Current Students and Staff

17 April 2025

Loughborough scientist reveals secret to perfect bowling score

A Loughborough University scientist has revealed the best way to get a perfect score in tenpin bowling.

17 April 2025

Support for staff and students following the recent Supreme Court ruling

On 16 April 2025, the UK Supreme Court ruled that a woman is defined by their biological sex under the Equality Act 2010.

16 April 2025

Applications open for Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor - Research & Innovation roles

We are looking to appoint two Associate Pro Vice-Chancellors – Research & Innovation (0.5FTE each, job share will be considered) to lead the delivery of the R&I Core Plan.

16 April 2025

Upcoming wellbeing sessions for students

Student Services are running a variety of events throughout May to support your wellbeing. Topics covered include how to manage anxiety, the importance of self-care and techniques to improve your sleep.

16 April 2025

Coming soon: Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES 2025)

The University wants to ensure Doctoral Researchers have the best possible experience while studying at Loughborough.

15 April 2025

Loughborough University’s Formula Student Team gears up with on-going support from Accu

Loughborough University’s Formula Student Team, LUMotorsport, is gearing up for its 22nd competitive year and is delighted to have Accu on board as a key supporter again.

14 April 2025

British Academy awards Global Innovation Fellowship to Loughborough researcher

Dr Robby Soetanto from Loughborough University has been awarded the ODA (Official Development Assistance) Global Innovation Fellowship by the British Academy.

14 April 2025

Short stay parking at the Swimming Pool Car Park

Following a short stay parking pilot scheme at the Swimming Pool Car Park, a permanent short stay parking solution will be implemented from 28 April 2025.

11 April 2025

Don’t forget – it’s Better OFF this Easter

With utility prices rising rapidly, the University is consuming approximately £30,000 of electricity every weekday.

10 April 2025

Celebrate the launch of Loughborough University’s Sustainability Strategy

On Friday 9 May, the University is delighted to be formally launching its new Sustainability Strategy, and you’re invited to join us.

10 April 2025

Landlords and student tenants celebrated at Loughborough Studentpad Awards evening

To foster a stronger community and ensure students have a great off-campus student experience, Loughborough University’s Student Accommodation Centre recently hosted the first ever Loughborough Studentpad Awards and landlord information evening.

10 April 2025

Reminder: Don’t forget to take part in new safeguarding mandatory training

Last month, we informed colleagues of a new mandatory safeguarding training course that all staff are required to complete.

9 April 2025

Iran and US to enter high-stakes nuclear negotiations – hampered by a lack of trust

The announcement of planned talks between the US and Iran in Oman signifies a crucial development – especially given the history of distrust and animosity that has characterised their interactions.

9 April 2025

Loughborough Lightning and Element Passive Fire Protection enter new partnership

Loughborough Lightning Netball has announced Element Passive Fire Protection as its first matchday sponsor for the 2025 season.

9 April 2025

Deaf Loughborough student wins international competition to design hearing technology jewellery

Gargi Agrawalla, a final-year Product Design and Technology student at Loughborough University, has won an international competition to design jewellery for use with cochlear implants and hearing aids and raise vital funds for a UK-based charity supporting deaf children.

9 April 2025

Collaboration uses Loughborough’s vehicle aerodynamic knowledge to enhance Para sport performance

A collaborative project, led by academics at Loughborough University, is using expertise from the field of vehicle aerodynamics and wheelchair design to better support wheelchair racers taking part in the next Paralympics and beyond.

8 April 2025

How dentists could help tackle obesity in children

As a specialty registrar in paediatric dentistry, I’ve seen first-hand the pain children experience because of poor oral health. Tooth decay happens when teeth are damaged by acids produced by oral bacteria breaking down sugar from foods and drinks – and although it’s largely preventable – it’s the most common reason for hospital admission in children aged between five and nine in England.

8 April 2025

Neonatal Care Leave Policy

We are pleased to announce the introduction of Neonatal Care Leave Policy, effective from 6 April 2025.

7 April 2025

Graduate Artist’s 'Then Again' Exhibition

From 11 April - 2 May, 12pm-2pm (weekdays only) at Martin Hall Gallery, come along to see an exhibition by three Graduate Artists called ‘Then Again’.

7 April 2025

Loughborough lecturer awarded funding from Academy of Medical Sciences

Dr Amanda Pearce, a lecturer in the Department of Chemistry at Loughborough University, has been awarded funding by the Academy of Medical Sciences to tackle dementia, as part of its initiative to support early-career researchers.

Seeking Participants with Experience in Travel Industry

We are looking for participants with experience working in, academic experience in, or expertise in the tourism industry to gain insight for a study on the solo travelling experience.

Posted by Kanwara Kawnern on Thursday, 17 Apr 2025 at 13:43

Print, Post & Logistics – Herbert Manzoni Loading Bay

Description of the works: essential electrical work. Print, Post and Logistic Services will be closed for an extended period over the Easter break. We will close at 5pm on Thursday 17th April and not re-open until 9am on Monday 28th April

Posted by Print, Post and Logistic Services on Tuesday, 15 Apr 2025 at 10:41

Resistance trained and untrained participants needed for research investigating

This study aims to explore how resistance training impacts the brain’s ability to communicate with muscles. The objective of this study is to compare the central nervous system properties of the upper and lower body of individuals who have completed long-term resistance training with a group of recreationally active people

Posted by Tom Balshaw on Monday, 14 Apr 2025 at 12:16

Seeking Participants with Experience or Interest in Solo Traveling

We are looking for female with experience or interest in solo travel to participate in a research study aimed at improving the experience of solo travelers and those traveling alone.

Posted by Kanwara Kawnern on Wednesday, 26 Mar 2025 at 14:42

Volunteers Required

The Global Educational Trust charity gives away free books to those in need and in fact to anyone. The books are saved from landfill and 'shops' set up and then with new donations and great volunteers, these spaces become a great community space for as long as we remain there. We are in need or volunteers to help set this up in Loughborough, if interested please contact me.

Posted by Rohail Suleman on Tuesday, 25 Mar 2025 at 8:00

Calling all remote/hybrid workers- research on lifestyle behaviours

The Study aims to investigate the impact of hybrid/remote working on a range of health-related behaviours, particularly physical activity, sitting time, diet and sleep.

Posted by Karesna Mehta on Wednesday, 26 Feb 2025 at 14:15

Print, Post & Logistic Services - Advanced Notice of Closure

Print, Post and Logistic Services is expecting to be closed on Wednesday 23rd April until Friday 25th April for essential electrical work.

Posted by Print, Post and Logistic Services on Wednesday, 19 Feb 2025 at 11:13

Research into body composition, activity, sleep data - call for participants

Would you like to learn more about your body composition, cardiometabolic profile, immune system, and your physical activity and sleep data?

Posted by Mayada Demashkieh on Saturday, 1 Feb 2025 at 8:00

Relationship study - between Anxiety, stress, and sleep health.

Participants needed for a study examining the relationship between Anxiety, stress, and sleep health in both Males and Females. Love2shop vouchers for participants.

Posted by Noora Mumenah on Thursday, 9 Jan 2025 at 10:51

Brain activity and appetite research

We are investigating whether walking influences our appetite hormone levels, and whether exercise-induced changes in the hormones correlate with perceptions of appetite, nutritional intake and brain activity in individuals varying in weight status.

Posted by Faye Ashton on Monday, 25 Nov 2024 at 17:19

Seeking Participants with Experience in Travel Industry

We are looking for participants with experience working in, academic experience in, or expertise in the tourism industry to gain insight for a study on the solo travelling experience.

Posted by Kanwara Kawnern on Thursday, 17 Apr 2025 at 13:43

Free staff tickets - Loughborough Lightning FC

To celebrate Loughborough Lightning's recent league success and promotion to Tier 3 we are offering free tickets to all Loughborough University Staff.

Posted by Caitlin Welsh on Wednesday, 16 Apr 2025 at 14:12

Early career researchers: Share experiences of fixed term contracts

Early career researchers in any discipline who are currently or have recently been employed on a fixed-term contract are encouraged to share their experiences of fixed term contracts in an anonymous survey to help foster a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable research culture.

Posted by Anna Leather on Wednesday, 16 Apr 2025 at 11:16

Print, Post & Logistics – Herbert Manzoni Loading Bay

Description of the works: essential electrical work. Print, Post and Logistic Services will be closed for an extended period over the Easter break. We will close at 5pm on Thursday 17th April and not re-open until 9am on Monday 28th April

Posted by Print, Post and Logistic Services on Tuesday, 15 Apr 2025 at 10:41

Resistance trained and untrained participants needed for research investigating

This study aims to explore how resistance training impacts the brain’s ability to communicate with muscles. The objective of this study is to compare the central nervous system properties of the upper and lower body of individuals who have completed long-term resistance training with a group of recreationally active people

Posted by Tom Balshaw on Monday, 14 Apr 2025 at 12:16

Confirmation and Clearing Contact Centre Thursday 14th August 2025 – Volunteers

Over the past few years, our colleagues have been great at giving their time to help play a key part in the start of many students’ Loughborough journey. Would you be happy to volunteer your time to help this summer?

Posted by Charlotte Dove on Friday, 11 Apr 2025 at 12:49

Medical device regulations - Online workshop - 9 May

Loughborough University will host an online interactive workshop led by RegMetrics on medical device regulations on Friday 9th May 10am-12 noon. This workshop is applicable for academics working on medical devices technologies and professional services staff supporting them.

Posted by Alan Kirk on Tuesday, 8 Apr 2025 at 15:23

April Staff Offer - Burleigh Springs

Book a 30 minute Dermalogica Facial for just £25.00 in April

Posted by Charlotte Dyer on Tuesday, 8 Apr 2025 at 14:32

Discounts for School Holiday Playschemes

Did you know about these discounted school holiday playschemes that are available to you as an employee of Loughborough University?

Posted by Charlotte Dyer on Tuesday, 1 Apr 2025 at 13:00

Open Meeting with Jeevun Sandher, MP for Loughborough

The event will focus on “The Future of Higher Education Policy in the UK”. All Lboro staff are invited to attend in person or online.

Posted by Lboro UCU on Thursday, 27 Mar 2025 at 8:00