Wrestling resurgence show

Chekhov in the ring: the changing face of professional British wrestling

English and drama lecturer Dr Claire Warden researches avant-garde Russian theatre – she also stages and sells-out professional wrestling shows.
Loughborough University’s Autumn Graduate and Placement Fair 2018.

Careers Fair enjoyed by more than 6,000 students and hundreds of internationally-respected organisations

More than 6,000 students attended Loughborough University’s Autumn Graduate and Placement Fair and met with representatives from world-renowned organisations such as Samsung, Mercedes and British Airways.
Houses under construction.

Academics to help develop building materials that generate power as part of £36m government-funded project

Three Loughborough University academics have received research funding as part of a £36m project that looks to accelerate market adoption of new solar-powered building design.
Tonga kids

Report highlights a culture of violence and abuse against children in Tonga

A Loughborough-led study aimed at investigating the experiences of children in Tonga has uncovered systemic and cultural abuse and mistreatment of children in families and schools.
photo of Richard Taylor with the recipients of the Community Donations Fund funding

Last chance to apply for Loughborough University’s Community Donations Open Fund

The University’s Community Donations Open Fund is still open for applications, but be quick – the deadline is only a few days away!
St Bartholomew's C Of E Primary School.

Students to work with community to design outdoor classroom for Leicestershire school

Students from Loughborough University are to bring their learning to life by designing an outdoor classroom for a Leicestershire school.

Pictured is a donation box full of clothes.

Students donate thousands of items to local charities

Loughborough students have donated thousands of items to local charities in a bid to help those in need and to divert resources from landfill.
Pictured is Dr Emiliano Renzi, of the School of Science, with ‘Storm Force.

Online game aims to save lives by educating children on how to identify storm surges

A Loughborough academic hopes the online game they have developed will help save lives by teaching children how to identify early warnings of coastal flooding.

Pictured are members of the University community at the launch of The Start-Up Lab.

University community celebrate opening of The Start-Up Lab

A brand, new focal point at Loughborough University that aims to support entrepreneurial students to develop their businesses has officially opened.

Professor Roy Kalawsky.

Academic says being awarded Royal Academy of Engineering Research Chair is "career highlight"

A leading Loughborough University academic has been awarded a Royal Academy of Engineering Research Chair.
Pictured is the Collaborative Project logo.

Renowned national and international organisations join the Collaborative Project

Loughborough University London is to collaborate with more than 30 respected national and international organisations for a project that challenges students to solve real business problems.
Vice Chancellor Professor Robert Allison interacting with youngsters in Zambia

Vice Chancellor hails Volunteer Zambia programme after summer visit

Vice Chancellor, Professor Robert Allison, visited Zambia this summer to experience and contribute to the Volunteer Zambia programme, an endeavour Loughborough University has played a leading role in over the last ten years.
Pictured are women that feature in the Faces of Women in Mathematics short film.

Film celebrating female mathematicians from all over the globe to be showcased at popular London festival

A film created by a Loughborough University academic and her filmmaker sister that aims to shine a spotlight on female mathematicians is to be played at a popular London festival.
poster to promote the Creative Community Day event

Loughborough University invites everyone to celebrate Creative Community Day

Creative Community Day returns to campus on Saturday 27 October and those with a passion for writing, crafting and performing are invited to come along and showcase their artistic abilities!
Sam Belinfante in the Carillon Tower. Image courtesy of Benjamin Warner.

Artist to showcase short film that focuses on Loughborough’s Carillon Tower and its conservation

An artist has captured different sounds and images of Loughborough’s most famous landmark as part of a project that explores how music makes place and place makes music.

photo of Richard Taylor with the recipients of the Community Donations Fund funding

Loughborough University’s Community Donations Fund opens for applications

Loughborough University is pleased to announce that applications for the Community Donations Open Fund will be available to submit from Monday 15 October.

Fruit Routes Harvest Event 2018 logo.

Exciting two-day event to celebrate Fruit Routes harvest

The annual Fruit Routes harvest event is returning to campus later this month and it promises two days of interesting discussion and activities.

Pictured is food waste.

Exciting expert panel to lead discussion on food waste

Loughborough University is to welcome key policymakers, charities, business representatives and a Member of Parliament next month for an important discussion on food waste.

Photo of the Garden of Remembrance in summer

University contributes to Loughborough in Bloom success

Bloomin’ brilliant! Loughborough has once again been awarded gold at the East Midlands in Bloom Awards – and the University helped contribute to the success.
photo of somebody holding a pen and writing in a notebook on a table

Loughborough University unveils brand new Creative Writing classes

Loughborough University is pleased to announce a brand new creative writing evening class which is available to staff, students and the general public.
Pictured is the Flix Fox.

Flix cinema is back with a new arts focus

Flix student-run cinema is back with a new regular day and a new direction.

Pictured is the Community Fun Day.

University’s revamped community website now live

Over the summer, the University has been working hard to update its community website, which provides information on how it seeks to contribute to and support the town and wider region.

Pictured are students studying.

Exam success for young asylum seekers tutored by University students

A group of young asylum seekers have excelled in their exams thanks to the support and guidance of Loughborough students.
Rutland Building.

Payroll and Pensions team shortlisted for national award

Loughborough University’s Payroll and Pensions team has been shortlisted for a sought-after national award.

Pictured is Into the Habitable World by Choie Choi.

Students awarded exhibition space after success in annual artists’ awards

Two Fine Art students have had their talent recognised in the Leicester Society of Artists (LSA) Student Awards.