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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.

Book your place for the next Professional Services Town Hall Professional Services colleagues are invited to a Town Hall session with our Chief Operating Officer, Richard Taylor on Wednesday 4 November from 2-3pm in the Edward Herbert Building, room EHB110B or online via Teams. University Expand your studies by considering a postgraduate degree at Loughborough If you’re in your final year and starting to think about next steps, you might have considered postgraduate studies as one of your options. Hazlerigg building on Loughborough campus, sun is shining through the autumn trees. University Whatuni Student Choice Awards: Share your Loughborough experience for a chance to win £500 Loughborough University is once again excited to take part in this year’s Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCA). A group of four students are sat on the edge of the University fountain, smiling and chatting together University Staff volunteers wanted for the Loughborough Winter Graduation ceremonies With the winter ceremonies fast approaching, we are now looking for staff volunteers who are available on Thursday 17 and Friday 18 December to support with various key guest-facing roles. Students at graduation sat facing a purple wall with a Loughborough crest Sport Loughborough University hosts Women’s FA Cup Second Round Draw The University was proud to host the Women’s FA Cup Second Round Draw on Monday 26 October, just one day after Loughborough Lightning’s incredible defeat against Nottingham Trent in their first-round fixture. Loughborough Lightning players Hannah Langford and Morgan Rogers sitting together smiling with one of the hosts from the show Information about the Fireworks Extravaganza On Saturday 7 November, Loughborough Students’ Union (LSU) will be holding their annual ‘Fireworks Extravaganza event’ on the University campus. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Reminder for staff: MFA and your University Microsoft 365 account Since mid-October, IT Services have been implementing an improvement to the way you sign in to your University Microsoft 365 account. Blue background with a white icon of a monitor with a tick on the screen and a phone with a passcode on the screen Your invite to the next General Assembly - November 2026 All staff are invited to book your place for the next General Assembly on Wednesday 25 November, 2-3pm in the Edward Herbert building, room EHB110B or online. A graphic showing speech bubbles View all news
Artificial intelligence AI poses three big types of risk – here’s how worried we should be about them An opinion piece written by Professor Nick Jennings - Vice-Chancellor and President of Loughborough University and an internationally-recognised authority in the areas of AI, autonomous systems, cyber-security and agent-based computing - for The Conversation platform. Isometric view of Rows of Standing Futuristic Industrial Humanoid Robots with Glass Visors. Large Amount of Humanoid Robots Standing in Rows - stock photo University Loughborough professors win £397,752 Leverhulme Trust grant to explore the generation gap in literature and society Researchers at Loughborough University have been awarded £397,752 to investigate whether books, plays and poetry can challenge age-related stereotypes and improve understanding between younger and older generations. Sport Dementia risk in former professional footballers is not limited to the use of old leather balls – new study Dementia risk in former professional footballers seems to vary between different generations of players, a new study has suggested. two players playing football Sport Dobbing appointed Head Coach of Throws Loughborough University is thrilled to announce Tom Dobbing as its new Head Coach of Throws. a close up of new head throws coach, tom dobbing Sport Napoleon can be partly blamed for Gen Z’s weightlifting obsession – here's why An opinion piece written by Professor Claire Warden, of Loughborough University's School of Design and Creative Arts, and Dr Conor Heffernan, of Ulster University, for the Conversation. A black and white photo showing the end of a barbell with three weighted plates on it, being lifted in the air by a person War and security When cyber attacks target the real world, not the data When organisations think about cyber attacks, they often picture stolen data, ransomware demands and disrupted IT systems. But what happens when attackers target operational technology: the physical systems that keep businesses and services running? graphic depicting a cyber attack happening Sport Research highlights how football can create safer environments for children New research, led by Loughborough University, has shown that creating safer environments for children in football requires both effective safeguarding training and strong organisational support. A football on a field with two players running after it View all news
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).
Post a noticeboard item Research participants needed: How do you wash your sports bra? For Staff and Students Research participant call-outs A short 10 minute survey to identify how women wash their sports bras and decide upon wear life. Rebecca Grant The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. 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. View all notices
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Climate and Environment Community Event #15: Paperpeutic Workshop For Staff and students Sustainability Climate related logos including flowers and animals alongside text 'Climate and Environment Dialogue' Library Pop-up Maker Space x National Year of Reading For Students Arts A paper bookmark being decorated with felt pens Volleyball England Super League Opening Weekend Event For Staff and students Sport The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Public lecture - Dope and Glory: The disruption and legitimation of the Enhanced Games For Staff and students Research Track and screen at the Enhanced Games 2026 IAS Friends and Fellows Coffee Morning For Staff and students Open days Coffee mugs being held in a circle Staff Bereavement Journey Course For Staff Other Icon of two shaking hands forming a heart shape on a blue background #RentSMART Accommodation Roadshow For Students Other 'Halls or town' in yellow font on an orange background
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