Have your say: The Staff Experience Survey 2026 is now live

Our annual staff survey is open throughout November – have your say on the things that are important to you and your experience of working here.

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Design a logo for the Sue Campbell Hall

Sue Campbell Hall is Loughborough University's newest hall of residence, opening for the 2027/28 academic year. It's the first new hall on campus in seven years, and we're inviting students and staff to design its logo.

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Applications now open for Loughborough Sport's 2027/28 undergraduate placements

Available to Loughborough University students completing a sandwich year or year in industry, these full-time opportunities offer hands-on experience working alongside leading practitioners, coaches and teams in an elite sporting environment.

Your invite to the next General Assembly - November 2026 All staff are invited to book your place for the next General Assembly on Wednesday 25 November, 2-3pm in the Edward Herbert building, room EHB110B or online. A graphic showing speech bubbles Professional Services Town Hall - November 2026 Last week, Professional Services colleagues were invited to attend a Town Hall with Chief Operating Officer, Richard Taylor. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Christmas and New Year Help spread joy at Rainbows this Christmas With the Christmas season fast approaching, join with colleagues and friends to support Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People over the festive period. Hazlerigg building dusted in snow and framed by snowy trees University Study Week is here From today until Friday, there's no timetabled teaching. This is an opportunity for you to take time to catch up, reflect, and prepare for the rest of the semester, in whatever way works best for you. Book graphic with text 'Study Week' on African Violet background Implementation of the annual pay uplift 2026/27 Following the update on national pay negotiations earlier this month, we can confirm that a 2% pay increase will be applied to all salary spine points. This will be included in the November payroll and backdated to 1 August 2026. An image of a laptop, a calculator and a payslip Environment Loughborough experts to contribute to global climate discussions at COP31 As world leaders, policymakers and researchers gather in Türkiye for COP31, Loughborough University experts will be helping to shape conversations around climate action, sustainable development and the global energy transition. Digital illustration of a globe with continents made up of white dotted patterns Don’t Put a Sock In It: Let’s talk about mental health this Movember Loughborough Students’ Union (LSU), with the support of the University, is attempting to break a world record later this month, all in aid of an important cause which encourages more open and honest conversations about mental health – and they need your help. Two sock puppets alongside text reading 'Don't put a sock in it, let's talk about mental health, help us break the world record for the largest sock puppet performance to raise awareness for Movember' Equality, diversity and inclusion Interfaith Week: Lighting the way for a shared future This year’s theme for Interfaith Week (8-15 November), 'Lighting the way for a shared future', is inspired by the symbolism of light across faiths and traditions. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. View all news
COP Electric cooking is no longer a niche idea – it's becoming central to the energy transition For years, clean cooking and electricity access have been treated as separate challenges. One focused on fuels and health, the other on infrastructure and connections. Increasingly, however, that distinction no longer makes sense, writes Alicia Butterfield, MECS Partnerships Manager. A boiling cooking pot of water of a stove in a kitchen Arts and culture Wild Horse Nine: Martin McDonagh’s odd couple CIA drama is really a love story A review by Dr Andrew Dix, of the School of Social Sciences and Humanities, for the Conversation. Sport England Netball strengthens performance programme through new Loughborough University partnership England Netball has named Loughborough University as its new performance partner, with the University set to provide sports science and performance support to the Vitality Roses and Roses Pathway programmes. an england netball banner in a sportshall that reads 'one team' Children One in four adolescents worldwide reported no active days in the previous week One in four adolescents worldwide reported not getting at least 60 minutes of physical activity on any day in the previous week. children competing in cross country Business and economy From industrial powerhouse to uncertain future: lessons from Britain’s chemical industry An opinion piece by Professor Jan Godsell, Dean of Loughborough Business School, for the Conversation. A uk chemical plant Sport New Leonard Curtis report exposes deep-rooted challenges for Prem Rugby clubs as league moves to franchise-style model Leonard Curtis has released the third edition of its annual Rugby Finance Report, delivering a fresh assessment of the state of English club rugby following the move to a franchise-style model for Prem Rugby and new investment coming into the game over the past year. seven people stood in a line holding rugby balls and a paper report Sport Loughborough expert features on leading science podcast Professor Vicky Tolfrey, Director of Loughborough University's Centre for Para and Disability Sport Innovation, is featured in a new episode of the chart-topping A Question of Science podcast, released 4 November. Professor Vicky Tolfrey, Professor Brian Cox, Helen Glover, Professor Andy Jones and Professor Greg Whyte. stand on stage during a live recording of A Question of Science. View all news
Welcome to your noticeboard

This is a space for staff and students to self-submit informal University information and opportunities. You can use this noticeboard to share:

  • Call-outs for research participants
  • Voluntary roles and positions
  • Changes to your service or department, e.g. a change in opening hours
  • Temporary car parking changes

The noticeboard is not for:

  • Duplicating content posted on the news channel
  • To promote events open to our University community (this should be self-submitted under the dedicated ‘Events’ tab instead).
Post a noticeboard item Apply now for the Access Group Mentor Scheme For Staff and Students General opportunities Get matched with a professional mentor from a leading global tech company for exclusive 1-to-1 guidance. Susan Boon The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Parents of Children Aged 2-4 Wanted: Help Us Make Maths Fun for Little Learners For Staff and Students Research participant call-outs Do you have a child aged 2-4? The Centre for Early Mathematics Learning is looking for parents to take part in three friendly co-creation sessions to help develop fun, simple maths resources for young children to use at home. No maths knowledge is needed! Silke Wortha The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Apply Now BUPA Mentor Scheme For Students General opportunities Get matched with a professional mentor from a leading healthcare specialist for exclusive 1-to-1 guidance! Susan Boon The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Save the Date: Education and Student Experience Conference 2027 For Staff Other Join colleagues from across the university at the Education and Student Experience Conference 2027, an event dedicated to celebrating excellent learning and teaching and exploring the future of education. Laura Crawford The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Donate unwanted books to the Library to support the annual Jólabókaflóð event For Staff and Students Campus announcements The Library is hosting Jólabókaflóðið in the last week of the Autumn term, where staff and students can browse a display and choose a free book to take away. Matthew Cunningham The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Join the Trophée Vhélio: Design, Build and Race a Solar-Powered Tricycle For Students General opportunities Interested in sustainable innovation, teamwork, and community impact? Join a student team to design, build and race a solar-powered electric tricycle in the 2027 Trophée Vhélio edition. You'll race in May 2027, from Rouen (France) to Hastings (UK). Marianna Coulentianos The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Participants needed: Are you receiving a flu vaccine this autumn? For Staff and Students Research participant call-outs We are conducting a study to explore how body composition and metabolic health may affect people's immune response to the annual flu vaccine. Stanislava Katsarova-Harrison The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. View all notices
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Brighter Winters: ISE trip to Stratford-Upon-Avon For Students Other The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. #RentSMART Accommodation Roadshow For Students Other 'Halls or town' in yellow font on an orange background Exhibition: KIN For Staff and students Arts Artwork from the KIN exhibition with abstract grey and white brushstrokes Bulb Lasagne For Staff and students Sustainability Green background, illustration of Hazlerigg building. Text reads 'Sustainability Fortnight 11-22 March Create & Connect: Make your own lavender keyring For Students Arts Lavender next to lavender bags Armistice Day Service of Commemoration 2026 For Staff and students Other Red remembrance poppy outline on a blue background Sustainability Education at Loughborough: Mapping, learning and embedding For Staff and students Sustainability Green background, illustration of Hazlerigg building. Text reads 'Sustainability Fortnight 11-22 March
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