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28 June 2024
‘Standards, corruption, scandals and sleaze’ dominate in week four of the election campaign
The betting scandal and Labour’s trans rights fall out with JK Rowling saw a change in this week’s top 10 issues covered by the media.
27 June 2024
University launches Technical Apprenticeship Scheme
The University is pleased to announce it is currently recruiting for six Technical Apprentices.
26 June 2024
Conservative voters more likely to be living with obesity, new research finds
Governments and public health agencies may need to focus on political affiliation when developing strategies to tackle obesity, according to new research by Loughborough University.
26 June 2024
Loughborough University launches dedicated website for Paris
Loughborough University’s new dedicated website for a bumper summer of sport has now officially launched – exactly one month before athletes compete on the global stage in Paris.
26 June 2024
Experts in Sport: Performance Analysis and Coaching in Tennis
With Wimbledon fast approaching, a focus has been placed on performance analysis and coaching. How do coaches, athletes, and analysts prepare for the tournament?
25 June 2024
Action Required: Annual Conflict of Interest Declaration
To ensure we are operating to the highest ethical standards, staff on grade 6 and above must complete an annual Conflict of Interest declaration in my.HR.
24 June 2024
School of Design and Creative Arts students to showcase their work in three upcoming London exhibitions
The School of Design and Creative Arts (SDCA) is delighted to announce that students will be exhibiting their work at three upcoming exhibitions in London.
24 June 2024
Participants needed for BBC television show looking at online browsing habits
The BBC is looking for a mixed group of staff and students to try out a website made by a team at Loughborough University.
24 June 2024
Maia celebrates inspiring women at fourth anniversary event
Loughborough University women’s network, Maia, recently held an event at Burleigh Court to celebrate its fourth anniversary.
21 June 2024
Join the LU Arts Student Team as a photographer or technician
In today’s employer marketplace, the ability to be creative is increasingly important. LU Arts aims to provide you with skills and experience that will help you stand out from the crowd.
21 June 2024
Real-time General Election media analysis: ‘Mansplaining’ dominates the media election
‘Mansplaining’ has dominated the Media Election so far, with male voices and opinions being front and centre in political party coverage.
20 June 2024
Come and Sing Day 2024
Loughborough University Choir and Peckleton Church invite staff and students to join them and learn to sing, with a concert at the end of the day.
20 June 2024
Searle secures Wimbledon wildcard entry
Loughborough tennis prodigy Henry Searle will compete in the singles main draw at this summer’s Wimbledon after being granted a wildcard entry by the All England Club.
20 June 2024
Loughborough University for Students and Academics at Risk Group (LUSARG)
We are pleased to announce the launch of the Loughborough University for Students and Academics at Risk Group (LUSARG).
19 June 2024
Behind the scenes: School of Design and Creative Arts students on their journey to the Degree Show
Every year the final-year students in the School of Design and Creative Arts (SDCA) put together a final collection to be shown in the Degree Show.
19 June 2024
Why legacy media brands still matter in the UK’s ‘social media election’
For decades, the front pages of newspapers have documented iconic campaign moments. Now, many think that the internet (particularly social media platforms) is where an election is won or lost. Some have even dubbed this year’s general election the “TikTok election”.
18 June 2024
Loughborough-led climate programme receives £57m funding boost
A Loughborough University led climate programme will continue to carry out “transformative” work until 2030 – after receiving a £57m boost from the UK government.
18 June 2024
Loughborough Sport and Bottle Up enter new partnership
Loughborough Sport and Loughborough University have partnered with sustainable bottle producers, Bottle Up.
18 June 2024
Donate unwanted items in the Loughborough community
The Community Warden Team are running a collection drive to gather remaining food and toiletries that are left over at the end of the academic year.
18 June 2024
Active Together events to be held on Loughborough campus
Loughborough University will host two sporting events later this month which will affect various areas of the Loughborough campus.
17 June 2024
New information security training launches
The new mandatory information security training, in partnership with KnowBe4, is now live. KnowBe4 is the world’s largest provider of security awareness training and offers bite-sized modules and interactive content.
17 June 2024
An update on car parking at the Loughborough campus
Following the implementation of the new car parking system, we have been continuously reviewing how it is working and where we have experienced any improvements or challenges.
17 June 2024
Upcoming internet outages
On Thursday 20 June, there will be a couple of brief internet outages between 7am and 8am while IT Services carry out essential maintenance to upgrade our campus firewalls.
17 June 2024
Think Human exhibition invites broad audiences to discover a world designed for people
Loughborough University is launching an interactive exhibition that showcases the diverse ways that Ergonomics and Human Factors make our lives better, safer and more inclusive.
14 June 2024
Loughborough study finds potential conflict with new window technologies
A Loughborough University led paper has found a “possible conflict” between the advancement in new window technologies and their goal to be more carbon neutral.
14 June 2024
Opportunities for Loughborough University staff and students to get involved with culture and faith societies
Among the many societies and groups within the Loughborough community, there are many culture and faith societies that provide a space for staff and students to engage with their beliefs.
14 June 2024
Real-time General Election media analysis: Conservatives dominate press and TV coverage in week two of campaign – thanks to Sunak’s D-Day gaffe
Collectively the press has taken “a plague on both your houses” approach during the election campaign so far, but this week it is the Conservatives, not Labour, who have received more negative newspaper headlines.
14 June 2024
Special General Assembly: Potential partnership with KSA
On 6 June, an extraordinary meeting of General Assembly was held to provide an opportunity for staff to find out more about the University’s potential partnership with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and to ask questions and share views.
14 June 2024
Get involved in DigiLabs by joining a new Special Interest Group
The DigiLabs project will enable our students to develop the skills and knowledge to become future fit for the world of work where digital skills, data analytics, virtual and augmented reality play a key part, and ensure they can benefit from artificial intelligence and machine learning to support future technologies.
13 June 2024
Information about the University breakfast offering
The University will be closing its breakfast offering to staff and students over the summer holiday.
13 June 2024
Staff: Important information about University Open Days
On Friday 28 and Saturday 29 June 2024, the University will welcome prospective students and their guests to campus for our first set of Undergraduate Open Days of the year.
13 June 2024
Loughborough athletes deliver in Rome
Athletes linked to Loughborough University produced some incredible performances at the European Athletics Championships 2024 in Rome.
13 June 2024
Architecture students take centre stage at End of Year Show
Loughborough University Architecture (LU-Arc) is proud to present its annual End of Year Show on 19 June.
13 June 2024
Experts in Sport: Misconceptions within sports injury research
How do misconceptions within sports injury research affect research findings and their application within the landscape of applied sport science?
13 June 2024
Applications are open for Music and Arts Scholarships for 2024/25
Arts and Music Scholarships, managed by LU Arts, are available for students in the next academic year. The scholarships aim to recognise, reward, and develop talent in any art form.
12 June 2024
Loughborough ranked first in Europe and 7th globally for advancing decent work and economic growth
The Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings have placed Loughborough University first in the UK and Europe, and 7th globally for advancing Decent Work and Economic Growth – the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 8.
12 June 2024
Emergent Photonics Research Centre opens at Loughborough University
Loughborough University has launched a new research centre dedicated to revolutionising science and technology through photonics – the study of lasers and light waves.
12 June 2024
Exciting opportunity to perform alongside professional singers at Nottingham Contemporary
Radar is collaborating with Waste Paper Opera on their upcoming performance of Dead Cat Bounce at Nottingham Contemporary on Thursday 25 July.
12 June 2024
Colleagues: Help us to keep your details up to date
We are requesting all staff to check and update their personal details in my.HR.
11 June 2024
Health and wellbeing research showcased at Cheltenham Science Festival
Researchers from Loughborough University brought the science of healthy eating and exercise to life at this year’s Cheltenham Science Festival (4-9 June).
11 June 2024
Finalists of Loughborough's Three Minute Thesis Competition Revealed
Eight doctoral researchers will be competing for first place in the 2024 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition final on Wednesday 19 June.
11 June 2024
“I believe education is the gateway to elevate yourself, while giving back to your community”
Dua’a is an international student from Jordan, studying her PhD in Transport Safety Design at Loughborough University. Although moving to Loughborough from Jordan was a big change, Dua’a is embracing UK culture.
10 June 2024
Staff volunteers wanted for summer graduation ceremonies
With summer graduations fast approaching, staff have the opportunity to volunteer between Tuesday 16 July and Friday 19 July to support with various key guest facing roles.
10 June 2024
View Loughborough University’s art collection on Art UK
The University is home to a rich and varied art collection, including the largest public sculpture collection in the East Midlands.
7 June 2024
Students: Don’t forget to register to vote for the General Election
To be able to take part in the General Election, you must be registered to vote.
7 June 2024
Election media analysis shows Starmer securing more press and TV coverage than Sunak – with Farage third
As in previous elections, it remained a two-horse race for press and broadcast coverage in the first week of the 2024 General Election, with the Conservatives and Labour dominating.
7 June 2024
All staff invited to Regional Briefing events hosted by the Global Engagement team
Over the next month, the Global Engagement team will be hosting a series of briefings about key regions and countries.
7 June 2024
Loughborough University appointed inaugural UK host of Sikh Games
The Sikh Games has selected Loughborough University as its inaugural UK host for this summer’s milestone multi-sport event.
7 June 2024
Loughborough University development to improve solar panel efficiency
A new development at Loughborough University could fix a “significant problem” within the solar panel industry.
6 June 2024
D-day: how world leaders have made commemorations part of their diplomatic playbook
The 2024 celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of D-day are the latest in a long line of commemorations in honour of the allied landings in Normandy, which began on June 6 1944.
6 June 2024
Minimum pricing for alcohol helped curb demand during COVID lockdown
Minimum pricing can be very effective in reducing demand for cheap high-strength alcohol amid concerns about affordability fuelling problematic drinking - according to a study on the impact of the measure during the COVID lockdown.
6 June 2024
Civic University Partnership event empowers future graduates
Loughborough University, De Montfort University, and the University of Leicester recently joined forces to host a networking and career development event at the University of Leicester's Space Park.
6 June 2024
How did TV’s Gregg Wallace lose 5 stone?
TV celebrity Gregg Wallace MBE has revealed how he lost a whopping 5 stone during an incredible weight loss transformation.
6 June 2024
Making Time: Opportunity to collaborate with artists as part of Radar programme
Radar is seeking academics, researchers, PhD students and other University staff who are interested in collaborating with artists on ‘Making Time’, an initiative that responds to the climate emergency, bringing the ideas of artists and art production into conversation with new material possibilities.
6 June 2024
New research highlights child poverty as critical election issue
A staggering two-thirds (66%) of new constituencies for the General Election have at least a quarter of children living in poverty, reveals a new study by Loughborough University for the End Child Poverty Coalition.
5 June 2024
Policy Unit Survey
The Policy Unit is approaching its first year operating with a full team. During this time, they have engaged with many researchers and Professional Services colleagues across the University.
5 June 2024
Chaplaincy support
The University Chaplaincy is offering a space for staff from 2pm-3pm following the Special General Assembly tomorrow.
5 June 2024
Ten classic films about D-day, recommended by a war historian
The allied invasion of Normandy in June 1944, commonly known as D-day, was an enormously significant moment in the history of the second world war.
5 June 2024
Expressions of interest now open: Chair of the University Arts Committee
Following Professor Cees de Bont’s departure from the University, we are now seeking expressions of interest for a new Chair of the University Arts Committee.
5 June 2024
Loughborough academic opens solo exhibition in London
Sophie Goodchild, a Teacher in Fine Art at the University, has opened a solo art exhibition in London titled ‘The Sand In The Pearl’.
5 June 2024
New information security training for staff
As part of work to bolster cyber security awareness and safeguarding data privacy, we are working closely with KnowBe4, the world's largest integrated platform for security awareness training.
4 June 2024
Availability of Turing funding for students working, studying or volunteering overseas
Loughborough University still has remaining Turing funds for the current academic year, ending 31 August 2024.
4 June 2024
Sport, Health and Wellbeing: Contribute to the strategy at the upcoming feedback session
Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor’s Professors Diwei Zhou and David Fletcher are hosting a feedback session to support the development of a Sport, Health and Wellbeing strategy.
4 June 2024
Legal Services team finalists in inaugural legal awards
The University Legal Services team has been announced as a finalist in the first Association of University Legal Practitioners awards.
3 June 2024
General Election 2024: Discover what’s making the media headlines
A real time analysis of General Election media coverage by Loughborough University is lifting the lid on what press exposure the political parties, their policies and MPs are securing each week.
3 June 2024
Administrative staff: Announcing the inaugural Advance Programme
After collecting and evaluating your feedback, Organisational Development are pleased to announce a new development programme specifically aimed at members of the administrative job family.
31 May 2024
BESIEGED: Dogs of War – the ethics of using animals in conflicts
The Gevena Convention protects people who have fallen victim to armed conflict, but militaries around the world use thousands of animals in combat, support, and ceremonial roles. Who looks out for them?
31 May 2024
General Assembly: A summary from 22 May 2024
Last week, the third termly General Assembly for the 2023/24 academic year was held.
30 May 2024
What you need to know before purchasing a new SaaS
In recent years, the Software as a Service (SaaS) industry has exploded and is becoming the default model for IT systems delivery.
30 May 2024
Don’t forget to complete the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES)
Eligible students still have time to complete the survey closing on 13 June.
30 May 2024
Lightning confirmed for relaunched Netball Super League
The Netball Super League (NSL), the UK’s elite level domestic competition, has today announced the Clubs that have been successful in a tender process to participate in the relaunched League from 2025, marking a significant step towards professionalisation.
29 May 2024
Loughborough research community breaks its Pint of Science record
Loughborough University’s research community recorded the third largest Pint of Science event in the UK, with 55 doctoral researchers and staff delivering 21 events, 53 talks and two panel discussions in a variety of public spaces in Loughborough town on 13-15 May.
29 May 2024
Experts in Sport: Challenges within sports officiating
Sports officiating is integral to the organisation and structure of sport, but what adversities are present within this area?
29 May 2024
Henry Moore in Miniature shows the brutal influence of wartime on the sculptor’s work
Several themes are explored in the touring exhibition Henry Moore in Miniature, currently on show at the Holburne Museum, Bath, but the standout is the impact of war on Moore’s work.
28 May 2024
Loughborough University and PFA publish findings from joint research study into Snus use in professional football
Findings from a first-of-its kind study into Snus use in professional football have been published by the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) and Loughborough University.
28 May 2024
Lightning secure superb one-two at the Loughborough Cycling Festival
Lucy Harris and Jenny Holl both produced stunning performances as Lightning secured a dominant one-two in the Jose Gilbert Memorial Trophy at this year’s Loughborough Cycling Festival.
28 May 2024
Discover student talent at the annual Design and Creative Arts Degree Show
Students from the School of Design and Creative Arts will showcase their final projects in a physical exhibition on campus from 14-16 June.
24 May 2024
Pride Month: A message from Loughborough’s LGBT+ Staff Network
June is coming up and that means Pride Month. As the LGBT+ Staff Network, we have planned a range of events across both of the University campuses to celebrate and bring awareness to all things LGBT+. We’d like to invite all members of the Loughborough community to join us!
24 May 2024
Outreach Science Week: Loughborough University hosts post-16 students
The School and College Liaison (SCL) team hosted an event in collaboration with the School of Science to showcase STEMLab facilities to post-16 students.
24 May 2024
Calling all students on campus: Donate your unwanted items with Give ‘n’ Go
Give ‘n’ Go is a campus-wide campaign run by the Sustainability Team at the end of the academic year as students begin to move out of halls and leave Loughborough for the summer.
24 May 2024
People who hold populist beliefs are more likely to believe misinformation about COVID – new report
Over a fifth of Americans and Poles surveyed believed that COVID-19 vaccines can change people’s DNA.
24 May 2024
Students: How to register to vote in the upcoming General Election
As many of you will know, the General Election is due to take place on Thursday 4 July 2024.
23 May 2024
Loughborough University and Unite the Union host Technicians’ Forum
Loughborough University and Unite the Union hosted the recent Unite Technical Forum, marking the first time the Forum has taken place at a university campus.
23 May 2024
Loughborough Literary Festival returns
From 30 May-2 June, Loughborough University master’s students are running a literary festival open to the Loughborough community, taking place on campus.
23 May 2024
Loughborough partnership will create new app to transform self-management of chronic health conditions
Researchers from Loughborough’s Centre for Lifestyle Medicine and Behaviour (CLiMB) and Wolfson School of Engineering are set to develop an innovative digital health app, that will help individuals with multiple chronic conditions to manage their health care better.
23 May 2024
Students recognised at the Female Engineer of the Year Awards
On 19 April, the Female Engineer of the Year (FEY) Awards Ceremony was hosted at the Loughborough University campus.
23 May 2024
Guidance for upcoming General Election
The upcoming General Election will be an exciting time and throw up many interesting policy debates.
23 May 2024
Annual Leave Entitlements for Colleagues on Grades 1-5
Dear Colleagues, I am writing to you with positive news of changes to annual leave entitlement for most colleagues in grades 1-5.
22 May 2024
Loughborough led AI transport project shortlisted for prestigious national award
A Loughborough University led AI transport project, intent on helping the UK reach its net-zero targets, has been shortlisted for a national award.
22 May 2024
Book your place at the final event of this year’s Inaugural Lecture Series
Loughborough University extends a warm welcome for everyone to attend these engaging public events, delivered by its Professors on campus.
22 May 2024
Santander Universities Research Awards 2024 are now live
Santander are providing the opportunity to win one of 50 research awards worth £1,000 each for staff conducting any form of research and postgraduate students.
22 May 2024
Loughborough to host new £3m campaign to attract global R&D investment
A groundbreaking coalition of seventeen universities from the Midlands launched a new £3m international campaign to attract inward investment into R&D, innovation and science – leveraging their global connections to drive economic growth across their region.
20 May 2024
Protecting pollinators on World Bee Day
Honeybees are responsible for pollinating between 5-15% of the UK's insect-pollinated crops.
19 May 2024
Loughborough International delivers on a day of high sporting drama
Great Britain’s Katarina Johnson-Thompson underpinned her Paris medal hopes by recording a season’s best in the high jump at the 2024 Loughborough International Athletics (LIA).
19 May 2024
Lightning secure unprecedented hat-trick of title wins
Loughborough Lightning’s Wheelchair Basketball side continued its phenomenal dominance in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) by winning a third consecutive title on Saturday evening.
19 May 2024
Loughborough University reiterates its pledge to clean sport
In conjunction with UK Anti-Doping (UKAD), Loughborough University has once again continued its commitment to clean sport.
17 May 2024
Mixed heritage staff and students celebrated by the University and Mixedracefaces
From 7-28 May, seven staff and students from Loughborough University who are of mixed heritage will share stories about how their mixed backgrounds and cultures have influenced the life they live today.
17 May 2024
Join us for the Loughborough Campus Pride March
Next month (June) is Pride Month, and to celebrate, Loughborough’s LGBT+ community are planning a range of events for students and staff.
17 May 2024
Loughborough secured victory over Nottingham at this year’s IMS Varsity
On 8 May, Loughborough’s Intramural Sports (IMS) teams took on Nottingham University in a range of games across campus for the annual varsity battle, with Loughborough claiming their third consecutive title.
17 May 2024
Voluntary vacancy available: Council Lay Member
We are recruiting for a voluntary lay (independent/non-executive) member to join our governing body (Council) for an initial term of three years from 1 August 2024.