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{{Infobox University
|name = Loughborough University
|image_name = Lulogo-wiki.gif
|motto = ''Veritate, Scientia, Labore''<br />("with truth, knowledge and industry")
|established = [[1909]]
|type = [[Public university|Public]]
|endowment = [[Pound sterling|£]]2.29 million [2007]
|staff = 2,915
|chancellor = [[John Jennings (businessman)|Sir John Jennings]]
|vice_chancellor = [[Shirley Pearce|Professor Shirley Pearce]]
|students = 18,220<ref name="HESA">{{cite web|url= http://www.hesa.ac.uk/dox/dataTables/studentsAndQualifiers/download/institution0607.xls|title= Table 0a - All students by institution, mode of study, level of study, gender and domicile 2006/07|accessdate= 2008-04-11|format= [[Microsoft Excel]] spreadsheet|publisher= [[Higher Education Statistics Agency]]}}</ref>
|undergrad = 11,055<ref name="HESA"/>
|postgrad = 5,960<ref name="HESA"/>
|other = 1,205 [[further education|FE]]<ref name="HESA" />
|city = [[Loughborough]], [[Leicestershire]]
|country = [[England]]
|campus = Suburban
|colours = [[Purple]] ([[Saintpaulia|African Violet]])
|nickname = Lufbra, Lboro
|affiliations = [[1994 Group]]<br/> [[Universities UK]]<br/> [[Association of MBAs|AMBA]]<br/> [[European University Association|EUA]]<br/> [[Association of Commonwealth Universities|ACU]]<br/> [[East Midlands Universities Association|EMUA]]
|website = http://www.lboro.ac.uk/
|logo = [[Image:Loughborough arms.jpg|Loughborough University's Coat of Arms]]
}}


*[[Pope Gregory VII]] (c. 1020/1025 - 1085)
'''Loughborough University''' is a [[campus university]] located in the [[market town]] of [[Loughborough]], [[Leicestershire]], in the [[East Midlands]] of [[England]].
*[[Patriarch Gregory VII]], Patriarch of Constantinople


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It has been a [[university]] since 1966, but the institution dates back to 1909, when the then Loughborough Technical Institute began with a focus on skills and knowledge which would be directly applicable in the wider world, a tradition which continues to this day, with the UNIEI funded ''Annual Survey on University Technology Transfer Activities'' finding Loughborough to be the most efficient technology transfer operation in the UK.<ref>http://www.emda.org.uk/uploaddocuments/threecitiesreport.pdf East Midlands Assembly
& EMDA: Three Cities Scoping Study: Building A Complementary Development Framework, p66, Box 6.7</ref>


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== Profile ==
The University has 24 academic departments and over 30 research institutes, divided between three faculties: Science, Engineering and Social Science & Humanities. It has approximately 17,500 students, 61% of whom are undergraduates and 32% are pursuing postgraduate courses and/or research. Its current [[Chancellor (education)|Chancellor]] is Sir [[John Jennings (businessman)|John Jennings]], CBE, FRSE (the previous chancellor, Sir [[Denis Rooke]], OM, CBE, retired from the position in summer 2003, having served for fourteen years), and its [[Vice-Chancellor]] is Professor [[Shirley Pearce]]. The previous Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sir [[David Wallace (physicist)|David Wallace]] CBE FRS DL, was appointed to the Mastership of [[Churchill College, Cambridge|Churchill College]], [[Cambridge]], in succession to Sir [[John Boyd (ambassador)|John Boyd]] KCMG. David Wallace was Vice Chancellor of Loughborough University between 1994 until December 2005.

The University has won an unbeaten 6 [[Queen's Anniversary Prize]]s for Higher and Further Education for work with the aeronautical and automotive industries (1994); support for developing countries (1998); for a pioneering role in developing applications of modern optics and laser technologies (2000); for its world leading role in sports research, education and development (2002); for its world leading role in social policy in recognition of its outstanding and widely respected work in evaluating and helping develop social policy-related programmes, such as those for cared for children, social security policy, crime prevention, education initiatives and young carers (2006); and for recognition of its vehicle, road and driver safety research (2007).

In the 2007 Guardian League Tables, Loughborough was ranked 9th. In the 2007 Times rankings it was 6th overall but then fell to 12th position in the latest edition for 2008.<ref>[http://extras.timesonline.co.uk/gug/gooduniversityguide.php University Rankings League Table | Good University Guide - Times Online<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>.

Loughborough University is well regarded as the country's premier university for sports development, research and education. The University has the largest sports scholarship programme in the UK. There are currently over 250 international athletes studying and training there.

== History ==
=== Origins ===
The University traces its roots back to 1909 when a Technical Institute was founded in the town centre. There followed a period of rapid expansion during which the Institute was renamed Loughborough College and the development of the present campus began. In 1952 the College was divided into four separate institutions: Loughborough College of Technology, Loughborough College of Art, Loughborough College of Further Education and Loughborough Training College. In 1966, the College of Advanced Technology as it had then become received University status. In 1977 the University broadened its range of studies by amalgamating with Loughborough College of Education (formerly the Training College). More recently, in August 1998, opportunities were extended still further by the merger of Loughborough College of Art and Design with the University. In the early years, efforts were made to mimic the environment of an [[Oxbridge]] college (e.g. requiring students to wear gowns to lectures) whilst maintaining a strong practical counterbalance to academic learning. During [[World War I]], the Institute served as an "Instructional Factory", training workers for the munitions industry<ref name=40years>[http://www.lboro.ac.uk/anniversary/pages/history.html Loughborough University 40th Anniversary Pages] History</ref>.

=== The Loughborough colleges ===
Following the war, the Institute fragmented into four separate colleges:
* ''Loughborough Training College'' (Teacher Training)
* ''Loughborough College of Art'' (Art and Design)
* ''Loughborough College of Further Education'' (Technical and Vocational)
* ''Loughborough College of Technology'' (Technology and Science)

The last was to become the nucleus of the present university. Its rapid expansion from a small provincial college to a world famous seat of learning was due largely to the efforts of its dynamic principal Dr. Herbert Schofield (1882-1963).

=== The influence of Herbert Schofield ===
Schofield became principal in 1915 and continued to lead the College of Technology until 1950. Over his years as principal, the college changed almost beyond recognition. He purchased the estate of [[Burleigh Hall]] on the western outskirts of the town, which became the nucleus of the present 433 acres (1.75 km²) campus. He also oversaw the building of the beautiful Hazlerigg and Rutland halls of residence. The strong sporting tradition all developed under Schofield's influence.

=== From college to university ===
In 1963, the [[Robbins Report]] on higher education recommended that all Colleges of Advanced Technology should be given the status of universities. Consequently, on 19 April 1966 Loughborough College of Technology was granted the [[Royal Charter]] and became Loughborough University of Technology<ref name=40years/>. It gradually remodelled itself in the image of the [[Plate glass university|Plate Glass Universities]] of the period, which had also been created under Robbins.

=== Later history ===
In 1977, Loughborough Training College (now renamed Loughborough College of Education) was absorbed into the University. The Arts College was also amalgamated with the University in 1998. These additions have diluted the technological flavour of the institution, causing it to resemble more a traditional university with its mix of humanities, arts and sciences. Consequently in 1996, the University dropped the "of Technology" from its title, becoming "Loughborough University"<ref name=40years/>.

=== Reputation ===
Notable departments include CREST, The [[Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology]] which runs the internationally recognised masters programme in Renewable Energy. PIRES ([[Department of Politics, International Relations and European Studies]]) is home to a number of world class experts in the area of European Politics and International Relations, including Professor Michael H. Smith, Professor David Allen, Professor Brian Hocking, and Mark Webber. PIRES scored a 5 in the latest Research Assessment Exercise, confirming its world class status.<ref>http://education.guardian.co.uk/researchratings/table/0,11229,-4319371,00.html Guardian: European Studies</ref>
[[Image:UCCE logo.jpg|thumb|right|160px|University Centre of Cricket Excellence (UCCE) logo]]

== The Campus ==
The University's main campus is in the [[Leicestershire]] town of [[Loughborough]] and until 2003 it was developing a secondary campus at [[Peterborough]]. The Loughborough campus (once the estate of Burleigh Hall) covers an area of 433 acres (1.75 km²), and includes academic departments, halls of residence, The Students Union, two gyms, gardens and playing fields. Of particular interest are the beautiful walled garden, the "garden of remembrance", the Hazlerigg-Rutland Hall ("Rigg-Rut") fountain-courtyard (pictured below) and the Bastard Gates. In the central quadrangle of the campus stands the famous [[cedar]], which has often appeared as a symbol for the University. Unfortunately a heavy snowfall in December 1990 led to the collapse of the upper canopy which gave the tree its distinctive shape. The recent acquisition by the university of Holywell Park from Advantica Technologies and a 23-acre parcel of land between New Ashby Road and Holywell Park from 3M Heath Care Limited has increased the size of the campus to 433 acres.
[[Image:Loughborough University from Carillon.jpg|thumb|right|500px|Loughborough University's campus from the town's Carillon tower]]
[[Image:AAED.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Aeronautical & Automotive Engineering department]]
[[Image:WSME.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Wolfson School of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering]]
[[Image:chemistry dept.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Chemistry department building at Loughborough University]]
[[Image:SP A0919.jpg|thumb|right|200px|[[Henry Ford]] college in the campus]]

=== Organisation ===
Loughborough University is headed by a [[Vice-Chancellor]], Professor [[Shirley Pearce]]. The University is organised into three faculties: Science, Engineering and Social Science & Humanities with 24 academic departments and over 30 research institutes.

==== Faculty of Science ====
* Chemistry
* Computer Science
* Human Sciences
* Information Science
* Mathematical Sciences
* Physics
* Ergonomics & Safety Research Institute
* Institute of Polymer Technology & Materials Engineering

==== Faculty of Engineering ====
* Aeronautical & Automotive Engineering
* Chemical Engineering
* Civil & Building Engineering
* Electronic & Electrical Engineering
* Systems Engineering
* Wolfson School of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering

==== Faculty of Social Science and Humanities ====
* Business School
* Design & Technology
* Economics
* English & Drama
* Politics, International Relations & European Studies
* Geography
* School of Sport & Exercise Sciences
* School of Art & Design
* Social Sciences
* Teacher Education Unit

=== Traditions ===
The official colour of the University is [[Saintpaulia|African Violet]]. The [[:Image:Loughborough arms.jpg|coat of arms]] incorporates several symbols relevant to the history of the Loughborough area, including [[Offa of Mercia]]'s cross (a symbol of the ancient kingdom of [[Mercia]], within whose borders the town now stands) and the [[peafowl]] from the arms of the [[Duke of Rutland|Dukes of Rutland]]. The motto of the University is ''Veritate Scientia Labore'' (with truth, wisdom and labour, or alternatively with truth, knowledge and industry, depending on the translation).

The University has a strong tradition in both engineering and sporting, from its strong engineering and technical background it has now expanded, becoming a centre of excellence in the field of [[sport]]s and [[sports science]]. It has graduated a number of world-class athletes including [[Paula Radcliffe]] and [[Sebastian Coe|Lord Coe]]. In keeping with this tradition, Loughborough University students have won the [[British Universities Sports Association]] championship every year for over two decades. Sports students are entitled to wear a different style of [[scarf]] from other undergraduates. The university is the home of the England and Wales Cricket Board's [[ECB National Academy|National Academy]], opened in November 2003.

The phonetic spelling "Lufbra" is sometimes used amongst students, graduates, and in Students' Union publications, and the name is also often abbreviated to lboro both casually as well as within more formal/academic circles stemmed from the university's [[Uniform Resource Locator|url]] of www.lboro.ac.uk .

=== The Students' Union ===
{{main|Loughborough Students' Union}}
The [[students' union|Union]] is unusual in English universities, in that its premises are owned by the students themselves. The union building sits in the north-eastern corner of the campus, and offers a range of facilities for clubs and societies, retail, entertainment and other activities. The Union has five rooms, all with their own themes, meaning something for everyone. The most popular night in the Union is on a Wednesday, entitled "Hey Ewe", which is an evening to celebrate the Universities sport successes of the day. Friday Night Disco more popularly known as FND is also a very well frequented amongst the students with a selection of musical genres available in the many rooms. It is not unusual for students from around the country to attend one of the largest student unions in the country. Resident DJs include [[DJ Bang Bang]], DJ Nish and [[DJ EJ]].

Along with Loughborough Students Union's (LSU) numerous sports clubs the union hosts and organises many other activities and societies. Loughborough Students RAG organises charity work, and is among the largest such bodies in the UK, generating increasing amounts of money for charity and continually breaking records - in 2007 raising over £690,000 net, for a range of causes. LSU is also home to [[Loughborough Campus Radio]], [[Loughborough Students' Union Television|LSUTV]] and [[Label Magazine]].
[[Image:lborouniEntrancePICGT.jpg|thumb|right|600px|Loughborough University Epinal Way Entrance 2004]]
[[Image:Hazlerrigg Front Lawn.JPG|thumb|right|200px|Hazelrigg-Rutland Hall]]
[[Image:LufbraUni.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Loughborough University logo at the entrance on Epinal Way]]
[[Image:SP A0203.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Pilkington Library in west park of Loughborough University]]

=== Degree programmes ===
Loughborough offers a wide variety of degree programmes, both Undergraduate and Postgraduate

=== Student halls ===
Loughborough University is well known for its many halls, and amongst that, lots of hall spirit. There are currently 14 undergraduate halls and 2 postgraduate halls.<ref>http://accommodation.lboro.ac.uk/halls/hall_browse.php Loughborough University, Halls Of Residence</ref> The halls are as follows:
* Butler Court
* [[George Cayley|Cayley]] Hall
* David Collett Hall
* Elvyn Richards Hall
* Falkner Eggington Courts
* [[Michael Faraday|Faraday]] Hall
* Forest Court (Post-Grad)
* Harry French Hall
* Hazlerigg and Rutland Hall
* [[Henry Royce|Royce]] Hall
* [[Ernest Rutherford|Rutherford]] Hall
* Somerton (Post-Grad)
* [[Thomas Telford|Telford]] Hall
* The Holt
* [[Towers Hall]]
* Towles Mill (this is a newly affiliated hall consisting of around 80 freshers)
* [[William Morris]] Hall
* Whitworth Hall
* Gashleigh Drive

*John Phillips hall was merged with William Morris for the academic year 07/08 after additional accommodation was added, however one of the new halls being built is to be named John Phillips.

The University is currently building some new accommodation on the site of an existing car park, car park number 7, on the north side of campus. Three new halls for undergraduates and one new hall for postgraduates will be built. The overall development will be a mix of four and five storey buildings, arranged around a courtyard to identify the individual halls. The halls will be provided with self catering facilities but two of the halls will include flexible packages for the nearby restaurant and social centre.<ref>http://www.lboro.ac.uk/service/publicity/news-releases/2007/82_student_accommodation.html Loughborough University, All systems go for new campus student accommodation</ref>

=== Library ===
[[Image:Loughborough University from Carillon.jpg|thumb|right|400px|[[Towers Hall]]]]
The Pilkington Library opened in 1980. It covers 7,777 square metres over three floors with 780 study places, including 140 workstations over 400,000 books; 4000 printed journals and access to 6000 e- journals. The Library has a history of undertaking research in the field of library and information work.

There is an open access area where students are allowed to take in cold food and drinks as well as to engage in group discussions. The library has full wireless internet access ([[wifi]]).



== University leadership ==
==== Chairs of Governors ====
* [[A.A. Bumpus]] (1909-25)
* [[B.B. Barrow]] (1925-34)
* [[William Bastard (Loughborough)|William Bastard]] <!-- [[William Bastard]] is an earlier Bastard --> (1934-36)
* [[W. H. Wright]] (1936-40)
* [[Sir Robert Martin]] (1940-52)
* [[Harold West|Sir Harold West]] (1952-1957)
* [[Sir Edward Herbert]] (1957-1963)
* [[Herbert Manzoni|Sir Herbert Manzoni]] (1963-1966)

==== Chancellors ====
*[[Harry Pilkington|Lord Pilkington]] (1966-1980)<ref>Prior to the 1966 Royal Charter the Chair of Governors held the comparable position</ref>
*[[Arnold Hall|Sir Arnold Hall]] (1980-1989)
*[[Denis Rooke|Sir Denis Rooke]] (1989-2003)
*[[John Jennings (businessman)|Sir John Jennings]] (2003-)

==== Principals ====
*[[S.C. Laws]] (1909-1915)
*[[Herbet Schofield]] (1915-1950)
*[[Major-General W.F. Hasted]] (1951-1952)
*Interim 'triumvirate' Jan-Sept 1952: [[H.E. Falkner]], [[J.W. Bridgeman]], [[C.D. Bentley]]
*[[Wing Commander H.E. Falkner]] (1952-1953) (Acting)
*[[H.L. Haslegrave]] (1953-1966)

==== Vice Chancellors ====
* [[H.L. Haslegrave]] (1966-1967)<ref>Prior to the 1966 Royal Charter the Principal held the comparable position</ref>
* [[Elfyn Richards|Professor E.J. Richards]] (1967-1975)
* [[Clifford Butler|Sir Clifford Butler]] (1975-1985)
* Professor J. G. Phillips (1986-1987)
* Professor Sir David Davies (1988-1993)
* [[David Wallace (physicist)|Professor Sir David Wallace]] (1994-2005)
* [[Shirley Pearce|Professor Shirley Pearce]] (2006-)

== Notable alumni ==
* [[Derek Abbott]] - Physicist and Electronic Engineer
* [[Rosalind Ayres]] - Actress
* [[Steve Backley]] - Javelin Thrower
* [[Daniel Bennett]] - Singaporean footballer
* [[Sebastian Coe|Sebastian Coe, Baron Coe]] - Olympic athlete, politician and later Chairman of the [[London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games]]
* [[Robin Daniels]] - Engineer & Entrepreneur
* [[Tobias Ellwood]] - [[Conservative Party (UK)|Conservative]] [[Member of Parliament|MP]]
* [[Diane Farr]] - Numb3rs actress
* [[Lorna Fitzsimmons]] - former [[National Union of Students of the United Kingdom|NUS]] President and [[Labour Party (UK)|Labour Party]] [[Member of Parliament|MP]]
* [[James Gibson (swimmer)|James Gibson]] - Swimmer
* [[Tanni Grey-Thompson]] - Athlete
* [[Ben Kay]] - England [[Rugby union]] World Cup 2003 Winner
* [[Donna Kellogg]] - Badminton
* [[Jeanette Kwakye]] Athlete
* [[Steve Matchett]] - Former F1 Mechanic, Author and T.V. Presenter
* [[Jeff Moody]] - T.V. Presenter, Director, and Actor
* [[David Moorcroft]] - Runner
* [[Neil Oatley]] - Formula One Engineer and Designer
* [[Sunil Gavaskar]] - Indian Cricketer
* [[Monty Panesar]] - England [[Test cricket|Test Cricketer]]
* [[Paula Radcliffe|Paula Radcliffe MBE]] - Athlete
* [[Chris Read]] - England [[Cricket]] Wicketkeeper
* [[Dr. Devendra Singh]] - Strategist at Arthur D Little
* [[Mark Richardson (athlete)|Mark Richardson]] - 400m athlete
* [[Bridget Riley]] - Artist
* Dr. [[Sunil Abeyesundere]] - IT & Electronics Specialist (USA & Sri Lanka)
* [[Andy Robinson]] - Rugby player / coach
* [[Lisa Rogers]] - Television presenter
* [[Lawrie Sanchez]] - Football manager
* [[Malcolm Sayer]] - [[Jaguar Cars]] Designer and Engineer
* [[Jodie Swallow]] - [[Triathlon|Triathlete]]
* Jonathan Lee - Author
* [[David Turner (politician)|David Turner]] - Politician
* [[Bob Wilson (footballer)|Bob Wilson]] - Ex-[[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]] goal-keeper.
* Sir [[Clive Woodward]] - England [[Rugby union]] coach.
* [[Peter Jones (referee)|Peter Jones]] ([[Honorary degree|honoris causa]]) - former [[FIFA]] and [[Premier League|Premiership]] [[Association football|football]] [[Referee (football)|referee]].
* [[Adnan al-Janabi]] - Iraq former minister without portfolio.
* [[Robbie Simpson]] - Coventry City Football Player (Championship)
* [[Steve Hallam]] - Formula 1 engineer, Head of the race team for the McLaren Mercedes Team.<ref>http://engineeringf1.free.fr/en/ Engineering F1</ref>

== External links ==
*[http://www.lboro.ac.uk Loughborough University]
*[http://www.lboro.ac.uk/alumni Alumni Association]
*[http://accommodation.lboro.ac.uk/welcome/welcome.php Student Accommodation in Loughborough]

== References ==
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