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Student support
Mental Wellbeing
We have a well-qualified team of Mental Health Advisors and Counsellors to provide you with trusted one-to-one advice and support, and an opportunity to talk and reflect in a confidential space with a professionally trained person who is outside of your immediate situation.
Wellbeing advice
Wellbeing advisors are based in various schools/ departments to offer guidance and support on any issue that is affecting student life, including stress, bereavement or relationship troubles.
Disability and Health
Our dedicated support team offer a tailored service to help our students overcome challenging aspects of teaching, learning, assessments, and general University life.
On-site Medical centre
The Medical Centre, situated in the middle of campus, offers doctor and nurse appointments for all students, as well as lifestyle checks and advice. Student advice and support
Free professional advice service for all students covering student loans and benefits, housing and contract laws, and more. Tailored support is also available for international students, including advice on immigration and police registration.
Hall Wardens
Every hall of residence has a team of wardens who provide pastoral and welfare support to students living on campus, while ensuring the environment remains positive and enjoyable for everyone.
Campus security
Our campus is supervised 24 hours a day, all year round by an experienced security team who are on constant look-out for the safety of our students, staff and guests. All security staff are trained first aiders and can assist with a variety of matters.
Academic language support
We have a dedicated team of professionals on hand to provide additional support to students around new academic terms and study skills. Through workshops, online resources and self-access materials, we can help UK, EU and international students to reach their full potential.
Mathematics Learning Support Centre
This inspiring learning environment sees experienced Mathematics lecturers providing one-to-one drop-in sessions to students in need of some extra coaching. The centre is open to all courses and is a free to use service.
IT Services
IT services provides round the clock teaching and learning support and offers a wide selection of IT and communication facilities to improve the study experience, including a free copy of Microsoft Office, unlimited data storage and access to specialist software. “There are so many support services, such as the Mathematics Learning Support Centre, where you can drop in with no appointment and receive help from an academic with a topic that you may be struggling with.”
Fern Bioengineering MEng
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IS LOUGHBOROUGH RIGHT FOR ME?
You’ve worked extremely hard to make it to this moment and the option to go to university is finally within your reach.
There are hundreds of universities to choose from and it is important that you choose the one that is right for you.
Here’s some of the things that our students value the most about their experience at Loughborough University. If you can relate to some of these points, there’s a strong chance that Loughborough could be the perfect place for you too.
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We’re a family
Anyone who has a connection to Loughborough has experienced what it means to be part of the Loughborough Family. From incoming freshers experiencing the University for the first time, to the Alumni who graduated from the University decades ago – our students are passionate about their University and they are a tight-knit bunch.
We’re on your side
For some, university is a fresh start and offers the freedom to express yourself without the fear of discrimination. Every student is welcome at Loughborough, and we operate a zero tolerance policy towards all types of discrimination, harassment and violence.
Whatever you are going through, our broad range of support services are there to provide friendly, discrete, and non-judgemental support whenever you need it.
We’re serious about sustainability
We pride ourselves on being a green and sustainable campus. It is home to many different species of plants and provides a wonderful, diverse habitat for wildlife to thrive.
We try to embed sustainability into everything we do at Loughborough and we work with students and staff across the University to promote awareness through campaigns and activities across the year. Your safety matters to us
Around five and a half thousand students live with us on campus every year. It is a responsibility that we take extremely seriously and we are committed to ensuring that every student feels at home on campus. Every hall of residence is protected by 24 hour security and has its own Fire Officer while our hall warden system provides around-the-clock safety, pastoral and welfare support.
We’ll bring out the best in you
Our academics are passionate about their subject area and enjoy sharing their expertise with our students. Our teaching was rated Gold in the latest Teaching Excellence Framework and we received special praise for the close partnership between our students and staff.
Olivia Fine Art BA
