Student Services Events
Below you can find a list of events run by Student Services.
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Neurodiverse Social Drop in
Start Date: 12:00 Jan-09-2026
Brief Description: A friendly and relaxed space in a quiet environment to make friends, share in a game or just come along to eat your lunch in a quiet and welcoming space.
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Neurodiversity Social Quiz
Start Date: 15:30 Jan-29-2026
Brief Description: Come and join a quiz team for a fun trivia challenge. The event is being held in EHB Room 205
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Female Neurodiversity group
Start Date: 12:00 Jan-30-2026
Brief Description: A safe and supportive group that will look at different areas of health and wellbeing
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Managing Emotions
Start Date: 11:00 Feb-02-2026
Brief Description: Managing Emotions in-person session facilitated by Megan Young (Mental Health Adviser) and Rachael Sisson (Wellbeing Adviser). We will look at understanding emotions and strategies - contribution is optional.
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Sleep smarter: techniques for restful nights and productive days
Start Date: 14:00 Feb-10-2026
Brief Description: An online session designed to help you understand what might be affecting your sleep and steps you can take to improve it.
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Lifting Mood and Motivation Group
Start Date: 14:30 Feb-11-2026
Brief Description: When we feel down, we can often experience low motivation. This can lead to us to do less and to get stuck in a vicious cycle of the less we do, the worse we feel. The session will look at this cycle and a technique to break out of it.
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Managing Anxiety
Start Date: 10:00 Feb-19-2026
Brief Description: Anxiety is our body’s natural response to perceived threat and often leaves us with feelings of worry, fear or unease. In this workshop we will explore ideas of how to recognise what is happening and strategies to begin the manage different reactions
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Managing Homesickness
Start Date: 10:00 Feb-25-2026
Brief Description: Homesickness is a common feeling for students; support is available to manage it and adjust to your new environment. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and coping strategies
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Wellbeing Walk from Bridgeman building to Burleigh Woods and back
Start Date: 10:30 Mar-04-2026
Brief Description: Join us for a wellbeing walk to relax, connect with nature and take a moment to breathe. No need to book, just turn up.
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Lifting Mood and Motivation Group
Start Date: 14:30 Mar-04-2026
Brief Description: When we feel down, we can often experience low motivation. This can lead to us to do less and to get stuck in a vicious cycle of the less we do, the worse we feel. The session will look at this cycle and a technique to break out of it.
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Self-Care online workshop
Start Date: 10:00 Mar-11-2026
Brief Description: Online Self-Care group on MS Teams. Come along to learn more about why Self-Care matters and how it can be achieved. Open to Loughborough and LUiL students.
Student Wellbeing Drop-in sessions - Loughborough Campus
Held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 11am – 2pm
The drop-in sessions can be used to talk briefly to a Wellbeing Adviser for 10-15 minutes about your concerns. The sessions offer quick advice or guidance on mental health and wellbeing. Concerns may be to do with several things including life events, wellbeing, financial difficulties, physical health, or injury. We can talk through what’s going on and think of a way forward together.
Some areas in which drop-ins can be helpful are:
- General wellbeing concerns (including low mood, anxiety, stress)
- Course related problems (where wellbeing is impacted)
- To hear about what other support is available at Loughborough University
Your concerns don’t need to be managed alone. There are lots of options of support at Loughborough University. The Wellbeing Team are here to support you with problems that may impact you on your academic journey. The team may also help to connect you with another team or service that are better able to do so.
The drop-in sessions are at the Bridgeman Building*. You will hopefully see where we are when you come into the main reception area. Please speak to Reception and let them know you are here when you arrive.
Student Wellbeing Drop-in Sessions - London Campus
Held on:
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Mondays at 1-2p.m. on the Ground Floor or online. This is open to any Loughborough London student.
The drop-in sessions can be used to talk briefly to a Wellbeing Adviser for 10-15 minutes about your concerns. The sessions offer quick advice or guidance on mental health and wellbeing. Concerns may be to do with several things including life events, wellbeing, financial difficulties, physical health, or injury. We can talk through what’s going on and think of a way forward together.
Some areas in which drop-ins can be helpful are:
- General wellbeing concerns (including low mood, anxiety, stress)
- Course related problems (where wellbeing is impacted)
- To hear about what other support is available at Loughborough University
Your concerns don’t need to be managed alone. There are lots of options of support at Loughborough University. The Wellbeing Team are here to support you with problems that may impact you on your academic journey. The team may also help to connect you with another team or service that are better able to do so.
The drop-in sessions are at the Bridgeman Building*. You will hopefully see where we are when you come into the main reception area. Please speak to Reception and let them know you are here when you arrive.
Disability Drop-in Sessions - Loughborough Campus
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 12.30-1.30pm (term time)
The disability drop-in sessions can be used to talk briefly to a Disability Advisor about your disability related concerns. The sessions offer quick advice or guidance on disability, including dyslexia, ADHD, Autism, Long term health conditions and physical health conditions.
Some areas in which drop-ins can be helpful are:
- Registering with the service (providing evidence, understanding what evidence is needed to register)
- Disabled Students Allowance
- Exam adjustments in relation to disability
The team may book you in for a longer appointment if that is what they feel you need, and can also support you to connect you with another team or service that may be better placed to support you.
The drop-in sessions are at the Bridgeman Building. Please report to the reception desk to let them know when you arrive.
Support from our External Partners
Loughborough University Mental Health Café
Drop-in support whenever you are struggling to cope.
Life at University can sometimes feel overwhelming. Our trained and supportive staff are here to listen and to provide the practical support you need. Come and talk to us about your mental health in confidence.
Times and locations
- Monday 6-9pm @ LSU
- Thursday 6-9pm @ Bridgeman Building, Central Park
The Mental Health Café is run by a partnership of Loughborough University; Leicestershire and Rutland; NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland; and Falcon.
You can find information about alternative Neighborhood Mental Health Cafes on the Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust website.
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Speaking Club
Start Date: 13:00 28-Jan-2026
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Loughborough Town Tour
Start Date: 12:45 02-Feb-2026
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Campus Tour
Start Date: 14:00 03-Feb-2026
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Speaking Club
Start Date: 13:00 04-Feb-2026
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Brighter Winter: Sleep Smarter
Start Date: 14:00 10-Feb-2026
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Brighter Winters: Create and connect: Craft your own jewellery
Start Date: 18:30 10-Feb-2026
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Speaking Club
Start Date: 13:00 11-Feb-2026
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Speaking Club
Start Date: 13:00 18-Feb-2026
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Brighter Winter: Pop-Up Maker Space
Start Date: 12:30 25-Feb-2026
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Speaking Club
Start Date: 13:00 25-Feb-2026
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Speaking Club
Start Date: 13:00 04-Mar-2026
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Speaking Club
Start Date: 13:00 11-Mar-2026
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Speaking Club
Start Date: 13:00 18-Mar-2026