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Your invite to the next General Assembly – November 2025

On Wednesday 26 November, all staff are invited to attend the first Termly General Assembly of the 2025/26 academic year.

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Loughborough triumphs at Times Higher Education Awards

We are proud to have been awarded the Outstanding Marketing/Communications Team of the Year at the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Awards.

Loughborough University celebrates International Students’ Day

To mark International Students’ Day, Loughborough University is hosting a week of events from Sunday 16 to Thursday 20 November, with events that celebrate cultural diversity and foster connections among international students.

Google Chrome browser (computer version) – urgent manual update required The University has been alerted to a high-risk vulnerability in the Chrome browser. This vulnerability affects Chrome installed on Windows, Mac or Linux platforms.  Blue graphic of a triangle warning icon alongside the text 'IT Services Important Information'. The Annual Leave Purchase Scheme will 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. 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. Early Careers Network: Committee roles open The Early Careers Network (ECN) are looking for staff who are keen to get involved in an exciting development opportunity within a new and exciting staff network. Purple background with orange and pink gradient coloured arrows. New Stained Glass Artwork by Kedisha Coakley Unveiled Last month, an event was held to commemorate the new stained glass artwork in Rutland’s primary training room. The unveiling was part of a wider programme of events for Loughborough University’s Black History Month 2025. Kedisha Coakley stood in front of her stained glass artwork in Rutland Lounge at Loughborough University Cold Weather Alert: Stay safe on campus this week The forecast for this week indicates cold temperatures with a risk of snow and icy conditions across the Loughborough campus. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Be the first line of defence: Refresh your password This year has seen a surge in successful cyberattacks targeting high profile companies such as Jaguar Land Rover, Marks and Spencer, and the Co-op. All these attacks resulted in huge disruption to their operations and substantial financial losses. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Reminder: Win £1,000 with Santander’s Brighter Futures Grants Programme Don’t miss out on your chance to win £1,000 to support your studies through Santander’s Brighter Futures Grants Programme. Two people sat on the pavement alongside a notepad page reading 'Want £1,000? Be in with the chance of winning 1 of 10 brighter future grants'. View all news
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 Engineering New solar-powered Aftrak tractor will increase crop yields sustainably across Africa with new mechanisms A Loughborough University spin-out aiming to deliver clean, affordable mechanisation to remote communities in sub-Saharan Africa has unveiled a new version of its solar-powered tractor – designed to be more user-friendly and require minimal maintenance. Man pushing aftrak tractor Artificial intelligence Scientists create artificial neuron that can mimic different parts of the brain – a major step towards human-like robotics Robots that can sense and respond to the world like humans may soon be a reality as scientists have created an artificial neuron capable of mimicking different parts of the brain. From left to right, Professor Alexander Balanov, Professor Sergey Saveliev, and Dr Pavel Borisov, of the Loughborough University Department of Physics. The scientists are part of a team of international researchers that have created a new artificial neuron that can mimic different parts of the brain – which could be the key to more human-like robotics. Enterprise Universities recognised nationally for pioneering research-to-start up accelerator A pioneering programme to help turn university research into successful start-ups has been shortlisted for a national Knowledge Exchange Award. A group of academics are gathered in a science lab celebrating the award shortlist Engineering New partnership to look at microneedle technologies for rapid wound infection detection and treatment Loughborough University and Egypt’s National Research Centre (NRC) have begun a joint networking project to accelerate the use of microneedle technologies for rapid wound pathogen detection and treatment, bringing together clinicians, scientists, engineers and industries from both countries. A wound being dressed on an arm by a medical professional Arts and culture Down Cemetery Road: Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson delight in this light conspiracy thriller When a house mysteriously explodes in the sleepy suburbs of south Oxford and a child goes missing in the aftermath, concerned neighbour Sarah Trafford is driven to seek the truth. As an art conservator, Trafford is way out of her depth, so she enlists the help of a private investigator, Zoë Boehm. However, the pair end up in a plot far more serious than Boehm’s usual work of checking credit ratings and tracking adulterous husbands. Screenshot of Emma Thompson in the drama Cemetery Road 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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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.
Road Safety Research Think Tank, hosted by Transport Safety Research Centre For Staff and Students General opportunities You are invited to the Transport Safety Research Centre (TSRC) Open House, ground floor in the Design School Building, LDS0.16 on Wednesday 19 November. Ashleigh Filtness 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.
Burleigh Springs: November Offer - Lash Lift and Tint For Staff Burleigh Springs is Loughborough's premier Leisure Club and Spa facility and is located within Burleigh Court. Charlotte Dyer The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Pink Friday: Win free charging for your entire contract For Staff Order an electric car this November with EV salary sacrifice, and you could win your charging costs covered for the length of your contract! Charlotte Dyer The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Local Government Pension Scheme: Responsible Investment Survey Launch For Staff Other For scheme members of the LGPS, please read the following from Leicestershire County Council Pension Fund. Charlotte Dyer The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Call for participants: sedentary behaviour and inflammation levels For Staff and Students Research participant call-outs We are looking for healthy 18 to 50-year-olds to participate in our study, investigating whether sedentary behaviour, i.e. sitting and lying down, and physical activity are linked with levels of inflammation. Orla McGinty The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
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Inaugural Lecture: Professor Zeynep Aycan and Professor Ashley Casey For Staff and students Lectures Edward Herbert Building, 110B Event poster titled Inaugural Lecture Series Wednesday 19 November Lecture starts 17.00, with Professor Zeynep Aycan and Professor Ashley Casey headshots sitting in circular frames, on a purple background. Songwriting short course For Staff and students Arts Martin Hall, First Floor, MHL0.14 Flat lay of musical instruments and gear including guitars, keyboard, microphone, harmonica, and cables. Climate and Environment Diaglogue Lunch For Staff and students Sustainability LSU, Council Chambers The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Sustainability Week: Newhurst Facility Tour For Staff and students Sustainability Newhurst Energy From Waste Facility The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. IAS PGR Workshop: Challenging Canon-Making: Art and Politics in the turn-of-the century Germany For Staff and students Research International House A group of people sat on chairs raising their hands opposite a lecturer who is standing and pointing towards them. Transgender Day of Remembrance Service 2025 For Staff and students Equity, Diversity and Inclusion University Chaplaincy Chapel, EHB208 The Chaplaincy Logo Movember Men’s Group: Masculinity and Men's Health For Staff Other Rutland Building, 1.01 The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
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