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9 June 2025

Careers Network: Support for Graduates

Loughborough graduates can continue to access support from the University’s Careers Network team after they have graduated.

9 June 2025

IT Services - Planned maintenance

On Tuesday 1 July, there will be a brief outage to all Wi-Fi networks including eduroam and imago between 8.30am to 9am, while IT Services carry out essential maintenance. Wired connections will not be affected.

5 June 2025

Colleagues from across the University come together to shape the future of Education and Student Experience

Last month, members of the University community came together to play a pivotal role in transforming the education and student experience at Loughborough.

5 June 2025

Majority of MPs represent constituencies where one in four children are in poverty

As the UK grapples with record child poverty rates, new analysis from Loughborough University shows two thirds of MPs represent constituencies where at least one in four children are in poverty.

5 June 2025

Share your #LboroJourney

What is next for you as you complete your studies? Are you undertaking another course or heading somewhere new? Every journey is personal, and we want to find out how Loughborough has impacted you.

4 June 2025

Nominations now open for PhD Awards 2025

Returning for 2025, the Loughborough University PhD Awards celebrate the remarkable achievements and contributions made by individuals within the Doctoral Researcher (DR) community across two campuses.

3 June 2025

Loughborough Professor becomes UNESCO’s first-ever Chair in Storytelling

Loughborough University’s Professor Mike Wilson has been appointed as UNESCO’s first ever Chair in Storytelling Education for Sustainability.

3 June 2025

Loughborough University physicists create ‘the world’s smallest violin’ using nanotechnology

Physicists at Loughborough University have used cutting-edge nanotechnology to create what they believe may be ‘the world’s smallest violin’, which is small enough to fit within the width of a human hair.

2 June 2025

Thinking about postgraduate study? Explore your opportunities at Loughborough

If you’re an undergraduate student and you don't feel ready to leave just yet, why not consider studying a master’s or PhD with the University?

2 June 2025

Changes to drop-in Mental Health Café

Starting this week, the Mental Health Café will only run on Thursdays and Sunday sessions have been temporarily discontinued.

2 June 2025

Community Wardens team up with Multi Agency Partners for Local Patch Walk

To promote the end of year, clear out campaign, Give ‘n’ Go, the Community Warden Team were joined by multi agency partners in a patch walk.

2 June 2025

Strengthening our cyber defences: A collective responsibility

Considering the recent cyber-attacks on the retail sector (Marks & Spencer and the Co-op), it's crucial for us at the University to recognise that cybersecurity isn’t just about technology, it’s about people.

2 June 2025

Apply to the UK Young Academy and Global Young Academy

We’re excited to share that we are once again supporting colleagues to apply for membership of two prestigious interdisciplinary networks for emerging leaders: the UK Young Academy and the Global Young Academy.

2 June 2025

Undergraduate Open Days 2025: Parking

On Friday 27 and Saturday 28 June the University will be hosting our first set of summer Open Days.

2 June 2025

Costs for minimum retiree needs have fallen while moderate and comfortable standards see modest rises

The latest update of the Retirement Living Standards (RLS) shows a decrease in the cost of the minimum retirement lifestyle, down to £21,600 per year for a two-person household, due to the impact of lower energy prices and changes in the public’s expectations for this standard.

30 May 2025

University appoints Director of the Research Academy

The University is pleased to announce it has appointed Dr Kathryn North as the inaugural Director of the Research Academy.

30 May 2025

Don’t forget to complete the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES)

Eligible students still have time to complete the survey closing on 13 June.

30 May 2025

Students celebrated at the 2025 Personal Best Awards

Earlier this month, Loughborough staff and students came together to celebrate the hard work, dedication, and achievements of students who completed the Personal Best Award this year.

30 May 2025

Off-campus students: Information about disposing waste before moving out of your property

As we come to the end of the academic year, we know you might be busy taking your exams, submitting coursework, and making plans for the summer and beyond.

29 May 2025

Information about the national annual pay uplift – 2025/26

Loughborough University is a member of the Universities and Colleges Employers Association (UCEA), which represents 138 higher education institutions for the purposes of collective bargaining with recognised trade unions on pay negotiation.

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Print, Post & Logistic Services - Campus Printing Device Removals

We are removing several printers across the campus to streamline our printing services and enhance overall cost efficiency.

Posted by Print, Post and Logistics Services on Monday, 9 Jun 2025 at 12:20

Car Park closures - Saturday 14 June 2025, 8-10am

Car Park closures will be in place from The Design school barrier via Tennis and the Netball centre due to a large event between 8-10am on Saturday 14 June 2025.

Posted by Paige Nuttall on Monday, 9 Jun 2025 at 12:15

Student focus group - discuss changes to local councils (£60 voucher on offer)

Students aged 16-24 are invited to take part in a focus group on 30 June to discuss possible changes to the way councils are organised across Leicestershire and Rutland.

Posted by Mike Roberts on Friday, 6 Jun 2025 at 8:00

What Makes Loughborough Feel Like Home? Win a £20 LoveShopping voucher

Find Your Loughborough Story - Creative Content Competition What's This About? Ever wondered what makes Loughborough feel like home? Dr. Sophie Cranston's research team has been diving deep into how newcomers to Loughborough develop a sense of belonging - and now YOU can be part of telling these stories! We're creating an interactive story map that will showcase real experiences of finding home in Loughborough, and we want YOUR creative content to bring these stories to life. Deadline: 19th of June

Posted by Michelle Richey on Thursday, 5 Jun 2025 at 10:08

REACH African Caribbean Celebratory Event - 20 June 2025

The REACH Network warmly invites you to our African/Caribbean Celebration Event at the Village Bar on Friday, June 20th, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

Posted by Alan Walsh on Friday, 30 May 2025 at 9:31

Participant Recruitment for Running Study

We are seeking male runners (aged 18–50) to take part in a study examining how running shoes degrade over 500km of use and how this affects comfort and performance. Participants will receive a free pair of running shoes and insights into midsole condition and performance metrics. You'll be asked to return the shoes briefly for lab testing every 50 km, and some participants may be asked to run at Loughborough’s Sports Technology Institute for pre/post testing. To qualify, you should be a heel striker, injury-free, 60–80 kg, and roughly 170–180 cm tall. If you’re slightly outside the criteria, please still get in touch.

Posted by Halley Zhu on Friday, 30 May 2025 at 8:00

Calling all remote/hybrid workers- research on lifestyle behaviours

The study aims to investigate the impact of hybrid/remote working on a range of health-related behaviours, particularly physical activity, sitting time and diet.

Posted by Karesna Mehta on Monday, 19 May 2025 at 13:17

Morning or evening person? Join our study on exercise, inflammation, & appetite.

Chronotype refers to an individual’s natural preference for sleep and wake times. It also reflects the time of the day a person best performs their daily activities. Compared to morning chronotypes, individuals of evening chronotype are more likely to develop chronic health issues such as chronic inflammation, obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. They also tend to be more prone to infections and less physically active.

Posted by Jiajin LI on Friday, 9 May 2025 at 10:03

Invitation to take part in a focus group: mature and commuting students

Are you a mature student (aged 21 years or over at the time of registration) and/or a commuting student currently studying at Loughborough University? If so, we would like to invite you to take part in a focus group to share your experiences.

Posted by David Maidment on Tuesday, 6 May 2025 at 9:17

Resistance trained and untrained participants needed for research investigating

This study aims to explore how resistance training impacts the brain’s ability to communicate with muscles. The objective of this study is to compare the central nervous system properties of the upper and lower body of individuals who have completed long-term resistance training with a group of recreationally active people

Posted by Tom Balshaw on Monday, 14 Apr 2025 at 12:16

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Print, Post & Logistic Services - Campus Printing Device Removals

We are removing several printers across the campus to streamline our printing services and enhance overall cost efficiency.

Posted by Print, Post and Logistics Services on Monday, 9 Jun 2025 at 12:20

Car Park closures - Saturday 14 June 2025, 8-10am

Car Park closures will be in place from The Design school barrier via Tennis and the Netball centre due to a large event between 8-10am on Saturday 14 June 2025.

Posted by Paige Nuttall on Monday, 9 Jun 2025 at 12:15

What Makes Loughborough Feel Like Home? Win a £20 LoveShopping voucher

Posted by Michelle Richey on Thursday, 5 Jun 2025 at 10:08

Burleigh Springs - June Offer of the Month

Throughout June, Burleigh Springs are offering an invigorating foot treatment for just £25.00. (This would normally cost £38.00 for a non-member).

Posted by Charlotte Dyer on Tuesday, 3 Jun 2025 at 14:19

Elections Now Open for Elected Staff Vacancies on University Council

Elections are currently open for elected staff vacancies on University Council in the following categories. Vacancies are for 3-years from 01 August 2025.

Posted by Luke Vulpiani on Friday, 30 May 2025 at 15:20

REACH African Caribbean Celebratory Event - 20 June 2025

The REACH Network warmly invites you to our African/Caribbean Celebration Event at the Village Bar on Friday, June 20th, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

Posted by Alan Walsh on Friday, 30 May 2025 at 9:31

Participant Recruitment for Running Study

Posted by Halley Zhu on Friday, 30 May 2025 at 8:00

Ethics Review Sub-Committee - Biological Sciences position

We are now seeking Expressions of Interest from academic staff who would be interested in joining the Ethics Review Sub-Committee. We are looking for members with disciplinary expertise in Biological Sciences to fill a specialist role which has been added to the composition.

Posted by Jackie Green on Wednesday, 28 May 2025 at 9:15

Join the University and College Union

Information for staff interested in joining UCU - University and College Union. We are a trade union and organisation of workers who have come together to maintain and improve their conditions of employment. Our branch represents and acts on behalf of staff who work at Loughborough University.

Posted by Lboro UCU on Monday, 26 May 2025 at 8:00

Calling all remote/hybrid workers- research on lifestyle behaviours

The study aims to investigate the impact of hybrid/remote working on a range of health-related behaviours, particularly physical activity, sitting time and diet.