Welcome to
Loughborough University
Professor Robert Allison
Vice-Chancellor & President
A Leading University
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Technical Institute 1909; Royal Charter 1966
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17,000 students & 3,300 staff (largest employer in Loughborough)
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Turnover (2015-16) £306 million
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Top international university
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Top in league tables (11th Guardian, 11th Complete University Guide, 13th Times /Sunday
Times, 13th THE Table of Tables, 5th in NSS, 2nd in Student Experience Survey)
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Top 10 research university in England
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Seven Queen’s Anniversary Prizes for Higher and Further Education
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University of the Year, What Uni Student Choice Awards 2015
Mission and Values
Why we are here
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To further knowledge and understanding through internationally-recognised research
To provide a high quality, comprehensive educational experience that prepares our
graduates for their future lives and the global workplace
To influence the economic and social development of individuals, businesses, the
professions and communities
To shape national and international policy and practice
The way we will work
We will:
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Respect each other and celebrate our diversity
Recognise and reward excellence in our staff for their contribution and commitment
Be inclusive and value the views of our staff, students alumni and partners
Respect the communities and environments in which we operate
Work together as a team with professionalism and integrity
Take pride in being the very best we can be
Loughborough University
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A Loughborough experience for undergraduate, taught
postgraduate and research students, with all the facilities,
space and security of a fantastic singe site campus
Loughborough University London
(LU London)
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A Loughborough experience for taught postgraduate and
research students, connected to one of the world’s greatest
global cities and all the opportunities that it holds
LU London Vision
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Something we can’t offer anywhere else…
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A multi-disciplinary postgraduate taught and research community at the heart of the
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London
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An inspiring environment, promoting discovery and action-based learning
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Equipping and empowering our students with the skills, network and ambition to
embrace the challenges of an ever-changing global society
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Five Institutes and an Academy, covering:
– Media & Creative Industries
– Design Innovation
– Sport Business & Leadership
– Digital Technologies
– Entrepreneurship
– Diplomacy
A distinctive
international
reputation for
excellence
A life-shaping
student
experience
Outstanding
partnerships to
deliver social,
economic and
cultural
prosperity
A culture that
delivers success
One outstanding
University:
two vibrant
campuses
Our ambition
Investing in our staff
Research
Educating for success
Teaching
Growing capacity and influence
Enterprise
Raising standards and aspirations
Sport
Welcome to
Loughborough!