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Graphic with text to promote the University's 2019 Arts Festival

Loughborough University’s Art Festival returns for a second year with an inspiring programme of creative events

Loughborough University’s Art Festival is back for a second year with a diverse and exciting programme of events taking place from 5-13 June.

22 May 2019
Image with 'SINGLE GIRL LIES HIDDEN' written numerous times in black and purple text

Winner of the Overton Poetry Prize announced at celebratory event

The winner of the 2018 Overton Poetry Prize was announced at an event which took place last Thursday (16 May).

20 May 2019
photo of student's work: a fish emptying contents of small plastic toys

Students host first plastic art exhibition at government department to highlight the dangers of pollution

Students at Loughborough University are exhibiting their art in a government department as part of a project that looks to highlight the impact of plastic pollution.

15 May 2019
photo of VC Bob, Frances Quinn and student finalists of the Great Halls Bake Off in Cognitos

Students showcase artistic bakes as part of LU Arts' Great Halls Bake Off

Five students reached the finals of LU Arts' Great Halls Bake Off and were judged by previous Great British Bake Off winner and Loughborough alumna, Frances Quinn, last week.

13 May 2019

Re-imagining Citizenship project to be exhibited at prestigious art exhibition in Venice

A project created by Loughborough University which explores citizenship is being exhibited at a prestigious art exhibition in Venice.

10 May 2019
black and white photo of Dr Antonia Liguori interviewing someone and holding a microphone.

Help raise awareness of climate change and learn new skills as part of LU Arts’ latest series of workshops

LU Arts is delighted to announce a new and upcoming series of workshops around digital storytelling which is open for staff, students and members of the community to attend.

10 May 2019
two actors on stage

NT Live: All My Sons

LU Arts are pleased to announce they will be showcasing two National Theatre Live screenings in May and June, as part of a collaboration with Flix Cinema.

2 May 2019
wind turbines on a hill.

Loughborough and Surrey project to map energy and productivity

A researcher at Loughborough University has been awarded funding by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) to explore the role of energy in the UK’s productivity puzzle.

30 April 2019
scholars together with the vice chancellor

Loughborough University to host a concert to showcase music scholarship winners

Five students who received music scholarships from LU Arts this year will perform pieces of their choice in a lunchtime concert on 8 May at the Cope Auditorium at 12.30pm.

17 April 2019
graphic with illustrations of wildlife to promote Fruit Routes event

Fruit Routes event returns for the first days of summer offering activities for all to attend

Loughborough University and artist Anne-Marie Culhane have come together for the seventh year to bring the Fruit Routes project to campus.

16 April 2019
A field of solar panels.

Surviving climate change means transforming both economics and design

What could be more important than sustaining habitable living conditions on Earth?

12 April 2019
Some Thing Not No Thing exhibition poster

Fine Art Students launch new art exhibition

Five Fine Art students from Loughborough University have put together a free exhibition that will take place next month at the Martin Hall Exhibition Space on campus.

28 March 2019
Dr Andrew Dix, Dr Oli Tearle and Dr Anne-Marie Beller

School of Poetry podcast launches second series

To mark World Poetry Day (21 March), academics from Loughborough University have come together to launch season two of the ‘School of Poetry’ podcast.

21 March 2019
Photo of the New World Embassy

Loughborough University hosts a series of events discussing the subject of citizenship this month

A series of events about citizenship has launched at Loughborough University today (13 March).

13 March 2019
black banner with LU Arts 'STEAM Week'

Loughborough University merges the arts and STEM to host week of exciting events

Loughborough University will be hosting a week of creative inter-disciplinary events involving science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

8 March 2019
Books on a light blue background.

From talking cats to time travel… here’s what I recommend you read this World Book Day

It’s World Book Day and what better way to celebrate than getting your specs on, a bookmark out and stuck into a novel you’ve never read before.

7 March 2019
photo of equipment used in materials labs

Artists to collaborate with Loughborough University’s Department of Materials later this month

Three artists will complete residencies at Loughborough University later this month as part of a new project by Radar and the Department of Materials.

19 February 2019
multicolour graphic used to promote LGBT+ History month

LU Arts presents portrait exhibition featuring the University’s LGBT+ community

An exhibition showcasing the University’s LGBT+ community is now available to view on campus.

15 February 2019
Design by Amelia Vance

Anglo-Asian student exhibition to raise funds for local charity

Opening to the public later this month, Tension is a postcard exhibition featuring work by students on each pathway of Loughborough University’s Art and Design Foundation Studies course – 3D Design, Fashion and Textiles, Fine Art and Visual Communication – and a visiting group of Curatorship and Fine Art students from Joshibi University of Art and Design in Tokyo. The students will work together to curate the exhibition.

12 February 2019
John Atkin in his studio.

Solo exhibition for renowned Loughborough University sculptor

A unique exhibition of studio sculptures and wall-based artworks by renowned Loughborough University sculptor John Atkin opens next weekend in London.

23 January 2019
photo of Dr Sara Read, Dr Oli Tearle and Dr Barbara Cooke getting into the festive spirit

Loughborough academics discuss festive poetry in podcast

A group of academics from the School of Arts, English and Drama have recorded a special Christmas episode for the School of Poetry podcast.

12 December 2018
photo of a students' notebook at a Creative Writing class

Places available for next semester’s Creative Writing classes

Bookings are now open for the next series of Creative Writing classes.

10 December 2018

Why talking about memories with older family, friends and neighbours this holiday season could be essential for their wellbeing

This December, more than one million elderly people will experience loneliness and isolation according to figures by Age UK. As part of our Christmas campaign aimed at raising awareness of seasonal loneliness, Loughborough academic Dr Catherine Armstrong has suggested one solution from the tiny island of Hawaii that could make a big difference to someone.

4 December 2018
photo of the University's choir at Christmas performance

University choir to bring festive spirit to Loughborough with Christmas performance

The University’s choir will be performing their annual Christmas-themed concert next week.

30 November 2018
logo of LU Arts in different colours

LU Arts to host events for budding poets and aspiring singer-songwriters next month

LU Arts will be hosting the renowned Speech Bubble and Acoustic Night events next month.

28 November 2018
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