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Loughborough celebrates Black History Month

The University is delighted to host an event programme throughout the month of October to mark Black History Month.

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Loughborough Lightning v Leicester Tigers

Loughborough Lightning will face Leicester Tigers in a highly anticipated East Midlands Derby at Loughborough University on Saturday 17 October, with kick-off at 2pm. Loughborough University students can buy tickets to watch the match for just £1.

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Vice-Chancellor launches 2026 Christmas Card Design Competition

Loughborough’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nick Jennings, is delighted to launch his annual Christmas Card Design Competition to students, with three prizes of £200 available to win.

How to be a good neighbour Moving into new rented accommodation is an exciting adjustment. While you settle in, it’s important to make a good first impression with your new neighbours, whether they are fellow students or permanent residents. Two students chatting in the kitchen of their shared off campus accomodation Our commitment to your safety Many in our community will have seen the recent coverage of the case at Cornell University in the United States. It is a painful reminder of how much it matters that anyone who experiences sexual violence or harassment is listened to, believed and supported. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Discover creative opportunities on campus Looking for a screen break or a chance to try something new? LU Arts' creative sessions offer the opportunity to unwind and meet like-minded people through a variety of workshops and drop-in activities. Close-up of a person colouring in a bookmark Retirement of Microsoft Publisher Microsoft has announced that from October 2026, Microsoft Publisher will be removed from the Microsoft 365 application suite. After removal, users will no longer be able to create, open, or edit Publisher (.pub) files using Microsoft Publisher. Blue background with a white icon of a monitor and a laptop with the Windows logo on the screen Supporting staff to be active and participate in sport At Loughborough, we're committed to giving you the chance to enjoy our world-class facilities and ensure that sport and physical activity are inclusive and accessible to everyone. two people playing basketball on an outside court EHRC Services Code update The University is continuing its work to consider the implications of the revised EHRC Services Code and its application across our facilities. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Vice-Chancellor launches 2026 Christmas Card Design Competition Loughborough’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nick Jennings, is delighted to launch his annual Christmas Card Design Competition to students, with three prizes of £200 available to win. Purple background with three Christmas card designs by Loughborough students Discover what’s new in our learning and teaching spaces We’re delighted to share the latest update on University investment in teaching and learning spaces across the East Midlands campus. New black gaming style chairs around circular desks in a modern room with monitors and Digilabs logo in the background View all news
Health and medicine University led programme wins major funding to support next generation of researchers tackling health inequalities Loughborough University in partnership with the University of Leicester has secured a £10 million award for a PhD programme that supports healthcare professionals to become the next generation of researchers tackling health inequalities. the loughborough university sign on campus Conversation Winter of the Crow: this taut escape thriller explores life under martial law in cold war Poland An opinion piece written by Dr Sam Edwards of the School of Social Sciences and Humanities for the Conversation. A screen shot of the Winter Crow trailer Media and communication What happens when local newspapers disappear? New Loughborough University and University of Leicester research to investigate decline of local journalism The decline of local newspapers and its impact on communities, misinformation and public trust will be investigated in a new PhD research project. Piles of newspapers sit untouched University Loughborough celebrates launch of new Law department Last week, the University marked a major milestone with the launch of Loughborough Law, its new LLB undergraduate law programme, and the opening of a state-of-the-art Moot Court facility. People taking part in a demonstration moot in the new moot court facility War and security EXPERT COMMENT: Europe risks ‘sleepwalking’ into war with Russia, warns security expert Europe risks sleepwalking into a catastrophic war with Russia unless its leaders replace fear-driven military planning with a realistic assessment of the threat, a Loughborough University security expert has warned. Soldiers line up on parade Mat Stock appointed Director of Football at Loughborough University Loughborough University has announced the appointment of Mat Stock as its new Director of Football, marking a significant new chapter in one of the UK’s leading university football programmes. new director of football, mat stock, sat in the stands at a football stadium Health and medicine Physical inactivity could leave people more vulnerable to climate change, researchers warn Physical fitness could be an important, and potentially overlooked, way of helping people withstand some of the immediate health effects of climate change, according to a new research paper. Two runners running along coastline in sunshine 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
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  • Temporary car parking changes

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  • 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 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. Students: Have your say on innovation (and receive a £25 Amazon voucher) For Students Research participant call-outs Any current student aged 18 and over can apply to give their views as part of research into innovation by Universities UK. All participants will receive a £20 Amazon voucher for their time. Universities UK The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Update: Staff Flu Vaccination 2026 For Staff Health and wellbeing Important Notice: Flu Vaccination Delay Jack McLachlan The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Explore the geology of Bradgate Park: Charnwood Forest Geopark For Staff and Students Other The Geology of Bradgate Park self-guided tour: Explore the geological foundations beneath Bradgate Nik Hunt The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. 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 three times a week. 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 The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Applications Open: Research Culture Fund 2026-27 For Staff General opportunities Do you have an idea that could help strengthen research culture at Loughborough University? Applications for the Loughborough University Research Culture Fund 2026-27 are now open. Ruqayya Dagia The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Information for staff interested in joining UCU - University and College Union. For Staff Other 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. Lboro UCU The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. View all notices
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