Get moving
You can run, walk or cycle your way around campus, following a range of routes. Being active outside has benefits including stress relief, improving mood, better quality sleep, being connected to your surroundings and improving fitness.
Some of our sports facilities, including the gyms, will remain open over the University holidays. Check the opening times online. Please note that facilities will not be open on the Public Holidays.
Explore Loughborough and the neighbouring cities
Love Loughborough and Charnwood Borough Council will be running a number of events over Christmas. View the full programme. Derby, Leicester and Nottingham are also hosting events and information can be found on the following websites:
Further wellbeing support:
If you have an emergency please contact the University’s Security Team on 0800 526966.
The LU Wellbeing app incorporates mindfulness and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) amongst many other techniques to support your mental health. It is a free app and can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play.
The Mental Health Central Access Point can be contacted if you need urgent mental health support. Their free helpline is open 24/7 – call 0808 800 3302.
Crisis cafés are run across Leicestershire and provide a drop-in space for anyone to come and talk, no appointment needed. One is held in the Bridgeman Building every Thursday but please note that it an online session on 29 December.
If you need expert advice or support you can contact Student Space between 3pm-12am on 0808 1895 260.