Promotional graphic for 'Para & Disability Sport Takeover Week'. The background is purple with bold white and pink text reading 'Para & Disability Sport Takeover Week' and event dates 'Mon 3 – Sun 9 Nov ’25' in a pink banner. The right side features colorful illustrations of athletes with disabilities.
Loughborough University gets ready for Para and Disability Sport Takeover Week

The University is looking forward to welcoming staff and students to a week-long programme of activities raising awareness of Para Sport and Disability Sport.

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Halls or town? Explore your options the #RentSmart way

#RentSmart helps you explore whether halls or town is right for you, giving you clear advice on contracts, costs, and support so you can make the best choice for your next year at Loughborough.

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Sustainability Week at Loughborough

The University is hosting a dedicated Sustainability Week (10-14 November) for staff and students, where you can learn more about your role in helping to create a more sustainable future.

Your invite to the next General Assembly – November 2025 On Wednesday 26 November, all staff are invited to attend the first Termly General Assembly of the 2025/26 academic year. Grey background with purple iconography included of people, speech bubbles and a lightbulb alongside text reading 'General Assembly, 26 November, 2pm-3pm'. Professor Joanna Bullard (1969-2025) We are incredibly sad to share news of the recent passing of Joanna Bullard, Professor of Physical Geography in the Department of Geography and Environment, School of Social Sciences and Humanities at Loughborough University. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Design and Creative Arts students visit Sir Paul Smith at his London HQ A group of students from Loughborough University’s School of Design and Creative Arts were recently invited to visit the London headquarters of renowned British fashion designer Sir Paul Smith. A group of students from Loughborough University’s School of Design and Creative Arts at the London headquarters of renowned British fashion designer Sir Paul Smith. Loughborough University launch Community Hub The University has launched a new Community Hub, a platform designed to strengthen partnerships with local Loughborough organisations. Hazlerigg Building with autumnal leaves. Survey Season is here: Have your say with the 2025 Staff Experience Survey The Staff Experience Survey is an opportunity for you to share your thoughts about working here. It’s a platform for you to have your say and for the University to understand what’s important to you. The survey will run from 3 November – 30 November 2025 and only takes about 10 minutes to complete. Dave Newton We are very sad to let you know the heartbreaking news that current staff member, Dave Newton, tragically lost his life in a road traffic accident on Sunday 19 October 2025. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Bringing history to life with holographic AI avatars The AI in Education Practice Group (AIED) in the Department of Computer Science, working with colleagues in the School of Design and Creative Arts (SDCA), has built a holographic conversational avatar system that lets students and staff talk with carefully curated representations of historical figures. Students and staff standing alongside a life-size holographic AI avatar of a person inside a purple frame. Join The Conversation – Online workshop Academics and Doctoral Researchers are invited to attend an online training session with The Conversation thought leadership platform on Friday 14 November, from 10.30am to 12.30pm. A graphic of five people with speech bubbles above their heads View all news
Technology East Midlands Institute of Technology officially opens building in Loughborough The East Midlands Institute of Technology (EMIoT) has officially opened its new building in Loughborough, marking a significant step forward for skills development, innovation, and digital education in the region. A group of people stand togther for the ribbon cutting ceremony, marking the opening of the new East Midlands Institute of Technology facility Arts and culture The Land Sings Back: a gorgeous exhibition of drawings inspired by ecofeminism The Land Sings Back, a new exhibition at the Drawing Room gallery in London, is a gorgeous evocation of our rights to our lands and our symbiotic relationship with nature. A painting called Subsidence by Otobong Nkanga. It shows a naked black woman lying on her side, hugging what appears to be a number of large green marrows Hydrogen Battery-electrolyser team wins prestigious Stewart Dow Memorial Award Loughborough University’s battery-electrolyser team, led by academics Jonathan Wilson and Dani Strickland, has won the esteemed Stewart Dow Memorial Award – a national honour supported by the Hydrogen Energy Association and Hydrogen Scotland, recognising excellence in hydrogen and fuel cell innovation. Three people standing together, one holding a trophy. Health and medicine Even a few thousand steps a day can reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s – new study An opinion piece written by Professor Eef Hogervorst from the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences for The Conversation: two people walk on a beach Environment "The introduction of fuel duty to electric vehicles will inevitably slow down their diffusion through the car fleet” warns transport expert. As this month's Budget draws closer, reports are suggesting that drivers of electric vehicles (EVs) could face the prospect of a new tax. mini plugged into charging point Global sporting events Loughborough’s Hughes set for Great Britain Deaflympics bow (VIDEO) Loughborough student and swimmer Henry Hughes has already been on some journey.   a close up of swimmer henry hughes University Celebrating seven years of Dunelm supporting new Loughborough University students Now in its seventh year, Dunelm’s partnership with Loughborough University continues to make a lasting difference for new students — and this year, that support has grown even further. Hazlerigg building on a clear autumn day. View all news
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Burleigh Springs: November Offer - Lash Lift and Tint For Staff Burleigh Springs is Loughborough's premier Leisure Club and Spa facility and is located within Burleigh Court. Charlotte Dyer The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Pink Friday: Win free charging for your entire contract For Staff Order an electric car this November with EV salary sacrifice, and you could win your charging costs covered for the length of your contract! Charlotte Dyer The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Talent Match Internships: Last week to apply! For Students General opportunities Talent Match Internships are still open for application. Whether you're in Year 1, 2, Final year or studying a master's, Talent Match offers paid, short-term internships across a wide range of UK organisations. Susan Boon The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Local Government Pension Scheme: Responsible Investment Survey Launch For Staff Other For scheme members of the LGPS, please read the following from Leicestershire County Council Pension Fund. Charlotte Dyer The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Call for participants: sedentary behaviour and inflammation levels For Staff and Students Research participant call-outs We are looking for healthy 18 to 50-year-olds to participate in our study, investigating whether sedentary behaviour, i.e. sitting and lying down, and physical activity are linked with levels of inflammation. Orla McGinty The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Participants needed for a study on learning and vehicle technology For Staff and Students Research participant call-outs We’re looking for drivers aged 18 to 80 to take part in a short PhD research study exploring how people engage with information about advanced vehicle technologies. Eduardo Mendez The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Participants needed for annual flu vaccine study For Staff Research participant call-outs We are conducting a study in collaboration with the Loughborough University Occupational Health Service to explore how social and lifestyle factors 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.
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TEDxLoughboroughUniversity 2025 For Staff and students Conferences The Basement, Loughborough Students' Union Poster for TED X Loughborough University featuring a partial moon on the left and bold red and white text on a black background. The text reads 'THE WORLD CAN'T WAIT', '00:0X', 'TEDx Loughborough University', and 'November 8th'. Interfaith Week 2025: Know your neighbour For Staff and students Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Edward Herbert Building, Atrium The Chaplaincy Logo Photography exhibition: What does sustainability at Loughborough mean to you? For Staff and students Arts Pilkington Library Gallery Space An up close photograph of a single bluebell in Burleigh Wood. Sustainability Week: Charity Pop-up Sale For Staff and students Sustainability LSU Basement The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Armistice Day 2025: Ceremony of Remembrance For Staff and students Other University Garden of Remembrance A event poster with the title 'Armistice Day 2025 Ceremony of Remembrance' and a sub heading '11 November, 10.50am - 11.10am in the Garden of Remembrance'. Next to the heading is an outline of a red poppy. Sustainability Week: Book Swap For Staff and students Sustainability Edward Herbert Building, Atrium A stack of books Trash Free Trails Litter Pick For Staff and students Sustainability Hazlerigg Fountain A group of students picking litter on the canal.
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