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Inaugural Lecture: Professor Claudia Eberlein – Quantum wonders for the real world

15 Jan | 4:30 – 6pm | WPT001, West Park Teaching Hub

For a few examples of simple quantum systems, Claudia will explain how physicists describe them, why they are interesting, and what distinguishes them from “normal” or classical systems. She will also discuss how these relate to our everyday life, for example, why yoghurt is not a thin liquid like the milk its made from. Along the way Claudia will give a few illustrations of the kinds of mathematics used in describing such theories and how it can be simply visualised. 

No knowledge of physics or advanced maths is expected of the audience, just a curious attitude to the world, some imagination, and perhaps a little general knowledge of science, but not beyond GCSE level.

This event is free to attend but requires booking. Click here for more information.

Stage Society: The 39 Steps

09 – 11 Jan | 7:30pm | Leonard Dixon Studio, Martin Hall

LSU Stage Society presents The 39 Steps, being performed in the Leonard Dixon Studio.

Synopsis: A man in London tries to help a counter-espionage Agent. But when the Agent is killed, and the man stands accused, he must go on the run to save himself and stop a spy ring which is trying to steal top secret information.

Tickets are £5 for students and £7 for members of the public. Click here for more information.

Lightning Netball Tri-Tournament

12 Jan | Doors open at 11am | The Netball Centre

Loughborough Lightning are back in action ahead of the upcoming 2020 Vitality Netball Superleague, in their first pre-season Tri-Tournament.

We welcome London Pulse and Knights Mens Netball to Loughborough University in the first of our pre-season tournaments. 

With unrivalled match day experience and fun for all the family, why not witness the new look team in action for the first time this season whilst watching some of the best sporting talent in the country.

Watch the action unfold whilst enjoying light refreshments, entertainment and three stellar games of netball.

Please note: This match is only available to 2020 Season Members. To purchase your season membership and gain access to all pre-season fixtures along with a whole host of benefits visit the Season Membership page. Click here for more information about the event.

Happy Mondays: Batik – Shades of Indigo

13 Jan | 7 – 9:30pm | Loughborough Students’ Union

LU Arts‘s Happy Mondays workshops returns, starting with Batik – the art of patterning fabric with successive layers of wax resist and dye. Indigo dye is one of the most fascinating processes involving complete immersion of the cloth, coming out a vibrant shade of green before oxidisation turns it to the familiar shade of blue, ranging from subtle denim to rich, deep blues.

Students are invited to bring along old t-shirts and other items of clothing (must be made of natural fibres, so cotton is ideal) to transform using this ancient textile technique. Learners will be guided through all stages from design to completion.

All equipment, tools and inspirational materials are provided. Please wear old or protective clothing for this workshop.

A £3 deposit is required. This event is for students only. Click here for more information.

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