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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.

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Windows 11 Staff Managed Service – system update and action required On 18 and 19 November, IT Services will roll out an important update to all computers and devices using the Windows 11 Staff Managed Desktop Service. Blue graphic of a triangle warning icon alongside the text 'IT Services Important Information'. 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'. Join LU Arts for Speech Bubble: A night of spoken word poetry LU Arts and the Creative Writing Society are once again collaborating on this year’s Speech Bubble events, which showcase the best spoken word talent on campus, as well as featuring professional poets for November’s event. A student reading poetry to an audience in the Student's Union Lounge Doctoral Innovation Consultants programme The Doctoral Innovation Consultants (DInCs) programme is a pioneering collaboration between Loughborough University’s doctoral researchers and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the University’s business incubator LUinc. Some Loughborough University doctoral innovation consultants stood beside their supporting staff in front of the Graduate House building Loughborough triumphs at Times Higher Education Awards Loughborough University are proud to have been awarded the Outstanding Marketing/Communications Team of the Year at the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Awards. A group of people in formal attire stand on stage holding an award, with a large screen behind them showing 'DON’T MENTION IT,' the Loughborough University logo, and 'THE Awards 2025.' EDI Services presents Voices of Diversity: Hidden Disabilities and Mental Health EDI Services are pleased to announce the final Voices of Disability event, Hidden Disabilities and Mental Health – Creating a Culture of Understanding, will be taking place during Disability History Month. A banner that says View all news
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 Research New research reveals postdoctoral talent is key to achieving UK’s net-zero goals Postdoctoral researchers bring advanced technical expertise but remain an underutilised resource in the UK workforce, according to a new study, authored by a team from Loughborough and published in Cleaner Engineering Technology by Elsevier. People crossing a rope bridge between cliffs over icy water, with power lines, a wind turbine, and sunrise in background. The ‘illusion’ of social AI – new research Every day, millions of people talk to chatbots and AI assistants such as ChatGPT, Replika and Gemini, but what kind of ‘relationships’ are we really forming with them? Image of a woman and chatbot making a heart symbol with their hands 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

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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.
Participants needed for a study on learning and vehicle technology For Staff and Students Research participant call-outs We’re looking for drivers aged 18 to 80 to take part in a short PhD research study exploring how people engage with information about advanced vehicle technologies. Eduardo Mendez The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Participants needed for annual flu vaccine study For Staff Research participant call-outs We are conducting a study in collaboration with the Loughborough University Occupational Health Service to explore how social and lifestyle factors 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.
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Sustainability Week: Climate and Environment Dialogue Film Screening For Staff and students Sustainability Martin Hall Theatre The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Smartphone video masterclass: Connecting your research to the world For Staff and students Research Online A tripod holding a phone horizontally recording a video of a man in the background sitting on a sofa. IAS Seminar: Democracy on the pitch For Staff and students Academic Hybrid - International House & Zoom Webinar A view of a football stadium from one of the seats on a sunny day. International Men’s Day Wellbeing Walk For Staff and students Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Chaplaincy, Edward Herbert Building The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Transport Safety Research Centre: Open House Event For Staff Academic The Design School Building The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. 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.
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