Black History Month 

Black History Showcase and Launch of the Black History network in SSH

24 October 2022, 12pm, Edward Herbert Building 

We hope to break down this barrier with the use of visual images of work that has taken or is taking place internally and externally through an art gallery-style showcase. Work includes research, as well as NGO work and other forms of engagement with Black History. 

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Exploring Black History: Angelo Soliman, Black agency and ‘scientific racism’ in the European Enligh

26 October 2022, 4:30pm, Brockington U005 

It explores historical and contemporary representations of Angelo Soliman and introduces some insights from our current collaborative research. We show how critical analysis of the racist representations ascribed to Soliman as a Black man in eighteenth-century Vienna can help us to understand and challenge the white normative colonial underpinnings of anti-Black racism in Modern Europe, in its historical and contemporary forms. 

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Black History Month Parade

27 October 2022, 1pm, Hazelrigg Fountain  

To round off Black History Month we will be holding a parade. This will be a chance to reflect on events of Black History Month and to think and talk about race at Loughborough with other staff and students. 

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Inspirational Black Leaders

27 October 2022, 6:30pm, Brockington U005

Join us and meet Black professionals recounting their career journey to senior positions in the workplace. Come along, listen to their stories and hear their honest advice on how they succeeded in their professions whilst overcoming obstacles in their paths. 

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GENERAL

Professor Marcus Enoch: Inaugural Lecture

26 October 2022, 4:30pm, West Park Teaching Hub, WPT003

In this inaugural lecture, Professor Marcus Enoch will present his own journey researching transport systems and the factors influencing their development, with a particular focus on how transport might evolve in the future.

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Eco Replenishers, Zero Waste Pop-Up Shop

25 October 2022, 12pm, Edward Herbert Building  

Start saving your jars, takeaway containers, and other packaging so you can bring them to campus and fill up on dried food goods, and cleaning supplies in a sustainable way! They sell sustainable, vegan and cruelty-free cleaning solutions, beauty/personal care products, food goods, and toiletries. 

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Diwali Lunch

28 October 2022, 12:30pm, Robert Allison Suite, Holywell Football Stadium

Celebrate Diwali with a three-course meal.

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LAGS Fruit Pressing Event

28 October 2022, 2pm, Prairie Garden 

This event is an additional harvest event where members from Transition Loughborough will be pressing campus apples and pears into juice for people to drink or take home to make cider. Please bring a bottle(s) to take juice home with you. The event will be held in the prairie garden, close to the LAGS garden.

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Diwali Dinner and Dance

29 October 2022, 6:30pm, Village Bar and Restaurant

Celebrate Diwali with a three-course meal and entertainment. 

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LSU

LSU Houseplant Sale

26 & 27 October 2022, 10am, Union Lawn

Want to make your friends back home green with envy? LSU are thrilled to let you know that the Houseplant Sale is back for two days only. Cash, card and contactless payments are all accepted!  In the fight against plastic, we would love it if you could bring your own re-usable bag 

All staff and students are welcome!  

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CAREERS NEWTORK EVENTS

Business and Enterprise Group Coaching

24 October 2022, 12pm, Online

Peer support happens when people who have similar experiences of facing challenges come together to support each other. So come along and join likeminded friendly and supportive peers led by one of our LEN team members, to work through business queries together!

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Making the most of your Masters

24 October 2022, 5pm, Online 

This session is for current postgraduate taught students. We will consider your motivations for undertaking PG study and how to make the most of your time to prepare for moving into employment.

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Digital Skills to help your employability 

25 October, 1pm, James France

We will look at how you can manage your digital footprint to protect yourself online, provide advice on things to consider from an employability perspective with your social media profiles, tips on managing your email inbox and advice on data protection.

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Online Mock Assessment Centre 

25 October, 6pm, Online 

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. Join online and gain as much practice as you can before your first real assessment centre. This event is sponsored by Druck.

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Developing Self-Awareness for Success

26 October, 12pm, EHB, J.002

This presentation covers the importance of self-awareness and reflection, how to improve your skills in this area and how it can enhance your future employability.

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L’Oreal Lock in Skills Session

26 October, 1pm, West Park Teaching Hub, WPT006

This session will be an insight into the business of beauty, how we work withing that and how you can create an impact as an early careers talent in the future. 

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Royal Air Force Presentation 

27 October, 6pm, West Park Teaching Hub, WPT.005

The Royal Air Force isn’t just about aircraft and the people who fly them. There are over 50 different career paths available with many opportunities suitable for graduates, as well as sponsorship options for undergraduates. If you haven’t considered an RAF career before, why not have a look? It may just surprise you.

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