Mandatory training

Important training to complete in your first few weeks

There is an expectation on all members of staff to engage in training and development as part of their employment at Loughborough. This is to help support staff in their role, to meet legal requirements and to shape the culture of Loughborough University.

Mandatory training courses for all staff can be found on our Mandatory Training Page on our LEARN system. 

LEARN is our internal virtual learning environment (VLE) that you can access using the username and password given to you on your first day. If you wish to take any mandatory training before you start, your line manager can arrange for you to have access to the system before you arrive, but it is not essential.

You will need to complete your Loughborough University mandatory training during the early stages of employment. Your line manager will inform you of any role specific mandatory training that you are required to complete.

Welcome to Loughborough event

Loughborough University really enjoys bringing our new starters together for a ‘Welcome to Loughborough’ event. Typically, this event is held in-person on the Loughborough Campus, although on occasions this may not be possible.

If you have any questions about ‘Welcome to Loughborough’ or your induction experience, please contact the Organisational Development team.

Loughborough University Staff Fair

The Loughborough University Staff Fair will take place twice a year and will be an opportunity for new starters to come and talk to approx. 40 exhibitors from a range of Professional Services, Staff Networks, Trade Unions and Support Services.  The fair will be open for two hours for staff to join us. 

This event is designed for new starters, but we actively welcome any members of staff who wish to attend.  

We will be running this event in 2024.