HED Higher Education Directory - Europe & UK Edition January 2021 | Page 91

Our programmes , which combine real-world learning with theory-rich lectures , are delivered through our Institutes : Institute for Design Innovation Institute for Digital Technologies Institute for Diplomacy and International Governance Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Institute for International Management Institute for Media and Creative Industries Institute for Sport Business
PhD studentships : PhD studentships are funded doctoral research opportunities for students looking to support and enhance our current research aims . As one of Britain ' s top 10 research-led universities , Loughborough University London contributes towards Loughborough ' s overarching commitment to delivering outstanding research that will support businesses to compete more effectively , shape public policy and , ultimately , improve the quality of lives across the world . We offer a number of PhD studentships to fund research projects in enterprise , digital technologies , media , international management and more .
Facilities : Our purpose-built lecture theatres and seminar rooms are fitted with the highest quality audio and visual equipment to ensure every student can enjoy a truly immersive and stimulating learning experience . The campus offers a range of versatile workspaces to cater for independent study , group activities and collaborative project work . We hold over 120 laptops for students to use on campus , including Apple MacBook Pros and Dell Latitude laptops . High-powered CAD computers , a wide format printer and a cutting-edge 3D printer can be found in our Collaborative Project space and are free for students to use , with full training available if required .
Library and resources : Our stunning library is open 24 hours a day , 7 days a week and offers access to over 9,000 print items , as well as over 30,000 ejournals and 400,000 ebooks on request . Students can choose from over 609,000 print items from Loughborough ' s Pilkington Library which can be delivered to Loughborough University London for free .
Campus cafe : Located on the ground floor , the campus cafe offers a selection of Fairtrade teas and coffee , as well as sandwiches , baked goods and snacks . The cafe also sources seasonal fresh produce to create a tasty menu of breakfast and lunch options throughout the year . You will also find plenty of places to eat and drink on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park . Whether you ' re looking for coffee , brunch or a three course meal , you ' ll find plenty on offer across the Park .
Sports : Loughborough University has made an outstanding contribution to the world of sport for over sixty years . The university combines exceptional athletes , unrivalled facilities and top coaching with research expertise and active partnerships with major sports leaders and organisations . The Institute for Sport Business incorporates an internationally-recognised faculty of academics with research and teaching expertise in the business of sport . The Institute seeks to deliver world-leading research with a real world impact in an era of significant social , economic and technological change .
Loughborough crowned ‘ University of the Year ’ at the 2020 WhatUni Student Choice Awards
Loughborough University was named ‘ University of the Year ’ at the 2020 WhatUni Student Choice Awards ( WUSCAs ). The University was also announced as the winner of both the ‘ University Facilities ’ and ‘ Sports and Societies ’ categories , having been shortlisted for ten categories in total . Loughborough is also delighted to have received silver in the ‘ Job Prospects ’ category and bronze in the ‘ International ’ category .
Altogether , it achieved a fantastic overall rating of 4.58 / 5 , a record-breaking score for the WUSCAs in the seven years that it has taken place .
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