Industry specialisms
Loughborough University has an international reputation for research that matters, teaching excellence and successful partnerships with industry. Alongside exceptional student and graduate talent
The University has long-standing collaborative links with many international corporations, public and private sector organisations as well as partnerships with numerous start-ups and SMEs nationwide.
Engagement with partners takes many forms - spanning long-term R&D projects to short-term consultancies – some of which attract funding to help cover costs.
Loughborough has key strengths in:
- Sports and exercise science
- Renewable energy
- Engineering and Defence
- Computer Science and AI
- Media and Communications
- Materials Characterisation and Polymer Processing
- Circular Economy
- Supply chains and logistics management
- Green chemistry
- Product design
- Sports injury rehabilitation
- Transport Safety & Human Factors
- Photonics
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Sports Technology
- 3D Printing
- Public health and wellbeing
- Architecture and Built Environment
Key facilities and capabilities
Loughborough is home to state-of-the-art facilities including:
- UK Scale Centre: Established in partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) the Centre for Supply Chain & Logistics Excellence drives innovative solutions to the biggest challenges facing the UK’s logistics & supply chain capabilities.
- Loughborough Materials Characterisation Centre (LMCC): LMCC has an extensive range of characterisation equipment which can be used to solve a diverse range of problems.
- Loughborough Sports Centre: Opening in 2025, a three-storey, 3,000 sqm facility housing a large modern sports hall, contemporary classrooms, and flexible learning space.
- National Centre for Sport & Exercise Medicine (NCSEM): There is a range of clinical services offered, including sport & exercise medicine, orthopaedics & cardiac & pulmonary rehab. NCSEM activity covers the following themes: optimising health & wellbeing, exercise to manage health conditions, rehab & musculoskeletal health, supporting athlete performance & injury prevention.
Loughborough university has a comprehensive offer for staff development and organisational growth including:
- Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
- Access to student and graduate talent via Talent Match internships and year-long industrial placements
- The Loughborough MBA
- Short Courses
- Professional and Executive Education including part-time MSc programmes
Get in touch
Susan Boon, Work Opportunities and Partnerships Coordinator
employer.services@mailbox.lboro.ac.uk
For more information visit:
https://www.lboro.ac.uk/research/expertise/develop-workforce/
https://www.lboro.ac.uk/services/student-services/topics/employers/
Careers Network Employer Engagement
Loughborough University students are enterprising and highly employable, equipped with the right skills to bring tangible benefits to your business. Whether you are a UK-based business, or located globally, we can offer you expert, impartial advice on the most effective ways to connect with your future talent pipeline on our Loughborough and London campuses.
Futures Festivals and Fairs
Our Futures Festival employability weeks and Careers Fairs are a great opportunity for you to meet our high calibre students and graduates in an informal environment. Our students are keen to secure graduates roles, placement positions or internships, providing you with a motivated pool of potential recruits.
Our flagship event is the Autumn Festivals Fair, which has always been amongst the largest in the UK. The event is open to all sectors offering all types of job opportunities, including part-time and vacation work.
Our Fairs are marketed to all of our students, across year groups and disciplines. It's a fantastic opportunity to reach a large number of our talent students at one event.
Case Study: Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team
Every Loughborough University undergraduate student has the opportunity to complete a placement as part of their course and here are just a few reasons why you should consider recruiting.
Laura Webber completed a 12-month internship with MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team, and was nominated for a Loughborough University award in recognition of her achievements.
Mike Elliot, Head of Aerodynamics at Mercedes AMG Petronas, says: “Laura integrated so well as an intern that she was seen as a full-time employee and not as a student.”