Spring Clear Out

The University and Loughborough Students’ Union are working with local partners to initiate a community donation drive later this month for a number of causes.

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Student Live Lounge

28 March, 7.30pm, Grow Hackney

An open mic night showcasing the best student talent from our London campus.

If you enjoy live music and discovering new artists then join us for a special, laid back evening as we present the best talent from Loughborough University London.

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AI and Cultural Heritage

28 March, 11am – 4pm, Online

As part of the IAS Annual Theme ‘AI:Facts, Fictions, Futures’, this virtual event will bring together a range of academics to discuss AI and Cultural Heritage.

The role and impact of AI is not limited to the scientific area; it also has enormous significance for society and culture. In the course of this event, our Fellows and invited speakers consider applications of AI and digital technology in the GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums) sector, examining the collection, analysis, and dissemination of cultural heritage data, how this information might be experienced, and the ethical issues raised by these processes.

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The three conundrums of being an entrepreneur

28 March, 5pm – 6pm, Online

Stuart started his first company, Octopus Information, at the age of 26. It was a call centre-based concierge service that lurched from one financial disaster to another until he sold it six years later. This enabled Stuart to launch his second venture, ByBox, in Silicon Valley during January 2000. ByBox is the UK’s leading business-to-business overnight parts delivery service. The business owns and operates a network of unmanned, technology-enabled lockers.

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Happy Mondays: Making Easter cards

28 March, 7pm, John Cooper

As the Easter holidays approach, why not spend your evening learning how to create your own Easter cards using Adobe Illustrator.

We will look together at what Adobe Illustrator is and learn how to use some basic shapes and functions to create eggs-cellent Easter cards! Following the workshop, LU Arts will arrange to print a set of your cards for you to send to family and friends.

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Personal Best My Story event with Oliver Sidwell

30 March, 1pm – 2pm, In person & Online

Personal Best: My Story talks give students a valuable insight into career paths lived by Loughborough alumni. The sessions are interactive and inspirational with a live Q&A, representing a fantastic opportunity for students to understand how some of our successful alumni have achieved so much since leaving university.

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Personal Best My Story event with Oliver Sidwell

30 March, 1pm – 2pm, In person & Online

Personal Best: My Story talks give students a valuable insight into career paths lived by Loughborough alumni. The sessions are interactive and inspirational with a live Q&A, representing a fantastic opportunity for students to understand how some of our successful alumni have achieved so much since leaving university.

Find out more on the events page.

Stations of the Cross service

30 March, 1.15pm, Chapel, EHB

The Stations of the Cross (also called the Way of the Cross) is a traditional liturgical devotion commemorating the last day of Jesus’ life. The devotion originated with pilgrims in Jerusalem retracing the traditional steps Jesus is believed to have followed on Good Friday.

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Anarchist Entrepreneurs?: Anarchism Research Group Seminar

30 March, 4pm – 5pm, Online & Herbert Manzoni

For decades, anarchists have been starting or taking over businesses. Although a widespread occurrence, academic studies regarding these anarchists implementing entrepreneurial practices are quite limited.

Through their thesis, Adeline’s aim is to find out more about how these organisations are structured and how their anarchist ideas influence the way they are run.

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LSU Events

Karaoke Night

28 March, 7.45pm, The Lounge

Join us in The Lounge for a fun filled evening of Karaoke. All welcome!

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Alzheimer’s Research Fundraiser – Live Music night

29 March, 6.30pm, The Lounge

This year, a group of Loughborough students have been raising money in support of Alzheimer’s Research and in July 2022, they will be embarking on their greatest challenge yet, they will be traversing the Laugavegur trail in Iceland.

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Emergency First Aid Training

30 March, 12.30pm, Council Chamber

The course covers primary care and the recovery position, resuscitation, defibrillation, bleeding control, shock and seizures as well as minor first aid protocol.

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Train the Trainer

30 March, 2pm, Michael Pearson Boardroom

The train the trainer course will help you develop the skills and confidence to plan and deliver training.

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Hey Ewe

30 March, 2pm, LSU

Whether you’re celebrating a win or reeling from a loss, Hey Ewe is the place to go after a game!

Later entry means there’s plenty of time to shower and get yourself ready for a night of chart hits, pop anthems and student singalongs. We have DJs in The Basement and The Treehouse serving up bangers and cheese until 4am!

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Cirque du soul

31 March, 10pm, LSU

WELCOME TO OUTTA SPACE!

Cirque Du Soul’s FINAL SHOW of the academic year in Loughborough with their brand new theme – OUTTA SPACE!

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London – HIIT – Soc in a box launch

1 April, 2pm, Off-campus

High Intensity Interval Training – A fun, impactful cardio workout mixing intense exercise with slower recovery periods.

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London – Yoga – Soc in a box launch

1 April, 3pm, Off-campus

A calming practice bringing together mind and body, with breathing exercises, balance, strength, toning and relaxation – a great way to destress

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London – Table Top Games – Soc in a box launch

1 April, 4pm, Off-campus

Come and play a variety of board and card games, chat to other students in a relaxed environment whilst putting your skills and knowledge to the test!

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FND

1 April, 10.30pm, LSU

Welcome to the biggest Friday night in Loughborough! Our resident DJs will be dropping the best of disco, house, drum and bass, hip hop and R&B in The Basement throughout the night, while The Treehouse is taken over by cheese anthems and retro-pop singalongs until 4am!

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Union Jazz

2 April, 6.30pm, The Basement

Tuxedo Swing’s event of the year returns! We’ve got a whole evening of big band music for you to enjoy, this is not one to miss!

Union Jazz is the unmissable annual event hosted by Tuxedo Swing, showcasing only the best of their signature massive sound. Featuring everything from jazz standards to adaptations of modern hits (and the return of the mighty ‘Rhythm Mix’), Union Jazz is the perfect highlight for any weekend.

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Careers Network

How to Manage your Money at University

28 March, 6pm, Online

This event, which is part of a varied programme looking, holistically, at Money Management, will look at how to create an effective budget to live by, share hints and tips for saving money, and further increase your confidence when it comes to taking control of your finances.

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Academic Success Group Coaching: Writing up your Research (Engineering)

30 March, 2pm, The Start-Up Lab

Group coaching involves working with your peers and your academic success coach to identify your strengths, overcome any barriers to success, and develop your know-how so that you don’t just survive undertaking a dissertation/research project, but thrive at it!

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Business and Enterprise Group Coaching

1 April, 12pm, The Start-Up Lab

Entrepreneurship can be a lonely journey, but it doesn’t have to be. All businesses experience challenges and business owners can support each other through these challenges together.

Join us, join the Loughborough Enterprise Network (LEN) community to develop your business together.

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