This Week at Loughborough | 11 Nov
Armistice Day 2024 – Ceremony of Remembrance
11 November, 10:50am-11:10am, Garden of Remembrance
Ceremony of Remembrance will mirror other commemorative events held on this day in which we remember all whose lives have been touched or ended by wars, including those who lost their lives during the First and Second World Wars.
‘The poetry is in the pity’: War Poetry Reading at the Carillon Tower
11 November, 11:15am-12:15pm, The Carillon Tower
The landmark Carillon Tower and War Memorial Museum serves as the backdrop for a pop-up poetry reading of famous and unexpected war poems on Armistice Day.
Workshop – The Hologram
11 November, 12pm-3pm, International House
Learn about The Hologram practice with artist Cassie Thornton.
East Midlands Conversations: Sharing Adjustment Experiences for Recruitment and the Workplace
12 November, 1:15pm-2:45pm, online
This online event is being offered as part of an East Midlands collaboration with other local university Employability and Careers Services, offering tailored events and opportunities to those with disabilities.
Care in the Ruins (roundtable discussion)
12 November, 2pm-4pm, International House and online
This event is part of Cassie Thornton’s Institute of Advanced Studies (IAS) fellowship. The roundtable discussion will focus on strategies for practising care amidst the ruins: how can we engage in acts of solidarity, of rest, and of vital healthcare, when societal infrastructures fail?
Mock Assessment Centre
12 November, 6pm-8:15pm, West Park Teaching Hub
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.
Tech and Skills Builder Series
14 November, 11:30am-2pm, Careers and Enterprise Hub
This monthly event is designed to provide a hands-on experience with essential tools and techniques that can enhance your business offerings, improve your skill set, and make the most of the resources available at the Careers and Enterprise Hub.
National Theatre Live: Prima Facie
14 November, 7pm-9pm, Cope Auditorium
National Theatre Live presents the Empire Street Production of Prima Facie, written by Suzie Miller and directed by Justin Martin
Loughborough Students vs Clifton
16 November, 2pm, Loughborough University 1st XV Rugby Pitch
Rugby action returns to Loughborough as the Students continue their 2024/2025 campaign in the National League 2 West.
Diwali Disco Party
16 November, 6pm-12am, Village Bar
Join us for our Diwali party on campus – and enjoy an exhilarating celebration of the Hindu Festival of Lights, which marks the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil.
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