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.
Upcoming changes may impact your access to University email and calendars
From October 2026, some third‑party email apps such as Apple Mail (the native Mail app on macOS and iOS) may no longer work fully with University email accounts due to Microsoft changes.
VC Awards nominations – one week to go!
Any member of staff can nominate an individual or team for a VC Award – with the nomination window closing in one week.
New teaching and learning spaces ready for September
Over the summer, a significant programme of teaching space refurbishment has taken place across campus, creating a range of new and enhanced facilities that will support teaching and learning, and enhance our academic experience, from the start of the new academic year.
How can I support staff and students celebrating Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah is celebrated as the Jewish New Year, beginning this year at sundown on 11 September (the first eve of Tishrei) and ending after nightfall on 13 September.
New hall of residence to be named after influential leader in sport, Baroness Sue Campbell
The University’s newest hall of residence, currently under construction at the centre of the East Midlands campus, is to be named after Loughborough alum Baroness Sue Campbell, who is widely regarded as one of the most influential women in sport.
Staff and students can register now for extra-curricular language courses
The Language Centre is offering courses in French, Spanish, German, Mandarin and Japanese. Registration is now open.
IT guide for returning students
Welcome back to all returning students! IT Services have listed a few key updates to be aware of.
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Upcoming changes may impact your access to University email and calendars
From October 2026, some third‑party email apps such as Apple Mail (the native Mail app on macOS and iOS) may no longer work fully with University email accounts due to Microsoft changes.
VC Awards nominations – one week to go!
Any member of staff can nominate an individual or team for a VC Award – with the nomination window closing in one week.
New teaching and learning spaces ready for September
Over the summer, a significant programme of teaching space refurbishment has taken place across campus, creating a range of new and enhanced facilities that will support teaching and learning, and enhance our academic experience, from the start of the new academic year.
How can I support staff and students celebrating Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah is celebrated as the Jewish New Year, beginning this year at sundown on 11 September (the first eve of Tishrei) and ending after nightfall on 13 September.
New hall of residence to be named after influential leader in sport, Baroness Sue Campbell
The University’s newest hall of residence, currently under construction at the centre of the East Midlands campus, is to be named after Loughborough alum Baroness Sue Campbell, who is widely regarded as one of the most influential women in sport.
Staff and students can register now for extra-curricular language courses
The Language Centre is offering courses in French, Spanish, German, Mandarin and Japanese. Registration is now open.
IT guide for returning students
Welcome back to all returning students! IT Services have listed a few key updates to be aware of.
View all news
Sport
Loughborough researchers to lead international safeguarding event focused on elite football pathways
Researchers from Loughborough University will bring together athletes, survivors, safeguarding specialists and football organisations from around the world for a major event exploring how football can strengthen safeguarding and player care in both policy and practice.
Environment
FloodScapes network to transform flood resilience through research
Loughborough University has launched the FloodScapes Research Network, a pioneering interdisciplinary initiative designed to shift global flood management toward a people-centered, climate-adaptive framework.
Society
Veterans' Resilience Programme event celebrates life-changing impact
Loughborough University welcomed veterans, families, military representatives, charitable organisations, funders and government stakeholders to a special showcase event celebrating the success and impact of its Veterans' Resilience Programme (VRP).
University
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. It is also the East Midland’s top ranked university.
History
A brief history of the hangover and its cures – from cabbages to cloves and the lungs of a goat
An opinion piece by Dr Joan Fitzpatrick of the School of Social Sciences and Humanities for the Conversation.
New hall of residence to be named after influential leader in sport, Baroness Sue Campbell
The University’s newest hall of residence, currently under construction at the centre of the East Midlands campus, is to be named after Loughborough alum Baroness Sue Campbell, who is widely regarded as one of the most influential women in sport.
Artificial intelligence
The next frontier is not artificial intelligence, it’s artificial societies
An opinion piece written by Professor Nick Jennings - Vice-Chancellor and President of Loughborough University and an internationally-recognised authority in the areas of AI, autonomous systems, cyber-security and agent-based computing - for The Conversation platform.
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Environment
FloodScapes network to transform flood resilience through research
Loughborough University has launched the FloodScapes Research Network, a pioneering interdisciplinary initiative designed to shift global flood management toward a people-centered, climate-adaptive framework.
Society
Veterans' Resilience Programme event celebrates life-changing impact
Loughborough University welcomed veterans, families, military representatives, charitable organisations, funders and government stakeholders to a special showcase event celebrating the success and impact of its Veterans' Resilience Programme (VRP).
University
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. It is also the East Midland’s top ranked university.
History
A brief history of the hangover and its cures – from cabbages to cloves and the lungs of a goat
An opinion piece by Dr Joan Fitzpatrick of the School of Social Sciences and Humanities for the Conversation.
New hall of residence to be named after influential leader in sport, Baroness Sue Campbell
The University’s newest hall of residence, currently under construction at the centre of the East Midlands campus, is to be named after Loughborough alum Baroness Sue Campbell, who is widely regarded as one of the most influential women in sport.
Artificial intelligence
The next frontier is not artificial intelligence, it’s artificial societies
An opinion piece written by Professor Nick Jennings - Vice-Chancellor and President of Loughborough University and an internationally-recognised authority in the areas of AI, autonomous systems, cyber-security and agent-based computing - for The Conversation platform.
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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Bat Walk
For Staff and students
Sustainability
Meeting Point - Michael Pearson East Car Park
Catalyst Series: Living and Working with Long-Term Health Conditions
For Staff
Wellbeing
Online
Himalayan Singing Bowl Sound Healing
For Staff
Wellbeing
David Collett Suite
IAS Seminar: Carbo AI
For Staff and students
Research
Hybrid - International House & Teams Webinar
Active Wednesday - Recreational Sport: Rounders
For Students
Sport
Holywell Rubbercrumb
Queer Ecology and the Supernatural Symposium and Exhibition
For Staff and students
Arts
In-Person - Fearon Hall Community Centre, Rectory Road, Loughborough, LE11 1PL
Feel Good Friday - Royce Hangout
For Students
Other
Royce Common Room
Catalyst Series: Living and Working with Long-Term Health Conditions
For Staff
Wellbeing
Online
Himalayan Singing Bowl Sound Healing
For Staff
Wellbeing
David Collett Suite
IAS Seminar: Carbo AI
For Staff and students
Research
Hybrid - International House & Teams Webinar
Active Wednesday - Recreational Sport: Rounders
For Students
Sport
Holywell Rubbercrumb
Queer Ecology and the Supernatural Symposium and Exhibition
For Staff and students
Arts
In-Person - Fearon Hall Community Centre, Rectory Road, Loughborough, LE11 1PL
Feel Good Friday - Royce Hangout
For Students
Other
Royce Common Room