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CONTENTS WELCOME TO LOUGHBOROUGH
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RESEARCH EXCELLENCE
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THE ESSENTIALS
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CREATING IMPACT THROUGH ENTERPRISE
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OUR PEOPLE
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SPORT AT LOUGHBOROUGH
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OUTSTANDING CAMPUS
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LOOKING AFTER THOSE AROUND US
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CAMPUS MAP
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LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY LONDON
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STUDENT EXPERIENCE
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GETTING TO KNOW US
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A GLOBAL UNIVERSITY
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EMPLOYABLE GRADUATES
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LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY
AT A G L A N C E
Where is Loughborough? Loughborough is at the heart of England in the northernmost part of the county of Leicestershire. Being centrally placed, it is well served by road, rail and air.
WELCOME TO LOUGHBOROUGH
London is one-and-a-half hours away by train, Birmingham one hour and Manchester and Leeds around two hours. We also have an incredible postgraduate campus, set right in the heart of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London. Its convenient location means Stratford International Station is within walking distance and London City Airport is only 15 minutes away.
At Loughborough, we combine world-class research with an enterprising outlook. We enjoy unparalleled sporting achievement. Our accomplishments are built on the hard work and high standards achieved by our staff and students. We’ve created something distinctive and truly special. Our determination to succeed motivates everyone to be the best they can be. We continue to flourish.
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LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY
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THE ESSENTIALS
RANKED 4TH IN THE GUARDIAN UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2020
INTERNATIONAL QS STARS SCHEME 2020
FIVE STARS PLUS INSTITUTION ONE OF ONLY 13 WORLDWIDE
QS WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS BY SUBJECT 2020
BEST UNIVERSITY IN THE WORLD FOR SPORTS-RELATED SUBJECTS
TOP HOME TO
TEACHING EXCELLENCE FRAMEWORK
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WHATUNI STUDENT CHOICE AWARDS 2020
UNIVERSITY OF THE YEAR
LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY SCIENCE AND ENTERPRISE PARK A DYNAMIC INNOVATION COMMUNITY FOR BOTH ESTABLISHED ORGANISATIONS AND START-UPS
RANKED 5TH IN EVERY NATIONAL UNIVERSITY LEAGUE TABLE 2019/20
IN THE TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION ‘TABLE OF TABLES’ 2020
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INVESTED IN THE ESTATE OVER THE LAST TEN YEARS
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SEVEN QUEEN’S ANNIVERSARY PRIZES FOR THE QUALITY OF OUR RESEARCH
RANKED 5TH IN THE TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES GOOD UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2020
WINNER OUTSTANDING ENTREPRENEURIAL UNIVERSITY OF THE YEAR THE TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION AWARDS 2019
THE COMPLETE UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2021
RANKED 6TH TOP 10 IN 14 SUBJECT AREAS
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LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY
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OUR PEOPLE
O U R STA F F
Life at Loughborough has a strong community feel. It’s a factor we pride ourselves on and is all down to one key element: our people.
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STAFF NUMBERS (DEC 2019) Administrative, management and specialist staff Researching, teaching, enterprise, specialist and supporting academic Operational and technical staff
Our students, graduates, staff and campus-based partners are at the heart of all we do. They’re the key to our continuous success.
1,312 1,358 1,281
Within this close-knit community, there is an atmosphere of determination and a will to succeed, which creates an environment that motivates everyone to be the best they can be.
16% of our employee numbers are represented by international members of staff, covering over 75 different nationalities Figures correct as of April 2020
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WE ATTRACT OUTSTANDING ACADEMICS FROM ACROSS THE WORLD, WHO ARE: • specialists in their field
applications were made for a total of around 3,500 undergraduate places in 2019/20
students from over 145 different countries
of our students on campus are international
STUDENT NUMBERS 2019/20 UK/EU AND INTERNATIONAL Undergraduate 13,791 Postgraduate taught 3,345 Postgraduate research 1,169 Further education 148 398 Other (including temporary exchange and staff research)
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• enthusiastic about their subjects
We are Loughborough’s biggest employer with over 3,950 members of staff
• at the forefront of current research
We hold the
BRONZE INSTITUTIONAL AWARD FOR ATHENA SWAN We are committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics in higher education
S TA F F: S T U D E N T R AT I O We have one member of academic staff for every 13.4 students at the University THE COMPLETE UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2021
INTERNATIONAL QS STARS SCHEME 2020
AWARDED 5* FOR TEACHING
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LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY
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O U R PA RT N E R S
O U R A LU M N I
The University works with thousands of organisations worldwide, exchanging knowledge to drive innovation, boost performance and meet current and future challenges. We deliver world-class research in partnership with organisations of all sizes, across every sector, to make a difference. Whether they are international collaborations or start locally, their impact has lasting global benefits. OUR COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS INCLUDE: Caterpillar Innovation and Research Centre
Midlands Innovation
www.lboro.ac.uk/caterpillar-irc
www.midlandsinnovation.org.uk
Collaborative partnerships in Doctoral Training www.lboro.ac.uk/services/doctoral-college/ centres-partnerships
Energy Research Accelerator www.era.ac.uk
Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre www.lboro.ac.uk/rolls-royce-utc
Richard Joseph Co-founder of Joseph Joseph
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SportPark www.sportpark.org.uk
Leicester Biomedical Research Centre www.leicesterbrc.nihr.ac.uk
UK Collaboratorium for Research in
The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC)
Infrastructures and Cities (UKCRIC)
www.the-mtc.org
www.ukcric.com
Over 30 organisations based in the Advanced Technology Innovation Centre (ATIC)
National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine
We have a global community of over 185,000 alumni from 169 countries
www.ncsem-em.org.uk
www.eti.co.uk
For further information see pages 20 and 21
ALUMNI
National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine
Energy Technologies Institute
Over 85 tenant partners are based on Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Park (LUSEP)
NOTABLE ALUMNI
The National Cricket Performance Centre – the world’s most sophisticated indoor cricket facility and home to the England and Wales Cricket Board are based in the heart of campus
Advanced Technology Innovation Centre, LUSEP
MILLION donated by alumni and friends of the University in 2018/19
Dr Nira Chamberlain
Ore Oduba
Senior Data Scientist, Holland & Barrett
TV presenter and broadcaster
Penny Briscoe OBE
Emma Hatton
Director of Sport, British Paralympic Association
West End actress and singer
VOLUNTEERS In 2018/19 162 alumni volunteered their time to support Loughborough University
Connect with our global alumni community at:
www.lboro.ac.uk/alumni
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O U T S TA N D I N G CAMPUS Our superb 440 acre single-site campus is the University’s most glorious asset, offering great facilities for students, staff and visitors.
HOME TO THE COUNTRY’S LARGEST CONCENTRATION OF WORLD-CLASS FACILITIES ACROSS A WIDE RANGE OF SPORTS
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT The University has committed to embed sustainability and social responsibility into all of its processes, operations and developments whilst working closely with local partners to enhance the social, cultural and economic wellbeing of the communities and regions in which we reside. To help deliver this, we continue to sustain and improve our campus-wide accreditation to the internationally recognised environmental management system ISO14001:2015.
STUDENT VILLAGE
£350 MILLION INVESTMENT IN FACILITIES OVER THE LAST TEN YEARS
Almost £50 million has been invested in new halls of residence, providing over 600 student bedrooms. The halls also incorporate the UK’s first Active Campus with outstanding recreation facilities and fitness opportunities.
ELITE ATHLETE CENTRE AND HOTEL As part of the Student Village development, the world-class Elite Athlete Centre and Hotel includes 44 four-star bedrooms; 20 of which have the capacity to adjust climatic altitude conditions up to 5000m. Find out more at www.eliteathletecentre.co.uk
NATIONAL CENTRE FOR COMBUSTION AND AEROTHERMAL TECHNOLOGY (NCCAT) Set to open in 2020 NCCAT will act as the UK’s primary hub for research and development of future low-emission aero gas turbine combustion technologies – putting Loughborough at the heart of UK aerospace engineering and technology development.
INTERNATIONAL QS STARS SCHEME 2020 AWARDED 5* FOR FACILITIES
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STUDENT CROWD 2019 NO.1 IN UK FOR BEST CAMPUS
WHATUNI? STUDENT CHOICE AWARDS 2020 1ST FOR UNIVERSITY FACILITIES
GREEN FLAG AWARD 2019 ONE OF THE NATION’S BEST GREEN SPACES
STEMLAB, A £17 MILLION STATE-OF-THE-ART SUITE PROVIDING STEM FACILITIES
Discover our incredible campus and facilities for yourself at:
www.lboro.ac.uk/virtualtour
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR POSTGRADUATE CAMPUS IN LONDON ON PAGES 26 AND 27
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CAMPUS MAP
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2 NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SPORT AND EXERCISE MEDICINE 3 MAIN ENTRANCE 4 50M SWIMMING POOL 5 LOUGHBOROUGH STUDENTS’ UNION
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123 LOUGHBOROUGH STUDENTS
STUDENT EXPERIENCE WHATUNI? STUDENT CHOICE AWARDS 2020
Loughborough is well known for offering a life-changing student experience.
1ST FOR SOCIETIES AND SPORTS
176 EXCHANGE PARTNERS ACROSS THE WORLD FOR STUDENTS TO SPEND TIME OVERSEAS DURING THEIR STUDIES
TRAVELLED OVERSEAS TO COMPLETE INTERNATIONAL AND EUROPEAN STUDY EXCHANGES IN 2019/20
In addition to academic excellence, our renowned student experience, award-winning students’ union, sports clubs, societies and community spirit play a big part in why our students are so passionate and proud to be here.
HOME TO ONE OF THE BIGGEST INDEPENDENTLY OWNED STUDENTS’ UNIONS
They are offered a truly global experience; being taught by academics from across the world, and given the opportunity to study abroad, complete a placement overseas, or learn a new language. Working closely with Loughborough Students’ Union, we ensure that students have access to an all-round experience that equips them for every aspect of their life and career.
— “We are fortunate to have such a rewarding partnership with our students’ union” — Robert Allison, Vice-Chancellor and President
TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENT EXPERIENCE SURVEY 2018
THE UK’S BEST STUDENT EXPERIENCE
TOP MORE THAN FOR STUDENT EXPERIENCE TIMES GOOD UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2020
120 SOCIETIES THAT MEET ALMOST EVERY NEED
Our student experience offers a variety of opportunities for students to get involved and make their time at university matter. See for yourself at:
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STUDENT CROWD 2019
NO.1 IN UK FOR STUDENTS’ UNION AND ACCOMMODATION
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A GLOBAL UNIVERSITY At Loughborough University our focus is global. We welcome staff, students and visitors from around the world. We create global graduates who go on to make their mark on the world. We are globally connected, collaborating with institutions and organisations across the world. We operate at a global level, delivering research that addresses some of the world’s greatest issues. We have global ambition and will continue to develop the influence we have.
OUR GLOBAL COMMUNITY
GLOBAL COLLABORATIONS
We welcome staff and students from across the world, which has created a vibrant, multicultural atmosphere on campus.
The University works with over 1,300 organisations worldwide, exchanging knowledge to drive innovation, boost performance and meet current and future challenges, including Adidas, Arup, Caterpillar, Ford and Rolls-Royce plc.
OUR STUDENT COMMUNITY HAILS FROM OVER 145 COUNTRIES WE HAVE CREATED A DIVERSE WORKFORCE COVERING OVER 70 NATIONALITIES
CREATING GLOBAL GRADUATES
FIVE STARS PLUS INSTITUTION INTERNATIONAL QS STARS SCHEME 2020 – ONE OF ONLY 13 WORLDWIDE
We believe the student experience here at Loughborough is comparable to the best in the world. Various elements contribute to this and ensuring the experience is internationally orientated is an essential part. Students can discover the world through exchange programmes, internships, placements and volunteering opportunities. We also have academic collaborations and joint educational programmes with: • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) • Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) • Nanyang Technological University (NTU) As a result, we create graduates that are globally employable and make a difference in the world using the skills they’ve learned at Loughborough.
AWARDED 5* FOR INTERNATIONALISATION
WORK WITH OVER 1,300 ORGANISATIONS
135+ PARTNERS IN EUROPE FOR STUDY EXCHANGE INCLUDING AUSTRIA, DENMARK, GERMANY, PORTUGAL AND SLOVENIA FURTHER EXCHANGE OPPORTUNITIES IN AUSTRALIA, CANADA, CHINA, HONG KONG, INDIA, JAPAN AND THE USA OUR GLOBAL NETWORK OF ALUMNI SPANS 169 COUNTRIES
OUR IMPACT ACROSS THE GLOBE Research and enterprise at Loughborough are addressing and providing solutions to global issues. The academics delivering this work are making discoveries that will shape the way we live tomorrow.
INTERNATIONAL QS STARS SCHEME 2020
BEST UNIVERSITY IN THE WORLD FOR SPORTS-RELATED SUBJECTS QS WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS BY SUBJECT 2020
In partnership with Transport for London we have developed a new system for measuring blind spots in trucks, which will improve road safety and save up to 500+ lives a year in Europe.
Find out more about the activity and impact we have happening across the globe at:
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In an age where chemical, biological, radioactive or nuclear (CBRN) emergencies, both accidental and deliberate, pose a real threat to society, we are creating new integrated systems and technologies to aid first responders and save lives.
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EMPLOYABLE G R A D U AT E S When it comes to employability and capabilities, Loughborough graduates are in a league of their own.
SUCCESSFUL G R A D U AT E S
% 94% of undergraduate students were in employment, further study or both six months after graduating DLHE 2017 GRADUATES – FULL-TIME UK FIRST DEGREE STUDENTS AVAILABLE FOR WORK OR STUDY
INTERNATIONAL QS STARS SCHEME 2020
QS GRADUATE EMPLOYABILITY RANKINGS 2020
AWARDED 5* FOR EMPLOYABILITY
NO. 1 IN THE UK FOR EMPLOYER-STUDENT CONNECTIONS AND WITHIN THE TOP 20 GLOBALLY
G R A D U AT E P RO S P E CT S
% 93% of students undertaking a placement year achieved a 1st or 2:1 HESA 2018/19 – UK AND CHANNEL ISLES, FULL-TIME FIRST DEGREE STUDENTS
2ND FOR JOB PROSPECTS
TOP 10 IN THE UK FOR GRADUATE PROSPECTS
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THE GUARDIAN UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2020 TIMES GOOD UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2020 AND COMPLETE UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2021
P L AC E M E N T S
EXHIBITORS Home to one of the UK’s largest graduate careers fairs with over 200 exhibitors
Over 4,800 placement, internship and graduate vacancies are advertised to students via the Careers Network team (2018/19 academic year)
Over 1,800 students on year-long placements with more than 1,280 companies (2019/20 academic year)
The average starting salary for a Loughborough graduate is £25,400 per year DLHE 2017 GRADUATES – FULL-TIME UK FIRST DEGREE STUDENTS AVAILABLE FOR WORK OR STUDY
Find out more about our employable students and the opportunities they’ve taken advantage of to boost their prospects at:
www.lboro.ac.uk/careers /lborocareers
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In our Global Challenges programme, we work with international partners to deliver multi-disciplinary solutions to the biggest societal challenges of the day:
RESEARCH EXCELLENCE
CHANGING ENVIRONMENTS A N D I N F R A S T R U CT U R E
Tackling the challenges to global economies and ecosystems presented by climate, land use and hydrological change
Loughborough’s research strengths span the arts, humanities, business, social sciences, sport, health, science, design, engineering and mathematics, and are supported by over £55 million in new research grants every year.
E N E R GY
Bringing low carbon technology and user behaviour together for a future where energy supply is secure, sustainable, clean and affordable
We have a research community made up of more than 2,200 staff and Doctoral Researchers. Through the Doctoral College, we deliver an outstanding postgraduate student experience including 170 new scholarships every year. Our Institute of Advanced Studies embodies our commitment to international collaborations with the world’s leading researchers.
Our strengths are truly diverse as illustrated by just a few examples of our many centres of excellence: C E N T R E FO R R E S E A R C H I N S OC I A L P O L I CY
Evidencing the Minimum Income Standard for the UK as the basis for the ‘Living Wage’
E N V I R O N M E N TA L E R GO N O M I C S RESEARCH CENTRE
Studying the interaction of people with their physical environment, replicating environmental conditions to test and research new products and concepts
M AT H S E D U CAT I O N C E N T R E
Researching the pedagogical practice designed to enhance mathematical learning
N AT I O N A L C E N T R E FO R S P O RT AND EXERCISE MEDICINE
An Olympic legacy project delivering education, research and clinical services in sport, exercise and physical activity
R O L L S - R OYC E U N I V E R S I T Y T E C H N O LOGY C E N T R E I N CO M B U S T I O N SY S T E M A E R OT H E R M A L P R OC E S S E S
H E A LT H A N D W E L L B E I N G
Addressing global issues in planetary health, healthcare, exercise and health, antimicrobial resistance, and dementia
SECURE AND RESILIENT S OC I E T I E S
Many of our individual strengths cluster around enduring themes and we call these world-class research areas our Beacons:
Creating resilient urban spaces, conflict and emergency zones and enhancing economic and financial resilience
B U I LT E N V I R O N M E N T
The built environment is complex, dynamic and under pressure from rising urban populations, ageing infrastructure and environmental risks
— Loughborough is renowned for the quality and impact of its research. Our work shapes public policy, makes business and industry more competitive and improves lives around the world.
CO M M U N I CAT I O N A N D C U LT U R E
From social interaction to mainstream and social media, including political communication, conversation analysis, and analysis of visual and performing arts
H I G H - VA LU E M A N U FACT U R E
Cutting edge, next generation manufacturing processes and technologies for a sustainable future
S P O RT A N D E X E R C I S E
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Optimising athlete performance, revolutionising sport medicine, innovating in equipment design, enhancing engagement and challenging sport integrity
T R A N S P O RT T E C H N O LOG I E S
Efficient, safe, sustainable and clean mobility solutions for road, rail and air
Delivering a fuel economy benefit of 20,000kg per aircraft per year
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RESEARCH EXCELLENCE FRAMEWORK 2014
INTERNATIONAL QS STARS SCHEME 2020
RANKED TOP 10 IN ENGLAND FOR RESEARCH INTENSITY
AWARDED 5* FOR RESEARCH
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THRIVING ENTERPRISE ECOSYSTEM The University is home to Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Park (LUSEP), the UK’s largest university science park which makes up 60% of the land in Leicestershire’s newest Enterprise Zone. LUSEP is home to 90 organisations ranging from local and graduate startups, academic spinouts and large organisations. An innovative partnership with Leicestershire County Council is enabling leading software company, the Access Group - tech unicorn (valued at $1 billion), to expand at LUSEP and create 500 jobs.
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WINNER OUTSTANDING ENTREPRENEURIAL UNIVERSITY OF THE YEAR THE TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION AWARDS 2019
RANKED 15TH UNIVERSITY IN THE UK BY NUMBER OF SPIN-OUT COMPANIES
The University launched The Incubator at LUSEP to support graduate, academic and local startups. Members include academic spinout and award-winning insuretech Previsico, which is working closely with the UK Cabinet Office to ensure that those in most need are supported before floods strike.
Graduates Alex Nash (left) and Chris Ruddock (right) have launched thriving businesses at LUSEP, attracting skilled alumni back to Loughborough and providing great placements for undergraduates. In three years they have collectively raised £3M+ investment and created 30 skilled jobs.
With regional partners we have launched a pioneering vision for economic prosperity. Loughborough Area of Innovation is the first Industrial Strategy response that places innovation and entrepreneurship at its heart. Building a community of industry leaders and influencers, we aim to develop and deliver bold projects to bring benefit to the Loughborough region and beyond.
www.previsico.com
www.memohub.co.uk www.incusperformance.com
In partnership with the England and Wales Cricket Board, British Standards Institute and leading manufacturers, we are raising safety standards to prevent serious and fatal head injuries in cricket and other sports. There are also applications beyond sport within the emergency services and for military personnel.
We are using solar nano-grids to build energy-owning capacity in the Global South. As well as meeting community members’ household power needs, the system provides capacity for some small-scale agricultural and commercial applications, including a money transfer hub and small store, and a large-scale egg incubator.
Switch failures cost Network Rail £120 million a year as a result of 63,300 hours of delays. In partnership with the Railway Safety Strategy Board, we have developed a radical new switch to keep trains running, which could prevent 90% of delays caused by points failure. The technology is ready to be scaled for global benefit.
www.lboro.ac.uk/ head-injury-prevention
www.lboro.ac.uk/solar-nano-grids
www.lboro.ac.uk/repoint
www.lboro.ac.uk/lai
TECH NATION 2020
For more on business and enterprise at Loughborough visit:
www.lboro.ac.uk/enterprise
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@lboroenterprise
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S P O R T AT LOUGHBOROUGH We are proud of our hard-earned reputation for sport at Loughborough, but our constant focus is on ensuring every student has the opportunity to enjoy sport regardless of ability or interest.
OUR HISTORY
NATIONAL SPORTS PARTNERS
LOUGHBOROUGH LIGHTNING
Our global reputation is built upon a long and successful sporting heritage. Over 100 years ago our Principal, Herbert Schofield, a great innovator, made educating the mind and the body central to his student welfare philosophy and saw sport and physical education as crucial to this.
Our campus is home to unique national performance centres in cricket, athletics, netball, swimming, weightlifting and triathlon.
Our Lightning franchises in cricket, netball and rugby promote excellence in women’s team sports. Our teams compete in the top tier of domestic competition with home fixtures regularly covered live on Sky Sports.
Today, Loughborough Sport plays host to many of the highest performing student athletes and teams in the country, and our campus-wide opportunities allow all of our students to enjoy life-shaping experiences through sport.
FAMOUS SPORTING GRADUATES Lord Sebastian Coe Chancellor at Loughborough University, Chair of IAAF and Chair of London 2012 Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson Multiple Paralympic gold medallist Maddie Hinch Olympic gold medal winning hockey goalkeeper Ore Oduba BBC sports presenter and Strictly Come Dancing winner
WORLD-CLASS COACHES Four Loughborough alumni coached gold medal winners at the Rio games: Mel Marshall (Swimming) and Danny Kerry (Hockey) for Team GB, Ben Titley (Swimming) for Canada, and Ben Ryan secured Fiji’s first ever Olympic gold medal in Rugby 7s.
COACHES OF THE FUTURE In 2018/19 over 200 students were supported by the Coaching and Volunteering Academy to achieve their coaching and officiating qualifications.
QS WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS BY SUBJECT 2020
1ST FOR SOCIETIES AND SPORT
BEST UNIVERSITY IN THE WORLD FOR SPORTSRELATED SUBJECTS
WHATUNI STUDENT CHOICE AWARDS 2020
UNBEATEN BRITISH UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES SPORT CHAMPIONS FOR 40 YEARS RUNNING
LOUGHBOROUGH ATHLETES WON 30 MEDALS AT THE GOLD COAST 2018 COMMONWEALTH GAMES
12 OF TEAM GB’S 67 MEDALS IN RIO WERE WON BY LOUGHBOROUGH ATHLETES
HIGHEST RECORDED LEVELS OF STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN SPORT IN THE COUNTRY
HOME TO THE NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SPORT AND EXERCISE MEDICINE
OVER 56,000 HOURS LOGGED BY 421 VOLUNTEERS IN 2018/19
AN OLYMPIC 2012 LEGACY PROJECT WHERE WORLD-CLASS EXPERTISE IS APPLIED TO POLICIES AND PRACTICE TO BENEFIT THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF THE NATION
Keep up with the action – find Loughborough Sport online:
www.lboro.ac.uk/sport
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GIVING B AC K
LOOKING AFTER THOSE AROUND US The University attracts thousands of students from across the UK and overseas every year. Pairing this with the fact that we’re Loughborough’s largest employer; we contribute significantly to the local economy.
S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y AT LO U G H B O R O U G H OV E R
HOURS In 2018/19, Loughborough students completed over 23,500 hours of voluntary work. Keep up-to-date with our student volunteering at: www.lsu.co.uk/action
SCHOOLS 1,157 staff, students and members of the community were taught self-checking techniques for breast and testicular cancer in our 12 hour Lumps and Bumps event
CHARGE POINTS The University has over 30 charge points for electric cars available across campus that are currently free to use
We work with over 640 schools across the country to raise the aspirations of our younger generation
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We also aim to make a significant contribution to the social wellbeing of the town and wider region, which is where our commitment to the community comes in.
To date, over £400,000 has been donated to help local projects through the Community Donations Fund
Loughborough smashed the national record for the number of stem cell donors recruited in one day at a university, with a total of 2,056 eligible donors joining the Anthony Nolan register during the Spit Happens event
Our
HEART 2 HEART OVER
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event saw 1,479 staff and students trained in life-saving CPR over the course of 12 hours
In 2018/19 over £1 million was raised through LSU Rag, taking the total since records began to over £18 million See what the Rag team are up to at the moment: www.lsu.co.uk/rag or follow them
@RagEO_LSU
In 2019 the campus apiary bees produced 312lbs of Loughborough Gold Honey
In 2018/19 over 75% of the waste produced on campus was recycled and a further 18% was turned into energy
Find out more about sustainability at Loughborough:
Over 169 widening participation events were delivered in 2018/19
8,175 individuals were involved in widening participation events in 2018/19 Visit: www.lboro.ac.uk/study/ school-college-liaison or follow
@LboroSCL
www.lboro.ac.uk/sustainability Or you can follow the team online for updates at:
JOBS The University supports an estimated total of 14,400 FTE jobs and £940 million in Gross Value Added in the UK The Economic Contribution of Loughborough University, Regeneris Consulting 2017
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@SustainLboro /LoughboroughUniversitySustainability /sustainablelboro
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LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY LONDON
OUR SUBJECT AREAS
Loughborough University London is an inspiring campus that enhances our existing world-class partnerships and excellence in research, to deliver an outstanding postgraduate learning experience.
Di p lom a cy a n d I n te r n ati on a l G ove r n a n ce
De s i gn I n n ovati on Di gi ta l Te chn ologi e s
I n n ova ti on an d En tre p re n e u rs hi p I n te r n a ti on a l Ma n age m e n t Me d i a a n d C re a ti ve I n d u str i e s Sp or t B u s i n e ss
C O L L A B O R AT I O N
LO C AT I O N
Working with businesses and organisations on real-life issues is an integral part of the teaching and research at Loughborough University London. Our master’s students have the opportunity to participate in the Collaborative Project – working on a brief in interdisciplinary teams to provide effective solutions to global businesses’ issues.
Loughborough University London is part of an exciting community of organisations, creatives and educational providers located inside Here East, based on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Our unique East London location provides a stimulating environment for students and staff to ask questions, challenge ideas and collaborate with a wide range of inspiring industry partners.
Previous project partners have included big names such as Chelsea FC, Girl Effect, London Stadium, Mobike, EDF Energy, NHS England, BT Sport, Mobike and Water Aid.
I N N O VAT I V E T E A C H I N G AND RESEARCH The London campus offers a collaborative, innovative and inspiring learning environment, bringing together worldleading scholars, dynamic organisations and creative individuals with the emerging talent and leaders of tomorrow.
Find out more:
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I N T E R N AT I O N A L CAMPUS We pride ourselves in having a uniquely diverse student and staff cohort. At Loughborough University London we have around 1,000 students from around the world across our seven disciplines undertaking a master’s or research degree. In addition, our academic faculty includes influential thought leaders, pioneering researchers and creative innovators from Australia, Asia, Europe and America.
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LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY
AT A G L A N C E
GETTING TO KNOW US SCHOOL OF
The University is made up of various departments, schools, institutes and research centres, all of whom contribute to the success we enjoy and the high standards set.
SCIENCE
CHEMISTRY COMPUTER SCIENCE WOLFSON SCHOOL OF
MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING
SCHOOL OF
AERONAUTICAL, AUTOMOTIVE, CHEMICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING
SCHOOL OF
ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING
MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES MATHEMATICS EDUCATION CENTRE PHYSICS
SCHOOL OF
LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY LONDON
GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENT
DESIGN INNOVATION
SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES
POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES COMMUNICATION, MEDIA, SOCIAL AND POLICY STUDIES ENGLISH AND PUBLISHING
DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES DIPLOMACY AND INTERNATIONAL GOVERNANCE INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT MEDIA AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES SPORT BUSINESS
SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND CREATIVE ARTS
SCHOOL OF
BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
SCHOOL OF
SPORT, EXERCISE AND HEALTH SCIENCES
Find out more:
www.lboro.ac.uk/departments
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LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY
AT A G L A N C E
TIMELINE
1909
1979
1989
2013
2015
2020
A Technical Institute is established in Loughborough
Students’ Union building opened by Monty Python’s Michael Palin and Terry Jones
Her Majesty the Queen visits the University – the first royal visit in its history
The University wins its seventh Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education in recognition of its ground-breaking work in the area of high value manufacturing
Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Park expands when the Advanced Technology Innovation Centre (ATIC) opens
Loughborough is named University of the Year at the 2020 Whatuni Student Choice Awards
1915 Herbert Schofield becomes the first Principal of the Technical College
1916 The Institute begins training munitions workers for the war effort
1920 Newly named Loughborough College granted its own Armorial Bearings
1937 School of Athletics, Games and Physical Training created 32
1966
1994
Loughborough College of Advanced Technology becomes Loughborough University of Technology, after being awarded a Royal Charter in recognition of its excellence and achievements to date
The University wins the first of seven Queen’s Anniversary Prizes for Higher and Further Education
1996
Loughborough welcomes Team GB to campus as they prepare for the London Olympic Games
1965
The University is renamed Loughborough University
2011
One of the campus’ most iconic buildings – The Towers – is opened as a hall of residence
1958 Burleigh Estate is bought by the College
2012
The University celebrates its centenary year
The Studio launches, supporting graduates to develop their ideas into commercially viable products, services or social enterprises
The Princess Royal launches the new School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences and officially opens its state-ofthe-art Clyde Williams building
Work is completed on the £21 million Loughborough Design School, enhancing the University’s position as a world leader in the field of design
2009
The National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine opens Loughborough University London opens
2016 Over 80 students, graduates and Loughborough-based athletes participate in the Rio Olympic and Paralympic games, bringing home 12 Olympic and 22 Paralympic medals Loughborough named Sports University of the Year by the Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2017
Loughborough is named best university in the world for sports-related subjects in the QS World University Subject Rankings for the fourth year running
2018 The University secures the top spot in the Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018 – its eighth win since the survey’s inception in 2006 Loughborough is named University of the Year in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019
2017 Olympic legend Lord Sebastian Coe is named as the University’s new Chancellor 33
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