The weekend will bring together alumni from all graduation years, and it is a great chance to catch up with old friends, make new friends, and reminisce.
Events programme
Friday
FND
Relive your student days with a night out at the LSU, with hundreds of current students.
FND is one of the LSU’s biggest student nights out and is a great way to kickstart your weekend and catch up with friends over drinks and music. It may be more appealing for recent graduates – but everyone is welcome!
Tickets are limited, so book soon to avoid disappointment. Please note that you will be required to show ID on entry as proof of age (18+ only).
Saturday
Loughborough Impact Live
Ease yourself into the weekend with a complimentary brunch and an unforgettable morning of inspiration, connection, and discovery.
Here’s what awaits you:
- Meet our Scholarship students and hear how your support is transforming lives.
- Take on a Sports Scholar in a fun interactive challenge and see their talent in action.
- Step into the future of digital decarbonisation and explore how innovation is driving sustainability.
- Be inspired by budding entrepreneurs from the Loughborough Enterprise Network as they share their journeys and business ideas.
This is your chance to see the real impact alumni and friends have at the University, meet the people behind the stories, and be part of the energy that makes Loughborough extraordinary.
Check-in and refreshments
Get your weekend started! If you haven’t already checked in, this is your chance to gather the information that you need for the weekend.
You’ll have the opportunity to mingle and chat with fellow alumni, as well as members of the Alumni Advisory Board whilst enjoying tea, coffee and cake. And if you need some lunch, then Towers Dining Hall and other food outlets will be open for you to explore – Towers is a great option if you would like to see what student life is like now! Feel free to bring a packed lunch too, as there are plenty of places for you to enjoy a picnic.
Not joining until later? Don’t worry, we have other check-in points during the weekend.
50 years of Loughborough Students’ Union
The Students’ Union has celebrated its 50th anniversary.
The current Students’ Union President will be joined by past student leaders who will discuss their experiences.
Join this talk and celebrate the milestone with LSU.
Family friendly
Campus tours
Enjoy a guided tour of the campus in themed groups.
You will be shown around on foot (minibus tour available) by a current student who can talk you through what’s on offer on campus and what it is like to be a student today.
You can choose from:
- A sport themed tour, where you will see some of our many amazing sports facilities, as well as the new ‘Gateway to Sport’
- A STEM tour, where you can see and experience the latest engineering and technology facilities
- A sculpture trail, where you can take in and appreciate the many sculptures around campus
- A guided minibus tour which will take you around the campus if you aren’t able to walk very far or just want to travel in style!
All our walking tours will include a short visit to one of our current halls of residence – details to be confirmed*.
You’ll be able to select your preferred tour when you book!
As the Alumni Reunion Weekend is taking place during term time, students are still in their Halls, so you sadly won’t be able to see inside bedrooms. We kindly ask that all our guests respect the privacy of our students and our safeguarding responsibilities.
Celebrating 50 years of sporting education at Loughborough
From past breakthroughs to present innovation - join for a look back at 50 years of world-leading sport research at Loughborough
Known today as the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Science, the School is celebrating 50 years since it welcomed its first students, during which time Loughborough has become synonymous with Sport and has been recognised as the best in the world for sports-related subjects by the QS World Rankings for nine consecutive years.
This session will highlight the journey of sport research throughout the School’s 50 years, as well as some of the current activities taking place.
Give it a go: try out Boccia or New age curling
Are you ready to try out a new sport?
Whilst you’re on campus, why not try out boccia or new age curling? This session will be led by students who can show you how to get stuck in!
Boccia and new age curling are just some of the sports that are included in the para sport offer at Loughborough.
Boccia is a target sport you play seated; new age curling is an adapted indoor version of curling. We’d love for you to try them out!
Family friendly
Give it a go: Visit DigiLabs
During this family-friendly session, you will get a ‘hands on’ experience trying out our VR headsets to explore the ‘the Land of Loughborough’ as well as the opportunity to see yourself as a life-sized hologram using our Proto technology!
Our unique and innovative DigiLabs project offers incredible new facilities and equipment to students to ensure they are future-fit for the digital world of work once they graduate.
Family friendly
Create and Connect with LU Arts
Take an hour out of your weekend to sit back, relax and get creative by designing your very own 'take-home' craft item inspired by your memories of Loughborough.
This self-led activity is open to all ages and all levels of experience are welcome. All materials will be provided.
Cocktail making: Sustainable Sipping
Sustainable Sipping at Burleigh Court gives you a chance to taste-test a range of cocktails made from food that would have otherwise gone to waste.
This activity is bookable online and tickets are £30pp. Spaces will book fast, so if you are keen to have cocktails with your university friends before heading to the BBQ, make sure you book soon to avoid disappointment. Please note that there are only 30 spaces available which will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Further cocktail making sessions can be added to the programme if there is significant interest. Please email us if there are issues booking your group on to the session due to capacity and we will do our best to help.
See the full list of the zero-waste, maximum-flavour Cocktails at Fifty The Street, Burleigh Court.
limited availability - 30 spaces
FA Cup Final screening
Join others - including a group of football alumni - for the FA Cup Final.
This is a free screening of the final. The bar in EHB will be open. You can join the BBQ as soon as the match is over!
BBQ and entertainment
The BBQ at EHB will be a lovely opportunity to enjoy an evening with fellow alumni at this well-known location on campus. You will also have the chance to hear from the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nick Jennings CB FREng FRS.
Live entertainment will be brought to you courtesy of the very talented student group, Tuxedo Swing, and we’ll be joined by a caricaturist so you can take home a fun memento from the weekend. Finally, we’ll finish the night off with a silent disco to bring you music from across the decades.
The menu will include vegetarian and vegan options and a welcome drink. Please let us know your dietary requirements when booking.
A bar will be open during the evening for you to purchase alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks.
Sunday
Family friendly
Loughborough International Athletics
The LIA will see athletes competing across a range of events in what is widely recognised as the curtain raiser to the outdoor season.
A firm favourite with alumni, this event offers you the chance to see top-class athletics alongside alumni in an exciting atmosphere!
Lunch and refreshments will be included in the Pavilion – please let us know your dietary requirements.
Some seating will be available to alumni on the Pavilion steps.
Pre-booking for the alumni ticket for the LIA is essential and places are very limited.
You may be able to get standard tickets (without lunch) on the day, but it is not guaranteed. If you’d like to attend the LIA only, make sure you book via our reunion package to get the best price and to be seated in and around the Pavilion area.
Selling fast!