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Black and white photo by Paul Hill with a sink and human shadow appearing in the light of a doorway

New exhibition on University campus showcases limited-edition platinum-palladium prints from photographer Paul Hill

An upcoming exhibition at the Martin Hall Gallery will be displaying work from acclaimed British photographer Paul Hill.

15 November 2022

Macabre collection of ghostly tales released to reignite interest in author

A selection of supernatural fiction from 20th century author A.M. Burrage is being rediscovered in a new book which celebrates his eeriest and most ghoulish works.

25 October 2022
Josh Milburn - standing outdoors with trees behind him

Dr Josh Milburn goes head-to-head at the Being Human Festival

Dr Josh Milburn is appearing at the Being Human Festival this November – exploring issues around the food we eat and its production.

21 October 2022
Georgie's fantastic fungi sculpture

Fantastic fungi: Harnessing the magic of mycelium to create striking sculptures

You may or may not enjoy eating mushrooms, but how do you feel about having a vase grown by and made of fungi in your home?

5 October 2022
Photo of the personal stitched panels formed into one quilt from the participants of the project

On-campus exhibition reflects the caring responsibilities of academics during Covid-19 lockdowns

An exhibition currently open in the Martin Hall Gallery tells the stories of women academics trying to manage care responsibilities whilst working during the Covid-19 lockdowns from March 2020.

21 September 2022

Loughborough University partners with MPs to hold parliamentary conference on wrestling

In the wake of the WWE's first major event in the UK for 30 years, a group of MPs is announcing its intention to ensure the legacy of the event is a stronger and healthier wrestling industry this side of the Atlantic.

6 September 2022

Season of free screenings to explore the controversial roots of gay and trans representation in broadcasting

Current controversies about LGBTQ+ representations in the media are traced back to their twentieth-century roots in a season of free public screenings at the Cinema Museum in London.

5 September 2022
Production still from Much Ado About Nothing - Katherine Parkinson in yellow dress stood with ensemble

LU Arts announces exciting National Theatre Live screenings

The new academic year brings a new National Theatre Live programme to the Cope Auditorium.

31 August 2022
Portrait examples of painted artwork by graduate Megan Nurcombe using neutral tones

The Access Group supports Loughborough graduates by displaying artwork at headquarters

The Access Group has recently selected a range of graduate artwork from the University’s Design, Creative Arts and Architecture Degree Show.

15 August 2022
Bio-based sculptural vessel by Georgia Gerrard and colourful tapestry by Jhuma Dutta

Creative Arts graduands awarded in recognition of their final year projects

Recipients of a number of Creative Arts prizes have been selected and named for this academic year.

18 July 2022
Colourful arch and huts in Shirley Pearce Square

Two new sculptures by prolific Ghanaian artist unveiled on Loughborough’s campus

Two sculptures by Atta Kwami have been loaned to the University by his wife, Pamela Clarkson-Kwami.

12 July 2022

Aphra Behn statues to tour UK as part of national competition

Four statues of Aphra Behn, the first professional woman writer, are due to tour the UK as part of a competition to find a fitting monument of the 17th century author.

21 June 2022

Theatre audiences with accessibility needs risk returning to pre-pandemic levels of exclusion

A new report published by researchers from Loughborough and Kent universities recommends that theatres, arts organisations and funders should prioritise digital innovations to allow vulnerable audiences better access to live shows.

10 June 2022
Mkutaji Wa Nija

Radar wins funding from British Council for Archiving as Creative Practice project

The University’s art research programme, Radar, and Visual Arts Network South Africa (VANSA), have received funding for their collaborative archive project, allowing them to appoint Archive Fellow, Mkutaji Wa Njia.

9 June 2022
Diverse Voices in Textiles logo

New exhibition on campus: Diverse Voices in Textiles

How many textile designers, artists or practitioners can you name who are Black, Asian, from Ethnic Minorities, identify as LGBTQI+, or live with a disability?

30 May 2022
Design concept of Flux sculpture, with illustrations of people dotted around

Students and recent alumna collaborate to produce a new sculpture for Loughborough University’s campus

A team of current and recent graduate students from a range of disciplines have been commissioned to produce a sculpture for the Loughborough campus, which will be located at the Claudia Parson’s Hall of residence.

26 May 2022
A woman weaving fabric.

Mapping India’s creative industries to identify new collaborative opportunities

Bollywood, handicrafts, textiles, and festivals… creative industries are a massive part of the Indian economy, yet the potential for collaboration in this area is not necessarily appreciated by the rest of the world.

18 May 2022

Loughborough research to feature in the 2022 British Academy Summer Showcase

Research by Loughborough University will feature in this year’s British Academy Summer Showcase, an event designed to celebrate the work of Academy-funded researchers from around the world.

17 May 2022
Fruit Routes graphic with tiles illustrating a bird, a pair of cupped hands, a basket, and an origami form

Loughborough University to celebrate the tenth anniversary of Fruit Routes initiative

The University is inviting colleagues, students and the local community to join its tenth celebration of Fruit Routes, ‘In your Hands’.

13 May 2022
Lulu Ao showing her artwork to a visitor

Loughborough student’s work features in art exhibition in Germany

Lulu Ao, a PhD student in the School of Design and Creative Arts, has just finished a run at the exhibition ‘Beyond Language’, in Tübingen, Germany.

11 May 2022
Headshots of all the performing student scholars, over the top of a red wavey background

Celebrate our music and arts scholarship students at upcoming lunchtime concert

A special lunchtime concert will take place on Wednesday (11 May) that will showcase the incredible talent of this year’s LU Arts music and art scholarship students.

9 May 2022

Irish Ambassador to the US welcomed to Texas exhibition about James Joyce’s Ulysses

The Irish Ambassador to the United States has commended an exhibition which highlights the vital role the women in James Joyce’s life had in his masterwork, Ulysses.

5 May 2022
Speech Bubble performer

Be inspired at LU Arts’ performance poetry night

Speech Bubble offers a chance for students, staff and members of the public (18+) to watch student performers and professional poets in a relaxed and friendly environment.

14 March 2022
Scene from the stage production of Belle Sauvage

Don’t miss National Theatre Live’s next screening on campus

Phillip Pullman’s The Book of Dust – La Belle Sauvage is showing at Cope Auditorium on 17 February, 7pm.

10 February 2022
Illustration of an arm made up of different colours with related art and LGBT+ symbols, along with a sign that says 'Crafting Identity'

LU Arts makerspace to be unveiled as part of celebrations for LGBT+ History Month

Staff, students and members of the public are invited to drop in, get creative and make something for an LU Arts exhibition wall inspired by LGBT+ history.

9 February 2022
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