Freshers 2024

Welcome to Loughborough! Get your university life off to a creative start with LU Arts.

We're a small team based in Martin Hall and it's our job to help you find ways to be creative outside of your studies. It might be keeping up an existing hobby or skill while you're at university or learning something completely new.

Our events and activities are open to any student, no matter what subject you are studying and no matter what your ability level is. From music and performing arts to creative writing and visual arts, we've got it covered! Our events includes hands-on workshops, evening classes, music tuition, open mic performances, exhibitions and much more. There are also one-off competitions and opportunities to showcase your work and skills.

You can find out more by exploring our website using the sections below. If you have any questions then please email us at LUArts@lboro.ac.uk. 

Events for the autumn term 2024 will be added to our What's on page over the coming weeks.

What's on

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Creative writing

Write and perform your work at open mic performance poetry nights. Develop your skills with regular evening classes.
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Music

Access discounted music tuition and free music practice rooms. Perform at open mic nights or join a student society to stay interested in music.
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Performing arts

Watch our National Theatre Live screenings or attend one-off workshops and talks. For performers, join a society like Stage, Shakespeare or LU Dance Club.
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Visual arts

Sign up for one-off arts and crafts workshops or evening classes. Enjoy regular lunchtime exhibitions and Radar events (our contemporary art programme).
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Arts scholarships

Talented musicians, writers, performers, artists and more can apply for an arts scholarship. Each with a £200 cash prize and the chance to apply for additional funding to develop your talent further.

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Student societies

Carry on your hobbies at Loughborough or discover a new one by joining a student society. There’s plenty on offer, from all genres of music and dance to drama, sketching, cinema and more.

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Tuition and classes

Learn new skills in an evening class in creative writing, painting and drawing or pottery. Keep up your music lessons or book onto a short course to learn something new.
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Student opportunities

Train to be an arts worker and earn money for running your own workshops. Enter our creative competitions to win prizes and showcase your work.
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Wellbeing

Take some time out from your studies to do something creative. It can help support your mental health and wellbeing. We also work with partners to deliver specific wellbeing sessions and projects.