It costs £1,000-a-year to send your child to state primary school and £2,300 for secondary school - new report
New research reveals that families in the UK must now cover minimum annual education costs of over £1,000 for a primary school child and nearly £2,300 for a secondary school pupil – a sharp rise that far outpaces inflation and earnings growth since 2022.
TEDxLoughborough University: Apply now to be a speaker or a member of the planning team
Loughborough Students’ Union is delighted to announce in October 2025, they will be hosting a TEDx event at the Loughborough campus.
Physicists use artificial intelligence to reveal how layered gases and metals melt
A team of physicists – including a Nobel Prize winner – has used artificial intelligence to uncover how layered materials melt and shift between physical states when confined to two dimensions.
‘Forging Ahead’ initiative to transform innovation and entrepreneurship across the Midlands
A coalition of 15 Midlands university partners has launched a bold new initiative that is set to revolutionise how research and innovation are translated into real-world impact across the region.
Mental Health Awareness Week 2025
Mental Health Awareness Week, 12-16 May, is being celebrated across campus, with the theme this year focusing on the power and importance of community.
Israel’s peace movement offers a ray of hope amid the pain of Gaza conflict
An opinion piece written by Dr Yuval Katz from the School of Social Sciences and Humanities for The Conversation platform:
UK Supreme Court Judgment: Update on practical implications for staff, students and members of the public
At Loughborough we recognise that the recent UK Supreme Court ruling, that in the Equality Act 2010 ‘sex’ means biological sex, will be having a significant impact.
The prospect of a US pope was once viewed with suspicion – but Leo XIV could prove an important counter to Trump
An opinion piece written by Doctoral Researcher Massimo D'Angelo from Loughborough University London for The Conversation platform.
Staff Desktop Service: Use of macros in software tools
Macros in Office desktop apps (on Windows 11) can pose significant security risks. These scripts, often used to automate tasks in applications like Microsoft Excel or Word, can be exploited by attackers to access your data, device operating system or the wider University systems.
Support for staff and students distressed by the events in India and Pakistan
We understand that the recent events in Pakistan and India may be distressing for some members of our community, particularly those with family or friends in the region.



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