Current Students and Staff

Current Students and Staff

23 April 2024

Opportunity for students to apply for University Prizes and Travel Scholarships

Did you know that as a student you can apply for a number of prizes and travel bursaries?

23 April 2024

Now available: New reading list system

The University’s new reading list system is now available for staff and students.

23 April 2024

A quarter of blind and partially sighted people miss out on their disability benefits

New research from the Centre for Research in Social Policy at Loughborough University, produced for RNIB, reveals that more than one in four blind and partially sighted people (83,000) miss-out on the disability benefits they’re entitled to.

22 April 2024

Being an inclusive member of the Loughborough University community

At Loughborough University, the values of equity, diversity and inclusion are embedded into all aspects of student life, whether it be in halls of residence, working together for coursework, or within clubs and sports.

22 April 2024

New exhibition: Tearing up Vogue and Mining the Detritus

An exhibition of practice-based doctoral research by Ehryn Torrell will be on display 2-10 May in the Martin Hall Exhibition Space.

22 April 2024

Harnessing the global good of sport for everyone

Two of the founding partners of the Global Sport University Network (GSUN) – the University of Oregon and the UK’s Loughborough University – have met to discuss its inaugural Summit.

22 April 2024

Sculpture Week 2024

LU Arts is running a series of events to celebrate and raise awareness of our campus sculpture collection.

19 April 2024

Two-day Creative Futures event hosted by Loughborough inspires Year 10 students

Thirty Year 10 students from underrepresented backgrounds visited the Loughborough campus earlier this week for two days of inspirational interactive creative workshops and to learn about their future course and career options.

19 April 2024

Guidance for upcoming General Election

The upcoming General Election will be an exciting time and throw up many interesting policy debates.

19 April 2024

Loughborough University delegation touchdown in US for NFL visit

A delegation from Loughborough University in the UK has arrived in the United States for key meetings with both the NFL and the Chicago Bears franchise.

18 April 2024

Topping out ceremony celebrates milestone achievement for National Rehabilitation Centre

A significant milestone in the construction of the first NHS National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC) was cause for celebration this week for the project partners committed to making the facility a reality.

17 April 2024

Loughborough University strongly represented at major UNESCO meetings in Paris

Three Loughborough University staff and students were in Paris in early April to attend various key UNESCO meetings in Paris. 

16 April 2024

Elite coaches leaving home as Western countries seek sport success

Nations battling for Olympic success in a global sporting ‘arms race’ has led to elite coaches migrating to Western countries as they bid to escape antiquated and restrictive coaching regimes in their home countries, reveals a new study funded by the International Olympic Committee’s Olympic Studies Centre.

16 April 2024

Pint of Science Loughborough brings the stars behind the latest research to a venue near you

The international science outreach festival Pint of Science returns to Loughborough as the University’s research community make their way from labs and offices to local cafés, restaurants and pubs to share their research stories.

16 April 2024

Sir Peter Bonfield to give a lecture as part of the Distinguished Speaker Series

Loughborough Business School will welcome alumnus Sir Peter Bonfield to give a lecture to staff and students on the future of globalisation and free trade.

15 April 2024

Film created with the Universities Partnership highlighting neurodiversity premieres in Leicester

The challenges faced by young people with neurodiversity have been highlighted in a new film, created in collaboration with Loughborough University, the University of Leicester, and De Montfort University (DMU).

15 April 2024

Menopausal Experiences Survey: Help us develop best practices to support women in the workplace

Researchers at the University would like to get a better understanding of how many staff at Loughborough are experiencing menopausal symptoms and whether these symptoms impact their ability to work.

15 April 2024

Loughborough researchers bringing science to life at Cheltenham Science Festival

Researchers from Loughborough University are bringing the science of healthy eating and exercise to life at this year’s Cheltenham Science Festival.

15 April 2024

University New Starter Fair

Organisational Development are holding the next Loughborough University New Starter Fair on 9 May, 10am-12pm, in the James France Exhibition Area.

15 April 2024

Loughborough University developing breath test to predict health in older people

New research at Loughborough University aims to develop a breath test to predict when health and physical function is at risk of declining in older people.

Breakfast Study Cafe

Come along to our Breakfast Study Cafe - open to ALL students! When: Thursday 2nd May Where: D202 (James France)

Posted by Samara Haslam on Monday, 22 Apr 2024 at 9:45

Toads on the roads

Please take care not to squash toads that are crossing Oakwood Drive and the entrance to Holywell Car Park when driving your car around dusk.

Posted by Rich Fenn Griffin on Tuesday, 12 Mar 2024 at 16:22

anxiety, stress-related problems and sleep health - anonymous survey

Anonymous survey looking at the relationship between anxiety and stress-related problems, and sleep health. Participation is open to anyone who is 18 years or older and can understand English language sufficiently to freely consent to take part and answer the survey questions. When you take the survey, you will also have the option to enter a prize draw, as a thank you for taking part!

Posted by Noora Mumenah on Wednesday, 6 Mar 2024 at 7:00

Civil Service Careers Support - Mentors Available

Find out more about how to apply for roles in the UK Civil Service including the Civil Service Fast Stream (CSFS). Civil Service roles are advertised throughout the year with the Fast Stream currently expected to open for applications for the 2025 intake in October.

Posted by Steph Hutchinson on Wednesday, 14 Feb 2024 at 10:31

Looking for participants who smoke tobacco

We need people who smoke for a study. If you smoke often and want to help with important research, here's your chance!

Posted by on Monday, 22 Jan 2024 at 13:21

HMRC Tax Specialist Scheme Launching soon

Find out more about graduate employment - the HMRC Tax Specialist Programme (TSP).

Posted by Steph Hutchinson on Wednesday, 15 Nov 2023 at 16:26

E-waste questionnaire

We need undergraduate students' participation in the questionnaire regarding electrical and electronic devices for a PhD research! It will take just 3 mins.

Posted by Betul Sahin on Tuesday, 7 Nov 2023 at 16:30

Looking for part time work or internships?

Looking for part time work or internships?

Posted by Susan Boon on Wednesday, 1 Nov 2023 at 12:30

Participants needed for lean mass, and metabolic rate study!

Participants needed for lean mass, and metabolic rate study!

Posted by Arwa Alruwaili on Tuesday, 3 Oct 2023 at 11:11

New Loughborough University Microsoft Teams background filters

Staff can now access the new Loughborough University MS Teams background filters for meetings via the Software Centre.

Posted by IT Services on Friday, 19 Apr 2024 at 9:41

Capturing LU hydrogen research – deadline 26th April

The university has been further developing its presence in hydrogen research and building a hydrogen economy.

Posted by Alan Kirk on Friday, 19 Apr 2024 at 9:34

Have you migrated to MS Teams Phone service?

IT Services has successfully migrated 80% of users to the MS Teams Phone service. This new service is a replacement for the University Cisco telephone system that will cease operation on Monday, 1 July 2024.

Posted by IT Services on Monday, 25 Mar 2024 at 7:00

Toads on the roads

Please take care not to squash toads that are crossing Oakwood Drive and the entrance to Holywell Car Park when driving your car around dusk.

Posted by Rich Fenn Griffin on Tuesday, 12 Mar 2024 at 16:22

anxiety, stress-related problems and sleep health - anonymous survey

Anonymous survey looking at the relationship between anxiety and stress-related problems, and sleep health. Participation is open to anyone who is 18 years or older and can understand English language sufficiently to freely consent to take part and answer the survey questions. When you take the survey, you will also have the option to enter a prize draw, as a thank you for taking part!

Posted by Noora Mumenah on Wednesday, 6 Mar 2024 at 7:00

Participants Wanted: Age 40-55 for Study at NCESM

The study aims to examine the association between lean mass, metabolic rate, and energy intake.

Posted by Arwa Alruwaili on Wednesday, 31 Jan 2024 at 7:55

Looking for participants who smoke tobacco

We need people who smoke for a study. If you smoke often and want to help with important research, here's your chance!

Posted by on Monday, 22 Jan 2024 at 13:21

Call for participants

Call for participants: Effect of acute milk fat globule membrane supplementation on skeletal muscle function

Posted by Ed Sadula on Tuesday, 16 Jan 2024 at 11:37

The benefits of joining the University and College Union

Information for staff interested in joining UCU - University and College Union.

Posted by Lboro UCU on Tuesday, 7 Nov 2023 at 15:51

Learn Staff Experience Survey: We need your help to improve Learn

The Technology Enhanced Learning team in Enhanced Academic Practice are seeking your experience and opinions of Learn by completing a short survey.

Posted by Lee Barnett on Thursday, 2 Nov 2023 at 12:03