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BUCS Big Wednesday 2026: Car park and road closures

On 24 and 25 March, we are delighted to host one of the biggest events in the student sport calendar. Take a look at our latest article to find out about car park and road closures. Tickets are on sale via the BUCS website.

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Spring Staycation: Activities for students staying in Loughborough over Easter

If you are staying in or near Loughborough over the Easter period, we have plenty of events lined up to help keep you busy, from socials on campus to trips to Twycross Zoo and York!

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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.

Windows 11 users: Notice of Microsoft feature update due in April and May Throughout April and May, IT Services will be rolling out a new Microsoft feature update. Like other Microsoft security updates, this will run in the background with no disruption to your work. However, the system reboot for this feature update may take up to 25 minutes. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. University Library celebrates the National Year of Reading This year, the University Library is celebrating the National Year of Reading by offering students, staff, and visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the world of literature with new ways to explore stories, discover authors, and find books they’ll love. A student reading a book in the University Library. Retaining rights in your research outputs: Policy update from 1 April 2026 From 1 April 2026, all research articles and conference papers authored by Loughborough staff and doctoral researchers will be automatically covered by the Institutional Rights Retention Policy. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Information about upcoming faith-related dates (March-June 2026) Awareness of faith-related dates and understanding in relation to their impact on members of these communities helps the University to be a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for all our students and staff. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Advice and support for students and doctoral researchers affected by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East This article contains important information if you’ve been affected by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Returning students: Check out Housing Hand’s rent guarantor scheme If you’re looking for off-campus accommodation for your future studies, some landlords may require a UK-based rent guarantor, while others may not. If you’re unable to provide a personal UK guarantor, Loughborough University has partnered with Housing Hand, who offer a discounted service to support students in securing accommodation. David Collett Hall on a clear summer's day Spring Staycation: Activities for students staying in Loughborough over Easter Join us this Easter break for some fun activities here in Loughborough. Illustration of Hazlerigg Building on a spring day with the title 'Spring Staycation'. Recognising meningitis symptoms and protecting yourself Following recent national news reports about meningitis cases at another UK university, we want to reassure you that there is no identified increased risk at Loughborough. Current public health information indicates the situation is localised to the Canterbury area and is believed to be linked to a specific event there, so it does not pose a concern for our community. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. View all news
Hydrogen Loughborough researcher selected for Royce Hydrogen Accelerator to scale battery‑electrolyser Loughborough Research Associate Matt Brenton has been awarded one of 10 national places on the Royce Hydrogen Accelerator, delivered with Conception X. The programme will help scale the University’s multi‑award‑winning lead‑acid battery‑electrolyser – an affordable, recyclable route to clean hydrogen. Matt Brenton presenting the battery-electrolyser to Rod Hebden on The Festival of Tomorrow podcast. Global sporting events Loughborough alum Molly Caudery wins gold at World Athletics Championships Loughborough University alum Molly Caudery has been crowned world champion after winning gold in the women’s pole vault at the World Athletics Championships. Pole vaulter Molly Caudery Environment As Bolivia’s glaciers melt, new lakes threaten mountain communities An opinion piece authored by Jamie Macmanaway, Doctoral Researcher, from the School of Geography and Environment, for The Conversation platform. A man standing on a melting glacier Community Applications are now open for the University’s Community Donations Fund Loughborough University is providing an opportunity for community groups and organisations local to the East Midlands and London campuses to receive support for their projects. Hazlerigg Building alongside the text 'Community Donations Fund, closing date 20 April 2026'. Arts and culture Lost BBC documentary on homosexuality brought to life in new film A new short film from Loughborough University reveals the story behind a remarkable BBC radio documentary about homosexuality first broadcast nearly 70 years ago. Prof Marcus Collins of Loughborough University sitting in an empty theatre Community Loughborough launches bid to become UK Town of Culture Loughborough has announced its intention to bid to become UK Town of Culture 2028, entering the national competition launched by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. An aerial shot of the town of Loughborough Global sporting events Olivia Murphy joins England Netball’s coaching team Loughborough Sport’s Olivia Murphy has joined England Netball as its new Assistant Head Coach on a short-term secondment. a close up of Liv Murphy View all news
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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.
Women aged 55-75 needed for osteoporosis research For Staff and Students We are inviting postmenopausal women to take part in a new research study at the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences. The study aims to evaluate the effects of a 12-month, brief home exercise programme on bone structure in postmenopausal women, both with and without osteoporosis treatment. We will explore whether the effects differ between women who take osteoporosis medication and those who do not. Nora Alohaly The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Call for participants: Postmenopausal women needed for study For Staff and Students 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. Aisha Borkar The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
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BUCS Big Wednesday For Students Sport Loughborough University A Loughborough sports team wearing medals and holding a trophy, celebrating behind a BUCS champions banner. NCSEM Public lecture: Trauma-informed approaches to physical activity For Staff and students Academic Stewart Mason Building SMB014 and online People in a boxing gym punching a bag with boxing gloves on How can para and disability events truly be inclusive? For Staff and students Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Sir Dennis Rooke, Holywell Park Conference Centre Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Park IAS Seminar: Women in Sport: Opportunities for International Collaboration and Impact For Staff and students Academic Hybrid - International House & Zoom Webinar Runners participating in a road race, seen from behind in warm sunlight. Academy of Medical Sciences Springboard Scheme Internal Q&A Webinar For Staff Academic Online via MS Teams The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Pop-up Maker Space For Staff and students Arts Pilkington Library A teal background with a light pink circular shape in the middle with the title 'Pop-Up Maker Space'. Meditation Sessions: March For Staff Other University Chaplaincy, EHB211 The Chaplaincy Logo
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