Student Opportunities

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion work at Loughborough University is focused on removing barriers and making sure everyone in the institution feels they belong and can succeed here. Across the university there are various opportunities for students to get involved with projects confronting issues such as racism, sexism, homophobia, and intersectional barriers for staff and students at Loughborough. See how you could make a difference and work towards a more diverse and inclusive campus.

Opportunities within your school

School of Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical, and Material Engineering  

The school of aeronautical, automotive, chemical, and material engineering offers students the opportunity to join the school EDI committee or become an EDI ambassador. To learn more about this please contact AACMESupport@mailbox.lboro.ac.uk. 

Find out about informal events and activities in the School of Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical, and Material Engineering through their student groups and networks such as the Women’s Engineering Society and the Doctoral Research group.  

School of Science 

Within the school of science students can join a group or become an ambassador for women in science. If you are interested in joining, please email Amanda Pearce a.pearce@lboro.ac.uk or sci-edi@lboro.ac.uk. 

School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences 

The school of sport, exercise, and health sciences have established a working group focused on learning and teaching. The group aim to achieve several priorities and involves student members. If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact Mhairi Vari Morris M.A.Morris@lboro.ac.uk. 

School of Architecture, Building, and Civil Engineering 

The school of architecture, building, and civil engineering have EDI champions who are student’s reps involved in EDI projects. The purpose of this role is to promote a positive learning culture and environment that supports EDI values. Members have set responsibilities and are appointed for a period of 2-3 years. To learn more please contact Karen Blay k.b.blay@lboro.ac.uk  or Hannah Ryan h.ryan@lboro.ac.uk.  

Opportunities in Loughborough Student's Union

Loughborough Students’ Union offers a range of opportunities to get involved with EDI related work. You could:

  • Chair a society. There are lots of political, cultural, faith-based or fundraising societies which take part in EDI work.
  • Join a Welfare and Diversity network. These groups focus on supporting and empowering underrepresented groups to ensure they have a voice both within LSU and the University.
  • Volunteer as an Academic Representative to initiate positive change within their Departments.
  • Run for Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Officer at LSU President to represent the student body and have your say in how the University and SU and run.  
Check out opportunities with LSU