Opportunities for All Years

To sign up to any of the opportunities below, please complete our sign up form. Make sure to check the opportunities available exclusive to your year group. If you have any questions, please contact the team successacademy@mailbox.lboro.ac.uk.

Our Academic Success Coaches provide exclusive 1:1 coaching, group workshops, and online resources to help you achieve your full potential while studying at Loughborough University.

The team will help you to identify and play to your strengths, increase your confidence, and improve your academic performance, working with you to understand and develop key skills such as:

Time Management, Organisation, Procrastination, Perfectionism, Resilience, Motivation and Confidence, Presentation Skills and Exam Techniques.

Breakfast Study Cafes are here to help you set aside time to study and increase your productivity whilst on campus. During these sessions, you'll focus on work you need to complete, co-working alongside other students. You'll work in 25-minute chunks, followed by a 5-minute break (called the Pomodoro technique). Working in this way helps you feel accountable to stay focused on your work - particularly helpful if you struggle with being distracted by notifications!

Personal Best is a skills development programme, designed to help you become more successful in your academic life and future careers.  You will be introduced to this as soon as you start at Loughborough.

The Personal Best app includes tools to assess your skill levels in 15 areas and provides a platform to set goals to develop these skills. It also provides an array of learning resources to support you, covering topics ranging from managing your money, to being more sustainable.

You can complete any of our 15 badges, all centred around developing and evidencing important academic, professional, and personal skills, such as digital success, creativity and leadership. If you complete 4 badges, you will receive the Personal Best Award which will feature on your degree transcript when you complete your course. This is a great way to show employers how you have enhanced your skills at university and will look great on your CV and LinkedIn profile!

Power up your future in the energy sector with Energyz Black — a pioneering initiative dedicated to championing Black excellence and boosting representation in one of the world’s most vital industries. In partnership with the University and the Student Success Academy, this programme offers targeted opportunities for Black and ethnic minority students to gain the skills, knowledge, and connections needed to thrive. Through knowledge sharing, career development, and tailored support, you’ll be part of a movement driving meaningful change in the energy industry.

As a participant, you’ll gain access to exclusive workshops, networking events, and mentorship opportunities designed to foster academic excellence and open doors to exciting career paths. Whether you’re exploring renewable energy, engineering, sustainability, or innovation, you’ll connect with industry professionals who can guide and inspire your journey.

If you’re studying a STEM subject — especially within the Schools of Science, AACME, ABCE, or WMEME — this is your chance to step into a sector that’s shaping the future. Join us to build your expertise, expand your network, and help create a more inclusive energy industry for generations to come.

Step into the creative industries with confidence and connections. Our exclusive programme, run in partnership with Creative Access, is designed for university students from BAME backgrounds studying Design and Creative Arts. You’ll gain first-hand insight into the sector through an immersive Insight Day, where you’ll explore a leading creative workplace, meet industry professionals, and see what it’s really like behind the scenes. It’s your chance to ask questions, spark ideas, and start building a network that could shape your career.

The journey doesn’t stop there. You’ll be matched with an experienced creative professional for a mentoring programme tailored to your ambitions. Your mentor will share insider knowledge, guidance, and encouragement to help you navigate your next steps. Finally, our career workshop will equip you with practical tools to secure internships and roles — from crafting standout applications to acing interviews — so you’re ready to seize opportunities with confidence.

Whether you dream of working in design studios, galleries, film, publishing, or beyond, this programme is your launchpad into a vibrant, competitive industry. Places are limited, so take the leap and invest in your creative future today.

Last updated: 30th September 2025