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We are hugely grateful for this and thank you for respecting our staff, students and the local community. The Corporate Communications team has created a new key messages document to support staff across the University, when promoting or talking about the University.
Print and Post Services is open to staff and students seven days a week to help with post and parcels, replacement wristbands and student ID cards. A game has been developed to help people understand how cultural and natural heritage can be used for disaster risk reduction and sustainable development. It is more important than ever, considering the recent announcements, that we are flexible in our approach to supporting you through this period of time. This month, the Doctoral College will host 'Disability Research at Loughborough' — a showcase of outstanding research focused on physical and mental disabilities.
In depth analysis of US public emotion on twitter has revealed that Trump looks set to win the Presidential Election — but the impact of bot activity cannot be ignored. A new research project backed by the International Olympic Committee IOC will aim to discover body image perceptions in retired Olympians. The way in which we purchase items or services at work, and the range of places from which we buy them, has expanded significantly in recent years. Following the latest government announcement that Charnwood will be moving into Tier 2 later this week, the University has decided to sadly cancel the Black History Month walk planned for Friday 30 October on the Loughborough campus.
Alumnus Paul Oluikpe, who left Loughborough in after completing a PhD in Civil Engineering, says celebrating Black history offers hope to young people. Here Paul shares his story and reflects on the importance and significance of marking Black History Month. Organisational Development in collaboration with the Centre of Faith and Spirituality is delighted to announce there will be two upcoming opportunities to attend sessions on mindfulness and positive thinking, which are available for all staff to book onto. Following the success from its undergraduate show earlier in the summer, the School of Design and Creative Arts is delighted to announce that their Postgraduate Taught Digital Showcase is now live.
Do you have a question about a course, campus, student opportunities or support available to you? Each year the University hears reports of students who have received scam emails or phone calls pretending to be legitimate bodies and organisations. Loughborough swimmers once again turned on the style with a series of impressive performances in the International Swimming League ISL in Budapest, Hungary. As the last week of our Cyber Security Awareness Month campaign, we'll be talking about browsing safely online as well as staying secure on social media. Due to the exceptional circumstances under which many colleagues are working at present, it has been agreed that the next round of promotion to Senior Lecturer or to a personal title meetings have been moved from January to April Have you always wanted to learn what it takes to capture that perfect moment during a tense race or a captivating match?
Initial findings from a new study led by Loughborough University — published by The Lancet — have shown how Covid can be detected via a non-invasive breath test, providing almost instant results.
Coaches at Loughborough University are the brains behind a newly launched personalised health and fitness app. As election day approaches in the US, journalists around the world are working in the most challenging environment of their lifetimes. The Doctoral College will be hosting an interactive half-day online event on 16 November from 10am to 1pm, providing insight into the Doctoral Researcher experience. As you have been at University for a few weeks now, we wanted to check in and see how things are going and if there are any ways in which we can improve the experience for you.
Academic Language Support is here to help you develop your academic skills during your time at Loughborough. But how commonplace are such health challenges? In the early phases of lockdown, the streets were teeming with runners and living rooms were a blur of uncoordinated star jumps and lunges. In fact, physical activity levels in the UK peaked around mid-to-late May, just before lockdown restrictions began to be eased.
This week as part of Cyber Security Awareness Month we'll be sharing tips on how to protect your information and devices. Loughborough Sport has continued its strong pledge to keep sport clean and safe for all by delivering educational workshops to first-year performance sport athletes. Print and Post Services in the Herbert Manzoni Building is now open at weekends to help with post and parcels, replacement wristbands and student ID cards.
Anarchism should be taken seriously if society wants to be better organised, according politics lecturer Dr Thomas Swann. The financial strains on low-income families is set to increase as more young adults are returning to their parents' homes.
The Kinchbuses that run across campus and into Loughborough town centre have a number of measures in place to keep you safe. Since the beginning of the Coronavirus pandemic, the level of online criminal activity has increased significantly. The upcoming US Presidential election poses unprecedented challenges to journalists in the States and around the globe. Student Enquiries are here to help you with the University's administrative processes during your time here.
LU Arts is delighted to announce a competition for current students and graduates to produce a new sculptural work on the Loughborough campus. For all students living on our Loughborough campus, you will have been provided with a coloured wristband stating the household you are living in. LU Arts have lots of opportunities for staff and students to play and enjoy music on campus, whatever your musical tastes.
The homeware company has committed to providing students who are care leavers with items to help them settle into their new home for a second year. Loughborough Sport is delighted to announce that Kukri will continue as its official sportswear provider for a further two years.
Getting a flu vaccination is important to protect yourself and others, as well as reduce pressure on the NHS during this time. World Mental Health Day is probably the most important one yet; the months of lockdown and loss have had a huge impact on us all, and prioritising mental health has never been more important than it is now. Every year, LU Arts awards nine scholarships across a range of art forms and applications are now open to students at both campuses.
With gay webcam chat traffic than any other site online. All PhD and MPhil candidates must present and defend a substantial thesis to the satisfaction of examiners. First, a beautiful place in the north of Colombia called La Guajira. Join Rhian, Fine Art student at Loughborough, for a stenciling poster workshop. So now I have that voice in my head that reminds me how I will feel tomorrow if I drink today. John Phillips Hall, built in , has en-suite rooms dedicated to postgraduate students.
As part of Cyber Security Month, IT Services is aiming to raise awareness around cyber security threats and to promote good cyber security practices across the University. Loughborough academics have voiced their concerns about the impact of coronavirus as part of a new UK Parliament report. A new centre aimed at boosting manufacturing in the Midlands has been launched at Loughborough University today.
As of 1pm today Friday 2 October the University can confirm that three people have tested positive for Covid Contacts have been traced and notified. In line with the University Heating Policy, the heating services for accommodation, academic and sports facilities are being re-energised on a priority basis starting week commencing 28 September. When someone behaves in a discriminatory way — whether subtly or overtly, intentionally or not, in a group or one-to-one — it can be difficult to decide what, if anything, to do.
This decision can be especially complicated at work when so many other dynamics are in play. A Loughborough University study examining the muscle size of elite sprinters has revealed a large gluteus maximus the muscle that forms the backside is key to achieving top speeds on the track. Black History Month is an important event which takes place each year to recognise, celebrate, and honour the contributions and histories of Black people across the world and within our communities.
As of 2pm today Monday 28 September the University can share the following update on student Covid cases:. The Vice-Chancellor is running a competition to find the student committee, group or club that has run the most innovative and fun event during Freshers Week.
A unique project will bring academics and professional wrestlers together to address serious issues around health and wellbeing. Authenticity has become a buzzword for our times. On Friday 25 September, the roles in MS Teams meetings are changing for staff so that only the meeting organiser will have the 'presenter' role by default.
Each year we appoint a student with an interest in event organisation and a passion for performance poetry to deliver two events. Four billion people around the world still lack access to clean, efficient, convenient, safe, reliable, and affordable cooking energy, according to a new report. The University Intranet was launched in at a very different time without the collaboration software we have now.
It has been largely superseded by the Terminal 4 CMS Content Management System publishing to the secure areas of the website, and collaboration tools such as Office Loughborough University is set to take part in an online event to launch the new State of Access to Modern Energy Cooking services report on 24 September. A new scheme which has been developed by various teams across the University will help staff become more sustainable whilst also saving money for their Schools and Departments too.
Scientists have pieced together the movements of a small group of early humans as they journeyed out of Africa and into the Arabian Peninsula for the first time — more than , years ago.
Loughborough University has joined some of the most prominent organisations in the UK by signing up to the Trans Rights Are Human Rights campaign, pledging to value and support the trans community. University campus partner RLC Lab - based in the Advanced Technology Innovation Centre - is offering remote online access to laboratory equipment to enable science teachers and their students to conduct experiments in real time.
The Language Team has 22 tutors from around the world, dedicated to helping you develop skills to communicate in different languages. Three new funds have been launched to support the training and development of technicians working in Higher Education institutions in the Midlands. Loughborough University has collaborated with leading sports equipment manufacturer Torpey as it launches the hurley of the future. The University is delighted to launch an exciting new secondment scheme, offering existing staff the chance to apply for a 9-month, up to 0.
The University is running an additional session to update staff on the new health and safety measures when returning to work on campus. Utilities are renowned for being difficult to budget for due to so many factors which can influence how much the University uses. For example, it can vary as a result of the types of research taking place, the number of students at Loughborough and even the weather. Loughborough University and Chelsea Football Club have agreed a partnership which will see both organisations work closely together.
Earlier this summer, IT Services launched a new training service to support staff and students in the use of Office applications. London is the most connected city in the world followed by New York, according to new data published by Loughborough University. To assess the risk of returning to campus, it is important to consider both your working environment as well as your personal circumstances.
The Health and Safety team are looking for staff and student volunteers to test how people navigate around different buildings and lecture theatres with the new policies and procedures in place for social distancing. The Prime Minister visited the Loughborough University campus on Wednesday 26 August to learn more about its world-leading research and hear of some of the issues impacting on higher education. Intelligent Energy Ltd is calling for charities, groups and organisations to apply to their Charitable Trust.
From next week, four additional catering outlets will be reopening on the Loughborough campus. The dates and times can be found below:. Diversity is critical to sound and innovative decision-making, and colleagues should be aware that the University is committed to improving the diversity of its decision-making forums. This is an important step towards equality of opportunity at Loughborough and is a key theme within our Race Equality Charter REC work. The University is running two sessions to update staff on the new health and safety measures when returning to work on campus.
Loughborough University has created a new toolkit for businesses based in the Midlands, which offers free resources and support to manage the return to work of employees on sick leave during the Covid pandemic.
Being pregnant is a wonderful experience, but at the same it can be incredibly stressful — throw a global pandemic into the mix and those nine months may see an expecting mother go from happy and joyful, to fearful and concerned. Following the staff Equality, Diversity and Inclusion survey that ran in March, the Race Equality Working Group is looking for colleagues from across the University to take part in focus groups to discuss race equality at Loughborough University.
Loughborough has been announced as one of the top three universities in the UK, as voted for by students on StudentCrowd. Reigning Scottish Premier League champions Celtic Football Club have been welcomed on campus as part of their pre-season preparations. Like many others, Human Biology graduate Steffi Lukic faced completing her degree in the middle of a global pandemic. In the wake of killings by the police in America, including those of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, there has been a desire from colleagues across the University to increase individual knowledge and awareness of racism, how it manifests in our society and how people can play their part in becoming anti-racist and eradicating racism at Loughborough.