// University News
1 March 2018
Warning: Phishing via Spam Emails
There is currently a fraudulent email in circulation inviting students and staff to ‘Validate Email Account’. Please be aware the this is a phishing attack.
1 March 2018
Geographical expert hosts successful ‘Britain and the Arctic’ talk
The Director of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Polar Regions Secretariat in Westminster led a talk at the University last week that aimed to inspire and educate students on the science of the Arctic.
1 March 2018
Anthropologists show how migrant communities physically grow taller when they leave hardship behind
A new study has shown that migrant populations moving to more affluent countries grow physically taller over relatively short periods of time.
1 March 2018
Chance to learn about sports management or entrepreneurship at International Summer School
Are you interested in the idea of becoming your own boss? Or maybe you’ve always wanted to learn more about what it’s like to work in management within the sports industry?
1 March 2018
Artist talk cancelled
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the talk by artist Kelly Large will no longer be taking place this morning (Thursday 1 March).
1 March 2018
University Mental Health Day 2018 – know the support available to you
Today (1 March) marks University Mental Health Day – a national campaign that aims to promote mental health in higher education institutions and help to create communities of students and staff who can offer support to one another.
2 March 2018
Santander Discovery Grants awarded to two community projects in partnership with Loughborough University
Two Santander Discovery Grants have been awarded to local community projects in partnership with Loughborough University.
5 March 2018
Loughborough athletes amongst the medals at World Indoor Athletics Championships
Amy Allcock and Meghan Beesley have today returned to Loughborough with silverware after combining as part of the bronze medal winning Great Britain 4x400m relay quartet at the World Indoor Championships in Birmingham.
6 March 2018
Imago Venues' Burleigh Court and Holywell Park retain mia’s AIM Gold accreditation
Loughborough based Imago Venues has achieved the Meetings Industry Association's (MIA) AIM Gold accreditation for the second time, for its core conference facilities Holywell Park and Burleigh Court.
6 March 2018
World-leading choir to perform at Loughborough University
The renowned Choir of Clare College will be performing in Loughborough on Saturday 10 March as part of the University’s programme of Spring/Summer events.
6 March 2018
London project that saw over 660 students tackle real business challenges is celebrated at event
A Loughborough University London project, which challenges students to help solve real problems set by a wide variety of organisations, was celebrated at an event last week.
7 March 2018
Poetry evening returns to Students’ Union
Speech Bubble, a night for poets who wish to take to the stage, returns to Loughborough Students’ Union on Monday 12 March.
7 March 2018
Community groups invited to bid for University funding through the Open Fund
Community and voluntary groups in Charnwood are again being offered the chance to bid for funding through the University’s annual Donations Fund Programme.
7 March 2018
Loughborough shortlisted for 10 Whatuni Student Choice Awards
Loughborough is the most shortlisted university in the Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCA) 2018, featuring in 10 of the 12 categories.
7 March 2018
Loughborough engineering student wins innovative Siemens challenge
Last week, a Loughborough University student travelled to Sheffield to take part in the 48 hour Sir William Siemens Challenge: MindSphere Live.
7 March 2018
Improve your swimming technique with elite athletes
Do you struggle with your swimming technique? Do you find yourself researching how to swim perfectly in the run up to this seasons’ triathlon season?
7 March 2018
Win a Loughborough Cup this Fairtrade Fortnight
Fairtrade Fortnight is currently underway and to mark the occasion, the Sustainability team has highlighted a number of ways in which staff and students can make a difference to the lives of the people who grow the things we love.
8 March 2018
International Women’s Day: Loughborough academic puts female mathematicians in the spotlight in short film
A Loughborough University mathematician and her filmmaker sister have created a video for International Women’s Day 2018.
8 March 2018
Eating breakfast every day increases physical activity among girls
Girls were more active when they ate breakfast daily as part of a study into whether breakfast frequency affects physical activity.
8 March 2018
School of Business and Economics launches new Senior Leaders Apprenticeship programmes
Loughborough University’s School of Business and Economics has developed a suite of postgraduate apprenticeship programmes for organisations that wish to develop, promote and retain their talented managers using the Apprenticeship Levy.
8 March 2018
Leading expert on lifestyle interventions and health joins Loughborough University
Amanda Daley is bringing her expertise in lifestyle interventions and health outcomes to Loughborough University as Professor of Behavioural Medicine.
9 March 2018
Reduce, reuse and recycle – are you doing your bit?
As National Waste Week is coming to a close - a campaign that sees schools across the UK look at how they can reduce, reuse and recycle redundant materials – the University’s Sustainability team has taken the opportunity to examine what staff and students can do on campus.
9 March 2018
Exhibition to examine role of objects using items from Leicester’s historical collections
Staff, students and members of the public are invited to an exhibition that uses items from Leicester’s historical collections to examine the role and status of objects.
9 March 2018
Jess Thomas-Owens
We are sad to have to inform you that Jess Thomas-Owens, a student within the School of Arts, English and Drama, has died.
9 March 2018
University to clone Newton’s Tree after receiving cuttings
Loughborough University is set to clone the tree that inspired Sir Isaac Newton’s theory of gravity after being gifted a selection of cuttings.
12 March 2018
EAP Focus: the importance of good posture at work
Being sedentary can pose risks to a healthy lifestyle, and we should be exercising regularly to avoid the negative impact as a result of sitting at a computer all day, according to the NHS.
12 March 2018
Major tennis event coming to Loughborough University
The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) has today announced the creation of a new $100,000 ATP Challenger Tour event, to be staged at Loughborough University.
13 March 2018
Royal Society of Chemistry awards Loughborough University £2,000 to inspire school pupils
The Royal Society of Chemistry has granted the University £2,000 to support a science project designed to engage school students.
14 March 2018
Loughborough players make up 1/3 of England men’s hockey squad for Gold Coast
An astonishing 7 out of 18 players named in the Team England men’s hockey squad for next month’s Commonwealth Games have been student-athletes at Loughborough University.
15 March 2018
Loughborough students excel in international packaging design competition
Six Loughborough students have had their innovative creations recognised in an international packaging design competition – with one talented undergraduate ranking in the top 13.
15 March 2018
University to host Sexual Violence in Higher Education Conference
Loughborough University is hosting a conference next week that discusses the issue of sexual violence in Higher Education.
16 March 2018
How much do you know about sleep?
Sleep. It is something we all do but how much do you actually know about it?
16 March 2018
IMPORTANT NOTICE: temporary road closure on University Road week commencing 19 March
Due to the ongoing refurbishment of Wolfson and S buildings in the West Park of campus, there is a need for a temporary closure of part of University Road.
16 March 2018
Martin Dawkins
On Thursday 15 March 2018 one of our colleagues in SDC (Sports Development Centre) Martin Dawkins, sadly passed away.
16 March 2018
NT Live presents Julius Caesar
A live broadcast of National Theatre’s Julius Caesar will be screened at the Cope Auditorium on Thursday 22 March from 7pm.
16 March 2018
Don’t forget! The deadline to nominate a student for a Community Prize is approaching.
Do you know a student who has gone out of their way to help you or to serve the Loughborough community?
19 March 2018
University’s Inside Out fund awards donations to eight Charnwood Groups
The Inside Out fund, part of Loughborough University’s Community Donation 2017/18, has awarded eight Charnwood groups with donations.
19 March 2018
Symposium marks 35th anniversary of classic ‘Images of Welfare’ study
Delegates from all over the country visited the University earlier this month to remember and rethink a study that looked at how the media shaped attitudes to poverty and welfare in the 1970s.
19 March 2018
Government extends childcare voucher scheme
The government originally announced that from 6 April 2018, Childcare Voucher schemes would close to new applicants. This has now been amended, with the Education Secretary confirming on 13 March 2018 that Childcare Voucher schemes will now remain open to new entrants for a further 6 months until October 2018 (exact date to be confirmed).
19 March 2018
London Venture Crawl: students meet top entrepreneurs as part of 12-hour city tour
Loughborough University students boarded a double-decker bus last week for a unique entrepreneurial tour of the capital that saw them visit creative hubs and meet industry leaders.
21 March 2018
Loughborough academics host new Poetry Podcast in celebration of World Poetry Day
A brand new podcast has been published by Loughborough University, in celebration of World Poetry Day.
21 March 2018
USS pension consultation
In light of recent developments, the planned USS consultation which was due to commence on 19th March has been postponed.
21 March 2018
How much do you know about the wonderful woodlands?
From a miniature type of deer to children sat around a fire, to high-tech meteorological equipment and hotels for bugs – if you go down to the woods today, you’re sure of a big surprise!
22 March 2018
Loughborough named best in the UK for student experience for the eighth time
Loughborough University has been named the best in the country for its student experience, the UK’s leading publication on higher education, the Times Higher Education (THE) announced today.
22 March 2018
Loughborough students put wheels in motion for international racing car competition
Engineering students from Loughborough University will be competing at Silverstone this summer for the 20th anniversary of the Formula Student competition.
22 March 2018
Loughborough University’s UNISON branch wins two awards
Loughborough University’s UNISON branch has won two prizes at this year’s Branch of the Year Awards.
22 March 2018
New research centre to focus on misinformation and hate speech online
A new research centre looking at the impact of social media on the spread of misinformation and the rise of hate speech and incivility has been launched by Loughborough University.
23 March 2018
Car parking charges for 2018-19
In April 2018 the Government will change some of the salary sacrifice arrangements currently available to employees in the UK.
23 March 2018
Your chance to nominate staff members who go above and beyond
Have you received excellent service from a staff member of Campus Services? Do you know someone from the team that goes above and beyond to help others?
23 March 2018
Design project launches tools to support employment opportunities in lower income countries
A number of tools and resources that encourage product and industrial designers to rethink the ways in which they use materials have been launched following a successful social impact research project led by Loughborough University.
26 March 2018
Learn to care for fruit trees on-campus - event rescheduled
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Fruit Routes pruning event had to be cancelled last week but it has been rescheduled to take place this Wednesday (28 March).
26 March 2018
Academics install early-warning landslide technology in Myanmar
Two Loughborough academics have installed technology in Myanmar that could revolutionise landslide monitoring and protect vulnerable communities.
26 March 2018
The Academic Language Support Service (ALSS) has now launched
The new Academic Language Support Service has now launched.
27 March 2018
Imago Venues prepares for £3m rolling refurbishment of Burleigh Court
In April 2018, Loughborough based Imago Venues will start the first phase of a multi-million pound refurbishment of the 186 bedrooms in Burleigh Court, the portfolio’s flagship four star hotel and conference centre.
27 March 2018
Additional EAP counselling provision now available to staff
The Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) currently offers 24/7 confidential support to staff members on a range of issues, from workplace stress to financial worries.
27 March 2018
Semester 2 exam timetable available
The timetable for Semester 2 Examinations is now available on LEARN.
27 March 2018
Video series highlights excellence at Loughborough
As part of the 2016/17 annual review, the Corporate Communications team have commissioned a series of videos that highlight the stories of some of the groups and individuals who, through their dedication and achievements, have contributed to a hugely successful year at Loughborough.
27 March 2018
GDPR: Data Protection legislation is changing
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect on 25 May 2018, replacing the Data Protection Act (1998). This web page outlines what the GDPR is, what the University is doing to prepare for its introduction and the steps you need to take.
28 March 2018
Student entrepreneurs need your vote!
Students Matt Pritchard and James Powell-Tuck are hoping to win a national competition with their start-up that allows diners to find restaurants offering discounts in order to fill empty tables – and they need your help!
28 March 2018
Loughborough’s Kay England to take on role as chair of Meetings Industry Association
Kay England, chief executive of Imago Venues and director of campus services at Loughborough University, has been elected as chair of the Meetings Industry Association’s (mia) council.
28 March 2018
Loughborough shortlisted for 2018 Guardian University Award
Loughborough University has been shortlisted for a 2018 Guardian University Award.
29 March 2018
Expert comment: ball-tampering in cricket “should not be a surprise”
In wake of the recent scandal, Dr Dominic Malcolm, Reader in Sociology of Sport at Loughborough University, examines how much of a problem ball-tampering is in cricket and if the news should come as a surprise.
29 March 2018
Ten tips for healthy (and sustainable) ways to eat your Easter egg
Easter’s dedication to confectionary provides consumers with excuses to overindulge – but also with dilemmas about diet and sustainability. Here Dr Jon Seaton, of Loughborough University’s School of Business and Economics, looks at the best ways to be healthy and responsible.
29 March 2018
Tickets available for ATP Challenger Tour event
Tickets will soon be available for the $100,000 ATP Challenger Tour event taking place at Loughborough University in May.