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New hall of residence to be named after influential leader in sport

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.

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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.

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. An aerial shot of the Loughborough University campus Reminder for staff and students: Download SafeZone All staff are reminded to download and register for the SafeZone app. SafeZone logo and text on a purple background with the slogan 'Keeping out community safe on campus' Check your vaccination status ahead of the new academic year As the start of term approaches, students and staff are encouraged to check that their vaccinations are up to date. Hazlerigg building on Loughborough campus, sun is shining through the autumn trees. Temporary route for construction traffic from 21 to 23 September To provide a safer environment for students and their families during arrival period (between 21-23 September), the University will be implementing a temporary arrangement for construction lorry traffic through the East Midlands campus. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Expressions of interest for Industry Sectoral Group Chairs The Research and Innovation Office are inviting expressions of interest from academic colleagues across the University to chair a number of our established Industry Sectoral Groups. These groups play a pivotal role in shaping and strengthening partnership engagement activities and translating those relationships into funded research and innovation opportunities. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. IT support during the start of term From Monday 21 September to Friday 2 October (excluding the weekend), IT Services will be hosting a temporary pop-up clinic in the Library from 10am until 3pm to provide support and advice for students requiring IT support. Blue background with an icon of a laptop and a phone, Student Central: Your New Hub for Student Support, Launching This October Student Central brings together the support offered across some of our core, student-facing Professional Services to enhance the way we respond to student enquiries. Learn what this means in practice for both staff and students when the new model launches, and how you can support its successful implementation in the academic year 2026/27. Student Central branding in purple Loughborough student helps design new RNLI Lifeguard Units for UK beaches One conversation sparked success for Architectural Engineering student Beth Morgan, who helped design the new RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) Base Lifeguard Units that were rolled out this summer across UK beaches. Beth Morgan smiling on a beach by the waterline in lifeguard gear View all news
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 Design Student project goes on to treat more than 50 life-threatening allergic reactions An allergy kit that began as a Loughborough University student project has now been used to treat more than 50 life-threatening allergic reactions across the UK. Anaphylaxis Kitt by Kitt Medical Global sporting events Leonard Curtis report shines fresh light on financial health of clubs in EFL Championship A new Business of Sport report from Leonard Curtis launched today (16th September) has delivered fresh insight on the financial challenges facing the EFL Championship and their impact on the league’s competitive balance. Jonathan Dyson, Prof Rob Wilson, James Cooper, Dan Booth CEO, Matt Jarvis and Alex Cadwallader Hydrogen Researchers turn solar heat into green hydrogen in East Midlands Freeport Design and Build Challenge First-year doctoral researchers from EnerHy, the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training, have developed an innovative system that turns solar heat into green hydrogen. A group of students stood in front of a solar panel Artificial intelligence “Something wicked this way comes” – AI academic uses warnings from Shakespeare and Marlowe to illustrate man’s relationship with machine intelligence Warnings that artificial intelligence could eventually kill humanity may be focusing attention on the wrong danger, according to a Loughborough University academic. a girl and a robot stare each other out Design Loughborough graduate wins James Dyson Award after designing AI-powered sensory safety system for deaf travellers Loughborough University graduate Gargi Agrawalla has been announced as the UK national winner of the James Dyson Award 2026 for SIVO.GO, a portable sensory safety system designed for deaf and hard-of-hearing travellers. Loughborough University graduate Gargi Agrawalla has been named the UK national winner of the James Dyson Award 2026 for her invention, SIVO.GO. View all news
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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

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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.
Traffic and Parking Notice: 21 - 23 September For Staff and Students Campus announcements There will be increased coach traffic on campus from 21-23 September, with coaches arriving from 4pm onwards as part of the Heathrow Airport pickup service for new students. Additionally, part of Car Park 18 (Brockington/Schofield) will be temporarily closed on 24 and 26 September to accommodate coach parking and transport. Carys Page 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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Queer Ecology and the Supernatural Symposium and Exhibition For Staff and students Arts In-Person - Fearon Hall Community Centre, Rectory Road, Loughborough, LE11 1PL Person viewed from behind holding a circular object against a soft pink and purple sky backdrop. Feel Good Friday - Royce Hangout For Students Other Royce Common Room Illustration of Hazlerigg Building with a blue sky and text above reading 'Summertime Socials' IAS Spotlights: Witchcraft and Queer Ecology Research Crossover Day For Staff and students Arts Hybrid - International House & Teams Webinar Crossover of abstract art with a woman holding a pestle and mortar IAS Spotlight: Witchcraft and magic as practice, epistemology & ontology For Staff and students Arts Hybrid - International House & Teams Webinar Hands grinding ingredients in a pestle and mortar with herbs and plants surrounding IAS Spotlight: The Ruderal Witchcraft manifesto & Coven Intelligence Program For Staff and students Academic Meet at International House Hands grinding ingredients in a pestle and mortar with herbs and plants surrounding Glow Fest 2026 For Students Sport Sir David Wallace Students at Glow Fest 2025 wearing glowstick necklaces in the dark with UV glowing in the background 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
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