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Finalist Futures - Step Up to Final Year Event

World Menopause Day - MAIA and Age Appreciation Network Event

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25 September 2024

Exploding pagers and walkie-talkies are a reminder of how easily your devices can be hacked – here’s how to make sure they are safe

The recent attacks on walkie-talkies and pagers in Lebanon have highlighted the hidden vulnerabilities in everyday technology. These incidents underscore the need for individuals to understand the potential risks associated with their devices and to take proactive steps to protect themselves in an increasingly digital world where safety can be compromised.

25 September 2024

Call for contributions to ‘AFRO HAIR: IS a BIG conversation’

‘AFRO HAIR: IS a BIG conversation’ by Dr Kerri Akiwowo, Senior Lecturer in Textiles (School Design and Creative Arts) explores Black identities and embodied experiences through the ages told through afro hair narratives and artefacts of Black and mixed heritage communities.

25 September 2024

Bioengineering Student Wins Prize at Poster Competition for Bio-Medical Ceramics Research

Sam Jeffery, a Bioengineering student, has been awarded a prize for a poster he presented at an internship showcase earlier this month.

25 September 2024

Notice of network downtime on Wednesday 9 October

On Wednesday 9 October, IT Services will be carrying out essential maintenance on the campus firewalls.

24 September 2024

Loughborough University marks Black History Month

The University is celebrating Black History Month throughout October with a range of events and initiatives.

23 September 2024

Professor Dame Angela McLean public lecture: 60 years of the Government Chief Science Adviser

Professor Dame Angela McLean DBE FRS, the Government Chief Scientific Adviser (GCSA) and Honorary Distinguished Professor at Loughborough University, will be giving a public lecture at the campus on Tuesday October 8.

23 September 2024

Safer Partnerships and Trusted Research – what’s my role?

Safer Partnerships and Trusted Research is about considering the economic and national security issues in our activities as a university.

23 September 2024

Join the University Choir

The University Choir is preparing to re-start rehearsals after their summer break. The Choir is open to anyone who enjoys singing with others or would like to have a go at singing in a choir for the first time.

23 September 2024

Apply now to become a student ambassador

The School and College Liaison team are now recruiting for new student ambassadors to represent Loughborough University.

23 September 2024

Discover your future profession and enhance your skills at the Autumn Careers Fair and Fest

Are you ready to take charge of your career and enhance your professional skills? The Careers Network are excited to announce the return of their Autumn Careers Fair and Fest – a series of events designed to support you on your career journey.

23 September 2024

National Theatre Live: Autumn Programme

Screenings of two National Theatre plays will be shown at Cope Auditorium from 10 October.

20 September 2024

Temporary car park closures for student arrivals: 23-25 September

Please note that new students will be arriving for the new academic year from Monday 23 to Wednesday 25 September. To assist with their arrival into halls the following car parks will be closed on the following days.

20 September 2024

University network and datacentre downtime on Tuesday 24 September

On Tuesday 24 September between 8am and 9.30am, IT Services will be carrying out essential maintenance to replace a failed piece of networking hardware before the start of teaching. There will be downtime to the Wi-Fi and wired network and most key services.

20 September 2024

Staff community celebrated at the Vice-Chancellor's Awards

On Friday 13 September, the University celebrated staff from across the institution for the third Vice-Chancellor’s Awards.

20 September 2024

Loughborough crowned Sports University of the Year for the fourth time

Loughborough University has been crowned Sports University of the Year by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025 – and remains tenth out of 134 universities in its national league table.

19 September 2024

Civic Universities Agreement: Arts, Culture, and Heritage (ACH) Theme Lead for Loughborough University

The University is seeking an academic colleague to take on the role of Loughborough’s institutional lead for the Arts, Culture, and Heritage theme of the Civic Universities Agreement (CUA).

19 September 2024

Implementation of the New JNCHES Annual Pay uplift 2024-25

The pay negotiations for the 2024-25 New Joint Negotiating Committee for Higher Education Staff (New JNCHES) pay round began in March 2024 and have included stages of dispute resolution, taking place in August 2024. Whilst agreement wasn’t reached there was constructive engagement, in what are challenging financial times.

19 September 2024

Five films and TV shows about Operation Market Garden, recommended by a war historian

Operation Market Garden – the 80th anniversary of which takes place over September 17-25 – has gone down in history as a strategic failure. The brainchild of Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery, this military operation was intended to hasten the end of the second world war.

19 September 2024

Returning students: eduroam Wi-Fi connection on your device

The security certificate used to connect your device to the University’s secure network (eduroam) expires annually. This means you will need to re-onboard each of your devices every year.

19 September 2024

Loughborough excels in latest Knowledge Exchange Framework Assessment

Loughborough University’s success in working with business, public and third sector and commercialising its innovative research has been underlined in the fourth iteration of Research England’s assessment called the Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF).

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Brief Internet outages – Wednesday 09 October (7am – 8am)

Notice of network downtime: On Wednesday, 09 October, IT Services will be carrying out essential maintenance on the campus firewalls.

Posted by IT Services on Wednesday, 25 Sep 2024 at 8:00

Apply now to become a Student Ambassador

Marketing and Advancement are now recruiting for new Student Ambassadors to represent Loughborough University. This is an excellent opportunity to make the most of your time at Loughborough and have a flexible job that fits around your studies.

Posted by Hannah Eickmann on Monday, 23 Sep 2024 at 9:49

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Action required: eduroam Wi-Fi connection on your device

Posted by IT Services on Monday, 16 Sep 2024 at 8:00

Nurture-U - Student Wellbeing Service

Want to feel more confident and worry less? Nurture-U are a research project aiming to improve student wellbeing.

Posted by Kieran Teasdale on Monday, 5 Aug 2024 at 12:45

The University’s subscription to Linkedin Learning will end in September 2024.

If you have completed any training courses in LinkedIn Learning and wish to retain the certificates of completion, please ensure that you have downloaded them by the end of August 24. Guidance can be found on the link below.

Posted by Organisational Development on Monday, 29 Jul 2024 at 16:32

We Need Your Stories- Paid Participants Needed

A PhD study is looking for older adults with multiple chronic diseases to participate. The purpose of this study is to investigate people’s experiences in managing chronic conditions, such as diabetes, asthma, and arthritis. The study aims to design digital health tools to support the needs of older adults in managing their long-term conditions.

Posted by Ning Fu on Monday, 29 Jul 2024 at 10:55

Tai Chi training - Call for participants

We are looking for participants

Posted by Qian Qian on Wednesday, 17 Jul 2024 at 8:00

Calling for Participants (Intervention Study on Cross Education of Strength)

We are still recruiting participants to participate in our unique intervention research, which exploring the mechanism of cross-education of strength from neuromuscular physiology perspectives. What is Cross-Education of Strength? Cross-education of strength is a phenomenon where training one limb can lead to strength gains in the untrained, opposite limb. This fascinating effect has potential applications in rehabilitation, sports training, and overall fitness improvement.

Posted by Nur Khairunisa Binti Abu Talip on Monday, 17 Jun 2024 at 9:44

Is your child starting Reception?

Do you live in England? Is your child starting school this September? Share your views about children starting school and the challenges they may face.

Posted by Laura Valadez-Martinez on Wednesday, 8 May 2024 at 15:58

Civil Service Careers Support - Mentors Available

Find out more about how to apply for roles in the UK Civil Service including the Civil Service Fast Stream (CSFS). Civil Service roles are advertised throughout the year with the Fast Stream currently expected to open for applications for the 2025 intake in October.

Posted by Steph Hutchinson on Wednesday, 14 Feb 2024 at 10:31

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School Governor Appointment

Holywell Primary School are looking to recruit two volunteers to act as 'Members' who will help oversee the governing board.

Posted by Rob Seager on Wednesday, 11 Sep 2024 at 9:53

Volunteers needed for early Windows 11 upgrade

As we prepare for the campus-wide rollout of Windows 11 for university-managed devices, we are seeking 100 volunteers to upgrade their devices ahead of the launch date.

Posted by IT Services on Tuesday, 10 Sep 2024 at 16:37

We are recruiting drivers with sleep apnoea for a research study

We are trying to recruit participants who may wish to take part in a research study based in the design school.

Posted by Karl Miller on Wednesday, 4 Sep 2024 at 0:00

Requesting the return of old laptops or secondary devices

To aid the rollout of Windows 11 across the University and to ensure we make the best use of our IT equipment, IT Services are asking all staff to return any old or unused laptops.

Posted by IT Services on Monday, 2 Sep 2024 at 8:00

Do you have a desktop phone handset that is no longer in use?

Recycling request If you've switched to the Microsoft Teams Phone service and still have a desktop handset on your desk, please follow the guidance below. This includes handsets from meeting rooms, shared spaces, hot-desking areas, and PhD rooms.

Posted by IT Services on Tuesday, 6 Aug 2024 at 11:22

The University’s subscription to Linkedin Learning will end in September 2024.

Posted by Organisational Development on Monday, 29 Jul 2024 at 16:32

We Need Your Stories- Paid Participants Needed

Posted by Ning Fu on Monday, 29 Jul 2024 at 10:55

Tai Chi training-Call for participants

16-form Tai Chi has been created to enhance ankle function. Simplified Tai Chi for strong ankles awaits you. Come join us to embark on your Tai Chi journey!

Posted by Qian Qian on Monday, 15 Jul 2024 at 8:05

Calling for Participants (Intervention Study on Cross Education of Strength)

Posted by Nur Khairunisa Binti Abu Talip on Monday, 17 Jun 2024 at 9:44

Is your child starting Reception?

Do you live in England? Is your child starting school this September? Share your views about children starting school and the challenges they may face.