Current Students and Staff

28 February 2025

New Research highlights challenges and support needs for families living with Noonan Syndrome

A groundbreaking study has shed light on the lived experiences of families raising children with Noonan Syndrome (NS), a rare genetic condition that can impact health, development, and daily life

28 February 2025

Advice for staff about disposing of waste from home

We would like to remind staff that it is not permitted to bring waste from home onto the Loughborough site to dispose of.

28 February 2025

EmpowerHER: Loughborough Sport celebrate International Women’s Day

Loughborough Sport is excited to announce the return of EmpowerHER, a week of events running from 3-9 March.

28 February 2025

Information for staff and students: Ramadan

Further to earlier communication this month raising awareness of important religious dates between February-April 2025, please see the following information regarding the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

27 February 2025

The world needs a circular economy. But workers in developing countries shouldn’t pay the price

The circular economy offers a fresh approach to how we produce and consume, focusing on reducing, reusing, recycling and recovering. It moves us away from the traditional “make, use, discard” model, creating a more sustainable system to balance the needs of the economy, society and nature.

27 February 2025

Loughborough Doctoral Researcher selected as STEM for Britain 2025 Finalist

Elizabeth Paddy, a doctoral researcher at Loughborough University, has been selected as a finalist in the Engineering category of STEM for BRITAIN 2025.

27 February 2025

National Student Money Week: Survive and Thrive

This year, the theme for National Student Money Week(3-7 March) is ‘Survive and Thrive: Building financial resilience’.

27 February 2025

Labelling food with the physical activity required to burn off calories reduces sugary food purchases in secondary school pupils, study finds

A trial at English secondary schools of alternative food labelling – which displayed the number of minutes of physical activity needed to burn off calories – reduced the purchase of sugary foods by a small amount, new research has found.

27 February 2025

Opportunity for students to 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?

27 February 2025

Generative Artificial Intelligence at Loughborough: Responsible use and security

AI tools are becoming increasingly popular, but not all of them offer the same level of security. With a wide range of AI services available—both free and paid—it is important to use them responsibly.

26 February 2025

Fuel poverty expert explains why support is desperately needed to deal with rising energy bills

Yet another increase to the energy price cap was announced yesterday, adding further pressure to household incomes, amidst an array of rising bills and costs.

26 February 2025

Dr Emilene Zitkus cited in Rights of Older People Inquiry final report

A Loughborough University researcher was cited in the final report from the Women and Equalities Committee’s Rights of Older People Inquiry.

26 February 2025

Share your research at Pint of Science Loughborough

The international science outreach festival Pint of Science is returning to Loughborough in May and doctoral researchers, technical and research staff from across the University are encouraged to get involved.

26 February 2025

Loughborough University and RAF Sport announce partnership

Loughborough University and Royal Air Force (RAF) Sport are proud to announce a new partnership aimed at fostering high-performance sporting development for RAF personnel.

25 February 2025

Dr Francis Edum-Fotwe

We are very sad to inform you that Dr Francis Edum-Fotwe, a long-serving colleague who worked in the School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering, has died.

25 February 2025

AI model predicts hospital stay lengths for people with learning disabilities

A new artificial intelligence (AI) model has been developed to predict how long a person with a learning disability is likely to stay in hospital, offering valuable insights that could improve care and resource planning.

25 February 2025

Her Majesty the Queen unveils Aphra Behn statue following campaign involving Loughborough English professor

Her Majesty the Queen has officially unveiled a historic statue of Aphra Behn in Canterbury today, marking a momentous occasion in the recognition of the first full-time professional woman writer in the English language.

24 February 2025

Important information for staff regarding the Windows 10 Staff Desktop Service

Throughout March, IT Services will be rolling out a critical security update for the Trellix Drive Encryption service across devices on the Windows 10 Service.

21 February 2025

LU Arts launch Loughborough Arts Map

Illustrated by Maya Patel, a Graphic Design student at Loughborough University, LU Arts have produced a Loughborough arts map and guide to showcase the arts and culture offering in Loughborough town.

20 February 2025

Learning and Teaching Conference 2025: Bookings now open

Bookings are now open for the annual Learning and Teaching Conference, taking place 1-2 April at West Park Teaching Hub.

Participants needed to Master's study

Call for participants: take part in excessive screen use and it's impact on wellbeing Master's study (UX and service design).

Posted by Meera Alagarajah on Thursday, 27 Feb 2025 at 14:43

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

International Women’s Day 2025

Lboro UCU is marking International Women’s Day with a discussion about feminist research at Loughborough. Open to all, members and non-members, women and non-women, staff and students. Join us and be part of the conversation!

Posted by Lboro UCU on Monday, 17 Feb 2025 at 8:00

We are inviting first year students to take part in our study exploring help-see

This is an opportunity to share your experiences and to gain research participation experience

Posted by Elizabeth Archer on Friday, 7 Feb 2025 at 16:26

Call for Loughborough Residents for a Study on Urban Heritage

We are seeking participants to take part in a short survey about community's perception of urban heritage in Loughborough. The purpose of this study is to explore how different community members understand and value heritage in Loughborough and their neighbourhoods by focusing on what heritage means to them and how their experiences shape these views.

Posted by Pegah Aftabi on Friday, 7 Feb 2025 at 16:22

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

Part A Peer Mentoring - Get Ahead Together

Available to all foundation and first year students. The Student Success Academy, building on the success of Semester 1, is excited to present Get Ahead Together, a peer mentoring program with six new sessions for Semester 2. Students can Sign Up on Target Connect.

Posted by Rebecca Kenne on Thursday, 23 Jan 2025 at 9:00

Research into Study exchange - call for participants

Exploring the Support Needs of Students Returning from an International Study Exchange

Posted by Sophie Miles on Saturday, 18 Jan 2025 at 11:27

Year of the Snake 2025 - Wednesday 29th January 2025 at Mr Chan's Restaurant

Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage (REACH) Staff Network Group, we warmly invite staff, students, family and friends, and members of the wider community to help us celebrate The Year of the Snake 2025 at Mr Chan’s Restaurant in Loughborough Town Centre.

Posted by Alan Walsh on Friday, 17 Jan 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

Join the University and College Union

Information for staff interested in joining UCU - University and College Union. We are a trade union and organisation of workers who have come together to maintain and improve their conditions of employment. Our branch represents and acts on behalf of staff who work at Loughborough University.

Posted by Lboro UCU on Wednesday, 19 Feb 2025 at 11:28

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

International Women’s Day 2025

Lboro UCU is marking International Women’s Day with a discussion about feminist research at Loughborough. Open to all, members and non-members, women and non-women, staff and students. Join us and be part of the conversation!

Posted by Lboro UCU on Monday, 17 Feb 2025 at 8:00

Call for Loughborough Residents for a Study on Urban Heritage

We are seeking participants to take part in a short survey about community's perception of urban heritage in Loughborough. The purpose of this study is to explore how different community members understand and value heritage in Loughborough and their neighbourhoods by focusing on what heritage means to them and how their experiences shape these views.

Posted by Pegah Aftabi on Friday, 7 Feb 2025 at 16:22

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

Part A Peer Mentoring - Get Ahead Together

Available to all foundation and first year students. The Student Success Academy, building on the success of Semester 1, is excited to present Get Ahead Together, a peer mentoring program with six new sessions for Semester 2. Students can Sign Up on Target Connect.

Posted by Rebecca Kenne on Thursday, 23 Jan 2025 at 9:00

Year of the Snake 2025 - Wednesday 29th January 2025 at Mr Chan's Restaurant

Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage (REACH) Staff Network Group, we warmly invite staff, students, family and friends, and members of the wider community to help us celebrate The Year of the Snake 2025 at Mr Chan’s Restaurant in Loughborough Town Centre.

Posted by Alan Walsh on Friday, 17 Jan 2025 at 8:00

Rock of Ages is coming to Loughborough Town Hall, 4th - 8th March 2025

LAOS Productions are bringing this previously sold out musical back to Loughborough Town Hall, and they are ready to rock!

Posted by Joanna Hayes on Tuesday, 14 Jan 2025 at 14:11

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