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Nominations are now open for the VC Awards 2026

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Vice-Chancellor's Awards, which are all about celebrating those who you believe deserve recognition for the outstanding work that they do. Any colleague can nominate until 6pm on Friday 18 September.

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Download SafeZone: Enhancing safety across our University community

We're encouraging all staff to download and register for SafeZone, the free personal safety app that connects you directly with the University's Security team.

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Summertime Socials: Activities for students staying in Loughborough over summer

Join us this summer for some fun activities here in Loughborough.

Nominations are now open for the VC Awards 2026 Nominations are now open for the 2026 Vice-Chancellor's Awards, which are all about celebrating those who you believe deserve recognition for the outstanding work that they do. Any colleague can nominate until 6pm on Friday 18 September. An image of big white letters spelling out 'VC Awards' Students: Win £500 in food and supermarket vouchers with Santander Santander’s Fuel Your Studies Prize Draw is open now, giving eligible students the chance to win one of 150 prizes of £500 in food and supermarket vouchers. A student holding a stack of tins in the aisle of a supermarket. Expressions of interest sought for co-opted staff membership of Human Resources Committee (HRC) The University is seeking expressions of interest from colleagues who would like to serve as a co-opted member of the Human Resources Committee (HRC) for a three-year term. Hazlerigg Building 2026 School Games: Information for campus users The School Games National Finals return to Loughborough University from 3–6 September 2026. An aerial shot of the Loughborough University campus Professor Jason Arday: Support available for staff and students This message follows the tragic news of the death of Professor Jason Arday, recently of the University of Cambridge, at the end of last week. Whilst Jason had no direct connection to our University, this news will have deeply affected some colleagues and students and we wish to emphasise the support that is available from the University. We have included this detail below. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. New website showcases Loughborough’s Centre for AI in Education Loughborough University's Centre for AI in Education (CAIED) has launched a new website, creating a dedicated hub for its work to support the responsible and effective use of artificial intelligence across education. a purple and blue graphic image Loughborough research inspires Edinburgh Fringe hit as critics hail 'The BBC's First Homosexual' A stage play inspired by research from Loughborough University has become one of this year's critical successes at the Edinburgh Fringe, earning an unbroken run of four and five-star reviews from theatre critics. Curtain call at the Crate, Assembly George Square, Edinburgh, featuring Andrew Pollard in the foreground and Max Lohan and Jolyon Benson Call for Sustainability Fortnight 2026 event ideas Do you have an idea for a sustainability event, activity or workshop? Loughborough University staff and students are invited to help shape this year’s Sustainability Fortnight programme. Hazlerigg building illustration with people and trees surrounding it with the planet Earth in the background View all news
Conversation Italy’s sporting fortunes transformed by immigration, sparking wider debate about identity An opinion piece written by Dr Marco Antonsich, Reader in Political Geography, for the Conversation. A close up of the lanes on a running race track Environment “Getting the story straight” - International team of volcanologists publishes common misconceptions and facts about volcanoes An international team of volcanologists has published a review paper in the Journal of Applied Volcanology that clarifies the 18 most commonly misunderstood topics about volcanoes and their eruptions, and the fundamental science facts behind them. A landscape image of a volcano erupting in the distance with smoke coming out the top Engineering Rivers don't burst their banks on a schedule - but the world's flood maps assume they do New research led by Dr Yinxue Liu shows that the frequency with which rivers fill their channels varies systematically with climate. The findings challenge a decades-old assumption used in global flood inundation models and could help improve flood-risk estimation worldwide. A flooded road with two road signs Global sporting events Loughborough-linked athletes shine at European Championships Loughborough’s influence was felt throughout the 2026 European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, with current students, alumni and university-based athletes playing a prominent role in Great Britain and Northern Ireland’s successful campaign on home soil. Doctoral Researcher Abbie Donnelly kisses the bronze medal she won in the marathon at the 2026 European Athletics Championships Conversation Storms of dust and sand are another sign our climate is changing. Two experts explain. An opinion piece written by Isabelle Finlay, PhD candidate, from the School of Social Sciences and Humanities at Loughborough University, for the Conversation, with Tegan Clark, PhD Candidate, College of Systems and Society, Australian National University. sandstorm across a city skyline War and security How warfare has been ‘gamified’ in Ukraine An opinion piece co-written by Professor Sarah Mills and Dr Azmeary Ferdoush, of the School of Social Sciences and Humanities, for the Conversation. A soldier operates a drone with a controller Business and economy High electricity prices could slow UK industry’s move away from fossil fuels – study warns Persistently high electricity prices could discourage British businesses from switching away from gas, potentially slowing the UK’s progress towards net zero, according to new research. View all news
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Staff Sport (Badminton) For Staff Sport Staff and doctoral researchers who currently participate in, have previously participated in, or would be interested in participating in staff sport are invited to support a petition requesting reconsideration of the decision to discontinue the Staff Sport badminton sessions from September 2026. Joe Ashley 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 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 The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
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 The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Join Loughborough University and College Union Branch (LUCU) For Staff General opportunities 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. Loughborough University UCU The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Participants Needed: Sensory Experiences and Integration Study For Staff and Students Research participant call-outs We are looking for participants to join a new research study to help us explore whether sensory experiences that you may or may not have had in your day-to-day life may relate to how you experience different sensory activities in the study. Amy Jennison-Boyle The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Improving access and fairness in the LGPS For Staff Other The Government has introduced changes to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) to make the Scheme fairer for all members. Most changes take effect from 1 April 2026, and some improvements apply retrospectively. Charlotte Dyer 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.
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Climate and Environment Dialogue: Nutrient Impact on Lake Water Quality at Rutland Water For Staff and students Research International House Text reading 'Climate environment dialogue' with event details and green icons of leaves Sleep smarter: techniques for restful nights and productive days For Students Wellbeing Online via Microsoft Teams The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Monday Chill Out - Rip & Restore: Mindful Collage For Students Arts MHL013, Martin Hall Illustration of Loughborough campus on a sunny day with the title 'Summertime Socials'. IAS Seminar: Producing Evidence That Works For Staff and students Academic International House and online via Microsoft Teams Children running towards a football on a grass field. Active Wednesday – Recreational Sport: Netball For Students Sport Netball Centre, Zone A and B Illustration of Loughborough campus on a sunny day with the title 'Summertime Socials'. Pop-up Maker Space: Colourful Suncatchers For Staff and students Arts EHB Atrium A teal background with a light pink circular shape in the middle with the title 'Pop-Up Maker Space'. Goalball For Students Sport New Victory Hall Illustration of Hazlerigg Building with a blue sky and text above reading 'Summertime Socials'
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