2026-27 For Staff General opportunities Do you have an idea that could help strengthen research culture at Loughborough University? Applications for the Loughborough University Research Culture Fund 2026-27 are now open. Ruqayya Dagia The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
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 The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
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 The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
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.
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IAS Spotlight: Collectivity & Hoodoo - Through a queer, Black, feminist lens For Staff and students Arts In-Person - London Campus LDN.2.05 Hands grinding ingredients in a pestle and mortar with herbs and plants surrounding Pop-up Maker Space: Corner page holders For Staff and students Arts Martin Hall Foyer A teal background with a light pink circular shape in the middle with the title 'Pop-Up Maker Space'. IAS Spotlight: Witchcraft Spotlight Closing Discussion For Staff and students Arts Hybrid - London Campus LDN.3.23 & Teams Webinar Hands grinding ingredients in a pestle and mortar with herbs and plants surrounding Sports Bazaar For Staff Sport Sir David Wallace LU Cheerleaders smiling at the 2025 Sport Bazaar Language courses for all experience levels For Staff and students Other Loughborough University Campus Text reading 'Learn French, German, or Spanish: Ten week courses from beginners to advanced' Exhibition: The Team Behind the Team For Staff and students Arts Martin Hall Gallery Black and white photograph of a football from the Team behind the Team exhibition University Choir Taster Session For Staff and students Arts Cope Auditorium (Edward Barnsley) Singers with sheet music at the University Choir taster session
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