This Week at Loughborough | 9 October
General:
CSSP & Chaplaincy Charity Coffee Morning
11 October 2023, 11am, Brockington U2.22
Dr Matt Long, CSSP and the University Chaplaincy invite staff and students to this year’s coffee morning, raising money for Serve to Lead DR charity. This is a drop-in coffee morning, so please come for as long as you’re able.
Public Lecture: Good to Grow?
11 October 2023, 5.30pm, Online
This public lecture will be delivered by Dr Oliver Hooper (SSEHS) and Dr Rachel Sandford, Senior Lecturer in Young People and Sport. They will examine the notions around the ‘Power of Sport.’
Fruit Routes Harvest Jarvest
13 October 2023, 3pm, Loughborough Campus
14 October 2023, 11am, Loughborough Campus
Join Fruit Routes for a two-day harvest festival themed around using jars to store food and more. Students, staff and the local community are all welcome to come and enjoy the edible campus and celebrate the harvest season.
Black History Month:
Mixed Messages: Dual-heritage lives in 20th-century Britain
11 October 2023, 1pm, E-Building, E001
As part of Black History Month, ‘Mixed Messages’ explores the experiences of people in dual-heritage relationships and their children and how the changed the face of modern Britain.
The Black Beauty Workshop
11 October 2023, 3pm, LSU Ground Floor
Attendees will have the chance to view live demonstrations performed by nine beauticians, all Loughborough University students.
World Mental Health Day:
Cookie Cafe: Wellbeing Drop-in session
10 October 2023, 9am, Bridgeman Building Reception
To mark World Mental Health Day, the Wellbeing team are holding a wellbeing drop-in session. Come along for a chat, hot drink and a cookie.
Dealing with Loneliness
10 October 2023, 11am, Online
Do you feel lonely at university? This session will explore the topic of loneliness and how it affects you and your behaviour as a student. The session will offer ways of dealing with loneliness; from connecting with others, to learning who you are and finding your balance.
Wellbeing Stands
10 October 2023, 10am-2.30pm, The Atrium (EHB)
A group of stands will be held to mark World Mental Health Day 2023. The theme for this year, set by the World Foundation of Mental Health, is ‘Mental health is a universal human right’. World Mental Health Day is about raising awareness of mental health and driving positive change.
Mindfulness Session
12 October 2023, 12pm, Bridgeman Building (BRI 2.12)
Paying more attention to the present moment, to your own thoughts and feelings, and to the world around you can improve your mental wellbeing. Hayley Whelport, Cognitive Behavioural Therapist is providing a mindfulness session to mark World Mental Health Day (10 October 2023).
Careers Fest:
‘What skills are employers looking for?’ with PwC
9 October 2023, 3.30-4.30pm, James France (CC029A)
PwC are one of ‘The Times Top 100 Graduate Employers’ and they have various opportunities available throughout the year for all degree disciplines. Gain insight into PwC’s model they use to recruit students. Upskill your confidence and self-awareness with their interactive section by thinking about what employers look for.
PwC will uncover their five core attributes they look for when recruiting, as well as their ‘PwC Professional’ model they use to explore those five areas – this will be invaluable in learning how employers think and how they select graduates.
Student Success Academy Launch
12 October 2023, 11am-3pm, West Park Teaching Hub (Exhibition Space)
The Student Success Academy are delighted to invite all new and returning students to the official launch of the various programmes the academy offers, as well as a chance to hear from services across the University to support you at every stage of your journey.
Future Talent Programme Launch
12 October 2023, 6-9.30pm, West Park Teaching Hub 002 & Exhibition Space
The 2023-2034 Future Talent Programme is an exclusive two year personal and professional programme, tailored to Part A and B students of Black and South Asian heritage.
The Future Talent Programmes are designed to supercharge Black and Asian students’ career prospects and confidence through access to meaningful work experience (placements and internships) and employers with a genuine interest in recruiting diverse talent into their workforce.
The Big Enterprise Challenge
14 October 2023, 9.45am-4.30pm, West Park Teaching Hub
The Loughborough Enterprise Network Team is hosting a hackathon event where you will work in groups to come up with an innovative solution to a task presented to you. Experts will guide you through the topic and mentors will be on hand to help you develop your ideas and problem-solving skills.
Please note this event is open to first-year undergraduate students only.
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