Loughborough climbs to 7th in Times Good University Guide

Loughborough has been ranked 7th out of 131 UK universities in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018 – its highest ever position.
Photo from Market Project, one of the nominations for the THE awards

Loughborough shortlisted for four Times Higher Education awards

Loughborough University has been shortlisted for four Times Higher Education (THE) Awards – for Outstanding Research Supervisor of the Year, Excellence and Innovation in the Arts, the International Impact Award, and Technological Innovation of the Year.
Three young athletes wearing their medals

Unforgettable 2017 School Games come to a close at Loughborough University

The 2017 School Games came to a close yesterday (3 September) with a whole host of medals contested on the final day.
Historical image of items being produced at the handicraft unit

University history unveiled with Handicraft Unit furniture auction and exhibition

Loughborough University will unveil a rich collection of period furniture for auction from the Handicraft Unit, a programme established in the 1930s which trained students in furniture making under leading craftsmen.
Front of the Hazlerigg building

Local groups awarded £27,500 from University donation fund

Two organisations have been awarded funds to support their work in the community.
Action receiving Queen's Award at the front of the Hazlerigg building

Loughborough Students’ Union Action receives prestigious Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service

Loughborough Students’ Union (LSU) Action has received the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service 2017, the highest possible award given to volunteer groups in the UK.

Loughborough graduates ranked as some of the top earning employees in the country

Loughborough’s graduates are among the best paid in the country, especially those who have studied communication, business or architecture – a Government survey has revealed.
Loughborough Design School

Loughborough tops survey of the UK’s most employable design graduates

Loughborough University design graduates have been named ‘most employable’ by a nationwide industry poll.
The Clearing Contact Centre at Loughborough University

Learn from other people’s mistakes for Clearing 2017

Social interaction experts from Loughborough University have examined hundreds of calls made to its clearing contact centre last year to come up with top tips for students entering the process tomorrow (Thursday 17 August).
Happy students on campus

Loughborough top in England for student satisfaction

Loughborough has been ranked the top mainstream university in England for student satisfaction in the 2017 National Student Survey (NSS).
Professors Sue Hignett, Elizabeth Peel and Eef Hogervorst

University launches appeal to support dementia research

Loughborough University has launched a fundraising appeal to support innovative research into dementia.
Falkner Eggington hall

Students vote Loughborough top in accommodation awards

Five of Loughborough University’s student accommodation buildings have been listed in the 2017 Student Accommodation Awards, including a first place win for Falkner Eggington hall.
Desmond Penrose and an engine

Former RAF test pilot speaks about the need for more female engineers in the UK

Dressed smartly for his interview, sitting and in the shadow of a decommissioned fighter jet in the atrium named after him, ex-RAF test pilot Captain Desmond Penrose is speaking passionately about the quality of the UK’s engineering industry.
Terry Morgan

Crossrail chairman awarded honorary degree by Loughborough University

Sir Terry Morgan, Chairman of Crossrail, has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Technology (DTech).

Strictly Come Dancing star receives Honorary Doctorate from Loughborough University

Ore Oduba, who graduated in Sport Science and Social Science in 2008, was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of the University “In recognition of his contribution to British television as a news and sports broadcaster”.

Penny Briscoe presented with degree

British Paralympic Association director awarded honorary degree from Loughborough University

Penny Briscoe OBE, Director of Sport at the British Paralympic Association, has been awarded an honorary degree by Loughborough University.
Beth Walker-Smith at Pirelli

Loughborough University’s class of 2017 honoured at graduation ceremonies

This week, Loughborough University is honouring thousands of students at its summer graduation ceremonies. The achievements of students are celebrated as they reach the end of their degrees.

Doug Scott crawling down the Ogre

Honorary Loughborough degree for mountaineer who conquered the Ogre with two broken legs

Adventurer Doug Scott descended The Ogre – the most difficult mountain in Pakistan – with two broken legs.
Lord Coe installed as Chancellor

Lord Sebastian Coe officially installed as Chancellor of Loughborough University

Lord Sebastian Coe has been installed as Chancellor of Loughborough University.
Professor Andrew Chadwick

World-leading political communication expert joins Loughborough University

Professor Andrew Chadwick, a world-leading authority on digital media, power, and democracy will be joining Loughborough University in August.

a close up of Maladies and Medicine

Academic publishes new book exploring health and medicine in early modern England

A new book which explores health and medicine in early modern England has been published by a Loughborough University academic.
a group of female construction engineers meet

Loughborough academic shines a light on women in construction

Jacqui Glass, Professor of Architecture and Sustainable Construction in the School of Civil and Building Engineering is calling for the construction industry to create a better working life for women working in construction.
Some kestrels making a home for themselves at the university

Feathered friends build a home at Loughborough University

A group of kestrels has returned to its nest at the Loughborough campus.
Packaging design concept for Bear Vodka

Design students sweep international packaging competition

Twenty-two awards were given to Loughborough Design School students in the 2017 Student Starpack competition.
Chelsea Football Club fans

Loughborough University London and Chelsea Football Club join forces

Loughborough University London and Chelsea Football Club are delighted to have formed a three-year strategic partnership that will see the two organisations work together on research, internships, player aftercare and engagement activities.