A reminder to complete the mandatory Defining Sexual Harassment and Consent (E6) training
We'd like to remind all staff to complete your mandatory Defining Sexual Harassment and Consent (E6) training by Friday 31 July.
New APVC/Directors appointed to lead Flagship Research Institutes
Six APVC/Directors have been appointed to lead the new Flagship Research Institutes, focused on bringing together established and emerging areas of excellence across globally significant themes.
Update on national pay negotiations 2026/2027
National pay negotiations remain unresolved following the latest round of discussions between employers and trade unions.
REF volume measure and research independence – what does it mean for me?
The Research Excellence Framework (REF) assesses the quality of research in UK Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). The assessment provides accountability for public investment in research and produces information on the outcomes and benefits of this research.
Volunteer with Loughborough Community Kitchen
Staff and students are invited to volunteer with Loughborough Community Kitchen, helping to provide a warm meal and welcoming environment for local people.
Planned changes to the myLboro mobile app
On the morning of Tuesday 21 July, the myLboro mobile app will experience a brief service interruption while we make security improvements.
R&I Impact and Engagement Day showcases positive influence of research
Loughborough University recently hosted its Research and Innovation (R&I) Impact and Engagement Day, bringing together colleagues from across the institution to explore how research connects with and influences audiences beyond academia.
Preparing for Unit4: Our New Finance System is Almost Here
This August, the University is launching Unit4, our modernised finance system designed to make purchasing, claiming expenses, and budgeting much easier. To safely migrate our data for the launch, a temporary campus-wide pause on routine financial processing is currently in place.
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New APVC/Directors appointed to lead Flagship Research Institutes
Six APVC/Directors have been appointed to lead the new Flagship Research Institutes, focused on bringing together established and emerging areas of excellence across globally significant themes.
Update on national pay negotiations 2026/2027
National pay negotiations remain unresolved following the latest round of discussions between employers and trade unions.
REF volume measure and research independence – what does it mean for me?
The Research Excellence Framework (REF) assesses the quality of research in UK Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). The assessment provides accountability for public investment in research and produces information on the outcomes and benefits of this research.
Volunteer with Loughborough Community Kitchen
Staff and students are invited to volunteer with Loughborough Community Kitchen, helping to provide a warm meal and welcoming environment for local people.
Planned changes to the myLboro mobile app
On the morning of Tuesday 21 July, the myLboro mobile app will experience a brief service interruption while we make security improvements.
R&I Impact and Engagement Day showcases positive influence of research
Loughborough University recently hosted its Research and Innovation (R&I) Impact and Engagement Day, bringing together colleagues from across the institution to explore how research connects with and influences audiences beyond academia.
Preparing for Unit4: Our New Finance System is Almost Here
This August, the University is launching Unit4, our modernised finance system designed to make purchasing, claiming expenses, and budgeting much easier. To safely migrate our data for the launch, a temporary campus-wide pause on routine financial processing is currently in place.
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Commonwealth Games 2026
1 week to go: How elite athletes fuel their final week before the Commonwealth Games
With just under a week to go until the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, training is largely done and the focus will have turned to ensuring athletes arrive at the competition feeling fresh, recovered and ready to perform.
Conversation
Can speaking multiple languages really lower dementia risk? It’s not that simple
An opinion piece authored by Professor Eef Hogervorst from the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences for The Conversation platform.
Conversation
England out of the World Cup, but this team may have helped redefine a nation
An opinion piece written by Dr Michael Skey, Senior Lecturer in Communication and Media Studies, for The Conversation.
Environment
Trees for hotter cities: new approach can bolster community input in meeting targets
Efforts to plant more trees in cities could be boosted thanks to a new tool for planners and community groups, published by an international group of researchers.
Loughborough cyclists ride to milestone victory at the 2026 National Road Series
Loughborough-linked athletes took to the roads in Lancaster and enjoyed great success at the National Road Series this weekend, with three cyclists securing top 10 finishes and the team’s first ever National Road Series win.
University
‘World’s Smallest Violin’ strikes a chord with HEIST Award
Last week, members of the University's PR team won a gold HEIST Award for the 'World's Smallest Violin' project in the Best Use of Content category.
Commonwealth Games 2026
Max Litchfield has “unfinished business” ahead of Glasgow 2026
By his own admission, Max Litchfield has “unfinished business” ahead of the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
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Conversation
Can speaking multiple languages really lower dementia risk? It’s not that simple
An opinion piece authored by Professor Eef Hogervorst from the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences for The Conversation platform.
Conversation
England out of the World Cup, but this team may have helped redefine a nation
An opinion piece written by Dr Michael Skey, Senior Lecturer in Communication and Media Studies, for The Conversation.
Environment
Trees for hotter cities: new approach can bolster community input in meeting targets
Efforts to plant more trees in cities could be boosted thanks to a new tool for planners and community groups, published by an international group of researchers.
University
‘World’s Smallest Violin’ strikes a chord with HEIST Award
Last week, members of the University's PR team won a gold HEIST Award for the 'World's Smallest Violin' project in the Best Use of Content category.
Commonwealth Games 2026
Max Litchfield has “unfinished business” ahead of Glasgow 2026
By his own admission, Max Litchfield has “unfinished business” ahead of the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
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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).
Staff Volunteers Wanted: Student Accommodation Centre Call Centre
For Staff
Volunteering
Volunteers are needed to support the Accommodation Call Centre during the busy A-level results period in August.
Naomi McGowan
Recruiting Run Leaders for RunTogether x Loughborough
For Staff and Students
Volunteering
We are looking for staff and student volunteers to take up a 'Run Leader' role, leading our recreational running sessions and Rec Sport Run Club! Run Leaders will receive a fully funded England Athletics Leadership in Running Fitness qualification.
Orion Chan
Ethics Review Sub-Committee - Biological Sciences position
For Staff
General opportunities
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 academics with disciplinary expertise in Biological Sciences to fill the new specialist role which has been added to the composition.
Jackie Green-Smith
Call for Participants: People Who Rarely Use AI
For Staff and Students
Research participant call-outs
We are looking for adults (18+) who rarely use AI tools, have only tried them once or twice, or choose not to use them, to take part in a 60–90 minute interview as part of a PhD research study.
Xiuyan Guo
Burleigh Springs - Offer of the month
For Staff
Other
Throughout July, you can get summer holiday ready with gel polish for fingers and toes for just £30.00 (would usually cost £54 for non-members).
Charlotte Dyer
Research participants needed: Free performance testing (VO2max/Lactate)
For Staff and Students
Research participant call-outs
I am looking for cyclists and triathletes (male or female) who ride at least once a month for more than 3 hours per session. You will receive a full physiological profile—including VO2max, Lactate Threshold, and HR zones—and will also be financially compensated for your time.
Mohammad Alali
UK Secondary PE Teachers Needed: Research on Digital Technology Use in PE
For Staff and Students
Research participant call-outs
Researchers at Loughborough University are conducting a study exploring how digital technology is currently used within secondary school physical education (PE) across the UK.
Jike Yang
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The Big Summer Quiz
For Students
Other
Luxurio Loughborough, Town Centre
ISE Trip to Wollaton Hall
For Students
Other
Wollaton Hall
Wellbeing Walk
For Students
Wellbeing
Outside Pilkington Library
Catalyst Series: Inclusive Cultures Drive Innovation
For Staff
Wellbeing
Online
IAS Seminar: Constitutive Modelling in Nonlinear Elasticity: History, Pitfalls, and Perspectives
For Staff and students
Lectures
International House and online via Microsoft Teams
IAS Seminar: Organic-inorganic hybrid microgels for catalysis
For Staff and students
Research
Hybrid - International House & Zoom Webinar
Active Wednesday – Recreational Sport: Pickleball
For Students
Sport
Sir David Wallace, Zone C
ISE Trip to Wollaton Hall
For Students
Other
Wollaton Hall
Wellbeing Walk
For Students
Wellbeing
Outside Pilkington Library
Catalyst Series: Inclusive Cultures Drive Innovation
For Staff
Wellbeing
Online
IAS Seminar: Constitutive Modelling in Nonlinear Elasticity: History, Pitfalls, and Perspectives
For Staff and students
Lectures
International House and online via Microsoft Teams
IAS Seminar: Organic-inorganic hybrid microgels for catalysis
For Staff and students
Research
Hybrid - International House & Zoom Webinar
Active Wednesday – Recreational Sport: Pickleball
For Students
Sport
Sir David Wallace, Zone C