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This Week at Loughborough | 27 September

27 September 2021

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Welcome Party: Cayley, John Phillips, The Holt, Towers

27 September, 10pm, The Basement

Welcome to Loughborough! We’re kicking things off the only way we know how – by throwing a huge party in the Students’ Union! Expect drinks, dancing, music, and memories that’ll last a lifetime!

This event is only for members of CayleyJohn PhillipsThe Holt, and Towers, and is included in your Hall Subs – no tickets are available!

Find out more on the events page.

3D Drawing (exhibition)

28 September – 25 October 2021, 12pm – 2pm, Martin Hall Gallery

An exhibition of drawings by distinguished artists, curated by Professor Phillip Lindley.

‘3D Drawing’ features abstract and conceptual drawings by artists who work in three dimensions, whether or not they would describe themselves as ‘sculptors’.

Find out more on the events page.

Welcome Party: DC, Elvyn, Harry French, Rutherford

28 September, 10pm, The Basement

Welcome to Loughborough! We’re kicking things off the only way we know how – by throwing a huge party in the Students’ Union! Expect drinks, dancing, music, and memories that’ll last a lifetime!

This event is only for members of David CollettElvyn RichardsHarry FrenchRutherford, and is included in your Hall Subs – no tickets are available!

Find out more on the events page.

Freshers Fest

29 September, 12pm – 6pm, The Yard (outside the London campus)

Starting your studies in October 2021? The first ever Freshers Fest is here!

Come along to Freshers Fest on the 29 September 2021 12pm – 6pm at Here East to meet new people, try some new activites and explore more of what your local area has to offer!

This is a Loughborough University London event.

Find out more on the events page.

Mathematics Education Centre Seminar

29 September, 2pm – 4.15pm, Online

Dr Hugo Lortie-Forgues – ‘Communicating the uncertainty of educational effects to educators’, (Centre for Mathematical Cognition, Loughborough University)

Professor Jinfa Cai – ‘Research on Teaching Mathematics Through Problem Posing: Looking Back and Looking Ahead’, (Department of Mathematics, University of Delaware, US)

Find out more on the events page.

Techne Open Evening 2021

29 September, 5pm – 6pm, Online

Techne will be holding an open evening for you to find out about the doctoral scholarships and opportunities.

This is a Loughborough University London event.

Find out more on the events page.

Welcome Party: Faraday, Bakewell, Bill Mo

29 September, 10pm, The Basement

Welcome to Loughborough! We’re kicking things off the only way we know how – by throwing a huge party in the Students’ Union! Expect drinks, dancing, music, and memories that’ll last a lifetime!

This event is only for members of FaradayRobert Bakewell, and William Morris, and is included in your Hall Subs – no tickets are available!

Find out more on the events page.

Mini Golf

30 September, 10am, Union Lawn

Do you find normal golf too big? Want to show off your putt? Challenge your flatmates and join us on the lawn in front of the Students’ Union for a round of mini golf!

Find out more on the events page.

Switch Disco

20 September, 10pm, The Basement

The UK’s number one mashup duo are bringing their show to LSU! They’ll be chopping up your favourite tunes and mixing your favourite music all night in The Basement, and everyone’s welcome!

NB: This event is included in Hall Subs for Cayley, David Collett, Faraday, Harry French, Royce, Rutherford and William Morris.

Find out more on the events page.

Mini Golf

1 October, 10am, Union Lawn

Do you find normal golf too big? Want to show off your putt? Challenge your flatmates and join us on the lawn in front of the Students’ Union for a round of mini golf!

Find out more on the events page.

Induction Week Hackathon

1 October, 10am – 6pm, In-person & Online

How do we get more people physically active?

Do you think you can help to solve a £7.4bn problem? Do you want to work in a team, make connections and develop your skills? Do you want to learn more about the innovation process and how the Future Space team works to build sustainable solutions to real world problems? Then this is the event for you.

This is a Loughborough University London event.

Find out more on the events page.

Freshers FND: MistaJam

1 October, 10pm, The Basement

Whether you’ve heard him on the radio or in the club, it’s undeniable that MistaJam is at the very heart of the UK’s dance music scene, and he’s bringing the beats to Loughborough for Freshers FND!

Tickets for Freshers’ FND are exclusive to incoming students for 2021 and are included in Hall Subs.
NB: This event is included in Hall Subs for Butler Court, Cayley, Claudia Parsons, Elvyn Richards, Falk Egg, Harry French, Hazlerigg-Rutland, Bakewell, Rutherford, Towers, and William Morris.

Find out more on the events page.

Sport Bazaar

2 October, 10am, Sir David Wallace Sports Hall

Loughborough is one of the biggest and most successful sporting Universities in the world! Getting involved and becoming part of Loughborough’s Legacy all begins at the Sport Bazaar. Find out about all of the clubs, teams and competitions you can get involved in, and start making history!

Find out more on the events page.

UV Party

2 October, 10pm, The Basement

Break out the neon paint and your best fluorescent clothes, because tonight we’re getting lit under the UV! There will be prizes and giveaways throughout the night – this isn’t one to miss!

NB: This event is included in Hall Subs for Claudia Parsons, Elvyn Richards, Hazlerigg-Rutland, Bakewell, and Telford.

Find out more on the events page.

Activities Bazaar

3 October, 10am, Sir David Wallace Sports Hall

We present our students with thousands of incredible opportunities every year, from sledding with dogs in the Arctic to developing schools in Uganda and (almost) everything in between! With over 100 student-led societies, there’s something for everyone at LSU, and the best way to discover what’s on offer is at the Activities Bazaar!

Find out more on the events page.

Funfair Stalls

3 October, 10am, Union Lawn

Head to the Union Lawn for a selection of funfair stalls and entertainment – there might even be some prizes and freebies, so don’t be shy and hit us with your best shot!

Find out more on the events page.

Silent Disco

3 October, 10pm, The Basement

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We’re turning up with the volume down! Flick between the channels on your headphones to find your favourite tunes while the DJs battle it out for your attention!

Make sure you bring £5 in cash for a deposit on the headphones, which will be returned to you at the end of the night!

NB: This event is included in Hall Subs for Butler Court, David Collett, Falk-Egg, Faraday, Hazlerigg-Rutland, Bakewell, The Holt, Towers and William Morris.

Find out more on the events page.

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