Loughborough University

Loughborough is a small market town in the county of Leicestershire. There are plenty of local restaurants, cafés and bars, as well as a cinema, a dessert parlour, and an escape room. The larger cities of Nottingham, Leicester and Derby are nearby.

• The Students' Union nightclub is the most popular destination for student nights out. Conveniently located on campus, it saves time and money on taxis home.
• There's a range of bars and clubs in the town centre.
• High street shops in the town include Primark and New Look.
• Loughborough Town Hall hosts a variety of theatre, comedy and musical performances, as well as exhibitions and concerts.
• Tourist attractions such as the Peak District and Sherwood Forest are nearby.

• Guaranteed accommodation for first year undergraduate students (conditions apply).
• 16 undergraduate halls of residence are on campus or nearby, with shared or en suite rooms and catered or self-catered options.
• Claudia Parsons is a new hall of residence designed to provide outstanding recreation and fitness opportunities.
• The university advertise privately-owned accommodation in Loughborough. All are accredited by DASH Landlord Accreditation.
• Three halls of residence on (or very close to) campus are available to postgraduate students.

• Loughborough Students' Union is owned and run entirely by students, with over 120 clubs and societies to get involved in.
• Loughborough Students' Rag (Raising and Giving) has raised over £1 million for local and national charities.
• Opportunity to get involved in activities including breakdancing, yoga, snow sports, singing, or even climbing Mount Kilimanjaro!

• On campus, everything is within walking distance. There’s also a free cross-campus shuttle bus.
• The university is situated 2 miles from J23 on the M1, providing great connections to the rest of the country.
• Loughborough railway station is only a short bus ride away. London, Birmingham and Manchester are all around 2 hours by train.
• East Midlands Airport is just 15 minutes by road.
• Many students cycle around campus. There is limited car parking for students.

• Part-time work on campus includes roles as student ambassadors, in the SU, or within one of the many catering outlets.
• Part-time work is available in local coffee shops, restaurants and other retail outlets.
• Careers Online is a bespoke vacancy system. It advertises part-time work as well as internships, placements and graduate jobs.

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