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Holocaust Memorial Day

27 January

Holocaust Memorial Day (27 January) is recognised annually across the world to remember the six million Jews that were murdered during the Holocaust, as well as the millions of other people killed from 1933-1945 under the Nazi persecution and in genocides across the world since. There are a range of events taking place for staff and students to mark Holocaust Memorial Day.

The sessions will take place on-campus in Room EHB.1.10A (Edward Herbert Building) on 27 January. Please note attendees will also be able to join the sessions online if they are unable to attend in person.

Find out more on the events page.

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The programme for the day is as follows:

9am – 9.10am – Introduction

9.10am – 9.50am – Antisemitism and the uncivil civil society by Dr Cristian Tileaga

This talk will explore some forms of antisemitism that reveal its contemporary intersectional and multidimensional nature. It will look at how civil society, which commonly embraces tolerant spaces, actors, and institutional forms, may also support illiberalism (misogyny, racism, anti-intellectualism) and manifest hostility towards liberal democracy and some of its practices.

10am – 10.50am – Every day matters by Amanda Harrington (online only)

This interactive workshop will begin with some reminders of the early warning signs of the Holocaust. The attendees and the facilitator will then talk and listen to what they observe around them today. Participants will be invited to share ideas about practical and realistic actions to recognise the opportunities to ensure it doesn’t happen again. 

11am – 11.50am – Alfred: How one man survived World War ll with a false identity by Anthony Gimpel

This is the story of Alfred Adler, a Jew. He survived WWII under the German Occupation in Holland and Belgium with a false identity. His story raises questions about our current treatment of and assumptions about so-called illegal immigrants.

12pm – 12.50pm – Chaplaincy Service led by the Centre for Faith and Spirituality 

1pm – 1.50pm – 23 August 1939: The Nazi-Soviet Pact and Mass Killing in Eastern Europe by Dr Paul Maddrell

On 23 August 1939, Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union concluded a non-aggression pact, enabling Adolf Hitler to wage war on Poland without fear of a war with the Soviet Union. Both armies invaded Poland in September 1939 and by doing so, made the Holocaust possible. This lecture will demonstrate that the Soviet regime of Joseph Stalin was a mass killer; it will show that the Soviet conquest of Eastern Poland led to mass killings on the part of Stalin’s regime which formed part of the huge death toll it exacted as it sought to impose a Communist society in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe.

2pm – 2.50pm – Creative writing workshop by Char March (online only, however, guests can watch the workshop from EHB.1.10A)

This workshop will be led by award-winner writer Char March, who will focus the group on one particular day in history and how attendees can write powerfully and positively.

4pm – 5pm – Commemoration at Queen’s Park

A ceremony to remember all the victims of genocide. The Borough will share their Act of Commitment, and those present will be invited to place a pebble on the commemoration stone. Please note this event is not led by Loughborough University.

If you would like to sign up for any of the events, please fill out the online booking form here.

Keep Calm: LSU Advice Drop-In Sessions

24 – 28 January, 11am, Exec Hub

If you have any questions or concerns about mitigating circumstances, academic misconduct or anything else affecting your degree and your education, feel free to drop in and chat to LSU Advice until 3pm every weekday! We can put your mind at ease, and point you in the right direction if you need any further support.

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Happy Mondays: Scribble and Focus (mindfulness workshop)

24 January, 7pm, RT 037, Michael Person Boardroom

Take a break from everyday stresses and pressures and use drawing to focus on the here and now.

This workshop will look at how we can combine drawing, mark making and mindfulness techniques. This will channel feelings, bringing in positive ones and accepting negative ones.

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Study Café: Wolfson

25 January, 3pm, RT 037, West Park Teaching Hub

During exam season, you may notice that the library and study spaces are filling up. We are here to provide another place to work!

Study Café is a dedicated session in which students can have a supportive and friendly environment to work with focused working sessions and breaks. Attendees are encouraged to set manageable goals at the start of the session which we will support you in.

Find out more on the events page.

Keep Calm: Puppy Petting

26 & 28 January, 10am, The Treehouse

De-stress with dogs! What better way to take your mind off your exams than making some fluffy new friends?

Our puppy petting sessions will each run for 30 minutes with a maximum of ten people at a time, so book your timeslot to avoid missing out!

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BERG Seminar 3: How (not) to run a field trial

26 January, 4pm – 5pm, RT 037, Sir Frank Gibb & Online

Please join us for another seminar organised by the Building Energy Research Group (BERG). This month’s seminar is on field trials in domestic energy demand. We have three excellent speakers with a range of experience in this area: Prof Victoria Haines (Loughborough), Dr Jenny Crawley (UCL), Prof Richard Buswell (Loughborough).

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Refreshers Big Match

26 January, 7pm, Holywell Football Stadium

Come down and support the Women’s 1’s Football team take on Northumbria University 1’s in an end of season fixture, one that the team goes in to unbeaten in the season, and as league champions. Kick-off is at 19:00, and the function room will also be open for food and drink, for a night under the lights!

AI for Interdisciplinary Scientific Discovery

27 January, 10am – 3pm, Loughborough London Campus – LDN.1.04

Following a successful launch event in November, the IAS Annual Theme ‘AI: Facts, Fictions, Futures’ continues with a hybrid event based at the Loughborough London Campus.

Our Fellows share fascinating stories of scientific discovery made possible by Artificial Intelligence, from the design of engineering materials to drug molecules. They explore how AI techniques transcend discipline boundaries and open a new world of discovery.

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NT Live: Leopoldstadt (screening)

27 January, 7pm, Cope Auditorium

Tom Stoppard’s Olivier Award-winning new play Leopoldstadt is a passionate drama of love, family and endurance.

Filmed live on stage in London’s West End, ‘Tom Stoppard’s masterpiece is magnificent’ (Independent) and should not be missed.

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Study Café: SSEHS

28 January, 3pm, EHB

During exam season, you may notice that the library and study spaces are filling up. We are here to provide another place to work!

Study Café is a dedicated session in which students can have a supportive and friendly environment to work with focused working sessions and breaks. Attendees are encouraged to set manageable goals at the start of the session which we will support you in.

Find out more on the events page.