// University News
3 May 2024
Loughborough staff member to compete at 2024 European Trail Orienteering Championships
Computer Science Professor Iain Phillips will travel to Turku, Finland next week to compete for Great Britain at the Championships in May.
3 May 2024
How to spot fake online reviews (with a little help from AI)
Before you buy something, or visit a new restaurant, or see a new film, you may be tempted to check out the online reviews. Researching what strangers think of the things we might like has become a familiar part of the modern consumer experience.
3 May 2024
Loughborough University appoints Professor Rachel Thomson FREng as its next Provost
Loughborough University is delighted to announce that Professor Rachel Thomson FREng has been appointed as its next Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor.
3 May 2024
Reflect and Rejoice: The University Choir’s annual spring concert
The University Choir will be joined by LSU Classical, performing their annual spring concert hosted by LU Arts.
3 May 2024
Prioritising Academic Integrity during exam season
The University encourages all Loughborough students to practise academic integrity throughout the course of their studies.
2 May 2024
Notice of works: Closure of University Road outside Schofield and Haslegrave Buildings (6-24 May)
Work to install a new transformer to serve the Haslegrave Building will require new cables to be installed underground from Schofield Sub Station 21 up to the Haslegrave Generator House located on Car Park 23a.
2 May 2024
No Mow May: Letting our wildflowers grow
The University Gardens Team is supporting Plantlife’s campaign ‘No Mow May’ by leaving areas of grass on campus unmown.
2 May 2024
Library Climate Change and Net Zero reading list now available
The University Library has compiled material covering a range of topics associated with Climate Change and Net Zero (CCNZ) to support staff and students to deepen their understanding and knowledge.
2 May 2024
This year’s Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey is now open
Every year eligible students are asked to complete the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) to provide valuable feedback on their experience at Loughborough.
2 May 2024
Loughborough led solution with potential to transform lives in Africa awaits global award finals
A groundbreaking Loughborough University led initiative to bring affordable green energy and food security to communities across Africa is about to find out whether it has won the prestigious Milken Motsepe Prize in Green Energy.
2 May 2024
Loughborough Sport and Kitman Labs enter new partnership
Loughborough Sport has partnered with leading data and intelligence platform, Kitman Labs.
1 May 2024
Experts in Sport: Racism in Sport: History, culture, and the role of the media
Racism is an integral issue in the arena of sport, but how can its history and mediated culture assist in breaking down barriers for athletes moving forward?
1 May 2024
Free staff sport opportunities
Loughborough Sport would like to invite you to join their Staff Sport Sessions.
1 May 2024
Loughborough University academics join the Department for Transport’s College of Experts
Two Loughborough University academics have been selected to join the Department for Transport’s (DfT) College of Experts.
1 May 2024
Updated EAP package now available for staff
The University has renewed its partnership with Health Assured to offer staff an updated Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) service.
1 May 2024
Vice-Chancellor’s Annual Awards is back to celebrate colleagues’ outstanding achievements
The nominations for this year’s Vice-Chancellor’s Annual Awards will be open throughout May 2024.
1 May 2024
Policy Unit GE2024 webinar series – upcoming Q&A session with Labour’s PPC for Loughborough
In this General Election year, The Policy Unit is running a series of webinars on topics related to the Election.
30 April 2024
EDI Services launches new initiative to celebrate LGBTQ+ members of the University community
A new initiative which seeks to highlight admirable individuals who have made significant contributions to the University and the wider community has been set up by EDI Services.
30 April 2024
Loughborough University gives care experienced young people an unforgettable opportunity to see the London Lions
As part of Loughborough University’s widening participation work, the School and College Liaison team have partnered with the London Lions to offer tickets to care experienced young people for the Women’s EuroCup final basketball game.
30 April 2024
Loughborough University and leading nutrition brand Science in Sport unveil partnership
Loughborough University has announced a new partnership with world-leading nutrition brand, Science in Sport (SiS), ahead of a huge summer of sporting action.
29 April 2024
Show your support for Loughborough quiz team at BBC Radio 4 recording
Support the Loughborough staff and students taking part in the BBC Radio 4 “The 3rd Degree” quiz by attending the campus recording on Thursday 16 May.
29 April 2024
Share your expertise during the Olympic and Paralympic Games
This summer Loughborough University’s athletes, coaches and support staff will be travelling to Paris for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
29 April 2024
Loughborough student part of winning team in the McKinsey and Company competition
Final-year Business Analytics student, Samuel Ola, was part of a team of six students who won the annual McKinsey and Company Solve it competition, a business case competition established in 2019 by the global management consulting.
29 April 2024
The Doctoral Researcher Summer Showcase is back
The Doctoral College and Enhanced Academic Practice (Organisational Development & Change) are excited to announce that this year’s Summer Showcase will take place on Wednesday 19 June 2024, 9.30am-3pm.
29 April 2024
Postdoctoral Researchers: Win £5000 funding to start your own business!
The Centre for Postdoctoral Development in Infrastructure is offering £5000 of funding for postdoctoral researchers to develop and launch their own business.
26 April 2024
Turn ideas into impact with commercialisation bootcamp
The Ideas to Impact Loughborough bootcamp supports PhD students and early career researchers to bring their research to market.
26 April 2024
Loughborough University developing breath test to predict health in older people
Loughborough University research is underway to develop a breath test to predict when health and physical function is at risk of declining in older people.
26 April 2024
General Assembly: All staff invited to hear from the Vice-Chancellor
On Wednesday 22 May, our Vice-Chancellor Professor Nick Jennings will hold the next termly General Assembly.
26 April 2024
Loughborough wins ‘Facilities’ category at the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2024
The University is delighted to announce it has won the ‘Facilities’ category at the 2024 Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCAs).
26 April 2024
Complete the Student Street Support Scheme survey
The Student Street Support Scheme survey is an opportunity for students to give their opinions about the initiative and the support it offers for students.
25 April 2024
Car Parking: Important update
Please be advised that from Monday 29 April, the University’s car parking system will be fully operative in respect to enforcement.
25 April 2024
Loughborough researchers part of new £5.8 million centre to energise UK’s offshore wind ambitions
A scientific consortium including Loughborough University researchers has secured substantial funding to establish a state-of-the-art research and training centre to advance cutting-edge solutions to offshore wind challenges.
25 April 2024
Enjoy a special performance at this year’s Arts Scholars' Showcase
Come along for performances from our 2023/24 arts scholars featuring a variety of live music, dance, art and readings.
24 April 2024
Loughborough University partners with Carbon Jacked to run the first Climate Games
To celebrate Earth Week (22-28 April), Carbon Jacked have teamed up with the University’s Sport and Sustainability teams to engage students through a pilot programme including the first ever Loughborough Sport ‘Climate Games’.
24 April 2024
New guidance: Security sensitive research
Loughborough University has published new guidance on Security-sensitive or extremism-related research.
24 April 2024
Students: Have your say about physical activity and opportunities at Loughborough
Loughborough Sport is running the Students’ Active Lifestyles survey throughout May to understand how they can continue to improve the sport offering at the University.
24 April 2024
Stepping up cyber security: A fresh approach to information safety training
The mandatory information security training for staff is getting a major upgrade, thanks to a new partnership with KnowBe4.
24 April 2024
Take part in the upcoming LSU Action Community Fun Day
Loughborough Students’ Union (LSU) Action is excited to once again be holding its Community Fun Day on Sunday 19 May, from 12pm-4pm, outside of the Students’ Union Building.
24 April 2024
Hear from our Professors at the next Inaugural Lecture event
Loughborough University extends a warm welcome for everyone to attend these engaging public events, delivered by its Professors on campus.
24 April 2024
Professor George Havenith awarded CIEHF Lifetime Achievement Award for Academic Research
Professor George Havenith, from the School of Design and Creative Arts, has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award for Academic Research by the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors.
23 April 2024
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?
23 April 2024
Now available: New reading list system
The University’s new reading list system is now available for staff and students.
23 April 2024
A quarter of blind and partially sighted people miss out on their disability benefits
New research from the Centre for Research in Social Policy at Loughborough University, produced for RNIB, reveals that more than one in four blind and partially sighted people (83,000) miss-out on the disability benefits they’re entitled to.
22 April 2024
Being an inclusive member of the Loughborough University community
At Loughborough University, the values of equity, diversity and inclusion are embedded into all aspects of student life, whether it be in halls of residence, working together for coursework, or within clubs and sports.
22 April 2024
New exhibition: Tearing up Vogue and Mining the Detritus
An exhibition of practice-based doctoral research by Ehryn Torrell will be on display 2-10 May in the Martin Hall Exhibition Space.
22 April 2024
Harnessing the global good of sport for everyone
Two of the founding partners of the Global Sport University Network (GSUN) – the University of Oregon and the UK’s Loughborough University – have met to discuss its inaugural Summit.
22 April 2024
Sculpture Week 2024
LU Arts is running a series of events to celebrate and raise awareness of our campus sculpture collection.
22 April 2024
New hope for cold cases due to breakthrough in forensic fingerprint research
Researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking method capable of detecting drug substances from fingerprints lifted from crime scenes, which could provide fresh insights into unsolved cases.
19 April 2024
Two-day Creative Futures event hosted by Loughborough inspires Year 10 students
Thirty Year 10 students from underrepresented backgrounds visited the Loughborough campus earlier this week for two days of inspirational interactive creative workshops and to learn about their future course and career options.
19 April 2024
Guidance for upcoming General Election
The upcoming General Election will be an exciting time and throw up many interesting policy debates.