Loughborough University (colloquially known as Lufbra; i/ˈlʌfbərə/ LUFF-bərə /ˈlʌfbrə/ LUFF-brə) is a public research university located in the market town of Loughborough, Leicestershire, in the East Midlands of England. It is among the country's leading universities – consistently ranked among the top 20 in the UK – and is a member of the 1994 Group.
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. It is particularly noted for its sports-related courses and achievements.
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