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Staff Experience Survey 2025 – Have Your Say

We want to hear your thoughts and feelings on working here at Loughborough University, on the things we already do well, and the areas we need to focus on to make your experience of working here even better. The survey is now open until 30 November 2025.

University Carol Service

Join the Chaplaincy for the annual University Carol Service for a time of Christmas reflections, carol singing and festive cheer before the end of the year.

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EmpowerHER Mural Competition

Loughborough Sport and LU Arts are delighted to announce a student competition which could see your artwork featured in a prominent campus location.

Loughborough University marks White Ribbon Day White Ribbon Day (25 November) is a dedicated time to reaffirm our collective commitment to preventing gender-based violence. Three members of staff standing in front of the Student Services building wearing white ribbons. #RentSmart: Helping students make confident accommodation choices Throughout November, the Student Accommodation Centre, Student Advice and Support Services, and hall warden teams worked together on the #RentSmart campaign, reaching students across all Loughborough University halls to provide trustworthy housing guidance. Bright orange background with bold yellow and white text. A yellow banner reads 'HALLS OR TOWN?'. Below, white text says 'MAKE THE CHOICE THAT’S RIGHT FOR YOU.' On the right side, a yellow outline of a hanging sign displays 'HOME SWEET HOME.' At the bottom left, hashtag text reads '#RentSMART' with 'SMART' highlighted in yellow. Police appeal for missing student Aryan Sharma Leicestershire Police have issued an appeal for public help to locate Loughborough University student Aryan Sharma, who has been reported missing from the Loughborough area. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Operation Jingle Bells: Donate a gift to a child in need Operation Jingle Bells is an annual campaign led by LSU Action, supporting charities in the lead-up to Christmas. Four people dressed as elves and one as santa, standing behind a pile of toys alongside the text 'Operation Jingle Bells, help us help children this Christmas'. Join the University Choir for their annual Christmas Concert Get into the festive spirit and come along for an evening of music from the University Choir. Illustration of six baubles hanging in front of a blue background with white stars. Don’t forget to have your say in the Staff Experience Survey Don't forget to complete the Staff Experience Survey. We invite you to make use of this opportunity to tell us what you think about working at the University, have your say on what matters the most to you and what you think we (as a University) should prioritise. Purple gradient background with the text 'Staff Experience Survey', a badge reading 'one week to go' and an icon of a hand pointing to a form. Winter Graduation 2025: Parking and road closures On Thursday 11 and Friday 12 December 2025, we will be hosting our Winter Graduation ceremonies. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. The Annual Leave Purchase Scheme will be available again for 2026/2027 year The Annual Leave Purchase Scheme (ALPS) is a staff benefit that lets colleagues purchase up to 74 additional hours (the equivalent of 10 days for someone working full-time) to use as annual leave. Illustration on a purple background showing a white outline of an airplane, a car, a sun with rays, and wavy lines representing water or travel routes. View all news
Education Loughborough University awarded its eighth prestigious Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education (VIDEO) Loughborough University has been awarded the prestigious Queen Elizabeth Prize for Higher and Further Education in recognition of its pioneering contributions to Para and disability sport.  wheelchair users play sport Health and medicine Public health expert calls for greater action following changes to sugar tax: “Today’s move is an opportunity to begin transforming the food system so that it promotes health and equity for everyone.” The government has announced they are lowering the threshold for sugar tax on soft drinks and will also be removing the exemption that currently applies to milk-based drinks. child drinking coke Global sporting events Loughborough students bound for Hockey Junior World Cup Loughborough University students will be well represented across both the Men’s and Women’s upcoming Hockey Junior World Cups. hockey player jess dyson strikes the ball Children EXPERT COMMENT: “Children can spend up to 70% of their time in childcare not moving. Our review shows many opportunities that increase movement and play.” This week, the National Early Years Active Start Partnership (NEYASP) have launched a new advisory document, designed to support the Early Years sector in understanding, valuing, and providing high-quality movement opportunities for all young children. 4 children sat playing outside in nature Sustainability Dedication to sustainability sees Loughborough climb global ranking Loughborough University has achieved an impressive rise in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability, securing 64th place globally out of 2,002 institutions. A Welcome To Loughborough University sign flanked by trees in the sunshine. The Hazlerigg building stands in the background. Cost of living One-in-six people in the UK died in poverty last year – new report New analysis from Loughborough has revealed that 103,000 people died in poverty last year, around one in six of all deaths. An old hand on a radiator in a gloomy house Environment Human biology is ill-adapted to modern cities – new study A new study has found that modern cities are having a huge impact on our health and wellbeing. people walking in new york ctiy 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
  • 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).
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Join the University and College Union (UCU) For Staff Information for staff interested in joining UCU - University and College Union. Lboro UCU The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Kick off the Christmas fun with Loughborough Lightning For Staff Your young athletes can train with Lightning stars Alice Harvey and Sammy Wallace-Joseph and learn netball the Lightning way. Amy Williams The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
West Park Teaching Hub Exhibition Space: Not available for use For Staff and Students Campus announcements The West Park Teaching Hub Exhibition space will be unavailable on Friday 28 November 2025 from 8am-3pm due to a large event taking place on campus. Paige Nuttall 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.
What do you really think about Open Research? For Staff and Students The UK Reproducibility Network (UKRN) is running a short (5 minutes) survey across UK institutions to identify priority areas for new initiatives and training opportunities. Lara Skelly The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Open to submissions: Festival of Creative and Digital Methods For Staff All colleagues (Education, Research, Doctoral Researchers, Technical) are invited to explore a range of creative and digital research methods in person at West Park Teaching Hub on Wednesday 21 January 2026 9.30am-1pm presented by colleagues from different subject disciplines and different Schools. Victoria Wright The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
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Pop-up Maker Space: November For Staff and students Arts West Park Teaching Hub A teal background with a light pink circular shape in the middle with the title 'Pop-Up Maker Space'. National Theatre: The Fifth Step For Staff and students Arts Cope Auditorium (Edward Barnsley) Wolfson Seminar: Research Case Studies and Innovation in Medical Technologies and Robotic Systems For Staff Research David Davies, DAV1100 The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Voices of Diversity: Hidden Disabilities and Mental Health For Staff and students Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Edward Herbert Building, EHB002 and Online A banner that says World AIDS Day Vigil For Students Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Hazlerigg Fountain The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Festive For Staff and students Other Loughborough Students' Union IAS Seminar: "Get Out!" Breaking Out of Our Comfort Zone to Improve Human Health For Staff and students Lectures International House and Online A wooden barrel-shaped sauna sits on a snowy lakeshore, with steam rising from the water under a clear blue sky.
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