Loughborough University
Public university in Loughborough
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| 2024 | Loughborough was ranked first in the British Universities and Colleges Sport league table. |
| 2023 | Loughborough University was ranked first in the UK and 15th globally for affordable and clean energy (SDG 7) in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, highlighting the university's significant achievements in sustainable energy research and development. |
| 2023 | The university reported an annual income of £363.2 million, with £47.8 million from research grants and contracts, highlighting its significant financial and research capabilities. |
| September 2023 | Whitworth Tower, part of Rutherford Hall, is scheduled to be demolished in autumn 2023. |
| March 2023 | The university opened an extension to its Powerbase gym, spanning 3,200m2 with advanced training facilities, including the University's Boxing Centre of Excellence. |
| May 2022 | Loughborough University launched a new strategic plan called 'Creating Better Futures. Together', aimed at guiding the university's activities and development for the next decade. |
| October 2021 | Professor Nick Jennings became Vice-Chancellor and President, succeeding Robert Allison who left at the end of the 2020/21 academic year. |
| 2020 | Adam Bishop wins Britain's Strongest Man competition. |
| 2020 | Loughborough was connected to more than 100 athletes at the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games. At the Paralympic Games, athletes with Loughborough connections won 21 medals (6 gold, 6 silver, and 9 bronze). |
| 2020 | Loughborough was ranked 59th in the world for Best 'Golden Age' Universities by Times Higher Education, a category for universities established between 50 and 80 years ago. |
| 2019 | Loughborough was named University of the Year in The Times and Sunday Times University Good University Guide, becoming one of only four universities to win this title twice. The university was also ranked 4th in the Guardian University League table. |
| 2018 | Loughborough University signed a cooperation agreement with Kazakhstan's Bolashak scholarship programme, enabling taught master's and PhD students to study at the university's campuses in the East Midlands and London. |
| 2018 | Loughborough was named best in the UK for student experience in the Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey for the fifth time since 2009. The university maintained its position as the best university in the world to study sports-related subjects in the global QS higher education league table. |
| 2018 | University Stadium hosted four matches in the group stages of the European Under-17 Championships. |
| 2017 | Lord Coe is appointed as Chancellor of Loughborough University, taking over from Sir Nigel Rudd and continuing to serve as of the current date. |
| 2017 | Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide reported that approximately 17% of Loughborough's undergraduates come from independent schools. |
| 2016 | Emma Hatton plays the lead role in the musical Wicked. |
| 2016 | Over 80 Loughborough-linked athletes participated in the Rio Olympic and Paralympic Games, securing 12 Olympic medals (including 5 golds) and 22 Paralympic medals. Loughborough-linked coaches helped Team GB, Canada, and Fiji win gold medals. |
| September 2016 | In the 2016-17 academic year, the university had a student composition of 79% UK, 5% EU, and 16% non-EU students, with a female to male ratio of 39:61. |
| 2015 | Loughborough University ranked first in the UK for student accommodation on the StudentCrowd university review platform. |
| 2015 | Sir B. R. Dean's long tenure as Chairman of Governors comes to an end after 23 years of leadership. |
| June 2015 | Sir Nigel Rudd retired as Chancellor after serving for five years. |
| 2014 | Over 120 Loughborough athletes represented 8 teams across 10 sports at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, winning a total of 35 medals (13 bronze, 13 silver, and 9 gold). |
| 2013 | Awarded Queen's Anniversary Prize for impact through research and skills development in High Value Manufacturing to create economic growth. |
| 2013 | The Pilkington Library underwent a major renovation, expanding its study spaces from 780 to 1,375 places and enhancing its research capabilities in library and information work. |
| March 2013 | The university announced the purchase of the former broadcast centre at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, establishing a second campus for the institution. |
| 2012 | Robert Allison is appointed Vice-Chancellor, leading the university from 2012 to 2021. |
| 2012 | Loughborough was chosen by the British Olympic Association as the training base and official Preparation Camp for Team GB in the run-up to the London 2012 Games. Students and graduates won four bronze medals and six Paralympic medals (one gold, three silver and two bronze). |
| 2012 | University Stadium opened, a £4 million facility for rugby and football first teams, with a capacity of 3,000 and featuring a digital scoreboard, conference facilities, and 14 changing rooms. |
| 2012 | Holywell Park Conference Centre served as the kitting out location for Team GB athletes preparing for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. |
| 2010 | Sir Nigel Rudd becomes Chancellor, following Sir John Jennings and serving until 2016. |
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