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Your invite to the next General Assembly

All staff are invited to the next General Assembly on Wednesday 6 May where you can hear the latest updates from our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nick Jennings.

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Celebrating a decade as best in the world for sports-related subjects

For the tenth year in a row, Loughborough has been crowned the world’s best university for sports-related subjects in the QS global rankings.

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Finalists: Have your say and take part in the National Student Survey 2026

The National Student Survey (NSS) offers final year undergraduates the chance to give feedback on their time at Loughborough. By taking part in the survey, you’ll be helping future students make the right choices about where and what to study.

Upcoming changes may impact your access to University email and calendars Outlook is the University’s supported email application for staff and students to access their email and calendars. This includes Outlook on the web, in addition to the Outlook desktop and the Outlook mobile application. Icon of an envelope on a blue background. Apply to the UK Young Academy and Global Young Academy - or Become a Mentor Loughborough University is preparing to support a new cohort of colleagues in their applications to two of the most prestigious interdisciplinary networks for emerging leaders: the UK Young Academy and the Global Young Academy. Yellow and white banner with information on about applying for the UK Young Academy, with a photo of a group of diverse people smiling at the camera University Wi-Fi and wired network downtime: Wednesday 22 April On Wednesday 22 April, IT Services will be updating the software running on the campus firewalls to a more stable and secure version. Pale blue background with a blue Wi-Fi icon in the centre. Employment Rights Act 2025 update Big changes are coming to UK employment law in April 2026, marking the most significant shift in workplace rights in over a decade. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Heating on campus With Spring temperatures expected to remain relatively stable over the next couple of weeks, we will begin turning off the heating on the East Midlands campus from Monday 20 April, slightly earlier than initially planned. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Traffic management changes for the new student accommodation development From the start of this term, there will be a significant increase in construction vehicle movements across campus as the main contractor begins groundworks for the new accommodation development. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Loughborough student showcases dress at Durham University Charity Fashion Show Tiyasha Corea, a placement-year Fashion Design and Technology student at Loughborough University, was recently selected to represent Loughborough at the 2026 Durham University Charity Fashion Show (DUCFS). Model walking on a runway wearing a black dress with red lighting behind her. Notice: SMS campaign from IT Services IT Services are carrying out a review to refresh the contacts listed for the opt-in Emergency Text (SMS) Service, which is used to notify contacts in the event of a major systems outage. Blue graphic of a triangle warning icon alongside the text 'IT Services Important Information'. View all news
Science Tiny ‘light-concentrating’ particles boost terahertz technology, study shows Scientists have found a way to boost terahertz technology using particles thousands of times smaller than a grain of sand. Artist’s impression of silica–gold nanoparticles acting as “light concentrators”, focusing energy into tiny hotspots to boost terahertz emission. The effect was studied using ultrafast laser pulses. Image generated by Dr Vittorio Cecconi using Adobe Firefly. Research success New research identifies previously unreported pressure wave energy transfer to the brain from football headers A new study has identified a previously unreported mechanism of energy transfer to the brain from football headers – a finding that could prove significant in understanding the mechanics of headers and inform future research into long-term player health. a close up of a football in a fire machine in sports tech Health and medicine EXPERT COMMENT: Social media content is increasingly shaping how people understand their health Professor Stefania Vicari is a sociologist at Loughborough University who explores how social media shapes public understanding of health, examining issues of trust, expertise and the growing influence of online voices on health behaviours and decision-making. Smartphone screen with lots of social media apps Politics ‘I’m not a politician’: why the clash with Pope Leo could prove dangerous for Donald Trump “I am not a politician; I speak of the Gospel.” Pope Leo XIV’s recent remarks, made during his apostolic journey to Africa, immediately suggest that his clash with Donald Trump operates on a different level to the US president’s usual political spats. Pope Leo XIV waving World Could Viktor Orbán be back in 2030? Why Péter Magyar has a fight on his hands after landslide win The mood was jubilant among liberals and pro-Europeans in Hungary and beyond on April 13 as Péter Magyar led the Tisza party to a landslide election victory. His win ended the 16-year administration of Viktor Orbán’s pro-Russian Fidesz party. Given the high turnout and margin of victory, giving Tisza a two-thirds constitutional majority in parliament, the jubilant mood seems justified. Newly elected Hungarian President, Péter Magyar. Global sporting events Team England reveals kit ahead of 2026 Commonwealth Games With 100 days to go until the opening ceremony, Team England has unveiled its Glasgow inspired kit for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.  beth durant poses in the new team england kit Sport The Hundred has helped level the playing field for women’s cricket Cricket’s newest competition is helping close the gender gap in the sport by bringing new audiences to women’s matches and changing perceptions about the women’s game, according to new research. A female cricketer hits the ball 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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  • Duplicating content posted on the news channel
  • To promote events open to our University community (this should be self-submitted under the dedicated ‘Events’ tab instead).
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Co-development of the Forces Families Resilience Programme For Staff and Students Research participant call-outs Alongside the Royal Air Forces Association, we are expanding the successful Veterans Resilience Programme to include family members of both veterans and currently serving personnel. To ensure the new Forces Family Resilience Programme is shaped around the real needs and preferences of this group, we are looking for family members of veterans or current serving personnel to complete a short 10-minute survey exploring their views on programme content, delivery, and any factors that may support or limit engagement. Daniel Ogden The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Interview study on consumers’ views of AI tools For Students Research participant call-outs Call for participants: Interview study on consumers’ views of AI tools and the new generation of AI agents Xiuyan Guo The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
New flexible working webpage For Staff General We are pleased to announce the launch of our new webpage on Flexible Working. While there are no changes to the University policy and procedure, we hope the new page is clear and straightforward to understand. Carolyn Kenney The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Take Part in a Global Study of Climate Change and Wellbeing For Students Research participant call-outs We are looking for UK university students aged 18-30 to take part in a survey to help us explore views about climate change, body image, mental health and eating behaviours. This study is part of a larger international collaboration exploring views about climate change and wellbeing across 15 countries! Hannah White The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Call for participants: Postmenopausal women needed for nutrition study For Staff Research participant call-outs We are looking for participants to join a new research study at the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences. Our research explores whether consuming a single high-fat meal enriched with a special milk fat can affect markers of heart health and brain function in postmenopausal women. Oonagh Markey The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
What budget 2025 means for EV drivers For Staff Other Octopus EV have looked at the Budget 2025 and outlined what this means for EV drivers. Charlotte Dyer The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Do you use numbers in your daily life? Tell us about it! For Staff Research participant call-outs We’re conducting focus groups to gain a deeper understanding of how people experience mathematics in everyday situations, such as shopping, budgeting, work tasks, or using technology. We want to hear from adults who are not currently studying or teaching. Ciara Turner The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
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Festival of Creative and Digital Methods Taster Series: Podcasting as a Participatory Approach For Staff and students Academic Online via MS Teams Colourful swirls around text reading 'Festival of Creative and Digital Methods. Loughborough University Inaugural Lectures: Professor Jenny Fry and Professor Oli Buckley For Staff and students Lectures Edward Herbert Building EHB 1.10B Two professor portraits in bubbles with text reading 'Inaugural Lecture Series' accompanied by lecture titles and professor names IAS Seminar: Failure Café For Staff and students Research Hybrid - International House & Zoom Webinar A person observing weather patterns on multiple screens BioBlitz For Staff and students Sustainability TBC Flowers on campus with the text 'Loughborough's Sustainable Campus'. Faith in Focus For Staff Faith Edward Herbert Building EHB 2.10 Icon of two shaking hands forming a heart shape on a blue background Pop-up Maker Space For Staff and students Arts James France Text reading 'Pop-Up Maker Space' in a pink bubble on a cyan background Carbon Literacy Training For Staff and students Sustainability Wavy Top, WAV040 Illustration of a landscape with the text 'Carbon Literacy Knowledge'.
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