Open Days 2026: Parking
On Friday 18 and Saturday 19 September, the University will welcome prospective students and their guests to campus for our second set of Undergraduate Open Days of the year.
Car park closures and coach traffic: 21-23 September
To support student arrivals during Welcome, several campus car parks and spaces will be temporarily closed from 21 to 23 September.
In memory of Professor George Havenith
We remember and celebrate the life and extraordinary legacy of Professor George Havenith, a scholar, mentor, leader, and friend whose influence reached far beyond the walls of academia.
Spinney Hill Drive Closure
Spinney Hill Drive will be closed for exit and entry from 21 September for up to six weeks.
Reminder for staff and students: Download SafeZone
All staff are reminded to download and register for the SafeZone app.
Check your vaccination status ahead of the new academic year
As the start of term approaches, students and staff are encouraged to check that their vaccinations are up to date.
Temporary route for construction traffic from 21 to 23 September
To provide a safer environment for students and their families during arrival period (between 21-23 September), the University will be implementing a temporary arrangement for construction lorry traffic through the East Midlands campus.
Expressions of interest for Industry Sectoral Group Chairs
The Research and Innovation Office are inviting expressions of interest from academic colleagues across the University to chair a number of our established Industry Sectoral Groups. These groups play a pivotal role in shaping and strengthening partnership engagement activities and translating those relationships into funded research and innovation opportunities.
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Car park closures and coach traffic: 21-23 September
To support student arrivals during Welcome, several campus car parks and spaces will be temporarily closed from 21 to 23 September.
In memory of Professor George Havenith
We remember and celebrate the life and extraordinary legacy of Professor George Havenith, a scholar, mentor, leader, and friend whose influence reached far beyond the walls of academia.
Spinney Hill Drive Closure
Spinney Hill Drive will be closed for exit and entry from 21 September for up to six weeks.
Reminder for staff and students: Download SafeZone
All staff are reminded to download and register for the SafeZone app.
Check your vaccination status ahead of the new academic year
As the start of term approaches, students and staff are encouraged to check that their vaccinations are up to date.
Temporary route for construction traffic from 21 to 23 September
To provide a safer environment for students and their families during arrival period (between 21-23 September), the University will be implementing a temporary arrangement for construction lorry traffic through the East Midlands campus.
Expressions of interest for Industry Sectoral Group Chairs
The Research and Innovation Office are inviting expressions of interest from academic colleagues across the University to chair a number of our established Industry Sectoral Groups. These groups play a pivotal role in shaping and strengthening partnership engagement activities and translating those relationships into funded research and innovation opportunities.
View all news
Conversation
Driving through water is the biggest cause of death during floods – here’s how it can happen
An opinion piece written by Dr Matthew Watkins for The Conversation platform.
Engineering
Loughborough engineer awarded prestigious research chair
An academic from Loughborough University's School of Architecture, Building, and Civil Engineering has been awarded a Royal Academy of Engineering Research Chair.
Research
Loughborough University spinout Aftrak secures DRIVE35 Mobilise funding
Aftrak, an agritech venture co-founded by engineers at Loughborough University, the Consortium for Battery Innovation and international development charity Tiyeni, has secured funding through the UK's DRIVE35 Mobilise programme.
Business and economy
Financial markets could modernise without complex new digital technology, says Loughborough economist
The financial system could become faster, simpler and cheaper without moving money and investments onto complicated new technology, according to a new paper published today.
Design
Student project goes on to treat more than 50 life-threatening allergic reactions
An allergy kit that began as a Loughborough University student project has now been used to treat more than 50 life-threatening allergic reactions across the UK.
Global sporting events
Leonard Curtis report shines fresh light on financial health of clubs in EFL Championship
A new Business of Sport report from Leonard Curtis launched today (16th September) has delivered fresh insight on the financial challenges facing the EFL Championship and their impact on the league’s competitive balance.
Hydrogen
Researchers turn solar heat into green hydrogen in East Midlands Freeport Design and Build Challenge
First-year doctoral researchers from EnerHy, the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training, have developed an innovative system that turns solar heat into green hydrogen.
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Engineering
Loughborough engineer awarded prestigious research chair
An academic from Loughborough University's School of Architecture, Building, and Civil Engineering has been awarded a Royal Academy of Engineering Research Chair.
Research
Loughborough University spinout Aftrak secures DRIVE35 Mobilise funding
Aftrak, an agritech venture co-founded by engineers at Loughborough University, the Consortium for Battery Innovation and international development charity Tiyeni, has secured funding through the UK's DRIVE35 Mobilise programme.
Business and economy
Financial markets could modernise without complex new digital technology, says Loughborough economist
The financial system could become faster, simpler and cheaper without moving money and investments onto complicated new technology, according to a new paper published today.
Design
Student project goes on to treat more than 50 life-threatening allergic reactions
An allergy kit that began as a Loughborough University student project has now been used to treat more than 50 life-threatening allergic reactions across the UK.
Global sporting events
Leonard Curtis report shines fresh light on financial health of clubs in EFL Championship
A new Business of Sport report from Leonard Curtis launched today (16th September) has delivered fresh insight on the financial challenges facing the EFL Championship and their impact on the league’s competitive balance.
Hydrogen
Researchers turn solar heat into green hydrogen in East Midlands Freeport Design and Build Challenge
First-year doctoral researchers from EnerHy, the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training, have developed an innovative system that turns solar heat into green hydrogen.
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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).
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
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
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
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
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
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
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IAS Spotlights: Witchcraft and Queer Ecology Research Crossover Day
For Staff and students
Arts
Hybrid - International House & Teams Webinar
IAS Spotlight: Witchcraft and magic as practice, epistemology & ontology
For Staff and students
Arts
Hybrid - International House & Teams Webinar
IAS Spotlight: The Ruderal Witchcraft manifesto & Coven Intelligence Program
For Staff and students
Academic
Meet at International House
Glow Fest 2026
For Students
Sport
Sir David Wallace
IAS Spotlight: Collectivity & Hoodoo - Through a queer, Black, feminist lens
For Staff and students
Arts
In-Person - London Campus LDN.2.05
Pop-up Maker Space: Corner page holders
For Staff and students
Arts
Martin Hall Foyer
IAS Spotlight: Witchcraft Spotlight Closing Discussion
For Staff and students
Arts
Hybrid - London Campus LDN.3.23 & Teams Webinar
IAS Spotlight: Witchcraft and magic as practice, epistemology & ontology
For Staff and students
Arts
Hybrid - International House & Teams Webinar
IAS Spotlight: The Ruderal Witchcraft manifesto & Coven Intelligence Program
For Staff and students
Academic
Meet at International House
Glow Fest 2026
For Students
Sport
Sir David Wallace
IAS Spotlight: Collectivity & Hoodoo - Through a queer, Black, feminist lens
For Staff and students
Arts
In-Person - London Campus LDN.2.05
Pop-up Maker Space: Corner page holders
For Staff and students
Arts
Martin Hall Foyer
IAS Spotlight: Witchcraft Spotlight Closing Discussion
For Staff and students
Arts
Hybrid - London Campus LDN.3.23 & Teams Webinar