Summertime Socials

Join us this Summer for some fun activities here in Loughborough. If you are staying in or near Loughborough over all or part of the Summer period, we are putting on lots of events to help keep you busy.

Events schedule

30 June – 6 July

7 – 13 July

14 – 20 July

21 – 27 July

28 July – 3 August

4 – 10 August

11 – 17 August

18 – 24 August

25 – 31 August

1 – 7 September

8 – 14 September

15 – 21 September

Things to do

Get up and get moving

How many steps can you do over the summer period? Can you smash your own personal best? Can you get sponsored and make a donation to charity? Challenge yourself, rack up those steps, run faster, swim more, cycle further.

Take part in some sport

Our sports facilities including gyms will remain open over the summer period but please note venues will not be open on Bank (Public) Holidays.

Loughborough and surrounding cities

You can find out about events happening in Loughborough Town on the Love Loughborough website.

There are also lots of events in the surrounding cities.

Derby Leicester Nottingham

Support and wellbeing

During the Summer period the support services within Student Services will continue to operate with the exception of the Public Holidays and closure days from 5pm on Friday 22nd August to 9am on Wednesday 27th August. You can find out how to access support on the Student Services website.

Loughborough University Security

Call 0800 526966 for emergencies

Contact a Samaritan

Call 0116 123 to speak to a trained listener 24/7.

Tellmi app

NHS Peer Support App with over 700 mental health self-support resources, accessible 24/7. All posts are pre-moderated, and there is some Solution Focused Therapy available.

Student Space

Expert information & advice to help with challenges, call 0808 1895 260 between 3pm and 12am.

Shout 85258

If you are struggling to cope, Text Shout to 85258 to speak to a trained Shout volunteer.

Central Access Point

A free and confidential mental health advice line available 24/7 for anyone in Leicester, Leicestershire or Rutland.

University Chaplaincy

The University Chaplaincy is open for pastoral support over the summer period, call the Chaplaincy on 01509 223741.

Loughborough Wellbeing Centre

Safe, supportive and welcoming place to go for the benefit of your Mental Health and Wellbeing.

Student Wellbeing drop-in

Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10am-12noon at the Bridgeman building. This is open to all students, including Postgraduates, Doctoral Researchers, and International students.