CUBO Campuses

This campus, home to the College & University Business Officers (CUBO) association, specialises in professional development and support for higher education commercial and campus services professionals rather than traditional undergraduate or postgraduate degree programs. Located within Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Park, it serves as the headquarters for networking, research, and training initiatives aimed at enhancing campus experiences across UK and Irish universities. CUBO focuses on strategic management of services like student accommodation, catering, retail, sport, security, conferencing, and more, providing benchmarking reports, campus experience surveys, and leadership development to its member institutions.

• Campus Services Leadership: Short courses and events on leading commercial operations in higher education, including strategic planning and value for money delivery.
• Student Accommodation and Residence Life: Training on residence management, wellbeing support, and the Universities UK/Guild HE Accommodation Code of Practice, administered by CUBO.
• Catering and Retail: Best practices for university food services, retail operations, and sustainability in campus dining.
• Conferencing and Events: Guidance on vacation lettings, conference hosting, and maximising campus facilities revenue.
• Research and Benchmarking: Annual reports like the CUBO Benchmarking Report and Campus Experience Survey, covering accommodation, catering, sport, and retail performance metrics.
• Marketing and Customer Services: Professional development in promoting campus services and enhancing student, staff, and visitor experiences.

CUBO's activities at this location foster excellence in non-academic services, supporting over 100 member universities through knowledge sharing, awards, and regional networks. While not offering degree courses, it delivers practical, industry-specific training essential for HE business officers.