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GENERAL<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Get an Alumni mentor of black heritage with the Black Talent Programme<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

8 February 2023, 1:30pm, Brockington Building\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is an information session on our Alumni Mentoring Programme open to all first year students from Black African, Black Caribbean or Mixed African\/ Caribbean students. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find out more on the events page<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Psychology Dissertation Retreat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

8 February 2023, 12pm, Burleigh Court<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want to get on top of your Psychology dissertation? Spend the afternoon focusing solely on the skills and techniques you need to make progress with your undergraduate research project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find out more on the events page<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grime Scene Investigation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

9 February 2023, 12pm, EHB<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Grime Scene Investigation is run to figure out exactly how much of our waste is being correctly disposed of. The buildings whose waste we will be looking at this session will be Towers (Hall), James France (Teaching) and Sir David Wallace (Sport).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find out more on the events page<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Virtual Reality Project – Walk, Talk and Pizza!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

10 February 2023, 12:30pm, Martin Hall<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find out how you can get involved in Loughborough University’s first virtual reality collaborative project. LU Arts is looking for students to get involved in a Virtual Reality (VR) project with leading dance and technology organisation Displace Studio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find out more on the events page<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

LGBT+ HISTORY MONTH <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

LGBT+ History Month Pub Quiz<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

7 February 2023, 5:30pm, JCs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Come along to Loughborough University\u2019s LGBT+ history month pub quiz for a chance to put your knowledge of LGBT+ TV and film history to the test!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find out more on the events page<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

LGBT+ History Month Talk: Marco Pino<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

8 February 2023, 12pm, Online<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join this talk to hear more about what LGBT+ research activity is happening here at Loughborough University and to reflect upon what it is like teaching and researching in this space as a Loughborough citizen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find out more on the events page<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

LGBT+ Student Association Re-Meet & Greet<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

8 February 2023, 6pm, The Treehouse<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meet the LSU LGBT+ Student Association Committee, find out what the Association has planned for the remainder of the academic year, and socialise with other attendees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find out more on the events page<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

LGBT+ Association and Leicester Wildecats Training Session<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

9 February 2023, 7:30pm, PEC Rubber Crumb<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join the LGBT+ Student Association for a free taster session with Leicester-based inclusive football club, Leicester Wildecats. Open to all skill levels and abilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find out more on the events page<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

HIV Testing Day<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

10 February 2023, 10am, The Treehouse<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the day, the LGBT+ Student Association will be running free, rapid HIV testing available to all students and staff. This is in collaboration with Trade Sexual Health, Leicestershire’s LGBT+ sexual health charity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find out more on the events page<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

OUT!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

11 February 2023, 10:30pm, The Treehouse<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Calling all LGBT+ students and allies: are you coming OUT? Loughborough’s ultimate celebration of all things queer, right here at LSU!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find out more on the events page<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

LSU Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Student Volunteer Week 2023<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

6 \u2013 12\u00a0February 2023\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fancy trying something new during Semester 2? Why not get involved with LSU Action and see what volunteering is all about. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find out more on the events page<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Give it a Go! Week<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

6 \u2013 18 February 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try out something new in Semester 2! Give different societies a go and maybe find a new community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find out more on the events page<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Switch on to Stand Out – Information Evening <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

9 February 2023, 6pm, Student\u2019s Union<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Switch on stand out is our annual social media and consulting program were participants are trained in social media and business consulting by a professional consultant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find out more on the events page<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flix Film Screening – ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl’ <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

9 February 2023, 7pm, Cope Auditorium\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blacksmith Will Turner teams up with eccentric pirate “Captain” Jack Sparrow to save his love, the governor’s daughter, from Jack’s former pirate allies, who are now undead. (IMDB, 2022)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find out more on the events page<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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