Inspiring Minds Pre-Event Information

Thank you for booking onto Inspiring Minds, we are looking forward to welcoming you onto campus! Please make sure you have your ticket email on you when you arrive so we can get you registered on the day.

Itinerary

Each Inspiring Minds' event includes 2 or more session choices, plus a careers talk and optional campus tour. You will be invited to select your session choices a month before the event. A timetable for each of the days can be found below:

 

Time Activity
9am – 9.30am Registration
9.30am – 10am Welcome and Careers talk 
10am – 10.50am Session 1: Chemistry (2 hour session), Energy Engineering (2 hour session), Physics (2 hour session), Campus Tour, UCAS Applications
11am – 11.50am Session 2: Biomedical Engineering, Campus Tour, Student Finance
12pm – 1pm Lunch and DigiLabs Drop in - See some of our new lab space equipment that is used on across STEM courses at Loughborough. 
1pm – 1.50pm Session 3: Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering (2 hour session), Computer Science, Maths, Chemical Engineering, Campus Tour, UCAS Applications
2pm – 2.50pm Session 4: Mechanical Engineering, Sports Technology, Natural Science, Campus Tour, Student Finance
2.50pm – 3pm Closing talk

*All sessions and times are subject to change

 

Time Activity
9am – 9.30am Registration
9.30am – 10am Welcome  
10am – 10.50am Session 1: Marketing, Accounting and Finance, Politics and International Relations, Psychology, Personal Statements Talk, Campus Tour
11am – 11.50am Session 2: Business (Management), Geography, Media and Communications, Sociology, Student Finance Talk, Campus Tour 
12pm – 12.30pm Optional Student Q&A
12.30pm – 1pm Lunch
1pm – 1.50pm Session 3: Economics, History, Criminology, Student Finance Talk, Campus Tour
2pm – 2.50pm Session 4: Sport Management, Law, English, Personal Statements Talk, Campus Tour
2.50pm – 3:20pm Careers talk
3:20pm - 3:30pm Closing talk

*All sessions and times are subject to change

Time Activity
9am – 9.30am Registration
9.30am – 10am Welcome  
10am – 10.50am Session 1: Subjects TBC
11am – 11.50am Session 2: Subjects TBC
12pm – 12.30pm Student Q&A
12.30pm – 1pm Lunch
1pm – 1.50pm Session 3: Subjects TBC
2pm – 2.50pm Session 4: Subjects TBC
2.50pm – 3:20pm Careers talk
3:20pm - 3:30pm Closing talk
Time Activity
9am – 9.30am Registration
9.30am – 10am Welcome  
10am – 10.50am Session 1: Subjects TBC
11am – 11.50am Session 2: Subjects TBC
12pm – 12.30pm Careers talk
12.30pm – 1pm Lunch
1pm – 3.00pm Loughborough Degree Showcase Tour
3pm – 3.15pm Closing session
3.15pm – 4.30pm Optional campus tour

Location

Your event will be held across the Loughborough University East Midlands campus. On arrival please head towards the following buildings, where you will be able to register: 

  • 1 April, STEM: West Park Teaching Hub
  • 9 April, Business and Economics, Social Sciences and Humanities: Edward Herbert Building
  • 10 April, Sport: Martin Hall
  • 5 June, Art and Design: TBC

Building locations can be found on our interactive map. All our buildings are Google Maps enabled to help you find us on the day. Access details are available on AccessAble, so please take a look ahead if this is helpful for you. If you have any access requirements that you did not state on the booking form please email us. 

Travel

Loughborough University is conveniently located in the East Midlands and offers easy accessibility via train, bus or car. The nearest train station is Loughborough, a brief 20-minute bus ride from campus. 

For those driving, we are just two miles from the M1 motorway junction 23, with free on-site parking during the event. To access free parking please register your vehicle at one of our pay-points on campus using our free parking code, which will be updated on this page 2 weeks before the event. If you have any issues with parking please head towards the event check-in and one of our staff members can help out. 

Additional directions can be found on our website. Please allow plenty of time to travel to reach the venue. Registration opens at 9:00 and the main sessions will commence at 9:30. 

Parking

Parking on campus is free of charge for guests attending our Inspiring Minds days, however it is important to note that you still need to register your vehicle with us as our campus is ANPR controlled. You can do this in advance of your event or when you arrive at campus. 

Please note: if you use the QR codes displayed on the permanent day-to-day signage in our car parks on campus on the day of your event, a 20p administrative fee will be charged. To park for free, please use the links provided below either prior to your visit or on arrival, or use the parking machines by each car park. If you are unsure, please speak to a member of staff or student ambassador on the day - they will be happy to assist you.

You can pre-register for free parking in advance of your visit. Pre-registration is available up until the day before your visit day.

Once you pre-register there is nothing else you need to do. On the day of your event, you simply park up in one of our car parks and head to your event. Our Security and ambassador teams will be on hand to direct you to the most suitable parking close to your event venue.

How to pre-book parking:

Step 1: Visit the APCOA pre-book website

Step 2: Search for Loughborough University and choose date/time of visit.

Step 3: Click “Book Now” on Loughborough University Car Parks.

Step 4: Confirm location and times and click “Book Now”. The free parking codes are valid all day. 

Step 5: Enter your details including vehicle registration number.

Step 6: Add the promo code bellow linked to the event day you are attending. Enter it and click “Apply”.

Step 7: Click “Book Now”. Keep a copy of your booking confirmation in case you need to make changes before your visit.

Free Parking codes: 

1st April 2026 - IMSTEM

9th April 2026 - IMBESH

10th April 2026 - IMSPORT

If you haven't pre-booked your parking, don’t worry you can still redeem free parking on the day of your visit using the direct link below and entering the free parking codes. Please ensure you have select 'Loughborough University Events' as your Location. Note: The code will not be valid if you select 'Loughborough University' as your location. 

Register for on the day parking.

Parents and Guardians

Parents and Guardians are welcome to stay for the full duration of the event. 

Unfortunately, due to limited capacity, parents and guardians will not be able to join in on all of the academic taster sessions. The drop-down buttons below will show what is available for parents and guardians on each event. 

There will also be catering outlets open on campus and free Wi-Fi available for parents and guardians to make use of. 

During session 1 there will be a Parents and Guardians Talk on the topic of 'Supporting your young person into Higher Education'. This will be around 30 mintues in length, with our Parents and Guardians team available for questions afterwards. 

Unfortunetly, due to limited capacity in our lab spaces parents and guardians will only be able to join a limited number of academic sessions. Parents and Guardians can join on the following sessions: 

  • Campus Tour (All sessions)
  • UCAS Applications (Session 1 and Session 3)
  • Student Finance (Session 2 and Session 4)
  • DigiLabs lunch time drop-in
  • Maths (Session 3)
  • Computer Science (Session 3)
  • Mechanical Engineering (Session 4)
  • Sports Technology (Session 4)
  • Natural Sciences (Session 4)

All other sessions will be reserved for students only. Throughout the whole day our cafe space will be open, with wifi available if you would like to complete some work. You are also welcome to make use of the free on-campus bus service to explore more of Loughborough University including our very own ancient woodland or fruit routes nature trail. 

Timetables for parents and guardians are still being finalised. These will be updated here closer to the event. 

Throughout the whole day our cafe space will be open, with wifi available if you would like to complete some work. You are also welcome to make use of the free on-campus bus service to explore more of Loughborough University including our very own ancient woodland or fruit routes nature trail. 

Timetables for parents and guardians are still being finalised. These will be updated here closer to the event. 

Throughout the whole day our cafe space will be open, with wifi available if you would like to complete some work. You are also welcome to make use of the free on-campus bus service to explore more of Loughborough University including our very own ancient woodland or fruit routes nature trail. 

Timetables for parents and guardians are still being finalised. These will be updated here closer to the event. 

Dress Code

There is no formal dress code for the event, although part of the day may include walking outside across campus, so please dress appropriately and for the weather and wear sensible footwear. 

All students participating in practical lab-based activities MUST wear clothing that covers the legs (no shorts or skirts) and MUST wear covered shoes (no flip flops/sandals etc.). For Inspiring Minds: Sport there may be some practical sessions which require sports clothing. You will be informed of this when making your session choices.

Lunch

Lunch will not be provided, so please bring a packed lunch with you. There will be an on-site shop open during the event, however, this will become busy with limited stock. Please note we are a cashless campus. 

Loughborough University Image Capture Policy

This event may be photographed and filmed. Images may be used in University prospectuses, course brochures and other publicity material (e.g. internal and external newsletters and the University website). It is not possible or practical to seek consent for image capture from each individual attending this event. The University will therefore conclude that by attending the event, participants agree to their image being captured for the purposes stated above. If you object to your image being captured, please email us and we will respect your decision.