This year’s Library display explores the theme of Medicine, looking at LGBT+ experiences in and contributions to Medicine through history. The display also showcases articles and research from the Loughborough archives and relevant works currently held in the Library collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Find out more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The LGBT+ Staff Network invites staff, students, and members of the Loughborough community to come along to this LGBT+ History Month keynote event on this year\u2019s theme of ‘Medicine – #UnderTheScope’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There will be three fantastic guest speakers at this year’s keynote event. They bring a wealth of lived experience, knowledge and expertise, and are trans activists and advocates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Find out more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Are you a progressive Christian? Do you want to be a better ally to LGBTQ+ people, but don’t know where to start? Join the University Chaplaincy for bible study, conversation, and to reflect on how Christians can be more active in their allyship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Find out more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Teach First, a\u00a0Times Top 100 Employer, are sweetening the start of 2024 with their\u00a0Pick and Mix stand\u00a0on Monday 26th February. Learn more about one of the\u00a0top graduate schemes\u00a0in the country from recruiters whilst getting a\u00a0free bag of sweets to take away!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Find out more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Find out how to leverage LinkedIn opportunities such as connecting with new people, creating your personal brand and even how you can secure a placement through LinkedIn! G Team Academy will walk you through how you can set up and thrive on LinkedIn through simple and manageable activities!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Find out more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n IBM Alumni’s will\u00a0offer you insight into their company\u00a0with a\u00a0panel of employees in varying grades\/roles. Free refreshments and dinner will be available to those that attend!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Find out more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Public Sector employers will\u00a0offer you insight into their company\u00a0with a\u00a0panel of diverse employees of varying grades\/roles. Organisations attending the\u00a0panel include Linklaters LLP, Ministry of Justice, HM Prison and Probation Service. Free refreshments and dinner will be available to those that attend!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Find out more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Future Talent Programme’s creative package is a tailored offer for you to access 1:1 career advice, expand your network, attend industry focused events and complete a 2-day work experience on the London campus through the Creative Hackathon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Find out more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n These 4 interactive sessions are tailored especially to first and second year students. In this session you will get an overview of how to elevate your CV and Cover Letter for the job you want.\u00a0 You will also gain an understanding into what employers are looking for and the skills to use in interviews.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Find out more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Learn more about the fantastic\u00a0opportunities they have for teaching abroad.\u00a0They have an exciting\u00a0new summer camp programme in the US.\u00a0You can earn\u00a0$2,000 over the summer\u00a0at the camp! They also have opportunities to teach abroad in\u00a0China, Thailand, Vietnam, Poland and Hungary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Find out more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Come along to the Student Success Academy’s Juggling Competing Priorities Workshop. Here, you can take part in activities and learn techniques to help you confidently balance your studies, hobbies and job applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Find out more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n It is vital to understand the best ways to find employers who sponsor jobs in the UK so you can discover the right jobs, apply for those roles and improve your success rate. Attend this session, where we can help you to navigate the UK employment market and streamline your search!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Find out more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Find out how to create a\u00a0Postgraduate Style CV\u00a0that makes you stand out from the crowd! At this session you will\u00a0hear what employers are looking for, learn about CV structure, understand how to tailor your CV, and gain hints and tips of how to stand out from the crowd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Find out more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Get Ahead Together is a group mentoring programme for first year and foundation students which helps you to gain first-hand insights and exclusive tips from experienced peer mentors and achieve success in your first year and prepare for the transition into your second year. Attendees will receive a free weekly meal and a workbook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Find out mo<\/a>re<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n This session will cover the various formats of interviews and the question types you might encounter, the differences between good interview answers and bad ones, a segment on practising your interview responses and techniques in a safe environment with other students, plus much more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Find out more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n This week\u2019s session will provide structure, tips and guidance on how to develop your confidence in public speaking and pitching yourself skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Find out more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Get Ahead Together is a group mentoring programme for first year and foundation students which helps you to gain first-hand insights and exclusive tips from experienced peer mentors and achieve success in your first year and prepare for the transition into your second year. Attendees will receive a free weekly meal and a workbook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Find out more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Attend this\u00a0virtual Mock Assessment Centre, where you’ll hear first-hand\u00a0what to expect\u00a0and how\u00a0to prepare effectively.\u00a0Employers from a range of top organisations will be attending. This event is delivered by our experts in Careers Network.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Find out more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n These 4 interactive sessions are tailored especially to first and second year students. Join us to gain the confidence, knowledge, and techniques needed to excel in any interview scenario. Elevate your interview skills, elevate your opportunities!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Find out more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The LEN Team will be hosting Start-up Fund Information sessions to help you prepare for your application.\u00a0The Start-up Fund (SUF) is not just a grant; it’s your key to unlocking up to \u00a35000 in support for your business ventures, whether they be existing enterprises, developed ideas, or groundbreaking new concepts!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Find out more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Attend this\u00a0in-person Mock Assessment Centre, where you’ll hear first-hand\u00a0what to expect\u00a0and how\u00a0to prepare effectively.\u00a0Employers from a range of top organisations will be attending. This event is delivered by our experts in Careers Network. Free pizza will be available for those that attend.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Find out more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n This interactive session is designed so you will be able to practice some tips and tricks to get the perfect presentation, ask questions and learn about the power of PowerPoint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Find out more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n This talk by Grant Lewis (Project Manager, Lockheed Martin) will provide an overview of the Lockheed Martin Space business area before moving on to discuss the critical importance of space to the United Kingdom and the need for the UK to have its own space launch capability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Find out more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Institute of Advanced Studies\u00a0(IAS) Visiting Fellow Dr Daniel Boateng will deliver a seminar on their research. Using a survey, the study aims to assess a range of feasible physical activities available to Ghanaians and evaluate adults understanding, attitudes, and behavioural patterns towards physical activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Find out more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Join the University Book Club run by staff from Pilkington Library for a discussion of Jean Chen Ho\u2019s debut novel Fiona and Jane.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Find out more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n In order to promote healing, fellowship and community, the Chaplaincy will be organising two Peace Caf\u00e9s – one each for members of the Jewish and Muslim communities. The Peace Caf\u00e9s will be focused on community and healing.\u00a0They will not be a forum for political debate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The caf\u00e9s will be facilitated by members of the University Chaplaincy Team. Refreshments will be provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Find out more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n This exhibition brings together five artists selected to take part in the national Artists Access to Art Colleges (AA2A) artist residency scheme in the School of Design and Creative Arts at Loughborough University. The work on display showcases a selection of their diverse projects ongoing since October 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLGBT+ History Month Keynote Talk: Experiences in Healthcare<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
27 February 2024, 2pm-4pm, SMB017 (Stewart Mason Building)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How to be a Christian ally to LGBT+ community<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
29 February 2024, 1pm-2pm, EHB209 (Edward Herbert Building)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Careers Fest:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Teach First: Learn more about the top graduate schemes whilst getting a free bag of sweets to take away!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
26 February 2024, 10.30am-3pm, Outside Careers Hub East<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Leap Ahead with your LinkedIn<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
26 February 2024, 12pm-1pm, SMB017 (Stewart Mason Building)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
IBM Alumni Employer Panel Event<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
26 February 2024, 5pm-8.30pm, EHB001 (Edward Herbert Building)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Public Sector Employer Panel Event<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
26 February 2024, 5pm-8.30pm, EHB001 (Edward Herbert Building)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Future Talent Programme: Creative Package<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
26 February 2024, 6.30pm-7.30pm, SMB017 (Stewart Mason Building)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Elevate Your Prospects – Elevate Your Applications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
27 February 2024, 1pm-2.30pm, WAV037 (Wavy Top Building)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Hear How You Can Teach Abroad in 2024 With Impact Teaching!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
27 February 2024, 6pm-7pm, WAV011 (Wavy Top Building)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Juggling Competing Priorities Workshop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
27 February 2024, 6pm-7.30pm, WPL201 (STEMLab)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
International Students – How to find employers that will sponsor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
27 February 2024, 6.15pm-7.15pm, EHB001 (Edward Herbert Building)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Master’s Futures: Creating a Postgraduate Style CV<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
28 February 2024, 12pm-1pm, SCH.0.01 (Schofield Building)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Get Ahead Together: Success in your second year<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
28 February 2024, 1pm-2.30pm, Wavy Top Building<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Finalist Futures: Impressing at Interviews<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
28 February 2024, 2pm-6pm, G.0.06 (G Block)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Skill-Up: Public Speaking & Pitching Yourself<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
28 February 2024, 6pm-7.30pm, Start-Up Lab (STEMLab)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Get Ahead Together: Success in your second year<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
28 February 2024, 6pm-7.30pm, Stewart Mason Building<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Virtual Mock Assessment Centre<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
28 February 2024, 6pm-7.45pm, MS Teams<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Elevate Your Prospects – Elevate Your Interview Skills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
29 February 2024, 1pm-2.30pm, D201 (James France Building)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
START-Up Fund Information session<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
29 February 2024, 2pm-3pm, MS Teams<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
In-Person Mock Assessment Centre<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
29 February 2024, 6pm-8.15pm, James France Exhibition Area<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
PowerPoint Presenting – Tricks to perfecting your PowerPoint<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1 March 2024, 12pm-1pm, N004 (Haslegrave Building)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
General:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
RAeS – Lockheed Martin Space in the UK<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
27 February 2024, 7.30pm-9pm, U020 (Brockington)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
IAS Seminar: Being active in Ghana – A CLiMB Ghana study<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
28 February 2024, 12pm-1pm, International House\/Zoom<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Book Club: Fiona and Jane by Jean Chen Ho<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
28 February 2024, 12.30pm-1.30pm, AST Office (Level 3, Pilkington Library)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Peace Caf\u00e9s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
28 February 2024, 1.30pm-2.30pm, WAV040 (Wavy Top) & U006 (Brockington)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Exhibition: By some means or Other<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
28 February-22 March 2024, 12pm-2pm, Martin Hall Exhibition Space<\/h3>\n\n\n\n