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Your invite to the next General Assembly - March 2026

On Wednesday 4 March, all staff are invited to attend the next General Assembly.

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Loughborough University marks LGBT+ History Month 2026

February is LGBT+ History month, and the LGBT+ Student Association and LGBT+ Staff Network have come together to organise an array of activities open to students, staff and the general public.

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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.

Information for staff and students: Ramadan Please see the following information regarding the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Help future students by sharing your Loughborough experience Thanks to your reviews, Loughborough was ranked 1st in the UK for campus and facilities in the 2025 StudentCrowd Awards and we’d love your help to keep that momentum going. Hazlerigg building on Loughborough campus, sun is shining through the autumn trees. Kate Gallagher appointed as Director of Legal Services We are delighted to announce that Kate Gallagher will be joining the University as General Counsel and Director of Legal Services at the end of May 2026. Kate Gallagher Have your say: REF Code of Practice Consultation Loughborough University is developing its Research Excellence Framework (REF) Code of Practice, which all UK Higher Education Institutions participating in the REF are required to produce. The Code of Practice sets out how the University will make robust, transparent and inclusive decisions about its REF submission, including the selection of research outputs. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Volunteer this International Women’s Day With the theme for this year’s International Women’s Day being ‘Give to Gain’, Maia, Loughborough University’s Women’s Network, are encouraging staff to use your Employer Supported Volunteering (ESV) day to support local charities, organisations and the community. Purple white and blue abstract shapes alongside the text 'International Women's Day' and the Maia logo. Supporting you with your placement search Calling all Part B students: Need advice on where to look for a placement, or how to nail that interview or application? The Careers Network and School Placement Teams are here to help prepare you for the next stage of your student journey. Employer chatting with students at a career fair Felice Zollino We are very sad to inform you that Felice Zollino, known to many as Twin, sadly passed away on Thursday, 5 February 2026. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Thinking about a postgraduate future? Check out our London campus online and in-person The Loughborough University London campus is hosting two open day events so you can discover exciting career opportunities in the UK’s vibrant capital city without losing out on a top ten university experience. London student representatives walking down a hallway laughing View all news
Environment How the UK is keeping flood insurance affordable – until 2039 While floods are becoming more frequent in recent years, you should still be able to buy reasonably priced home insurance. That reassurance exists largely because of Flood Re. Launched in 2016, Flood Re is a national public–private reinsurance scheme that prevents many properties from being priced out of cover. A flooded road in the UK Sport Lionesses Futsal side to compete at Loughborough University The England Futsal Group is delighted to confirm that the Futsal Lionesses national team will play on home soil for the first time ever this April, marking another landmark moment for the women’s game in England. a futsal team lines up prematch Crime “Misconduct in public office remains a difficult offence to prove in relation to senior executives or senior political figures, such as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor” explains public law expert. Today, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested and is in custody on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Here, Dr Tom Frost, Senior Law lecturer at Loughborough University and expert in public law, explains the process that will take place to seek a conviction, and the difficulties that could arise. lady justice law statue Environment Trump claims his pollution rollback will save Americans money – but climate change is raising household costs Climate change is usually assessed in scientific terms – rising temperatures, sea levels and carbon emissions. But increasingly, it can also be measured in household bills – higher insurance premiums, steeper energy charges and growing costs to protect homes, travel and health. So when US President Donald Trump said recently that abandoning a key government ruling on greenhouse gases would make cars cheaper for Americans, he was focusing on a tiny piece of a huge picture. Three towers with plumes of smoke bellowing into the air Global sporting events Why it’s impossible for the Olympics to be politically neutral An opinion piece authored by Gregory Krippa, Doctoral Researcher, Institute for Diplomacy and International Affairs, Loughborough University London. a selection of flags blowing in the wind Health and medicine Air pollution may directly contribute to Alzheimer’s disease – new study An opinion piece authored by Professor Eef Hogervorst, School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University. a city scape Cost of living Most children in the UK now growing up without a socially acceptable standard of living, new figures show More than half of all children in the UK are now living in households without enough income to meet a minimum socially acceptable standard of living, according to the latest annual analysis. A small teddy bear lies against a child's foot View all news
Welcome to your noticeboard

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

The noticeboard is not for:

  • Duplicating content posted on the news channel
  • To promote events open to our University community (this should be self-submitted under the dedicated ‘Events’ tab instead).
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Recruiting Chair of Open Research Working Group For Staff Internal job vacancies The University is seeking to appoint a Chair of the Open Research Working Group (0.1 FTE) to play a crucial role in further developing and supporting Open Research activity within the institution. Helen Young The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Age Appreciation Group - call for participants For Staff Research participant call-outs Using digital storytelling, this Age Appreciation Staff Network project captures voices of Loughborough staff and doctoral researchers to explore the lived experience of ageing at work. These stories will help challenge internalized ageism, encourage open conversations about age and capability, and support creation of a truly age-positive culture across the University. Sarah Elliott The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Frauds & Scams Targeting International Students – Be Aware! For Students Student support International students are often targeted by criminals whose aim is to obtain large sums of money or steal personal data. These scams can be very convincing and elaborate, with criminals pretending to be figures of authority such as UKVI officials, police officers, or customs officers, either from the UK or your home country. Tim Hewes-Belton The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
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.
February Offer - Burleigh Springs For Staff Health and wellbeing Throughout February, Loughborough University staff can purchase a 30 minutes Dermalogica facial for just £25 (usually costs £38). Charlotte Dyer The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Branded Merchandise and Corporate Workwear procurement contract change For Staff Campus announcements The supply of Branded Merchandise and Corporate Workwear has been tendered and awarded to two new suppliers. Print, Post & Logistics will continue to manage these mandatory contracts ensuring brand and quality standards are upheld throughout the life of the contract. Thanks are offered to colleagues across the university that have supported this process. Print, Post and Logistic Services The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Calling all disabled students that do NOT do a sport For Students Research participant call-outs Looking for disabled students who do not do a sport, to be part of a focus group that is looking at improving the inclusiveness of Loughborough's Sporting offer. Arun Bhogal The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
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LGBT+ History Month: Illumination For Staff and students Open days LSU Lounge Rainbow lights with the word 'Illumination' Understanding Abuse in LGBTQIA+ Relationships For Staff and students Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Sir David Davies DAV1100 Catalyst Series: Psychological Safety in Teams For Staff Wellbeing Online Three faint logos of a brain inside a head, a runner and a heart on a purple-blue gradient background Menopause Cafe For Staff Wellbeing Rutland Building 1.01 The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Just Good Business - Social Ventures Networking For Staff and students Other Careers and Enterprise Hub, LE11 3EA People smiling and posing on a street. Text reading 'LU Inc. Funded by UK Government. Charnwood. Just Good Business: How purpose drives strategy, culture and profit' Drag Night For Staff and students Arts The Lounge, Loughborough Students' Union Gold sparkling text reading 'Drag Night' on a blue-purple gradient background The BBC's First Homosexual For Staff and students Arts Sir Robert Martin Theatre
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