Mature students
Guidance and Welfare
Student Accommodation Centre
The Student Accommodation Centre (SAC) provides information and advice on both University halls of residence and an extensive list of approved private sector accommodation advertised by the University.
The University has a range of accommodation suitable for mature students. Unfortunately the University does not have any accommodation suitable for children on campus, but a block of one and two bedroom flats just off campus are available to singles, couples and families. Larger accommodation, suitable for families, is also available, though limited in number.
When making an application to be placed in halls of residence, the SAC advise you to contact them after you have made your online application to confirm that you wish to be placed with returning students.
There are also a wide range of local estate agents, letting agents and local landlords who can provide you with accommodation. Please contact the Student Support Centre for a comprehensive list of local accommodation providers.
W: http://accommodation.lboro.ac.uk/
T: 01509 222258/53
E: sac@lboro.ac.uk
Loughborough Campus Nursery
Loughborough Students’ Union runs a registered day nursery on campus providing childcare for the children of students and staff. The Nursery consistently receives a good Ofsted report and is in a convenient campus location.
Places at the Nursery are highly sought after, and students are advised to make early enquiries, direct to the Nursery. Students may apply for a nursery place before they have confirmation of a place on their course at Loughborough, and are under no obligation to take it up if their plans change (other than one month’s notice of cancellation).
For details of other nurseries in the area, please see Leicestershire County Council’s Family Information Directory online [www.leics.gov.uk/index/children_families/family/fis_childcare.htm]
W: www.lufbra.net/nursery/
T: 01509 234126
E: nursery@lborosu.org.uk
Medical Centre
The University Medical Centre is a regular GP surgery providing NHS services to registered patients. The practice area is LE11 3TU, but registrations are accepted from University students and their families provided they live within a three mile radius of campus.
W: www.lboro.ac.uk/service/medcentre/
T: 0845 0450557
Student Outreach and Recruitment Team
This team provides a dedicated member of staff for mature students, to support and advise you while at Loughborough. The team organises and facilitates events, workshops and support for all mature student needs. If you have any questions or need advice on any issue affecting you as a mature student please contact Kay Bridger:
E: K.M.Bridger@lboro.ac.uk
T: 01509 222486
The Student Support Centre
The Student Support Centre is home to the Student Advice and Support Service and the English Language Support Service. The Student Advice and Support Service offers free, professional advice for all students, covering housing, finance, legal matters and other issues. We also provide support for international students and their families, including immigration advice and help with visa applications, police registrations and adapting to life in the UK.
The English Language Support Service runs a range of termtime classes and workshops in English for Academic Purposes and Study Skills. We also offer one-to-one advice and support for international students with regard to English language skills.
W: www.lboro.ac.uk/ssc
T: 01509 222058
E: ssc@lboro.ac.uk
Counselling and Disability Service
The service provides support to students with a wide range of disabilities, metal health difficulties and specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia and dyspraxia. Counselling is also available to all students’. More information about specific areas of the service is given below.
Disability Office
The Disability Office provides support for students with a range of additional needs, including physical disabilities, sensory impairments, medical conditions and specific learning differences such as dyslexia and dyspraxia. Please contact the Disability Office to discuss, in confidence, any issue related to disability or impairment that you think might be affecting you.
W: www.lboro.ac.uk/disabilities/
T: 01509 222770
E: dans@lboro.ac.uk
Mental Health Support Team (MHST)
The Mental Health Support Team supports students who face barriers affecting their ability to study as a result of emotional or mental health issues, by making arrangements, developing practical strategies, and liaising with other colleagues, to deal with obstacles to academic progression.
W: www.lboro.ac.uk/disabilities/mhst/
T: 01509 228338
E: d.p.doran@lboro.ac.uk
Counselling Service
This is a highly confidential professional service offering individual counselling and a workshop programme which includes understanding and managing anxiety, meditation, and procrastination.
The service is free for all students and can be an important source of support for a variety of issues and situations. We recognise that mature students may have more complex lives, with greater demands on them in terms of family, childcare, partnerships, financial and career issues
W: www.lboro.ac.uk/service/counselling/
T: 01509 222148
E: ucs@lboro.ac.uk
Centre for Additional Learning Support
The Centre for Additional Learning Support works with students with dyslexia and dyspraxia. We work with you to help you understand and use your strengths and we can help with: planning your work, making reading more manageable, making your ideas make sense when you write and revision and exam techniques.
An initial assessment service is offered for students who are experiencing difficulties which may indicate that they have a learning difference which is giving them specific difficulties. If you wish to arrange an initial assessment, or would like to chat to someone to find out more about dyslexia, please contact Karen Dilks who will be happy to arrange an appointment for you with a dyslexia tutor.
W: www.lboro.ac.uk/studentservices/cals.html
T: 01509 222770
E: dans@lboro.ac.uk
Student to Student Support
Student 2 student is a peer support service run by students for students from the Students’ Union, offering email based confidential emotional support or advice on any issue.
E: Student2student@lborosu.org.uk
Mature Students Association
Sometimes the best support comes from someone in the same situation as you. All 21+ students are automatically members of the Mature Students Association (MSA) which is run by mature students for mature students through the Students’ Union. The MSA represents 21+ students and organises socials so you can get the most out of your experience at University.
W: www.lufbra.net/associations/msa/
E: msa@lborosu.org.uk and studentactivities@lufbra.net
Student Voice
Student Voice is a service specifically to help you with any issues or problems you have with the University. Student Voice can help you with a range of issues including academic misconduct, disciplinary allegations, impaired performance or if you want to make a complaint against the University. Everything that is said in Student Voice is strictly confidential, so no matter what your issue, we are here to help. Student Voice is based downstairs in the Students’ Union and open Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm.
T: 01509 635 072
E: voiceadvisor@lufbra.net