General

Discover Campus Sculpture Tour

16 October, 1.30pm-2.30pm, starts outside EHB

This walk will make its way from the centre of campus down to East Park, stopping to take in some of our wonderful sculptures along the way. This event is a great way to find out more about the layout and history of the campus and University.

LSU Houseplant Sale

16 October and 17 October, 10am-7pm, LSU

Explore a massive range of over 250 plants available to buy, in all shapes and sizes. Find a large choice of colourful pots and many other plant accessories too.

Community Photo Walk with Becky Sweet

16 October, 2pm-4pm, the Chaplaincy front entrance

Part of the Chaplaincy’s new HOME series. For the first walk, join Becky Sweet for a walk around campus. Discover hidden gems, and get tips on how to take the best photos. Don’t forget to bring a camera or a charged phone to take photos on.

Wear Red Day

18 October, 12pm-3pm, LSU

All staff and students are invited to wear red clothing to show their support in the fight against racism in society. A stall in the LSU will provide information about the charity how they can get involved.

Black History Month

Black and Bold: A Black Drag Celebration

16 October, 12pm-1.30pm, James France

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon celebrating Black LGBTQ+ culture, where you’ll be transported into a world of vibrant expression, thought-provoking discussions, and unforgettable entertainment.

Black History Month: ‘Has Britain a Colour Bar?’: Britain’s first race relations TV programme

17 October, 4.30pm-5.30pm, Pilkington Library, Seminar Room 1

In this session, Marcus Collins revisits the first British television programme about ‘race’ relations. ‘Has Britain a Colour Bar’ (1955) is an eye-opening (even jaw-dropping) documentary about the experiences of West Indian, African and South Asian people who settled in Birmingham.

Autumn Careers Fest

Autumn Careers Fair (sponsored by AWE)

14 October (STEM focus), 2pm-7pm, Sir David Wallace Sports Hall

15 October (all sectors), 11am-4pm, Sir David Wallace Sports Hall

Meet over 150 top employers offering graduate roles, internships, placements, vacation work, volunteering opportunities.

Get Ahead Together – Welcome Event

16 October, 1pm-8pm, SMB 0.17

A group peer mentoring programme exclusively open to Foundation and First year students at Loughborough University.   

Finalist Futures – Making Successful Applications

16 October, 1pm-3pm, SMB 1.03

Employers receive hundreds of applications, so how can you make sure yours stands out? Join our interactive workshop designed for UG final year students to learn more.

Future Talent Programme: Get Ahead Together

16 October, 2pm-7.30pm, SMB 0.17

Introducing the Future Talent Programme – A peer mentoring programme for black and South Asian heritage, Part B and C pre-placement students. Join our “Proud to Be Me” welcome event to celebrate our diverse identities and boost self-awareness for personal and career success.

International Futures – Launch Event

17 October, 6pm-7.30pm, EHB 104

Join us to learn how Careers Network and International Futures can support you in your career journey. We’ll cover our careers service, accessing online resources, upcoming tailored events and workshops, and support for work opportunities in the UK and globally.