Mature students
Extra curricular activities
- Sporting clubs
- Clubs and societies
- Receational sport and leisure
- Volunteering
- Charity fund-raising
- Student representation
- Arts and music
There are a wide range of extracurricular activities to get involved in at Loughborough. The information here is by no means an exhaustive list, and more information can be found on the Students’ Union webpages
Joining in on these activities is not only a great way to meet new people, but also provides you with some unique experiences. The activities also look great on your CV and can provide you with a wealth of new opportunities.
Sporting Clubs
The Athletic Union (as part of the Students’ Union) offers over 50 sporting clubs to Loughborough Students. You can join these clubs as a new member or as someone who has already participated in the sport. All of them require payment of a fee and some of the more popular sports require a try out at the beginning of the academic year.
You can meet members of each of these clubs at the Students’ Union Bazaar which runs on a weekend during the first few weeks of term on campus. This gives you the opportunity to see what the clubs are like and find out what type of involvement is required.
A wide range of students become part of these clubs and they welcome students of all ages, nationalities and ability.
A full list of the clubs is available from the AU website
Clubs and Societies
The Students’ Union Societies Federation has a range of over 60 clubs and societies that you can become a part of as a Loughborough Student. These societies are a great way to meet like minded people and membership is open to all students. They cover a range of interests including, food and drink, performance, art and music, culture, nation and faith as well as films, games and technology, plus much, much more.
For more information on what clubs and societies are available see the website
Recreational Sport and Leisure
The University offers a wide range of recreational sports facilities and classes to students who don’t want to play sport as part of a club. Access to all facilities on campus is available to students, staff and members of the general public. Loughborough Students benefit from reduced rates.
So whether you want to keep fit in one of our gyms or take your whole family swimming, the University can provide you with all your sporting needs.
Please see their website for more details.
Volunteering
The Students’ Union has a volunteering organisation called Action which provides volunteering opportunities for Loughborough Students’ to get involved in.
Projects in the past have included helping local children to read, an OAP tea dance and DIY work for local schools and organisations.
For more information on how you can get involved please see their website
Charity Fund Raising
The Students’ Union has a charity fund raising organisation called Rag. This organisation holds a number of events and initiatives annually to raise money for local and national charities. The events are organised and run by Loughborough students and you can get involved and help to raise money for charity.
For more information on how you can get involved please see their website
Student Representation
The University and Students’ Union offer a range of unique opportunities for you to become a part of various committees that represent fellow students. Although the Mature Students Association is one of these committees, there are a wide range of other opportunities where you can use your voice and people skills to represent others. Opportunities exist throughout the year and are advertised both in your department and through the Students’ Union.
Arts and Music
The University arts programme offers a wide range of art installations, exhibitions and performances to go and see. As part of this programme there are a range of arts classes and the University Choir which you can become a member of. Rehearsal rooms and discounted lessons are also available for student musicians.
For more details please see their website