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This Week at Loughborough | 14 November

14 November 2022

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GENERAL

Whatuni 2023 Student Review Collection

16 November 2022, 9:30am, Students’ Union  

This is an opportunity for students to have a voice and help prospective students make decisions on what and where to study. It also allows the University to find out what you think and make improvements. Taking part in the review collection also puts you in with a chance of winning £2,000.

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Race and Racism in Higher Education

16 November 2022, 3pm, Online

School of Social sciences and Humanities Black History Month, with Prof. Kalwant Bhopal (Professor of Education and Social Justice, University of Birmingham) and Dr Pragya Agarwal. Prof Bhopal will give a talk titled ‘BME experiences in Higher Education. Social justice, inclusion and white privilege’. Dr Agarwal will give a talk on ‘Race and racism in Higher Education.

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Inspirational Black Leaders

17 November 2022, 6pm, Brockington 

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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LSU EVENTS 

Think Green, Think Bigger Hackathon

14 November 2022, 6pm, The Treehouse 

During Global Entrepreneurship Week, LSU Enterprise would love to invite you to a mini hackathon. Get into groups and work together to solve a problem related to sustainability in Loughborough, then present it back to the group. The best group’s solution will win a prize!

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Study Café

15 November 2022, 3pm, G Block 

Study cafés are a supportive and structured environment for self-study. Students will set self-learning goals and targets then work in companionable quiet on their chosen work. Half-way through the session participants will be encouraged to have a break, refreshments (which are free!) and chat. These will take place regularly, 3 times per week, throughout the academic year.

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The Students’ Low-down on Skilling-up

15 November 2022, 6pm, The Treehouse

Are you confused about what opportunities you may have during your year out? Should you do a year out? But what about micro-internships? And placements? Or setting up a business and creating a side hustle while you study? We’ve got students and graduates who have been there and done it, ready to answer your questions. Whether you have a bunch or questions or just want to sit back and listen, this is a great way to start thinking about your opportunities for development. 

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CAREERS NEWTORK EVENTS

Interviews – Preparing for Success with ATOS and GE Aerospace

15 November 2022, 11am, Online  

Hear Top Interview Tips from direct employers with opportunities for Q&A. Structuring your answer, articulating your skills/ evidencing through examples.

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How to submit a successful application with Bloomberg

16 November 2022, 1pm, James France

Bloomberg is building the world’s most trusted information network for financial professionals. Come along to meet members of the Bloomberg recruitment team, where they’ll be discussing how to submit a successful application.

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Business and Enterprise Group Coaching

16 November, 4pm, Start Up Lab
Peer support happens when people who have similar experiences of facing challenges come together to support each other. So come along to the session 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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Microsoft presents MS Excel Features Demo 

17 November, 12pm, Online

This event, delivered by Microsoft, will cover some of the useful features you would commonly use Excel for in placements or graduate roles to give you a greater understanding of how to action these effectively.

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Mock Assessment Centre

17 November, 6pm, Online

Mock Assessment Centre hosted online by Careers Network, to help you prepare for the real thing. 

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Year in Enterprise information session 

18 November, 12pm, Brockington

Year in Enterprise Coordinator and our Academic Lead, Amanda Berry, will discuss the support available to students wishing to find out more about the Year in Enterprise Programme. 

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