Five Minutes With: Rachael Alvey
What’s your job title and how long have you been at Loughborough? I started in my role as LSU President five months…
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This Week at Loughborough | 9 December
General Disability History Month: Screening and Discussion 'When homosexuality was labelled a disability' 10 December, 1pm-2pm, Online In this session, Dr Marcus…
Five Minutes With: Stevie Ashurst
What’s your job title and how long have you been at Loughborough? My job title is Senior Web Designer / Developer, but…
This Week at Loughborough | 2 December
Men's BUCS Super Rugby vs Leeds Beckett 4 December, 7pm, Loughborough University 1st XV pitch Join us and cheer on the boys…
This Week at Loughborough | 25 November
Webinar: How to Apply for a PhD 26 November, 12pm-1pm, online Our panel will be on hand to give you information and…
Five Minutes With: Sam Grogan
What’s your job title and how long have you been at Loughborough? I'm the new Pro Vice Chancellor for Education and Student…
This Week at Loughborough | 18 November
Why do we need International Men’s Day? 18 November, 1pm-2pm, Edward Herbert Building, 205 EDI Services are pleased to announce their next…
This Week at Loughborough | 11 Nov
Armistice Day 2024 - Ceremony of Remembrance 11 November, 10:50am-11:10am, Garden of Remembrance Ceremony of Remembrance will mirror other commemorative events held…
Five Minutes With: Alexandre Christoyannopoulos
What’s your job title and how long have you been at Loughborough? I’m a Reader in Politics and International Relations and, since…
This Week at Loughborough | 4 November
General Contemporary Jewellery: Exploring Its Impact on Well-Being (exhibition) 29 October - 8 November, 12pm-2pm (weekdays only), Martin Hall Gallery View a…
This Week at Loughborough | 28 October
General Culture through African Lenses (exhibition) 28 October - 1 November, 9am-5pm, International House The exhibition will feature items loaned from members…
Five Minutes With: Emma Callaghan
What’s your job title and how long have you been at Loughborough? I’ve been at Loughborough for 22 years this October, my…
This Week at Loughborough | 21 Oct
General Men's BUCS Super Rugby vs Hartpury 23 October | 7pm | Loughborough University 1st XV pitch BUCS Super Rugby returns to…
This Week at Loughborough | 14 October
General Discover Campus Sculpture Tour 16 October, 1.30pm-2.30pm, starts outside EHB This walk will make its way from the centre of campus…
Five minutes with: Christopher Shaw
What’s your job title and how long have you been at Loughborough? I'm a Large Format Specialist and Post & Logistics Team…
Loughborough Surf’s Big BUCS Year
Last week we caught up with Leo Perceval-Hicks, Chair of Loughborough Surf, to learn more about the club who are travelling to…
This Week at Loughborough | 7 October
General Events University Choir Taster Session 7 October, 7pm-9pm, Cope Auditorium Come along and try out our University Choir at their first…
This Week at Loughborough | 30 September
Coach and Volunteer Academy briefing Monday 30 September 6pm-7pm, EHB110A Join the CVA's general briefing session to explore the range of personal…
Five minutes with: Varuna De-Silva
What is your job title and how long have you worked at Loughborough? I'm a Reader in Digital Technologies and I've worked…
This Week at Loughborough | 23 September
General Commuter Students Welcome Event 2024 25 September 2024, 2pm-4pm, Loughborough Design School An event to help formally welcome commuter students to…
Five minutes with: Joseph Bou-Nassif
What’s your job title and how long have you been at Loughborough? I'm a Graduate Management Trainee (Student Services/Marketing and Advancement) and…
This Week at Loughborough | 2 September
General: DigiLabs Summer Showcase 3 September 2024, 9.30am-1pm, WPT004 (West Park Teaching Hub) This event is designed to inform, educate and engage…
Five minutes with: Orla Price
What’s your job title and how long have you worked at Loughborough? I am the Corporate Communications Intern for 2023/24 and I…
This Week at Loughborough | 19 August
General: Book Club: Fasting, Feasting by Anita Desai 21 August 2024, 12.30pm-1.30pm, AST Office (L3, Pilkington Library) Join staff from Pilkington Library…
Five minutes with: Edwin Baynes
What’s your job title and how long have you worked at Loughborough? I'm a Lecturer in Physical Geography and I started working…
This Week at Loughborough | 12 August
General: IAS Friends and Fellows Coffee Morning 13 August 2024, 10.30am-12pm, International House We will be joined by IAS Visiting Fellows Professor…
Five minutes with: Rhianna Garrett
What’s your job title and how long have you been at Loughborough? I'm a PhD researcher in Geography and Environment and a…
This Week at Loughborough | 5 August
General: How to be an ally for people with South Asian heritage 6 August 2024, 12.30pm-1.30pm, CC209A (James France) EDI Services are…
This Week at Loughborough | 29 July
General: Experiences of pregnancy in elite female athletes on the World Class Programme 30 July 2024, 12.30pm-1.30pm, NCSEM (Room 1.39) This public…
This Week at Loughborough | 22 July
General: IAS Seminar: Triboelectric Nanogenerator for Self-powered Sensing 24 July 2024, 12pm-1pm, International House/Zoom Institute of Advanced Studies (IAS) Visiting Fellow Professor Zhen…
Five minutes with: David Maidment
What's your job title and how long have you worked at Loughborough? I'm a Senior Lecturer in Psychology and I've been here…
This Week at Loughborough | 15 July
General: Dual IAS Seminar: 'Named after Nelson' & digital creativity within archival practices 15 July 2024, 12pm-1pm, International House/Zoom In the lead…
This Week at Loughborough | 8 July
General: Master's Admissions Q&A Webinar 10 July 2024, 12pm-12.45pm, Online Join this event for a webinar and Q&A session on applying for…
Five minutes with: Sarah Greenwood
What’s your job title and how long have you been at Loughborough? I'm a Gardener and have been for two years. Tell…
This Week at Loughborough | 1 July
General: Q&A with Colin Jackson CBE 1 July 2024, 1pm-2pm, SCH001 (Schofield Building) We will be welcoming world record holding sprint and…
This Week at Loughborough | 24 June
General: Ideas to Impact Loughborough 2024 24-25 June 2024, 9am-4.30pm, Start-Up Labs (STEMLab) The Ideas to Impact Loughborough (i2i Loughborough) bootcamp has…
Five minutes with: Imogen Heaton
What’s your job title and how long have you been at Loughborough? I've been here three years and I'm a Technical Tutor.…
This Week at Loughborough | 17 June
General: Preparing for a world of “AI Everywhere” 17 June 2024, 3pm-4pm, EHB110A (Edward Herbert Building) We are delighted to welcome Eric…
This Week at Loughborough | 10 June
General: IAS Friends and Fellows Coffee Morning 11 June 2024, 10.30am-12pm, International House The Institute of Advanced Studies (IAS) is hosting an IAS…
Five minutes with: Tanika Dhiri
What’s your job title and how long have you been at Loughborough? I'm a Strategic Support Project Officer and I've been here…
This Week at Loughborough | 3 June
General: IAS Friends and Fellows Lunch 3 June 2024, 1pm-2pm, International House The Institute of Advanced Studies (IAS) is hosting this lunch joined…
This Week at Loughborough | 27 May
General: Loughborough Cycling Festival 2024 27 May 2024, 8.30am, Loughborough campus Prepare to be wowed by elite cycling races showcasing some of…
Five minutes with: Graeme Fowler
What’s your job title and how long have you been at Loughborough? I'm a Senior IT Specialist. I've been here forever! I…
This Week at Loughborough | 20 May
General: IAS Research Summit Sandpit (online) 22 May 2024, 12pm-1.30pm, Zoom Do you have an idea for an Institute of Advanced Studies (IAS) Research…
This Week at Loughborough | 13 May
Mental Health Awareness Week: Student Wellbeing drop-in sessions 13-17 May 2024, 11am-2pm, Pilkington Library These drop-in sessions offer quick advice or guidance…
Five minutes with: Dr Laura Jenkins
What’s your job title and how long have you been at Loughborough? I'm a University Teacher in Psychology and I've been here…
This Week at Loughborough | 6 May
General: Arts Scholars' Showcase 7 May 2024, 5pm-7pm, Martin Hall Join LU Arts for this year's Arts Scholars’ Showcase, which features the…
This Week at Loughborough | 29 April
Evening Bluebell Walk 29 April | 7pm -8pm | Burleigh Wood Meeting at the gates to Burleigh Wood (What3Words - faces.rock.edge) following…
Five minutes with: Renae Huggan-Broughton
What’s your job title and how long have you been at Loughborough? I am currently working in Human Resources as a Project…
This Week at Loughborough | 22 April
General: National Theatre Live: Nye 23 April 2024, 7pm-10pm, Cope Auditorium Michael Sheen plays Nye Bevan in a surreal and spectacular journey…
This Week at Loughborough | 15 April
Spring Staycation: Free Lunch and Springtime Quiz 16 April 2024, 12pm-1pm, Cayley Dining Hall Come along to Cayley for a free two…
Five minutes with: David Bell
What’s your job title and how long have you been at Loughborough? I'm the Curator for the Arts Collection and Music Programme.…
This Week at Loughborough | 8 April
Spring Staycation: Spring Pizza Party 9 April 2024, 1pm-3pm, Granby Common Room (Student Village) Come along for our daytime Pizza Party for…
This Week at Loughborough | 25 March
Spring Staycation: Academic Language Support Service Workshops 25-26 March 2024, 10am-12.30pm & 12.45pm-3pm, EHB205 ALSS will be running two workshops across both…
This Week at Loughborough | 18 March
Sustainability Fortnight: Dr.Bike Maintenance Session 19 March 2024, 11am-2pm, Outside EHB This session is a chance for you to seek advice on…
This Week at Loughborough | 11 March
University Mental Health Day: Low Sensory Room 14 March 2024, 10am-2pm, Chaplaincy Quiet Room (Edward Herbert Building) The room will be a…
Five minutes with: Elaine Beaken
What’s your job title and how long have you been at Loughborough? I'm the Careers Development Co-ordinator and also the Cayley Warden.…
This Week at Loughborough | 4 March
National Student Money Week: The Super Saving Treasure Hunt 4-10 March 2024, Loughborough Campus During Student Money Week, you can also take…
This Week at Loughborough | 26 February
LGBT+ History Month: Pilkington Library LGBT+ History Month Display 1-29 February 2024, Pilkington Library This year's Library display explores the theme of…
Five minutes with: Liam O’Connell
The Graduate Management Trainee (GMT) Scheme is open to current Loughborough University staff as well as recent graduates. Current GMT, Liam O’…
This Week at Loughborough | 19 February
International Week: International Day Stall 19 February 2024, 12pm-4pm, The Basement (LSU) Attendees can expect to explore different cultures through food, performances…
This Week at Loughborough | 12 February
Para Sport Takeover Week: My Lifestyle: Para Sport Takeover Week 12-18 February 2024, Loughborough Campus Check the Lboro Sport app under ‘My…
Five minutes with: Lisa Brooks-Lewis
Lisa Brooks-Lewis gives insight into what it is like to do an apprenticeship alongside your job, as part of National Apprenticeship Week.…
This Week at Loughborough | 5 February
LGBT+ History Month: Pilkington Library LGBT+ History Month Display 1-29 February 2024, Pilkington Library This year's Library display explores the theme of…
This Week at Loughborough | 29 January
LGBT+ History Month: Pilkington Library LGBT+ History Month Display 1-29 February 2024, Pilkington Library This year's Library display explores the theme of…
Five minutes with: David Whitfield
What’s your job title and how long have you been at Loughborough? I’m a Doctoral Researcher in Geography and Environment. My PhD…
This Week at Loughborough | 22 January
IAS Seminar - Shoulder health in wheelchair athletes 22 January 2024, 12pm-1pm, International House/Zoom Webinar Institute of Advanced Studies (IAS) Visiting Fellow…
This Week at Loughborough | 15 January
Pilkington Library Wellbeing Drop-in Sessions 15 January 2024, 11am-2pm, Pilkington Library These drop-in sessions offer quick advice or guidance on mental health…
Five minutes with: Dawn Matthews
What’s your job title and how long have you worked at Loughborough? I have two roles - Strategic Planning Officer (VCO) and…
This Week at Loughborough | 8 January
Book Club: The Boy with the Topknot by Sathnam Sangher 10 January 2024, 12.30pm-1.30pm, Pilkington Library/Online Join the University Book Club, run…
This Week at Loughborough | 1 January
LU Arts Macramé Workshop 3 January 2024, 1pm-3pm, Edward Barnsley Building – Room 63108 Come along and discover the art of macramé and…
This Week at Loughborough | 25 December
Boxing Day Bingo and Buffet Lunch 26 December 2023, 1pm-3pm, The Hub (Student Village) This is an event that you won’t want…
This Week at Loughborough | 18 December
General: Maximus mental health support clinic 22 December 2023, Online If you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stressed, or experiencing a mental health problem…
This Week at Loughborough | 11 December
Public Lecture: RAeS - The Buccaneer 12 December 2023, 7.30pm-9pm, U020 (Brockington) This lecture, by Air Commodore Graham Pitchfork MBE, will cover the development…
Five minutes with: Nik Hunt
What's your job title and how long have you worked at Loughborough? I'm the Environmental Manager and have been here nearly 26…
This Week at Loughborough | 4 December
University Carol Service 4 December 2023, 3pm-4pm, Martin Hall Theatre Join the University Chaplaincy for the annual Carol Service, bringing in the…
This Week at Loughborough | 27 November
Commercialisation and Knowledge Exchange Workshop: Sport, Health and Wellbeing 29 November 2023, 10am-3pm, D002 (James France) During this workshop, esteemed academic colleagues…
What’s it like to be an Executive Officer at Loughborough Students’ Union
If the Rachel four years ago could look ahead and see herself as the Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Executive Officer, she would…
Five minutes with: Katie Plumpton
What’s your job title and how long have you been at Loughborough? I'm a Student Records and Operations Administrator and I've been…
This Week at Loughborough | 20 November
Men's mental health webinar 20 November 2023, 12pm, Online Mental health signs, symptoms and coping behaviours can differ in men and women.…
This Week at Loughborough | 13 November
Global Challenge Pitch Competition 13 November 2023, MS Teams (Online) Pitch your innovative solutions aligning with Loughborough University's strategic themes and the…
Five minutes with: Nick Slater
What's your job title and how long have you worked at Loughborough? I'm Director of LU Arts and I've been here 16…
This Week at Loughborough | 6 November
General: Seminar: Smart polymer microgels and their hybrids for environmental and catalytic applications 7 November 2023, 12pm-1pm, International House/Zoom Webinar IAS Visiting…
This Week at Loughborough | 30 October
General: Maximus mental health support appointments 31 October 2023, Appointment times available upon request, Online If you are experiencing a mental health…
Five minutes with: James Haley
What's your job title and how long have you been at Loughborough? I'm a Doctoral Researcher in the School of Sport, Exercise…
This Week at Loughborough | 23 October
General: Screening and Q&A: Game On: The Unstoppable Rise of Women's Sport 23 October 2023, 6.30pm-8.30pm, EHB110 (Edward Herbert Building) Join alumna…
This Week at Loughborough | 16 October
General: Autumn Careers Fair 16 October 2023, 2-7pm, Sir David Wallace Sports Hall 17 October 2023, 11am-4pm, Sir David Wallace Sports Hall…
Five minutes with: Cat Gayler
What is your job title? I am the Police Dedicated Neighbourhood Officer for Loughborough University and I've been in this role seven…
Five minutes with: Dan Parsons
What's your job title and how long have you worked at Loughborough? I'm a Professor in Geosciences and Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research…
This Week at Loughborough | 9 October
General: CSSP & Chaplaincy Charity Coffee Morning 11 October 2023, 11am, Brockington U2.22 Dr Matt Long, CSSP and the University Chaplaincy invite…
This Week at Loughborough | 2 October
Book Club - Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado Pérez 3 October 2023, 12.30pm, Online…
Five minutes with: Xiaolan Liu
What’s your job title and how long have you worked at Loughborough? I'm a Lecturer in Machine Learning Engineering at Loughborough London…
Five minutes with: Phil Wilson
What's your job title and how long have you worked at Loughborough? I'm the University Photographer and I've been here since 1994…
The Best Places on Campus!
I’m Beth, a Sociology student taking a year out between my second and final year. If you are curious about the best…
Five minutes with: Debbie Price
What's your job title and how long have you worked at Loughborough? I'm Food and Beverage Operations and Special Events Manager and…
Five minutes with: Farhaan Malik
What is your job title and how long have you worked at Loughborough? I'm a Placements Intern in the Loughborough Business School…
Five minutes with: Lara Skelly
What's your job title and how long have you worked at Loughborough? I'm the Open Research Manager for Data and Methods and…
Five minutes with: Rich Fenn-Griffin
What is your job title and how long have you worked at Loughborough? I'm Assistant Gardens Manager and I've worked here 16…
Five minutes with: Abbie Coburn
What's your job title and how long have you worked at the University? I'm a Graduate Management Trainee and I've been here…
This Week at Loughborough | 19 June
GENERAL Public Lecture: Editing Aphra Behn’s Fiction 20 June 2023, 11am-3pm, International House Learn about the first professional female English writer, Aphra…
Five minutes with: Michael Bukur-li
What is your job title and how long have you worked at Loughborough? I'm a Doctoral Researcher in the School of Sport,…
Five minutes with: Angela Martinez Dy
What's your job title and how long have you worked at Loughborough? I'm a Senior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship and I've worked here…
This Week at Loughborough | 22 May
GENERAL Pint of Science 22-24 May 2023, Across Town Quench your thirst for knowledge and come along to a series of local…
This Week at Loughborough | 15 May
GENERAL Fruit Routes Spring Walk 16 May 2023, 1:30pm, Barefoot Orchard All are welcome for a seasonal sensory wander around Fruit Routes…
Five minutes with: Tasha Kitcher
What is your job title and how long have you worked at Loughborough? I’m a Doctoral Researcher in the Communication and Media…
This Week at Loughborough | 9 May
GENERAL Poetry Workshop 10 May 2023, 2pm, Brockington Join this workshop with Jay Hulme to develop your poetry, suitable for beginners as…
This Week at Loughborough | 2 May
Exhibition: A perfect swim 2 May 2023, 12pm, Martin Hall Exhibition An exhibition by three of this year's graduate artists, exploring the…
Five minutes with: Matt Cunningham
What is your job title and how long have you worked at Loughborough? I'm User Services Manager at the University Library and…
Advice from The Interns: Marketing and Advancement Internships
We're looking for motivated and talented Loughborough University graduates, final-year students or placement students to join our award-winning Marketing and Advancement team…
Five minutes with: Jemima Biodun-Bello
What is your job title and how long have you worked at Loughborough? I am the Web and Digital Intern and I've…
Life as a Student Recruitment Intern
Hello, my name is Harry, I’m a Chemical Engineering student and I’m currently working as a Student Recruitment Intern in the Schools…
Five minutes with: Denise Coles
This new feature has been launched by the Internal Communications team as a way to spotlight our amazing colleagues across both our…
This Week At Loughborough | 20 March
GENERAL IAS Friends and Fellows Coffee Morning 21 March 2023, 10:30am, International House Please feel free to come along and join us…
This Week at Loughborough | 13 March
GENERAL Choosing between job offers: a look at Workplace Benefits 14 March 2023, 12pm, Online This workshop will help you look at…
This Week at Loughborough | 6 March
GENERAL Campus Sculpture Tour 8 March 2023, 12:35pm, Shirley Pearce Square Join Loughborough University curator David Bell for a tour of some…
This Week at Loughborough | 20 February
GENERAL Live Lounge 20 February 2023, 7:30pm, The Lounge If you enjoy live music and discovering new artists then join us for…
This Week at Loughborough | 13 February
GENERAL Healthy Eating on a Budget Webinar 15 February 2023, 1pm, Online This positive and interactive workshop leaves no stone unturned, inspiring…
This Week at Loughborough | 6 February
GENERAL Get an Alumni mentor of black heritage with the Black Talent Programme 8 February 2023, 1:30pm, Brockington Building This is an…
This Week at Loughborough | 30 January
GENERAL Sustainability Coffee and Chat 1 February 2023, 11am, Bridgeman Building Join us for a coffee and a chat about any ideas,…
This Week At Loughborough | 23 January
Trans Abstraction – Art exhibition 23-27 January 2023, 12pm-2pm, Martin Hall exhibition space An exhibition of abstract expressionist digital paintings; representations of…
This Week At Loughborough | 16 January
IAS Friends and Fellows Coffee Morning 17 January 2022, 10:30am, International House On Tuesday 17th October we will be hosting an IAS…
This Week at Loughborough | 9 January
Exam Success Toolkit 10 January 2022, 2pm, Online Feeling a bit rusty on how to prepare for in-person exams? This session is…
This Week At Loughborough | 12 December
GENERAL Loughborough University Choir presents 'A Christmas Carol' 14 December 2022, 7:30pm, Cope Auditorium Take a journey back in time with the…
This Week At Loughborough | 5 December
GENERAL A Conversation with Author Rene Germain 5 December 2022, 3pm, SBE Rene is a writer, speaker and champion of the Black…
This Week At Loughborough | 28 November
GENERAL More Talk and Action: Men’s Wellbeing Online Workshop 30 November 2022, 9:30am, Online This workshop offers a safe space in which…
This Week At Loughborough | 21 November
GENERAL Student Live Lounge 21 November 2022, 7:30pm, The Lounge An open mic night showcasing the best student talent from our Loughborough…
This Week at Loughborough | 14 November
GENERAL Whatuni 2023 Student Review Collection 16 November 2022, 9:30am, Students’ Union This is an opportunity for students to have a voice…
This Week at Loughborough | 7 November
GENERAL Understanding credit, savings and banking with The Money Charity 8 November 2022, 12pm, Edward Herbert Building The Student Success Academy is…
This Week at Loughborough | 31st October
GENERAL "Dearest Old Creature": The Life of Eva Emilie Larkin 2 November 2022, 6pm, Martin Hall In this illustrated talk, drawing extensively…
This Weekend At Loughborough | 24th October
Black History Month Black History Showcase and Launch of the Black History network in SSH 24 October 2022, 12pm, Edward Herbert Building …
This Week at Loughborough | 17 October
Black History Month CARE x Citizens UK Anti-Racist Listening Campaign: What’s Next for Loughborough 19 October 2022, 2:15pm, Edward Herbert Building 110A/B…
This week at Loughborough | 10 October 2022
General National Theatre Live: Prima Facie 13 October 2022, 7pm, Cope Auditorium Jodie Comer (Killing Eve) makes her West End debut in…
This Week At Loughborough | 3 October
Black History Month: Keynote from Charlotte Croffie, PVC-EDI 6 October 2022, 5:30pm, CC011 James France and online This event opens Loughborough University's…
This Week at Loughborough | 20 June
Postgraduate Week 2022 20 - 24 June 2022 This in-depth series of online events explores everything you need to know about postgraduate…
This Week at Loughborough | 13 June
Collaborative Project Show 2022 13 June 2022, 5pm, Plexal, Here East, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park This year 484 students from all academic…
This Week at Loughborough | 6 June
Featured School of Design and Creative Arts Degree Show 2022 10 - 19 June 2022, 10am – 5pm, The Design School and…
This Week at Loughborough | 30 May
Behind The Mask 30 May – 4 June 2022, Various Locations Free literary festival including open mic, poetry workshops, online crime panel,…
This Week at Loughborough | 23 May
People and Places, Beyond Design 23 May 2022, 1pm – 3pm, International House There are changes we introduce in spaces and people…
A Day in the Life of an Alumni Engagement Intern
One of the many benefits of studying at Loughborough is the opportunities that come with it. A prime example is the ability…
A Day in the Life of a Student Recruitment Intern
One of the many benefits of studying at Loughborough is the opportunities that come with it. A prime example is the ability…
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