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LOUGHBOROUGH
STUDENTS' UNION
When our students enrol they automatically become members of Loughborough Students’ Union. Located on the Loughborough University campus, LSU gives students access to a huge range of rewarding activities and societies. The union also provides support with student welfare, advice and information.
The LSU building provides easy access to a range of facilities including a coffee bar, shop, restaurant, hairdresser, pub and optician. It is also home to a 4,000 capacity nightclub which hosts events throughout the week. Visit www.lsu.co.uk to find out more.
SOCIETIES
Whether your interests include culture, art, music, faith, film or gaming, LSU has a society for you. Societies provide a great opportunity for engaging and challenging experiences outside the classroom. If there’s something that you’re passionate about and we don’t have it, set up a society and be the chair of your own club.
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RAG
Our Rag is one of the largest student fundraising organisations of its kind in Europe, raising over £1.4 million every year, and there are plenty of opportunities for you to contribute to their amazing work. From skydiving to climbing Kilimanjaro, becoming a member of LSU RAG is always a rewarding and worthwhile experience.
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MEDIA
Our multi-million pound media centre offers you the chance to get hands-on with student media and journalism. You’ll have the opportunity to build a portfolio and gain experience working for our award-winning TV station, 24/7 radio show, magazine and photography section.
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ACTION
Joining Action is a fantastic way to maximise your college experience and enhance your CV. Running over 35 projects, they provide a huge range of options for students to volunteer in the local community, nationally and internationally.
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ATHLETIC UNION
The Athletic Union has over 50 student-run clubs and boasts a total membership in excess of 4,000. It’s a great way to meet other sports enthusiasts and develop skills both on and off the field.
FIND OUT MORE >Sport has always been at the heart of studying in Loughborough, playing a key part in life on campus. As well as a range of levels of student sport, there are plenty of opportunities to develop your coaching and leadership skills.
PERFORMANCE &
COMPETITION
Student athletes competing for a range of first team squads take part in enhanced, high-performance sporting programmes, consisting of expert coaching, professional strength and conditioning, and sports medicine support.
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RECREATIONAL
PROGRAMME
The My Lifestyle programme is designed for students who want to exercise, keep fit and play sport for fun in an environment free from competition, expectation and obligation.
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COACH & VOLUNTEER
ACADEMY
The Coach and Volunteer Academy (CVA) provides valuable sport-based coaching, volunteering and leadership opportunities that enhance student experience and personal development, whilst improving employability within the sports industry.
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SPORTS
CLUBS
The Athletic Union (AU) has a huge variety of student-run clubs open to everyone, whatever your ability. From football, rugby and hockey to snow sports, water sports and martial arts, you’re guaranteed to find something to keep you active. AU clubs compete in British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) competitions.
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GET
NOTICED
In addition to your qualification, we'll provide you with the skills you need to stand out in the job market, giving you the competitive edge over other candidates.
young
enterprise
enterprise
Our students are given the chance to take part in the national Young Enterprise competition, with students designing, creating and pitching a business plan for a product.
The opportunity for our students to get involved in competitions such as Young Enterprise is something which we are really proud of at Loughborough College, providing valuable experiences and laying the foundations for a successful future career.
careers &
employability advice
employability advice
We’ll work with you to help you to define your strengths and explore career options, making sure that you feel confident in moving forward.
Our advisors offer tailored advice to help you to plan your career and prepare for your next steps, including entering into a graduate job or taking a gap year.
work
experience
experience
Many of our courses include a work experience component, providing you with valuable hands-on experience which will look great on your CV.
get
involved
involved
Take part in enrichment and extra-curricular activities both within college and as part of Loughborough Students' Union.