IT Services – Important information before you return to campus
If you are not regularly working on campus over the summer, in preparation for returning to campus, IT Services recommend connecting to the VPN and restarting your devices. By doing this on a regular basis, all necessary security updates will be applied, ensuring you are ready to work without delay upon your return.
Postgraduate students: Donate your unwanted items to worthy causes through Give ‘n’ Go
As many postgraduate students are coming to the end of their academic year, you may be starting to pack your belongings for your journey home. Instead of throwing away items you no longer want or need, you can donate them to the University’s Give ‘n’ Go scheme instead.
Loughborough Doctoral Researcher awarded Sir Robert Martin University Prize
Rameesh Bulathsinghala, a Doctoral Researcher in the School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering, has been awarded the Sir Robert Martin University Prize in recognition of his outstanding academic and non-academic achievement.
Join the LU Arts Student Team as a photographer or art events assistant
For 25/26, LU Arts are looking to recruit a Student Photographer and a Student Arts Event Assistant to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop key skills and gain experience in event photography, event support and working for an arts organisation.
Information about parking for the Undergraduate Open Days 2025
On Friday 19 and Saturday 20 September, the University will be hosting our next set of Undergraduate Open Days.
Returning students – IT guide
As a returning student, there are a few things which IT Services have listed for you to be aware of.
Upcoming wellbeing sessions for students
Student Services are running a variety of events throughout September to support your wellbeing. Topics covered include how to manage anxiety and lifting your mood.
Professional Services Assembly – 10 September
On Wednesday 10 September at 11.45am to 1pm, Richard Taylor will host an open meeting for all Professional Services colleagues in Schools and Services.
View all news








Sport
Meiwald appointed as Loughborough’s new futsal Head Coach
Loughborough Students and the International Futsal Academy (IFA) are proud to announce that Jan Meiwald has been appointed as its new Head Coach.
World
Christians and the British empire: how a church NGO got entangled in colonial violence in Kenya
In the 1950s, Kenyans fought against colonial control in what came to be known as the Mau Mau rebellion. In response, the British government announced a state of emergency in 1952 and engaged in a brutal counter-insurgency campaign to secure control of colonial Kenya.
Arts and culture
The Life of Chuck: Stephen King adaptation celebrates the richness of ordinary life
“I’m still excited when somebody makes a movie out of something that I’ve done,” Stephen King recently told The Guardian. This openness to exhilaration on King’s part is remarkable, given that he is such a widely adapted writer. To date, more than 90 of his novels and short stories have been adapted for cinema and television (and more adaptations are currently in production).
Sir David (Den) Davies, former Vice-Chancellor
We are saddened to announce that Sir David Davies CBE FREng FRS FLSW, former Vice-Chancellor of Loughborough University, has passed away at the age of 89.
Science
Loughborough University to exhibit at the Royal Society’s Summer Science Exhibits on Tour
The University is proud to be part of the Royal Society’s Summer Science Exhibits on Tour, taking place 30-31 August 2025, a weekend packed with activities, short films and engaging talks, all celebrating the wonders of science.
Global sporting events
Lightning announce squad for 2026 Netball Super League campaign
Loughborough Lightning are thrilled to confirm their full squad the 2026 Netball Super League (NSL) season.
Global sporting events
USA Women's Eagles arrive in Loughborough ahead of Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 (VIDEO)
Loughborough University has welcomed the USA Women's national rugby union team to campus ahead of the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025.
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).
Join the University and College Union (UCU)
For Staff
Other
Information for staff interested in joining the UCU, University and College Union.
Lboro UCU

Rugby Players Needed for Dissertation Study
For Staff and Students
Looking for male rugby players (18–30) to take part in a one-time study on how resistance training affects the heart. Includes a free heart ultrasound and body composition feedback.
Tara Naylor

Burleigh Springs - August Offer
For Staff
Throughout August, Loughborough University staff can purchase gel polish for fingers and toes for just £30.
Charlotte Dyer

Volunteers Wanted for a Cardiac Health Study
For Staff and Students
Research participant call-outs
Participants required for a Cardiac Health Study. Help us understand how exercise affects cardiac ageing.
Alex Leatherland

The Advance Programme
For Staff
Staff Development
Organisational Development are delighted to announce further cohort dates for our development programme, specifically aimed at members of our administrative job family.
Zoe Reynolds

Survey participants needed: Exercise Preference, Eating Behaviour and Chronotype
For Staff and Students
Studying / Academic
In collaboration with Ulster University, we want to find out if exercise at different times of the day changes the effects for health and weight management in the general UK population.
Scott Willis

Volunteering Opportunity – Inspire the Next Generation of Technologists
For Staff and Students
General
TechSheCan and East Midlands Institute of Technology (EMIoT) Volunteering Opportunity to spread awareness of the world of tech to the younger generation whilst building social skills.
Rahimat Daramola
View all notices

Add an event
IAS Friends and Fellows Coffee Morning
For Staff and students
Open days
International House

IAS Spotlight 'Women in Sport': The Collaborative Ecosystem of Women’s Sport
For Staff and students
Academic
Hybrid - International House & Zoom Webinar

IAS Spotlight 'Women in Sport': Designed to Adapt: Breast Health, Innovation, and Return to Movement
For Staff and students
Academic
Hybrid - International House & Zoom Webinar

IAS Friends and Fellows Afternoon Tea
For Staff and students
Open days
International House

IAS Spotlight 'Women in Sport': Co-Creating the Future of Women’s Sport and Health
For Staff and students
Academic
Hybrid - International House & Zoom Webinar

KTP@50 Event
For Staff and students
Loughborough University Stadium

Loughborough Lightning PWR Cup
For Staff and students
Sport
Loughborough University - 1st XV Rugby Pitch
