Sport

OVER 500 HOURS OF FREE RECREATIONAL SPORT (2019-20)

HIGHEST RECORDED LEVELS OF SPORTS VOLUNTEERING IN THE COUNTRY – 2019 Para sport

Due to the broad and inspiring development opportunities available at our University, Loughborough is home to one of the largest populations of Para athletes in the UK. We aim to empower this community through recreational and performance sport activities and we offer a range of exciting Para sport placements, volunteering and research opportunities.

Social and recreational sport

For those looking to participate in sport on a more casual basis, there are lots of opportunities to help you stay active, have fun and make new friends. These include free, competitive weekly leagues and a series of one day events where you can represent your halls of residence, department and/or student society.

We also offer ‘My Lifestyle’ which is an inclusive programme that is free from competition, expectation and commitment for students and staff who may be new to sport and exercise.

Coaching and volunteering opportunities

Gain sports industry experience and internationally recognised qualifications with our Coach and Volunteer Academy (CVA). We offer a wide range of opportunities including: • Coaching and officiating • Event management • Sports media, marketing and communications • Supporting high performance athletes and teams • Local community projects • Volunteer Zambia

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Loughborough Students’ Union

Right at the very heart of our award-winning student experience sits Loughborough Students’ Union (LSU) which is run entirely by our students, for our students.

OVER 100 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

During the day, the Union is a bustling venue of social activities and is a popular meeting place for students. Whether you’re having coffee with friends or dining in John Cooper’s – our very own gastropub, you’ll enjoy soaking up the vibrant atmosphere. The Union also comes complete with a Chinese restaurant, a Subway, a hair salon, an opticians, a dental practice, a taxi rank, a pharmacy, and a handy convenience shop selling a wide selection of groceries, beverages and household goods. By night, the Union transforms into a 4,000-capacity nightclub with three separate rooms that host different events across the week.

Societies

With over 100 societies to get involved in outside of your studies, you’ll be spoilt for choice. Societies are student-run groups that offer an incredible sense of community. From salsa dancing and yoga, to surfing and singing you will have lots of opportunities to continue much-loved hobbies, learn new skills and meet life-long friends. Volunteering and fundraising

LSU Action volunteers can choose to take on a number of rewarding projects to help the local and wider community. These have included travelling to Nepal and Uganda to rebuild schools and support underprivileged families.

Students can get involved in a variety of fundraising opportunities with LSU Rag, who raise over £1 million every year for local, national and international charities. Recent adventures and challenges include climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and cycling from Paris to London.

Peer-to-peer support

Our Students’ Union is home to an outstanding Welfare and Diversity team who are committed to providing a voice to under-represented student groups, while promoting positive health and wellbeing across campus. This section offers friendly and supportive peer-to-peer services such as Nightline and the Ethnic Minorities Network, helping all students to feel a sense of community, belonging and safety.