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Your invite to the next General Assembly

All staff are invited to the next General Assembly on Wednesday 6 May where you can hear the latest updates from our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nick Jennings.

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Celebrating a decade as best in the world for sports-related subjects

For the tenth year in a row, Loughborough has been crowned the world’s best university for sports-related subjects in the QS global rankings.

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Finalists: Have your say and take part in the National Student Survey 2026

The National Student Survey (NSS) offers final year undergraduates the chance to give feedback on their time at Loughborough. By taking part in the survey, you’ll be helping future students make the right choices about where and what to study.

Update on parking We're sharing an update on campus parking for all staff, including short stay parking changes and a new process for VIP parking. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Notice: SMS campaign from IT Services IT Services are carrying out a review to refresh the contacts listed for the opt-in Emergency Text (SMS) Service, which is used to notify contacts in the event of a major systems outage. Blue graphic of a triangle warning icon alongside the text 'IT Services Important Information'. Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) valuation The 2025 LGPS triennial valuation has now been completed. If you are a member of the scheme, you may have noticed that the employer contribution rate has reduced from 25.8% to 12.4%. Please be assured, this change does not affect the value of your pension when you reach retirement. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Update on the Loughborough Real Living Wage (LRLW) supplement and pay spine changes As part of our commitment to People and Culture, including responding to themes raised through the staff experience survey, we are pleased to be able to share this update on the Loughborough Real Living Wage (LRLW) supplement and pay spine changes. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Phishing alert – caution with unexpected SharePoint file shares IT Services are aware of a recent increase in phishing emails across the sector, including some received by Loughborough colleagues. Blue icon of a monitor with a person on the screen and a padlock in the corner. Towers’ 24-hour bike challenge raises over £1,000 for Teenage Cancer Trust Students from Towers Hall recently came together for a 24-hour bike ride challenge, raising more than £1,000 for Teenage Cancer Trust. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Spread the word – the Loughborough Alumni Survey is live The Loughborough Alumni Survey is now open, and we need your help to encourage alumni to take part. Purple background with text reading 'Shape your alumni programme, complete the Loughborough Alumni Survey for the chance to win a £100 voucher, survey closes 31 May 2026'. New for REF 2029 – Strategy, People and Research Environment Following the REF pause in December 2025, the formerly proposed People, Culture and Environment (PCE) element was replaced by a new Strategy, People and Research Environment (SPRE) element. SPRE assesses how universities create conditions that enable people to conduct world-class research. SPRE contributes to 20% of the overall REF submission score. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. View all news
World Could Viktor Orbán be back in 2030? Why Péter Magyar has a fight on his hands after landslide win The mood was jubilant among liberals and pro-Europeans in Hungary and beyond on April 13 as Péter Magyar led the Tisza party to a landslide election victory. His win ended the 16-year administration of Viktor Orbán’s pro-Russian Fidesz party. Given the high turnout and margin of victory, giving Tisza a two-thirds constitutional majority in parliament, the jubilant mood seems justified. Newly elected Hungarian President, Péter Magyar. Global sporting events Team England reveals kit ahead of 2026 Commonwealth Games With 100 days to go until the opening ceremony, Team England has unveiled its Glasgow inspired kit for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.  beth durant poses in the new team england kit Sport The Hundred has helped level the playing field for women’s cricket Cricket’s newest competition is helping close the gender gap in the sport by bringing new audiences to women’s matches and changing perceptions about the women’s game, according to new research. A female cricketer hits the ball Politics Trump’s exchange with Pope Leo reflects deep rooted tensions between the Vatican and the United States: 4 essential reads President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV, the U.S.-born head of the Catholic Church, had an unusual and acrimonious public exchange over the weekend. The Vatican flag and the Star and Stripes flying together Law Chagos Islands deal shelved – legal expert explains what happens next The UK government has shelved legislation to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, after the US government withdrew its support for the deal. Artificial intelligence How AI’s language barrier limits climate disaster responses An opinion piece authored by Professor Nina Dethlefs, School of Science at Loughborough University, and Ifeoluwa Wuraola and Dr Daniel Marciniak, of the University of Hull, for The Conversation. Aerial view overhead flooded houses after a cyclone and rain in Mozambique. Research R3V Tech CEO Dr Adriano Randi wins Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year at East Midlands Leadership Awards Dr Adriano Randi, CEO and co-founder of Loughborough University spin-out R3V Tech, has won Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year at the East Midlands Leadership Awards 2026. The accolade recognises his entrepreneurial leadership in taking a clean-chemistry innovation from lab to real-world deployment. Adriano Randi holding his award with Alex Turner and David Bains. View all news
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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).
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Volunteer opportunity in our community - help plant wildflowers For Staff and Students Health and wellbeing Give back to the community and help plant wildflowers at Grange Linear Park Meadow on Wednesday 22nd April, 10am-1pm. Megan Ward The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Interview study on consumers’ views of AI tools For Students Research participant call-outs Call for participants: Interview study on consumers’ views of AI tools and the new generation of AI agents Xiuyan Guo The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
New flexible working webpage For Staff General We are pleased to announce the launch of our new webpage on Flexible Working. While there are no changes to the University policy and procedure, we hope the new page is clear and straightforward to understand. Carolyn Kenney The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Take Part in a Global Study of Climate Change and Wellbeing For Students Research participant call-outs We are looking for UK university students aged 18-30 to take part in a survey to help us explore views about climate change, body image, mental health and eating behaviours. This study is part of a larger international collaboration exploring views about climate change and wellbeing across 15 countries! Hannah White The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Call for participants: Postmenopausal women needed for nutrition study For Staff Research participant call-outs We are looking for participants to join a new research study at the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences. Our research explores whether consuming a single high-fat meal enriched with a special milk fat can affect markers of heart health and brain function in postmenopausal women. Oonagh Markey The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
What budget 2025 means for EV drivers For Staff Other Octopus EV have looked at the Budget 2025 and outlined what this means for EV drivers. Charlotte Dyer The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Do you use numbers in your daily life? Tell us about it! For Staff Research participant call-outs We’re conducting focus groups to gain a deeper understanding of how people experience mathematics in everyday situations, such as shopping, budgeting, work tasks, or using technology. We want to hear from adults who are not currently studying or teaching. Ciara Turner The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
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IAS PGR Workshop - Probabilistic Flood Forecasting Game For Staff and students Research International House Two people having a discussion in a classroom setting with others sat around in a semicircle taking notes ESD Exchange Conference For Staff and students Conferences De Montfort University The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Digital Decarbonisation - The Hidden Impact of Our Digital World For Staff and students Sustainability International House The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Eid-al-Fitr 2026 Celebratory Lunch For Staff and students Equity, Diversity and Inclusion The Tree House, Loughborough Students' Union The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. National Theatre Live: All My Sons For Staff and students Arts Cope Auditorium A married couple, one person stood behind one person sat, both in front of a mirror looking left Continuing Professional Development: Embedding Climate Education in the Curriculum For Staff and students Sustainability Online A pink circular arrow with purple text reading 'Lifelong Learning' Sleep Smarter workshop For Students Wellbeing Online via MS Teams The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
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