There are three fantastic events in Loughborough that you can get involved in over the coming week to mark Earth Day (22 April).
The events programme for Black History Month is part of Loughborough University’s commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and takes place every October.
Once again LU Arts has joined forces with the Student Wellbeing team to offer students a series of sessions focusing on creativity, mental health, and wellbeing.
We are excited to announce that the Vice-Chancellor Professor Nick Jennings and Dr Jo Jennings are looking for student artwork as part of a collection representing our strategic theme ‘Vibrant and Inclusive Communities’.
Quench your thirst for knowledge and come along to a series of local science talks led by Doctoral Researchers and academics from across the University.
The Studio is home to a number of start-ups looking to revolutionise the way children and young people experience the world around them.
The University wants to ensure Doctoral Researchers have the best possible experience while studying at Loughborough.
All members of the Loughborough University community can nominate exceptional individuals to receive either the University Medal or an Honorary Degree.
Nominations for the roles of Academic Co-Chair and Professional Services Co-Chair for the LGBT+ Staff Network are now open.
The University’s Finance team were recently acknowledged for their innovative efforts to improve the student experience through a new payment portal.
LUinc., Loughborough University’s business incubator is now taking expressions of interest in their 6-month incubator programme.
Almost all of the UK’s waterways are polluted. In 2022, a House of Commons Committee report on the state of UK rivers concluded that no river in England was free from chemical contamination. Only 14% of UK rivers had a “good” ecological status.
An academic based in the School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering has been awarded a prestigious Fellowship.
Loughborough University swimmer Daniel Wiffen broke his own Ireland record with a sensational performance in the men’s 400m freestyle on day one of Swim Open Stockholm.
A friendly robotic service for preventative care amongst older adults at risk of frailty is to be developed as part of a new collaborative project involving Loughborough University.
FindAMasters and FindAPhD are looking for staff and students with exceptional academic talent and drive.
The Religion and Belief Staff Network is open to staff of all religions, faiths and belief systems. It’s a supportive community looking to make Loughborough University an inclusive and equitable environment for all. Staff members of campus partners and the Students’ Union, as well as PhD students, are welcome to join.
Screenings of three National Theatre plays will be shown at Cope Auditorium from 27 April.
"Everyone knows Italy, as soon as you come here they’ll be like, 'Oh Italian, cool! I’ve been there,' so it’s a way of chatting, breaking ice […] but I don‘t know if it’s the same for other foreigners. Like my friend from Bulgaria, if she says, 'I’m from Bulgaria,' people are like, '[silence] I’ve never been there.'"
A newly established Centre for Doctoral Training focusing on artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and the economics of insurance aims to push the boundaries of the insurance industry by advancing the field of risk management through cutting-edge research.
Following a recently identified security vulnerability of the PaperCut software used on our Campus Printer Service, there is an issue with taking payment for print credits. In the short term, print credits can be purchased directly from us at the Herbert Manzoni Counter. We are working with Ricoh and our colleagues in IT Services to rectify this as soon as possible.
An upgrade is required as the current card services system (Symmetry) which prints cards is running on an unsupported operating system.
On Thursday 4 May 2023, local elections are taking place across England, including in Loughborough. To vote at a polling station, you will need to bring photo ID.
Participants needed for the ethnicity comparison study
Who can take part? 1. Young adults (18-20 years old). 2. Who use or have used social media, wearable devices, health apps, online search etc. for their health. What do we want to know about? Your experience of using healthy lifestyle technologies in physical activity, fitness, sports, exercise and health information in your daily lives. What does studying involve? 1. A 5-minute questionnaire. 2. 1 online focus group lasting 45 min s – 1 h.
'Sew It Don't Throw It' workshops 2023 - Booking essential. Free workshops held in Ashby - please see attached files for dates and information
DESCRIPTION OF THE WORKS The Student Parcels Service will be unavailable from 2pm until 5pm TODAY
The Student Parcels Service will be unavailable from 2pm until 5pm on Thursday 23rd March 2023.
Investigating Pedestrian Interaction with Self-Driving Cars
If you notice any residual issues since this upgrade please get in touch via print@bookstore.museums.pccttoronto.com
Following a recently identified security vulnerability of the PaperCut software used on our Campus Printer Service, there is an issue with taking payment for print credits. In the short term, print credits can be purchased directly from us at the Herbert Manzoni Counter. We are working with Ricoh and our colleagues in IT Services to rectify this as soon as possible.
An upgrade is required as the current card services system (Symmetry) which prints cards is running on an unsupported operating system.
Participants needed for the ethnicity comparison study
We are looking for staff or doctoral researchers who buy lunch at least once a week from a food-to-go outlet (sandwiches from a café, pasta pot from spars, wrap from subway etc.) for an interactive interview session where you and the researcher will map out your experience using paper, pens, cards, and/or stickers. Sessions are 45 minutes long, and participants receive a £10 Amazon voucher as reimbursement for time.
'Sew It Don't Throw It' workshops 2023 - Booking essential. Free workshops held in Ashby - please see attached files for dates and information
We have spaces available for the next Mental Health First Aid Refresher workshop
The Archibus system for reporting faults to Estates and Facilities Management will be unavailable between 12 and 2pm on Thursday 9th February
Information for staff interested in joining UCU - University & College Union.
Update to Remploy Access to Work Mental Health Support
The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) have awarded Loughborough University £100,000 to support academics and researchers to build expertise and agility to work across disciplinary boundaries for Discovery Science towards environmental solutions.