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Staff Experience Survey 2025 – Have Your Say

We want to hear your thoughts and feelings on working here at Loughborough University, on the things we already do well, and the areas we need to focus on to make your experience of working here even better. The survey is now open until 30 November 2025.

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Halls or town? Explore your options the #RentSmart way

#RentSmart helps you explore whether halls or town is right for you, giving you clear advice on contracts, costs, and support so you can make the best choice for your next year at Loughborough.

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Loughborough triumphs at Times Higher Education Awards

We are proud to have been awarded the Outstanding Marketing/Communications Team of the Year at the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Awards.

Your invite to the next General Assembly – November 2025 On Wednesday 26 November, all staff are invited to attend the first Termly General Assembly of the 2025/26 academic year. Grey background with purple iconography included of people, speech bubbles and a lightbulb alongside text reading 'General Assembly, 26 November, 2pm-3pm'. Join LU Arts for Speech Bubble: A night of spoken word poetry LU Arts and the Creative Writing Society are once again collaborating on this year’s Speech Bubble events, which showcase the best spoken word talent on campus, as well as featuring professional poets for November’s event. A student reading poetry to an audience in the Student's Union Lounge Doctoral Innovation Consultants programme The Doctoral Innovation Consultants (DInCs) programme is a pioneering collaboration between Loughborough University’s doctoral researchers and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the University’s business incubator LUinc. Some Loughborough University doctoral innovation consultants stood beside their supporting staff in front of the Graduate House building Loughborough triumphs at Times Higher Education Awards Loughborough University are proud to have been awarded the Outstanding Marketing/Communications Team of the Year at the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Awards. A group of people in formal attire stand on stage holding an award, with a large screen behind them showing 'DON’T MENTION IT,' the Loughborough University logo, and 'THE Awards 2025.' EDI Services presents Voices of Diversity: Hidden Disabilities and Mental Health EDI Services are pleased to announce the final Voices of Disability event, Hidden Disabilities and Mental Health – Creating a Culture of Understanding, will be taking place during Disability History Month. A banner that says Loughborough Professor achieves national recognition at PRECIOUS Awards Loughborough University is proud to announce that Professor Sheryl Williams has been named a finalist in the prestigious PRECIOUS Awards, which celebrate the achievements of outstanding women of colour across science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The Precious Awards logo Information about fraudulent activity 13 November 2025 We are aware that some students have been contacted by fraudsters, impersonating members of University staff. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Loughborough University celebrates International Students’ Day To mark International Students’ Day, Loughborough University is hosting a week of events from Sunday 16 to Thursday 20 November, with events that celebrate cultural diversity and foster connections among international students. View all news
Enterprise Universities recognised nationally for pioneering research-to-start up accelerator A pioneering programme to help turn university research into successful start-ups has been shortlisted for a national Knowledge Exchange Award. A group of academics are gathered in a science lab celebrating the award shortlist Engineering New partnership to look at microneedle technologies for rapid wound infection detection and treatment Loughborough University and Egypt’s National Research Centre (NRC) have begun a joint networking project to accelerate the use of microneedle technologies for rapid wound pathogen detection and treatment, bringing together clinicians, scientists, engineers and industries from both countries. A wound being dressed on an arm by a medical professional Arts and culture Down Cemetery Road: Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson delight in this light conspiracy thriller When a house mysteriously explodes in the sleepy suburbs of south Oxford and a child goes missing in the aftermath, concerned neighbour Sarah Trafford is driven to seek the truth. As an art conservator, Trafford is way out of her depth, so she enlists the help of a private investigator, Zoë Boehm. However, the pair end up in a plot far more serious than Boehm’s usual work of checking credit ratings and tracking adulterous husbands. Screenshot of Emma Thompson in the drama Cemetery Road Research New research reveals postdoctoral talent is key to achieving UK’s net-zero goals Postdoctoral researchers bring advanced technical expertise but remain an underutilised resource in the UK workforce, according to a new study, authored by a team from Loughborough and published in Cleaner Engineering Technology by Elsevier. People crossing a rope bridge between cliffs over icy water, with power lines, a wind turbine, and sunrise in background. The ‘illusion’ of social AI – new research Every day, millions of people talk to chatbots and AI assistants such as ChatGPT, Replika and Gemini, but what kind of ‘relationships’ are we really forming with them? Image of a woman and chatbot making a heart symbol with their hands Environment Sand mining reducing the flow of Southeast Asia’s largest lake, new report warns A new study led by Loughborough University, and published in Nature Sustainability , has highlighted how sand mining is endangering the normal functioning of the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia. Tonle Sap Lake in Cambodia at sunset, showing the sun setting over a large body of water Technology East Midlands Institute of Technology officially opens building in Loughborough The East Midlands Institute of Technology (EMIoT) has officially opened its new building in Loughborough, marking a significant step forward for skills development, innovation, and digital education in the region. A group of people stand togther for the ribbon cutting ceremony, marking the opening of the new East Midlands Institute of Technology facility View all news
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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

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  • 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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Burleigh Springs: November Offer - Lash Lift and Tint For Staff Burleigh Springs is Loughborough's premier Leisure Club and Spa facility and is located within Burleigh Court. Charlotte Dyer The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Pink Friday: Win free charging for your entire contract For Staff Order an electric car this November with EV salary sacrifice, and you could win your charging costs covered for the length of your contract! Charlotte Dyer The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Local Government Pension Scheme: Responsible Investment Survey Launch For Staff Other For scheme members of the LGPS, please read the following from Leicestershire County Council Pension Fund. Charlotte Dyer The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Call for participants: sedentary behaviour and inflammation levels For Staff and Students Research participant call-outs We are looking for healthy 18 to 50-year-olds to participate in our study, investigating whether sedentary behaviour, i.e. sitting and lying down, and physical activity are linked with levels of inflammation. Orla McGinty The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Participants needed for a study on learning and vehicle technology For Staff and Students Research participant call-outs We’re looking for drivers aged 18 to 80 to take part in a short PhD research study exploring how people engage with information about advanced vehicle technologies. Eduardo Mendez The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Participants needed for annual flu vaccine study For Staff Research participant call-outs We are conducting a study in collaboration with the Loughborough University Occupational Health Service to explore how social and lifestyle factors may affect people's immune response to the annual flu vaccine. Stanislava Katsarova-Harrison The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
USS Member Webinars - October to December 2025 For Staff General opportunities Find details of the free USS member webinars available until the end of 2025. Charlotte Dyer The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
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Diwali Party 2025 For Staff and students Faith Village Bar AI in Action Workshop For Students Academic Various The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Exhibition Workshop: Book Benches For Staff and students Arts Martin Hall Exhibition Space A poster of a light green background, with leaves and yellow flowers. In the center, there is a picture of a book bench with a colourful design. Net Zero and Complexity: Britain’s window in a wild world For Staff and students Research Online Conceptual image illustrating net zero energy as the future of the energy industry, featuring renewable energy sources. Pop-up Maker Space x Wellbeing For Students Arts Loughborough Wellbeing Centre, Asha House, 63 Woodgate, Loughborough, LE11 2TZ Two people sat down at a table making bookmarks. Sustainability Week: What Should Sustainability Mean to Me? For Staff Sustainability Microsoft Teams Photo of woods in the autumn, with sun Sustainability Week: Climate and Environment Dialogue Film Screening For Staff and students Sustainability Martin Hall Theatre The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
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