The Loughborough Experience

Hear more about our world-class teaching and research, outstanding graduate employability, support services, and our award-winning student experience.

Presentations last approximately 15 minutes. Tours last approximately 20 minutes, departing after each presentation.

Drop into the Pilkington Library to chat to staff from our incredible student support services teams. Staff from the Student Accommodation Centre, Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity, the Disability Sport Team, Careers Network, Chaplaincy, the Library, the Security Team and our Student Advice and Support Service will all be available throughout the day.

You can also find out more about internships, placements, graduate roles, starting your own business and boosting your employability by visiting the Careers and Student Enterprise stand.

Find out more about supporting your student through their university journey. Staff will be available throughout the day.

A basic introductory talk on the student finance system for UK students living in England including the application process and accessing loans, grants and Loughborough University bursaries.

For general information and enquiries on UK Student Finance (including for those living in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) visit the Student Advice and Support Service stand in the Pilkington Library.

Information and advice for applicants with long term health conditions, dyslexia and other specific learning differences, sensory impairments, mental health concerns, autistic spectrum conditions and physical disabilities hoping to study with us. The team will also have a stand in our Loughborough Experience Hub in the Pilkington Library.

An insight into getting started on your personal statement, which forms part of your UCAS application, including top tips on what to include and how to make the most of the space you have available!

Learn why employers love recruiting Loughborough students and graduates, and about the career readiness support available to help them secure internships, placements, graduate roles and further study.

We provide career coaching, employer events and tailored on-demand resources, as well as dedicated support for setting up a business available from the Loughborough Enterprise Network.  

Our Careers Network also delivers the Student Success Academy, providing a structured programme designed to support students’ personal, academic, and professional development throughout their time at Loughborough. Through a series of targeted workshops, resources, and activities, the Academy helps students build confidence, develop essential skills, and successfully navigate key transition points, from arriving at university and moving in and out of placement experiences, through to graduation.

LU Arts is our extra-curricular arts programme. This gives you plenty of opportunities to enjoy and/or get involved in the arts during your time at Loughborough. Our programme covers a wide range of art forms from pottery, painting and creative writing to music, dance and drama. Events include live performances, workshops, artist talks, discussion events, exhibitions and more. Whether you want to enjoy performances by others, develop your existing talents or learn a new skill, there is something for you.

The team will be based at Loughborough Students’ Union throughout the Open Days so make sure you drop by and find out more!

We encourage our students to take advantage of the opportunity to spend a semester or a full academic year at one of our partner universities abroad. We have a range of opportunities available and staff who support our international study exchanges will be available throughout the Open Days to chat to.

Learning a language and studying or working abroad develops skills that will strengthen your profile, expand your opportunities, and broaden your horizons. There are different ways of incorporating language learning into your time here at Loughborough and staff from our Language Centre will be on-hand throughout the day to answer your questions.

Talk to our Formula Student racing team and see their latest car.

Find out how you can get involved in our Unmanned Aerial Systems Team during your degree.

WES is a professional, not-for-profit network of women engineers, scientists and technologists offering inspiration, support and professional development. Meet current students driving the opportunities for Loughborough University female undergraduate and postgraduate students across our engineering departments.