Geography and Environment
University is about more than getting a degree. Your experience will be made by inspiring lecturers, friendly students, and excellent facilities. Our applicant visit days are the perfect opportunity to get a feel for life and study at Loughborough University.
If you need to cancel your attendance, please email us as soon as possible.
Itinerary
On arrival, please make your way to James France Building where we will welcome you to the event and register your arrival.
| 09:45 - 10:30 |
Registration Refreshments and an opportunity to speak with staff from the accommodation services/placements and study exchange |
James France Exhibition Area |
| 10:30-10:45 |
Welcome to the School A welcome from the School of Social Sciences and Humanities |
Stewart Mason SMB.0.14 |
| 10:45 - 11:30 |
Geography Programme Talk: “Geography and Environment: A World of Opportunities” |
Stewart Mason SMB.0.14
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| 11:30-11:45 |
The student perspective A talk from two of our current Geography students |
Stewart Mason SMB.0.14 |
| 11:45 - 14:00 |
Small Group Activity Rotation Lunch and an opportunity to talk to current Geography students Campus Tour Taster Tutorial with academic staff (applicants) Q&A with academic staff (guests) |
Geography Building Outdoor Locations SMB.0.08/0.10/1.02 SMB.0.02 |
For single honours applicants
| 14:00 - 14:30 | An opportunity to ask final questions with student ambassadors | SMB.0.02 |
For joint and combined honours applicants
| 14:00 - 14:30 | Joint and Combined Honours Talk:
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SMB.0.17 |
| 14:30 | End of Visit Day |
Travel information and overnight accommodation
Find out how to get to Loughborough, and if required, book overnight accommodation.
Rail or Coach
Rail
- You can buy a combined train and bus ticket which incorporates the bus journey to and from the railway station. Just select Loughborough University Bus (XLO) when booking on websites such as The Trainline and East Midlands Trains.
- A University Sprint service operates between the University/Town/Railway Station every 15 minutes; ask for the University.
- A taxi stand operates from the Railway Station, ask for the university (taxi fare approx. £8 - £10).
Coach
- Coach travellers will arrive at Loughborough (The Rushes); this is also the bus stop for the University Sprint service (see above).
Car
Parking on campus
- Please park in either Car Park 5, 9, 18 or 19.
Register your vehicle
You must register your vehicle when attending your visit day. Full details on how to pre-register your car or how to register on the day for free are available on the Visit Day Parking page.
Directions
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- M1: Loughborough is situated just off Junction 23 of the M1 in Leicestershire, mid-way between Leicester and Nottingham. Visitors are requested to head for the West Entrance to the University, and take the first exit at the first roundabout and then take the first left to Car Park 1.
- Please refer to our how to find us page for driving directions.
- A6 from North and South: follow signs for Loughborough, then University and/or Nanpantan.
- A60 from Nottingham or A511 from Leicester or Burton: follow signs for Loughborough, then University and/or Nanpantan.
Aeroplane
- Nottingham East Midlands Airport is a 20-minute taxi ride from Loughborough University; ask for Loughborough University.
- A Skylink service runs from Nottingham East Midlands Airport to Loughborough Town Centre, where you will need to connect with the University Sprint service.
Overnight Accommodation
- If you require overnight accommodation, you can view a list of local accommodation or our browse our short stay university accommodation.