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Spring Staycation: Activities for students staying in Loughborough over Easter

If you are staying in or near Loughborough over the Easter period, we have plenty of events lined up to help keep you busy, from socials on campus to trips to Twycross Zoo and York!

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Celebrating a decade as best in the world for sports-related subjects

For the tenth year in a row, Loughborough has been crowned the world’s best university for sports-related subjects in the QS global rankings.

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Finalists: Have your say and take part in the National Student Survey 2026

The National Student Survey (NSS) offers final year undergraduates the chance to give feedback on their time at Loughborough. By taking part in the survey, you’ll be helping future students make the right choices about where and what to study.

Windows 11 users: Notice of Microsoft feature update due in April and May Throughout April and May, IT Services will be rolling out a new Microsoft feature update. Like other Microsoft security updates, this will run in the background with no disruption to your work. However, the system reboot for this feature update may take up to 25 minutes. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Applications now open for Talent Match Summer Internships The Careers Network have launched this year’s programme for Talent Match Summer Internships, available to all students and recent graduates. Students: Apply for University Prizes and Travel Scholarships Did you know that as a student you can apply for a number of prizes and travel bursaries? Cartoon of a person sat at a desk in front of a laptop holding a pencil and smiling Immigration update: Fee increases and English language requirement changes Following the University update published on 27 January 2026, we are sharing this reminder of the upcoming changes taking effect from 8 April, as well as an update on the Government’s public consultation regarding the proposed ‘earned settlement’ model. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. New website provides guidance for staff on student and doctoral researcher wellbeing and inclusivity We are pleased to announce a new website resource for staff, which covers the disability support we provide for students and doctoral researchers as well as support for those with significant health issues or injuries, and those facing challenging personal circumstances, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 (where applicable). Pictured is the Hazelrigg building. Before you hit send: Auto-Complete for safer email Colleagues on the Information Governance Sub-Committee recently reviewed the personal data breaches reported across the University in 2025, and 47% of reported data breaches were caused by poor email management, including sending emails to incorrect recipients and using CC and BCC incorrectly. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. University Library celebrates the National Year of Reading This year, the University Library is celebrating the National Year of Reading by offering students, staff, and visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the world of literature with new ways to explore stories, discover authors, and find books they’ll love. A student reading a book in the University Library. Retaining rights in your research outputs: Policy update from 1 April 2026 From 1 April 2026, all research articles and conference papers authored by Loughborough staff and doctoral researchers will be automatically covered by the Institutional Rights Retention Policy. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. View all news
Technology The US social media addiction case and its implications An expert comment piece written by Dr Hellen Mukiri-Smith of Loughborough University’s Department of Law. teens stand in a circle ooking at their phones Sport Loughborough University stages memorable BUCS Big Wednesday Students from across the country once again demonstrated the very best of university sport as Loughborough hosted another memorable British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) ‘Big Wednesday’. The Loughborough University Netball Team celebrate their win at BUCS Big Wednesday Sport New research provides blueprint to protect player health and performance at the 2026 Men’s FIFA World Cup This summer’s Men’s 2026 FIFA World Cup will expose players to an unprecedented combination of environmental challenges across the host cities in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. A football player taking a corner on the pitch with the bottom half of the body visible Sport Loughborough celebrates a decade as best in the world for sports-related subjects For the tenth year in a row, Loughborough has been crowned the world’s best university for sports-related subjects in the QS global rankings. A woman is running on a treadmill with a face mask on taking part in some sports-related research Arts and culture Lady Day: March 25 was the start of the year in England and Wales until 1752 We associate New Year with deep mid-winter and the tidy date of January 1, but for 600 years between 1155 until 1752 in England and Wales the new year began on 25 March. This day was one of the quarter days that divided the year historically and on which rents and debts were settled. March 25 became the quarter day where annual accounts were finalised. So, around about now, we’d have been preparing to welcome in a new year alongside the warmer weather and spring blooms. The Annunciation. Painted by Leonardo da Vinci Health and medicine This Mediterranean‑style diet could keep your brain sharp as you age – new study An opinion piece written by Professor Eef Hogervorst from the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences for The Conversation platform. A variety of foods from Mediterranean‑style diet Health and medicine Using exercise to help people feel safe and rebuild their lives after trauma – new report A new report has been launched which looks at how gentle, supportive exercise can help people recover from trauma and rebuild confidence. People at an outdoors yoga retreat View all news
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Call for participants: Postmenopausal women needed for nutrition study For Staff Research participant call-outs 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. Oonagh Markey The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
What budget 2025 means for EV drivers For Staff Other Octopus EV have looked at the Budget 2025 and outlined what this means for EV drivers. Charlotte Dyer The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Do you use numbers in your daily life? Tell us about it! For Staff Research participant call-outs We’re conducting focus groups to gain a deeper understanding of how people experience mathematics in everyday situations, such as shopping, budgeting, work tasks, or using technology. We want to hear from adults who are not currently studying or teaching. Ciara Turner 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.
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Spring Staycation - ISE Spring Social Lunch and Easter Crafts For Students Other Loughborough Wellbeing Centre (Town Centre) Illustration of Hazlerigg Building on a spring day with the title 'Spring Staycation'. Spring Staycation - Easter Bunny Bingo For Students Other Cayley Dining Hall Illustration of Hazlerigg Building on a spring day with the title 'Spring Staycation'. NEXT-AI 2026 - NEuromorphiX Technologies for future AI For Staff and students Conferences Holywell Park Conference Centre Spring Staycation - Create & Connect x ISE: Flowerpot painting workshop For Students Other Martin Hall MHL013 Illustration of Hazlerigg Building on a spring day with the title 'Spring Staycation'. IAS Friends and Fellows Coffee Morning For Staff and students Research International House A group of people holding cups of tea and coffee together in a circle. PGR Workshop: Design, Archives, and the Algorithm: Creative Methods for Researching Visual Heritage For Staff and students Research International House Two people having a discussion in a classroom setting with others sat around in a semicircle taking notes Campus Sculpture Walk For Students Arts Outside Pilkington Library The Watchers sculpture in front of the Cedar of Lebanon at Loughborough University
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