This Week at Loughborough | 28 October
General
Culture through African Lenses (exhibition)
28 October – 1 November, 9am-5pm, International House
The exhibition will feature items loaned from members of the Loughborough community. Exhibits will have their origins in African heritage, identity, people and place. Diversity in African culture will be represented by objects, artworks, textiles, images and text.
Contemporary Jewellery: Exploring Its Impact on Well-Being (exhibition)
29 October – 8 November, 12pm-2pm (weekdays only), Martin Hall Gallery
View a jewellery exhibition of doctoral research on how contemporary jewellery impacts well-being.
Professor Camilla Gilmore and Professor Louise Holt Inaugural Lecture
30 October, 5pm-6.30pm, Edward Herbert Building 110B
Professor Camilla Gilmore and Professor Louise Holt deliver their inaugural lectures; Easy as 1, 2, 3? Uncovering the challenges of early mathematics, and Can children and young people change (future) societies through their sociality? Examining the immersive geographies of schools.
Flix Cinema Film Screening – Longlegs
31 October, 7pm, Cope Auditorium
Flix will be screening Longlegs at the Cope Auditorium this week as a Halloween special at 7pm!
Service of Remembering 2024
2 November, 1.30pm-3pm, Garden of Remembrance and University Chaplaincy
A new annual service to remember those with memorial plaques in the University Garden of Remembrance.
Fireworks Extravaganza
2 November, 5.30pm-11.30pm, Loughborough Students’ Union
Get ready for a dazzling night of fireworks, fun, and fundraising at the Loughborough Students’ Union Fireworks Extravaganza!
Black History Month
Black History Month: March
30 October, 12.15pm-1.30pm, starts at Hazlerigg Fountain
Join us to round of Black History Month with a march through campus. This is a chance to meet, talk and walk with your colleagues and reflect on our activities over the last month.
Black History Month: Library Display
Open until 31 October, library opening hours, Pilkington Library
Library staff have carefully curated a display of books, digital resources and archives around Black History Month and this year’s theme of “Reclaiming Narratives”.
Autumn Careers Fest
Mock Assessment Centre
29 October, 6pm-7.45pm, online
Delivered by the Careers Network and staff from a range of top companies, you’ll hear first-hand what to expect and learn how to prepare effectively.
International Futures- UK Etiquette and Professional Behaviour
28 October, 1pm-2pm, online
As an international Student understanding UK Etiquette and Professional behaviour, is essential to be successful in your Career Journey. This session will help you navigate and understand expectations about professional behaviour in the workplace.
Skill-Up Programme – Loughborough Enterprise Network
29 October, 6.30pm-8.30pm, The StartUp Lab – STEMLab
Join us to upskill your entrepreneurial capabilities, whether you are interested in running your own business/side hustle or boost your personal skillset.
Finalist Futures: Impressing at Interviews
30 October, 1pm-3pm, James France D002
This session will cover interview formats, question types, and the differences between good and bad answers. It will also include a demonstration of online tools, practice segments, and a Q&A for further support.
Get Ahead Together: Maximise your Money
30 October, 1pm-8pm, SMB 0.17
A group peer mentoring programme exclusively open to Foundation and First year students at Loughborough University.
Future Talent Programme: Get Ahead Together
30 October, 2pm-7.30pm, SMB 0.17
A group peer mentoring programme exclusively open to Part B and C pre-placement Future Talent Programme student members.
ABCE Careers Drop-in session
31 October, 11am-12pm, Sir Frank Gibb Atrium
Come along to the drop-in sessions to have your cv / cover letter reviewed or receive interview coaching in preparation for employment application process.
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