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8 October 2024
Why it鈥檚 so hard to kick fossil fuels out of sport
Governments and public relations firms are under pressure to, in UN secretary-general Ant贸nio Guterres鈥檚 words, stop 鈥渇uelling the madness鈥� and ban fossil fuel advertising or cut ties with the industry.
8 October 2024
鈥淲e are no longer living in the dark.鈥� 鈥� Malawi communities praise impact of Loughborough initiative
People living in rural villages throughout Malawi have praised the impact of a 探花精选 initiative that aims to bring affordable green energy and food security to communities across Africa.
8 October 2024
ParalympicsGB and 探花精选 announce landmark strategic partnership
ParalympicsGB and 探花精选 have announced a landmark strategic partnership to drive forward innovation in Para Sport and champion disability inclusion across the sporting landscape.
8 October 2024
Lateral Flow Testing Kits
The University still has a large volume of lateral flow testing kits available for staff who may wish to test, as we are aware Covid-19 continues to circulate and this time of year usually sees an increase in the spread of colds and viruses.
7 October 2024
Student visas - BRPs expiring 31 December 2024 and eVisas
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) are developing a digital immigration system. Physical documents, such as biometric residence permits (BRPs) are being replaced by online records of immigration status known as a digital account and eVisa.
7 October 2024
Violence in the Middle East
Today the University unites as one to repeat our heartfelt plea for peace in regions around the world that are experiencing conflict, and our thoughts are with those who have been impacted by the violent events before, on and after 7 October 2023.
4 October 2024
2024 UK General Election Conference
探花精选鈥檚 Centre for Research in Communication and Culture (CRCC) team recently hosted a major conference on the campaign featuring politicians, journalists, and pollsters as well as academics.
4 October 2024
300+ action plans created to help address bullying in the civil service
Loughborough researchers have created more than 300 action plans for the civil service to help them better prevent bullying at work.
4 October 2024
Join The Conversation 鈥� online workshop
Academics and Doctoral Researchers are invited to attend an online training session with The Conversation blogging platform on Wednesday 30 October, from 2-4pm.
4 October 2024
Lioness Legends launch new look Burleigh Court
England Lionesses Karen Carney OBE and Jill Scott MBE got the celebrations underway at the official relaunch of the newly refurbished Burleigh Court.
3 October 2024
CLiMB researcher awarded prestigious NIHR Fellowship
Dr Claire Madigan, Senior Lecturer in the Centre for Lifestyle Medicine and Behaviour at 探花精选, has been awarded a prestigious five-year National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Advanced Fellowship.
3 October 2024
Sign up for LU Arts music tuition
LU Arts offer music tuition, which is open to all students and 探花精选 staff, from beginners to more advanced musicians.
3 October 2024
C-DICE wins Vitae Award for Innovative and Inclusive Practice
The Centre for Postdoctoral Development in Infrastructure, Cities and Energy (C-DICE) won the award for the Innovative and Inclusive Practice Award at the Vitae Impact, Culture, and Engagement (ICE) Awards.
3 October 2024
Loughborough Engineering pioneers low-carbon concrete technology
探花精选 has worked in partnership with Sisk, Ecocem, Ramboll Group, Creagh Concrete, Capital Concrete, and BRE Group to secure 拢500,000 in funding from Innovate UK to develop a world-first low-carbon concrete technology.
2 October 2024
Karen Carney and Jill Scott share advice for new students at Loughborough
Alumnae Karen Carney OBE and Jill Scott MBE joined Pro Vice-Chancellor for Sport Professor Jo Maher to share some helpful advice for new students, particularly student athletes, based on their own experiences at the University.
2 October 2024
World Mental Health Day: University services and events (10 October)
探花精选 prioritises the wellbeing of its staff and students, which is why we want to remind our community about the different support services we offer.
2 October 2024
Information about important faith-related dates, including religious festivals 鈥� October and November 2024
Awareness of these dates and understanding in relation to their impact on members of these faith communities will help the University to create a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for all our students and staff.
2 October 2024
Support for staff and students distressed by developments in Lebanon and Israel
We know that members of our staff and student community will have been deeply affected by the developing situation in Lebanon and Israel.
1 October 2024
探花精选 announces agreement with local geopark
探花精选 has announced a wide-ranging agreement with the organisation behind Charnwood Forest鈥檚 bid to become a UNESCO Global Geopark.
1 October 2024
Apply for EDI Services funding
All Schools, Professional Services departments, Staff Networks and individuals are invited to bid for funding to carry out activities aligned with progressing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) priorities at Loughborough.
30 September 2024
Scientists recently studied the body of one of the world鈥檚 strongest men. This is what they found
The development of 鈥渟uperhuman鈥� strength and power has long been admired in many cultures across the world.
30 September 2024
University contributes to Loughborough in Bloom success
Loughborough town has been awarded gold at the East Midlands in Bloom Awards for the thirteenth time since 2011.
30 September 2024
We need to 鈥榯alk less鈥� about miscarriage and 鈥榙o more鈥� to improve the support for those affected
New research is calling for a radical shift in how society addresses miscarriage, urging a move beyond traditional anti-stigma interventions.
30 September 2024
Security awareness: Upcoming simulated phishing campaign for staff
Universities continue to be targeted by online criminals and nation states, seeking either financial gain or access to intellectual property. Cyber-attacks and major data breaches have caused widespread, sustained disruption at many other UK universities.
30 September 2024
#Me Wellbeing and Resilience Courses
#Me is an external student support initiative developed by Loughborough Business School alumna, Megan Gamble.
30 September 2024
Coming soon: Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
In May 2024, we announced that a new Annual Leave Purchase Scheme (ALPS) would be introduced in time for the next annual leave year (May 2025 鈥� April 2026).
26 September 2024
How to check-in to your teaching sessions
Engaging in your academic studies is crucial to your success here at university.
26 September 2024
Your guide to the Windows 11 upgrade
From November, IT Services will roll out the latest Microsoft Operating System, Windows 11 to devices on the staff-managed desktop service.
26 September 2024
Reminder: Car parking on the Loughborough campus
Over the past 12 months, changes have been made to parking on campus and we would like to remind staff of them to ensure they understand the requirements and expectations when bringing a vehicle to campus.
26 September 2024
New AI guidance and 鈥楶rinciples for Everyone鈥� now available
We are pleased to share the initial release of our website, AI Guidelines at Loughborough, which outlines the responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (Gen-AI) across the University.
25 September 2024
Exploding pagers and walkie-talkies are a reminder of how easily your devices can be hacked 鈥� here鈥檚 how to make sure they are safe
The recent attacks on walkie-talkies and pagers in Lebanon have highlighted the hidden vulnerabilities in everyday technology. These incidents underscore the need for individuals to understand the potential risks associated with their devices and to take proactive steps to protect themselves in an increasingly digital world where safety can be compromised.
25 September 2024
Call for contributions to 鈥楢FRO HAIR: IS a BIG conversation鈥�
鈥楢FRO HAIR: IS a BIG conversation鈥� by Dr Kerri Akiwowo, Senior Lecturer in Textiles (School Design and Creative Arts) explores Black identities and embodied experiences through the ages told through afro hair narratives and artefacts of Black and mixed heritage communities.
25 September 2024
Bioengineering Student Wins Prize at Poster Competition for Bio-Medical Ceramics Research
Sam Jeffery, a Bioengineering student, has been awarded a prize for a poster he presented at an internship showcase earlier this month.
25 September 2024
Flagship Net Zero research and innovation projects shortlisted for international awards
Two of the University鈥檚 flagship Net Zero research and innovation projects are shortlisted for the international IET Innovation and Excellence Awards, which recognise ground-breaking innovations and best practices in Engineering, Science, and Technology.
24 September 2024
探花精选 marks Black History Month
The University is celebrating Black History Month throughout October with a range of events and initiatives.
23 September 2024
Professor Dame Angela McLean public lecture: 60 years of the Government Chief Science Adviser
Professor Dame Angela McLean DBE FRS, the Government Chief Scientific Adviser (GCSA) and Honorary Distinguished Professor at 探花精选, will be giving a public lecture at the campus on Tuesday October 8.
23 September 2024
Safer Partnerships and Trusted Research 鈥� what鈥檚 my role?
Safer Partnerships and Trusted Research is about considering the economic and national security issues in our activities as a university.
23 September 2024
Join the University Choir
The University Choir is preparing to re-start rehearsals after their summer break. The Choir is open to anyone who enjoys singing with others or would like to have a go at singing in a choir for the first time.
23 September 2024
Apply now to become a student ambassador
The School and College Liaison team are now recruiting for new student ambassadors to represent 探花精选.
23 September 2024
Discover your future profession and enhance your skills at the Autumn Careers Fair and Fest
Are you ready to take charge of your career and enhance your professional skills? The Careers Network are excited to announce the return of their Autumn Careers Fair and Fest 鈥� a series of events designed to support you on your career journey.
23 September 2024
National Theatre Live: Autumn Programme
Screenings of two National Theatre plays will be shown at Cope Auditorium from 10 October.
20 September 2024
Temporary car park closures for student arrivals: 23-25 September
Please note that new students will be arriving for the new academic year from Monday 23 to Wednesday 25 September. To assist with their arrival into halls the following car parks will be closed on the following days.
20 September 2024
University network and datacentre downtime on Tuesday 24 September
On Tuesday 24 September between 8am and 9.30am, IT Services will be carrying out essential maintenance to replace a failed piece of networking hardware before the start of teaching. There will be downtime to the Wi-Fi and wired network and most key services.
20 September 2024
Staff community celebrated at the Vice-Chancellor's Awards
On Friday 13 September, the University celebrated staff from across the institution for the third Vice-Chancellor鈥檚 Awards.
20 September 2024
Loughborough crowned Sports University of the Year for the fourth time
探花精选 has been crowned Sports University of the Year by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025 鈥� and remains tenth out of 134 universities in its national league table.
19 September 2024
Civic Universities Agreement: Arts, Culture, and Heritage (ACH) Theme Lead for 探花精选
The University is seeking an academic colleague to take on the role of Loughborough鈥檚 institutional lead for the Arts, Culture, and Heritage theme of the Civic Universities Agreement (CUA).
19 September 2024
Implementation of the New JNCHES Annual Pay uplift 2024-25
The pay negotiations for the 2024-25 New Joint Negotiating Committee for Higher Education Staff (New JNCHES) pay round began in March 2024 and have included stages of dispute resolution, taking place in August 2024. Whilst agreement wasn鈥檛 reached there was constructive engagement, in what are challenging financial times.
19 September 2024
Five films and TV shows about Operation Market Garden, recommended by a war historian
Operation Market Garden 鈥� the 80th anniversary of which takes place over September 17-25 鈥� has gone down in history as a strategic failure. The brainchild of Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery, this military operation was intended to hasten the end of the second world war.
19 September 2024
Returning students: eduroam Wi-Fi connection on your device
The security certificate used to connect your device to the University鈥檚 secure network (eduroam) expires annually. This means you will need to re-onboard each of your devices every year.
19 September 2024
Loughborough excels in latest Knowledge Exchange Framework Assessment
探花精选鈥檚 success in working with business, public and third sector and commercialising its innovative research has been underlined in the fourth iteration of Research England鈥檚 assessment called the Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF).
18 September 2024
Global summit brings together world renowned experts to help tackle inclusivity in sport performance
Loughborough鈥檚 world-leading experts in the field of sport and inclusivity have played a key part in the Global Sport University Network (GSUN) 2024 summit.
18 September 2024
Expert explainer: Why identifying lifestyle changes and treatments that reduce dementia risk is complicated
Studies that find a reduction in dementia risk through lifestyle changes and treatments are frequently reported in the news.
18 September 2024
Professor Qiuhua Liang named Royal Academy of Engineering Fellow
Qiuhua Liang, Professor of Water Engineering based in the School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering, has been named one of the 71 new Royal Academy of Engineering Fellows.
18 September 2024
Campus Sculpture Walks
Get to know 探花精选 campus through our sculpture collection on a lunchtime walk focusing on Central Park, Village Park and West Park.
18 September 2024
Vice-Chancellor and President of 探花精选 announced as Trustee and Vice-President for the Royal Academy of Engineering
Professor Nick Jennings, Vice-Chancellor and President of 探花精选, has been announced as a Trustee and Vice-President for the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng).
17 September 2024
Japanese Evening Classes
The University is running in-person Japanese language courses on campus, open to anyone aged 18 and over. There are two courses available, one for beginners and the other for those who have previous basic knowledge of the language.
17 September 2024
Visit the latest exhibition on campus exploring collective memory through jewellery
PhD researcher Zihan Zhou presents jewellery and research work from her doctoral project within the exhibition 鈥榃earable Memories: Stones of the Grassland鈥�.
16 September 2024
Loughborough staff member completes 1,500-mile Rome2Home cycle challenge in aid of Wishes 4 Kids
Richard Bebbington, HR Product Manager within the IT Services team at the University, and his wife Ange have completed their remarkable 1,500-mile Rome2Home cycle challenge in support of the charity Wishes 4 Kids.
16 September 2024
Temporary car park closure notice: 24 September - 1 October
We would like to inform staff of an upcoming temporary closure to the car park in front of the Brockington and Schofield Buildings on the Loughborough campus (Car Park 18).
13 September 2024
Professor Will Seal
We are very sad to inform you that Emeritus Professor Will Seal, has died.
13 September 2024
Important information for staff: Archibus upgrade
The Archibus system upgrade will take place 18-19 September 2024 and during this period, there will be no access to Archibus.
13 September 2024
Success at the DigiLabs Summer Showcase
The DigiLabs team hosted their first DigiLabs Summer Showcase event for academic and professional services colleagues across the campus on 3 September.
12 September 2024
鈥淲hen I crossed the line with the tape in my hands, I was like 鈥榳ow, I鈥檝e done it!鈥欌�� 鈥� Cassandre Beaugrand reflects on Paris gold medal (VIDEO)
Cassandre Beaugrand鈥檚 gold in Paris will certainly live long in the memory.
12 September 2024
Too many disabled young people are missing out on PE 鈥� here鈥檚 how that could change
The聽UK government聽has called on schools to do more to enhance opportunities in PE and sport for disabled young people.
12 September 2024
Staff and Students celebrated at the 探花精选 PhD Awards 2024
Last week, 探花精选 hosted the annual PhD Awards, an event that recognises and celebrates the remarkable achievements and contributions made by individuals within the Doctorial Researcher (DR) community across the two campuses.
12 September 2024
Staff volunteers needed for early Windows 11 upgrade鈥�
As IT Services prepare for the campus-wide rollout of Windows 11 for university-managed devices, they are seeking 100 volunteers to upgrade their devices ahead of the launch date.
12 September 2024
Karen Carney OBE named 探花精选鈥檚 Ambassador for Sport, Health and Wellbeing
Today (12 September 2024), Karen Carney OBE has been announced as the first Ambassador for the University鈥檚 Strategic Theme of Sport, Health and Wellbeing.
11 September 2024
Loughborough graduate and elite cyclist attempts German hour record, supported by University鈥檚 world-class sports ecosystem
On Wednesday 18 September, an elite cyclist and Engineering Masters graduate from 探花精选, supported by a team combining scientific, engineering, coaching and physiotherapy expertise, will attempt one of the most prestigious records in cycling.
11 September 2024
The Perfect Couple: a cocktail of Succession, The White Lotus and Agatha Christie that ultimately fails to deliver
鈥淣antucket!鈥� exclaims Ishmael, the narrator of Herman Melville鈥檚 Moby-Dick (1851). 鈥淟ook at it 鈥� a mere hillock, and elbow of sand; all beach, without a background.鈥�
10 September 2024
Loughborough professor helps develop new national police training programme
Professor Chris Cushion, from the University鈥檚 School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, has been involved in the development of a new national training programme, that will ensure all serving police officers have the skills needed to manage high-pressure situations effectively and safely.
9 September 2024
Loughborough close out Paris campaign with 35 medals
Loughborough-linked athletes capped an incredible summer of sport by bringing home 35 medals across both Paris games.
9 September 2024
John Spray
We are very sad to inform you that former staff member, John Spray, died on 28 August following a long illness.
9 September 2024
Four University Laboratories achieve LEAF Silver Award
The University is proud to announce that four of鈥痠ts鈥痩aboratories have been awarded the鈥痳espected LEAF (Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework) Silver Award, recognising their outstanding commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.
9 September 2024
Upcoming events and workshops to prepare staff for the new academic year
The Enhanced Academic Practice team 鈥� part of Organisational Development 鈥� will be running events and workshops to prepare you for the new academic year.
9 September 2024
Amendment to HGV safety standard will improve safety for vulnerable road users
Pioneering research from 探花精选 and funding from The Road Safety Trust have strengthened the legislation around the minimum direct vision requirements for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs).
9 September 2024
Four reasons the UK should bid for the 2040 Olympic and Paralympic Games
As the sun sets on the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, and we wait another four years for the Los Angeles games to begin, a simple question hangs in the air: should the UK consider a bid for the Olympics and Paralympics?
9 September 2024
Loughborough鈥檚 Stojsavljevic wins US Open junior title
Teenager Mika Stojsavljevic became the first Briton in 15 years to win the US Open Girls鈥� title after a dominant 6-4 6-4 victory over Wakana Sonobe in New York.
8 September 2024
Netherlands win Paralympic gold in thrilling wheelchair basketball final
Loughborough-linked Bo Kramer played an instrumental role as The Netherlands overcame the USA to win gold and claim back-to-back titles at the Paralympic Games.
7 September 2024
Okoh wins dramatic bronze on penultimate night of the Paralympics
Loughborough athlete Didi Okoh won an incredible bronze medal in the Women鈥檚 100m T63 at the Paralympic Games.
7 September 2024
Loughborough remains a top ten university in Guardian league table
Loughborough has retained its top ten ranking in the 2025 Guardian University Guide 鈥� out of 122 institutions.
6 September 2024
Arnold wins Paris bronze as Loughborough鈥檚 relay athletes claim silver
Hollie Arnold has won a third consecutive Paralympic Games medal after winning a brilliant bronze in the Women鈥檚 F46 Javelin at Paris 2024.
6 September 2024
Lakatos and Holl take Loughborough to 15 Paralympic medals
Loughborough-linked athletes have now won 15 medals at the 2024 Paralympic Games following two more glorious golds in Paris.
6 September 2024
Sharing student information with parents, relatives and third parties
Parents, relatives, and third parties frequently get in touch with the University for information on our students. For instance, it is very common for parents, particularly those who are contributing to tuition fees, to ask for information about academic progress, to enquire how students are settling in, or to ask about their whereabouts if the student hasn鈥檛 recently been in touch.
5 September 2024
Powerlifters land more Paralympic medals for Loughborough
Powerlifters Olivia Broome and Mark Swan both made the podium in their respective events to win more medals for Loughborough at the Paralympic Games. 聽
5 September 2024
Loughborough shortlisted for three awards at this year鈥檚 THE Awards
探花精选 has been named a finalist in three categories for the 2024 THE Awards: Outstanding Supervisor of the Year, Outstanding Technician of the Year, and Widening Participation or Outreach Initiative of the Year.聽
5 September 2024
Shortlisted nominations announced for the 2024 Vice-Chancellor鈥檚 Awards
Ahead of the Vice-Chancellor鈥檚 Awards ceremony next week (Friday 13 September), the shortlisted teams and individuals have now been announced.
5 September 2024
Explainer: What is classification at the Paralympic Games? (VIDEO)
Classification is a major element in Para sport, but what does it actually mean?
5 September 2024
Royal Academy of Engineering Ingenious award inspires future generations to design inclusive products
探花精选 has received a Royal Academy of Engineering award for an innovative outreach project to inspire the next generation of engineers to make products and systems that are effective, safe and enjoyable to use.
4 September 2024
Holl and Newson claim double silver success in Paris
Loughborough-linked athletes Jenny Holl and Zoe Newson both won Paralympic silver medals for Great Britain on another fruitful day in France.
4 September 2024
Lightning reveal stellar squad ahead of 2025 Netball Super League season
Loughborough Lightning has revealed its full squad ahead of the 2025 Netball Super League (NSL) campaign.
4 September 2024
The harsh process of becoming a K-pop star is opening to western performers
Made in Korea: The K-Pop Experience is a six-part reality show following five British trainees over 100 days as they debut as a Korean-pop (K-pop) idol boy group called Dear Alice. In collaboration with SM Entertainment, a K-pop powerhouse, the show will introduce the behind-the-scenes of making a K-pop idol through an immersive training system.
4 September 2024
Access to LinkedIn Learning will end on 23 September 2024
The University鈥檚 subscription to LinkedIn Learning will end on Monday 23 September 2024. This is not a decision that has been taken lightly and has been based on analysis of usage by both students and staff.
4 September 2024
Experts in Sport: Loughborough鈥檚 role in inspiring change in Para sport
With the 2024 Paralympic Games now well underway, it鈥檚 a crucial time to explore the evolving research landscape in Para and disability sport.聽
4 September 2024
Shaw upgraded to T12 bronze at Paris 2024
Loughborough-linked Zac Shaw has been awarded the bronze medal in the Men鈥檚 T12 100m category following the disqualification of Turkey athlete Serkan Yildirim.
4 September 2024
Upcoming Wi-Fi and wired network maintenance in September
IT Services will be conducting a series of essential maintenance on the campus Wi-Fi and wired network services during September.
3 September 2024
Transport for London cyber incident: Researcher reacts
Andrew Peck, a cyber resilience PhD researcher at 探花精选 who, prior to joining the institute, had a career delivering IT solutions to big industry, healthcare and government, shares his thoughts on the ongoing Transport for London (TfL) cyber security incident.
2 September 2024
Triathletes deliver Loughborough medal rush at the Paralympic Games
Loughborough-linked triathletes won gold, silver, and bronze medals across an incredible day at the Paralympic Games in Paris.
2 September 2024
Legal Services: Resources to support staff in their roles
The Legal Services intranet site has been reorganised and revamped to make it easier to find the answers to your most common legal questions at work.
1 September 2024
More medals for Loughborough on electric day at the Paralympics
Loughborough-linked athletes continued their fine start to the Paralympic Games after winning both gold and silver medals on day four in Paris.