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 Implementation of the annual pay uplift 2026/27 Following the update on national pay negotiations earlier this month, we can confirm that a 2% pay increase will be applied to all salary spine points. This will be included in the November payroll and backdated to 1 August 2026. An image of a laptop, a calculator and a payslip Environment Loughborough experts to contribute to global climate discussions at COP31 As world leaders, policymakers and researchers gather in Türkiye for COP31, Loughborough University experts will be helping to shape conversations around climate action, sustainable development and the global energy transition. Digital illustration of a globe with continents made up of white dotted patterns Don’t Put a Sock In It: Let’s talk about mental health this Movember Loughborough Students’ Union (LSU), with the support of the University, is attempting to break a world record later this month, all in aid of an important cause which encourages more open and honest conversations about mental health – and they need your help. Two sock puppets alongside text reading 'Don't put a sock in it, let's talk about mental health, help us break the world record for the largest sock puppet performance to raise awareness for Movember' Equality, diversity and inclusion Interfaith Week: Lighting the way for a shared future This year’s theme for Interfaith Week (8-15 November), 'Lighting the way for a shared future', is inspired by the symbolism of light across faiths and traditions. The Loughborough University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Design a logo for the Sue Campbell Hall Sue Campbell Hall is Loughborough University's newest hall of residence, opening for the 2027/28 academic year. It's the first new hall on campus in seven years, and we're inviting students and staff to design its logo. The winner will receive a cash prize of £200, with £50 for two runners-up. Claudia Parsons, The Holt, Robert Bakewell, and Cayley Hall Logos Arts and culture Loughborough students’ photographs chosen to inspire patients at National Rehabilitation Centre Three Loughborough students’ photographs were selected for display at the new National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC), helping to create an inspiring environment for patients, staff and visitors. Three black and white photographs, two of landscapes and one of rippling water University Armistice Day Ceremony of Remembrance: Wednesday 11 November The University’s Armistice Day service will take place on Wednesday 11 November, from 10.50am-11.10am in the Garden of Remembrance. Red remembrance poppy outline on a blue background View all news
Arts and culture Wild Horse Nine: Martin McDonagh’s odd couple CIA drama is really a love story A review by Dr Andrew Dix, of the School of Social Sciences and Humanities, for the Conversation. Sport England Netball strengthens performance programme through new Loughborough University partnership England Netball has named Loughborough University as its new performance partner, with the University set to provide sports science and performance support to the Vitality Roses and Roses Pathway programmes. an england netball banner in a sportshall that reads 'one team' Children One in four adolescents worldwide reported no active days in the previous week One in four adolescents worldwide reported not getting at least 60 minutes of physical activity on any day in the previous week. children competing in cross country Business and economy From industrial powerhouse to uncertain future: lessons from Britain’s chemical industry An opinion piece by Professor Jan Godsell, Dean of Loughborough Business School, for the Conversation. A uk chemical plant Sport New Leonard Curtis report exposes deep-rooted challenges for Prem Rugby clubs as league moves to franchise-style model Leonard Curtis has released the third edition of its annual Rugby Finance Report, delivering a fresh assessment of the state of English club rugby following the move to a franchise-style model for Prem Rugby and new investment coming into the game over the past year. seven people stood in a line holding rugby balls and a paper report Sport Loughborough expert features on leading science podcast Professor Vicky Tolfrey, Director of Loughborough University's Centre for Para and Disability Sport Innovation, is featured in a new episode of the chart-topping A Question of Science podcast, released 4 November. Professor Vicky Tolfrey, Professor Brian Cox, Helen Glover, Professor Andy Jones and Professor Greg Whyte. stand on stage during a live recording of A Question of Science. Sport Graham’s Family Dairy serves up new partnership with Loughborough University Graham’s Family Dairy has extended its partnership with Loughborough Sport as Official Protein Dairy Partner for the University’s tennis programme. a tennis player serving View all news
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Post a noticeboard item 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. Participants needed: Are you receiving a flu vaccine this autumn? For Staff and Students Research participant call-outs We are conducting a study to explore how body composition and metabolic health 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. View all notices