Have your say: The Staff Experience Survey 2026 is now live

Our annual staff survey is open throughout November – have your say on the things that are important to you and your experience of working here.

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Giving Day 2026: One Day, One Gift, One Loughborough

This Giving Day, on Tuesday 17 November, we’re bringing the Loughborough community together to raise awareness and funds for the charitable causes that make a real difference to our students.

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Applications now open for Loughborough Sport's 2027/28 undergraduate placements

Available to Loughborough University students completing a sandwich year or year in industry, these full-time opportunities offer hands-on experience working alongside leading practitioners, coaches and teams in an elite sporting environment.

Your invite to the next General Assembly - November 2026 All staff are invited to book your place for the next General Assembly on Wednesday 25 November, 2-3pm in the Edward Herbert building, room EHB110B or online. A graphic showing speech bubbles Campus food and drink: Discover new options and familiar favourites Staff, students, and visitors to Loughborough’s 523-acre campus can enjoy a wide selection of hot meals, to-go options, and delicious drinks at a range of price points. Find out what’s new and discover hidden gems in our food and drink guide for 2026/27. Sandwiches, sushi, snacks, and a wide variety of choices in one of the campus Grab and Go stores Join us in celebrating our international student community with a programme of events Loughborough University is home to a vibrant international student community, bringing a wealth of cultures and perspectives to our campus life. Multi-coloured shapes alongside text reading 'International Day' and the LSU, International Student Experience, and International Student Network logos Final reminder: Reconnect your personal device to eduroam Wi-Fi before 27 November 2026 Following a recent upgrade to our network service to move to a new cloud-hosted platform, the current eduroam certificates used on personal and unmanaged devices will be revoked on 27 November. Blue background with a warning icon and the text 'IT Services, important information'. Cold Weather Alert: Stay safe on campus this week The forecast for this week indicates cold temperatures with a risk of icy conditions across the Loughborough campus. While our Snow and Ice Clearance Policy will be fully deployed to keep main routes as clear and safe as possible, we ask everyone to remain vigilant. The front of Hazlerigg Building, trees and the fountain on a winter day University White Ribbon Day: It Takes All of Us – Wednesday 25 November This White Ribbon Day, students and staff are invited to come together and help create a safer, more respectful university community. Three members of staff wearing white ribbons, standing next to a banner reading 'Welcome to Student Central' Professional Services Town Hall - November 2026 Last week, Professional Services colleagues were invited to attend a Town Hall with Chief Operating Officer, Richard Taylor. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Christmas and New Year Help spread joy at Rainbows this Christmas With the Christmas season fast approaching, join with colleagues and friends to support Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People over the festive period. Hazlerigg building dusted in snow and framed by snowy trees View all news
COP How better data has already helped countries in the Global South unlock $11bn for climate investment As governments gather at COP31 to accelerate action on climate change, researchers from Loughborough-led Climate Compatible Growth (CCG) are highlighting how better data and analysis can help turn climate ambitions into reality. The COP31 logo COP COP31: Why future-proofing cities and infrastructure is central to climate conversations In this year’s COP discussions, the COP31 Presidency of Türkiye has set a prominent role for cities, infrastructure and water for this year’s conference. Professor Dilanthi Amaratunga, from Loughborough University’s School of Architecture, Built Environment, and Civil Engineering, explores why this is pivotal for climate discussions. A model city with a person holding a pen above it Engineering Loughborough alum named Tees Businesswoman of the Year Karen Askwith, Managing Director of Tioxide and Loughborough University graduate, has been recognised for her outstanding leadership and contribution to the region’s industrial future after being named Tees Businesswoman of the Year 2026. Karen Askwith holding her award COP Could reducing food waste be a climate solution we already have? As global leaders gather for COP31, much of the discussion will likely focus on renewable energy, environmental protection and pathways to net zero. These are all important. However, one of the greatest opportunities to reduce environmental impacts is disarmingly simple, and doable: reduce food waste, Dr Elliot Woolley explains. Leftover food on a dinner plate being scraped into a waste bin COP COP31 Presidency adopts CCG-supported approach to turn climate ambition into investment The COP31 Presidency is showcasing how countries can translate climate plans into investment opportunities using open-source approaches developed with Loughborough-led Climate Compatible Growth (CCG) and its partners. A hand places some building blocks with environment and energy related icons on them representing building a green future Health and medicine How to get your children to eat more fruit, veg and fibre without the arguments Children’s eating behaviour expert Dr Clare Holley shares simple ways to encourage children to eat more fibre-rich foods, from making snacks more appealing to avoiding mealtime battles. A toddler stares grumpily at a big bowl of veg. Sport Loughborough University commits to landmark Equal Sport pledge to help make the UK the world's leading nation for women and girls' sport Loughborough University has become one of the founding organisations to back the Equal Sport Project, a new national initiative designed to accelerate progress towards equality for women and girls across sport. Women take part in a hockey match 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).
Post a noticeboard item Shiftwork 2027 Conference: Call for Abstracts For Staff and Students Other Submissions for 300 word abstracts are currently open and will close on 11 December. Ashleigh Filtness The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Apply now for the Access Group Mentor Scheme For Staff and Students General opportunities Get matched with a professional mentor from a leading global tech company for exclusive 1-to-1 guidance. Susan Boon The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Parents of Children Aged 2-4 Wanted: Help Us Make Maths Fun for Little Learners For Staff and Students Research participant call-outs Do you have a child aged 2-4? The Centre for Early Mathematics Learning is looking for parents to take part in three friendly co-creation sessions to help develop fun, simple maths resources for young children to use at home. No maths knowledge is needed! Silke Wortha The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Apply Now BUPA Mentor Scheme For Students General opportunities Get matched with a professional mentor from a leading healthcare specialist for exclusive 1-to-1 guidance! Susan Boon The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Save the Date: Education and Student Experience Conference 2027 For Staff Other Join colleagues from across the university at the Education and Student Experience Conference 2027, an event dedicated to celebrating excellent learning and teaching and exploring the future of education. Laura Crawford The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Donate unwanted books to the Library to support the annual Jólabókaflóð event For Staff and Students Campus announcements The Library is hosting Jólabókaflóðið in the last week of the Autumn term, where staff and students can browse a display and choose a free book to take away. Matthew Cunningham The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Join the Trophée Vhélio: Design, Build and Race a Solar-Powered Tricycle For Students General opportunities Interested in sustainable innovation, teamwork, and community impact? Join a student team to design, build and race a solar-powered electric tricycle in the 2027 Trophée Vhélio edition. You'll race in May 2027, from Rouen (France) to Hastings (UK). Marianna Coulentianos The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. View all notices
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An introduction to intersectionality and climate justice workshop For Staff and students Sustainability Green background, illustration of Hazlerigg building. Text reads 'Sustainability Fortnight 11-22 March People's Emergency Briefing: Loughborough University Screening For Staff and students Sustainability Green background, illustration of Hazlerigg building. Text reads 'Sustainability Fortnight 11-22 March Wildlife in Focus: Sustainability Fortnight Photography Exhibition For Staff and students Sustainability Green background, illustration of Hazlerigg building. Text reads 'Sustainability Fortnight 11-22 March Energy and Utilities Rundown For Staff and students Sustainability Green background, illustration of Hazlerigg building. Text reads 'Sustainability Fortnight 11-22 March Dr Bike For Staff and students Sustainability Green background, illustration of Hazlerigg building. Text reads 'Sustainability Fortnight 11-22 March Japanese Level 1 For Staff and students Other Japanese Level 1 text with a blue and purple gradient background and an outline icon of a globe Biodiversity Literacy Training For Staff and students Sustainability Green background, illustration of Hazlerigg building. Text reads 'Sustainability Fortnight 11-22 March
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