Illustration of a woman holding a megaphone with the words 'Black History Month, 1-31 October 2026' coming out of the megaphone.
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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Wildlife in Focus: Sustainability Fortnight Photography Competition

As part of Sustainability Fortnight (9-20 November), the Internal Communications team is inviting all staff and students to take part in a wildlife photography competition celebrating the rich biodiversity found across our campus and local area.

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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.

Important notice: University VPN required to access offsite services Organisations across the world are reacting to a critical computer security vulnerability with a popular piece of software used on many websites.  The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Bookings are open for the Early Careers Network's Future-Ready in HE conference The Early Careers Network are hosting a half-day conference on 4 November all about the skills needed in an ever-changing HE sector. Attendees can select the workshops that they feel will enhance their skills, including goal-setting, burnout, storytelling with data, and AI. Purple background with orange and pink gradient coloured arrows. Tell us how you’re helping to create a more sustainable future As part of Sustainability Fortnight (9-20 November), we’re asking staff and students to share your actions, projects and ideas that are helping to create a more sustainable future. Illustration of Hazlerigg building, bees, fruit trees, people cycling, birds and the earth on a green background with the text 'Sustainability Fortnight, 9-20 November' Reminder of upcoming changes to Google Scholar access After 31 October 2026, it will no longer be possible to edit Google Scholar profiles when signed in to Google using a University email address ending in @lboro.ac.uk. Blue icon of a person on a computer monitor. Win £1,000 with Santander’s Brighter Futures Grants Programme Loughborough University is excited to partner with Santander once again to offer you the chance to win a £1,000 Brighter Futures Grant, providing valuable financial support to help you succeed in your studies and achieve your academic ambitions. Two students sat chatting on a public bench Discussing the influence of sport in global diplomacy with Lord Sebastian Coe Loughborough University London recently welcomed the University’s Chancellor, Lord Sebastian Coe, for a panel discussion exploring the growing influence of sport in global diplomacy. Lord Sebastian Coe with staff and students at the Loughborough London campus LibKey Nomad browser extension addition to Microsoft Edge On 27 October, ‘LibKey Nomad’, a new browser extension provided by the Library, will be automatically rolled out to the Microsoft Edge browser on all Windows 11-enabled staff devices. Blue background with a white icon of a laptop with the Windows logo on the screen 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. View all news
Engineering New network supported by Loughborough expertise aims to strengthen UK electronic materials sector Researchers from Loughborough University are set to partake in a new partnership which aims to strengthen the UK’s sovereign capabilities in the development, manufacture, and commercialisation of electronic materials. A person using a laptop and phone with graphics of a globe in front Research Loughborough philosopher awarded prestigious Philip Leverhulme Prize A Loughborough University philosopher whose research is helping to shape international debates on the ethics of our relationship with animals has been awarded one of the UK's most prestigious prizes for early- to mid-career researchers. Dr Josh Milburn Artificial intelligence Loughborough Vice-Chancellor receives one of engineering's highest honours for pioneering AI research Professor Nick Jennings, Vice-Chancellor and President of Loughborough University, has been awarded the prestigious Faraday Medal by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) in recognition of his pioneering contributions to artificial intelligence. Professor Nick Jennings is awarded the Faraday Medal Research Loughborough researcher awarded prestigious Royal Academy of Engineering Fellowship to advance green hydrogen production A Loughborough University researcher has been awarded a prestigious Royal Academy of Engineering Research Fellowship to develop technology that could help tackle one of the biggest challenges facing renewable energy systems. Dr Elizabeth Ashton 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 View all news
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Post a noticeboard item Save the Date: Education and Student Experience Conference 2027 For Staff Other Join colleagues from across the university at the Education and Student Experience Conference 2027, an event dedicated to celebrating excellent learning and teaching and exploring the future of education. Laura Crawford The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Donate unwanted books to the Library to support the annual Jólabókaflóð event For Staff and Students Campus announcements The Library is hosting Jólabókaflóðið in the last week of the Autumn term, where staff and students can browse a display and choose a free book to take away. Matthew Cunningham The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Join the Trophée Vhélio: Design, Build and Race a Solar-Powered Tricycle For Students General opportunities Interested in sustainable innovation, teamwork, and community impact? Join a student team to design, build and race a solar-powered electric tricycle in the 2027 Trophée Vhélio edition. You'll race in May 2027, from Rouen (France) to Hastings (UK). Marianna Coulentianos The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. 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. 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. View all notices
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International Relations, Politics and History Research Day For Staff and students Lectures Silhouette of a woman holding a megaphone with text coming out of it like sound reading 'Black History Month: Honouring Our Communities' Trophy Vhelio Information Sessions For Students Sustainability The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. African Diaspora Trivia Night For Staff and students Other Silhouette of a woman holding a megaphone with text coming out of it like sound reading 'Black History Month: Honouring Our Communities' Talent Match Internships Launch Event For Staff and students Academic Purple background with red bubble and text reading 'Talent Match' SuperWellness Webinar - Women's Health For Staff Wellbeing Icons representing the mind, body and soul with labels next to them on a pink-blue gradient Annual Bishop's Lecture: Chine McDonald For Staff and students Faith Chine McDonald smiling with text 'Bishop's Lecture, Chine McDonald' Inaugural Lecture Series: Professor Alexandros Psychogios and Professor Ali Bilgiç For Staff Lectures Professor Ali Bilgiç and Professor Alexandros Psychogios with lecture titles on a purple and pink background
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