College Open Days and Events
National Saturday Club
Young people across the country are spending Saturday mornings at their local university, college or museum discovering subjects they love. Saturday Clubs are open to 13–16-year-olds of all abilities and are free to attend.
Joining the National Saturday Club is a unique opportunity to learn new skills, discover talents, meet new people, and find out more about further education, higher education and rewarding careers.
Find your local Club – Apply to join
Loughborough University Teachers' March Newsletter
School and College Liaison Teachers' Newsletter
MARCH 2026
On behalf of Loughborough University and the School and College Liaison Team we hope you have a great start to the year.
Below you will find news, programmes and ways you and your students can get involved with Loughborough University so please feel free to get in touch.
Best wishes,
The School and College Liaison Team
Inspiring Minds 2026 - Post 16 Taster Days
Inspiring Minds is Loughborough University's series of academic taster days for post-16 students to discover what it is like studying their chosen subject area at university level.
Students will have the opportunity to take part in a range of academic sessions based around their chosen subject area, as well as experiencing new subjects they may not have considered before.
Inspiring Minds 2026 will be taking place on the following dates:
- Wednesday 1st April - STEM
- Thursday 9th April - Business and Economics, Social Sciences and Humanities
- Friday 10th April - Sport
- Friday 5th June - Art and Design
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Bookings are now open!
Students can now book their spaces on our website.
Open Days for 2026
Loughborough open days are now available to be booked online!
Please see the below dates:
Friday 19 June 2026
Saturday 20 June 2026
Friday 18 September 2026
Saturday 19 September 2026
All open days are scheduled from 9.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.
We know choosing the right university is a big decision, and we’re here to help your students make it with confidence.
All our open days allow them to take a tour of our campus and see where they'll be studying, living, and socializing.
They can access first-hand insight into courses, living in Loughborough, and the student experience here.
They can learn how Loughborough can build their employability skills, helping them secure placements, internships and graduate jobs.
View our open days webpage for more information.
Student Finance update for 2026
Applications for full-time undergraduate student finance in England for the 2026/27 academic year are expected to open on Monday 23rd March. This is the date to apply.
We offer our guidance and support with this aspect of Higher Education as we recognize that fees and funding can be a complex topic for students and their families.
That’s why we continuously work with students to ensure that finance is not seen as a barrier or obstacle to accessing Higher Education and that they understand what support is available to them.
We offer a specific session aimed at giving Post 16 students the most up-to-date information and helping them understand the system so that they can apply for funding if they choose to.
We offer guidance and information through our webpage as well.
Visit our webpages on student finance today.
Chemical Engineering at Loughborough University
Chemical Engineering is a highly adaptable and versatile area of engineering and underpins many engineering concepts. It applies the principles of chemistry, physics, maths, biology and economics together to transform energy and materials into the products we use every day.
At Loughborough, Chemical Engineering is offered as a BEng degree as well an MEng degree with flexibility to swap during study. During the course, students will carry out a wide range of supported learning activities including experimental work, group projects and computer simulations including VR. The course is delivered and assessed by a team of passionate, knowledgeable academics in world class laboratories. Our bench and pilot-scale laboratories, VR simulation, computer classes and project work will help students to understand and apply taught principles to engineering problems, whilst also developing key laboratory, teamwork and IT skills.
Students can take advantage of the strong industry links within Chemical Engineering during a placement year in companies such as Pfizer, Sellafield and Unilever. With a degree in Chemical Engineering, students can expect to gain a diverse kill set with technical expertise ready for a successful career.
If you want to find out more about the Chemical Engineering degrees that are offered at Loughborough University, please follow the link.
Chemical Engineering | Loughborough University
Media and Communications at Loughborough University
Our exciting Media and Communication degree allows you to acquire a thorough understanding of both historical and contemporary developments across a number of key media sectors including the press, broadcasting, film, advertising and digital media.
We live in an era of rapid social, cultural, and technological change. The skills and analytical techniques of Media and Communication graduates are in high demand in a wide range of public and private sector settings.
Our researchers have built a curriculum in Communication and Media that is truly up-to-date and reflects the most recent innovations in the discipline, and the teaching we offer is of the highest quality.
Media and Communication | Loughborough University
News and Research
Loughborough University formally receives the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Higher and Further Education
Loughborough University has formally received the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Higher and Further Education at an Honours ceremony at St James’ Palace in recognition of its pioneering contributions to Para and disability sport.
Presented by King Charles and Queen Camilla, the Prize, which is part of the UK Honours System, is presented every two years to up to 20 institutions nationwide, recognizing outstanding achievement in key academic disciplines that have delivered meaningful benefits to society and the broader community.
Loughborough’s work in Para and disability sport, notably its partnership with Paralympics GB, was awarded for its commitment to research and development in the sector.
The award places Loughborough among the most distinguished recipients of the Queen Elizabeth Prizes for Higher and Further Education, with eight honours overall – a record exceeded only by the University of Oxford.
Loughborough University signs landmark partnership with Team England
The Games, returning to Glasgow for the first time since 2014, will bring together 3,000 athletes from across the Commonwealth to compete on the international sporting stage.
As an exclusive education sector partner, Loughborough’s logo will appear on all Team England podium kit, including medal ceremonies.
The University will also host Team England for its extensive immersion camps across multiple sports ahead of the Games.
In addition, Loughborough will welcome all Team England staff and athletes to campus for its Kitting Out events, where they will be provided with kit supplied by Kukri, including ceremonial wear, village, training and competition wear.
Loughborough University and Science in Sport (SiS) have announced a renewed three-year partnership, strengthening the organisations’ long-standing collaboration across elite sport and performance nutrition.
The agreement with SiS, the global leader in sports performance nutrition and creators of the world’s first isotonic gel, builds on an initial three-year partnership founded through a shared commitment to evidence-based practice
Sparsholt College
Year 10 & 11 Students - Sparsholt College’s next open event is on Wednesday 29 April 2026, 5pm – 7.30pm. This is an on campus, in person, evening event. To attend, your will need to register for the event, and book a tour of the subject area that you wish to see as soon as possible by visiting Experience Sparsholt - Sparsholt College Hampshire.
Year 11 Students - Year 11 students please be aware that it is not too late to apply to Sparsholt College.
Bath College Year 10 Taster Sessions
Bath College is excited to welcome Year 10 students to our Taster Sessions - a fantastic opportunity to experience college life, try a subject of your choice, and get hands-on with real college activities!
Dates & Times (4:30pm – 6:00pm)
📍 City Centre Campus, Bath
📍 Somer Valley Campus, Radstock
Click the link for the chosen taster session for an inspiring evening where students can:
- Try out one college course in the subject area of your choice
- Meet expert tutors and explore our facilities
- Discover new interests and exciting career pathways
Each student can attend one session per event, or book onto multiple dates to explore more courses!
Parents and carers are welcome to wait in reception - refreshments available!
Don’t miss this opportunity to get a real taste of college life!
King's Medicine & Dentistry Online Lecture Series 2026
Applications for our online King’s College London Medicine and Dentistry Lecture Series 2026 are now open! We have supported over 10,000 students since we introduced our free programme four years ago (see our testimonies below).
Over the course of the programme students will hear from a wide variety of speakers to help build their understanding of the opportunities and challenges of being a doctor and dentist, as well as guidance on the application process. Last year’s lectures included the following:
- Medical and dental specialties: cardiology, oral surgery, renal transplant, and many more!
- Q&A’s each week with current medical and dental students
- Support with the application process: UCAT, personal statements, and interviews
- Q&A with admissions colleagues from King’s various universities
Most importantly participants will become part of a community of like-minded students all interested in applying to medicine and dentistry and finding out what being a doctor and dentist really entails!
Lectures will be held on Tuesday or Friday evenings between 5:00 – 6:30pm. Our first lecture will be on Tuesday 24th March 5pm.
To be eligible for the programme students must be currently attending a state school. If the school is non-selective then students are automatically eligible to take part in the programme. For students studying at a state selective school, they must meet one of our widening participation criteria. For full details, please see the application form.
I hope to see lots of your students there! Our application form can be found here
For more information and to apply, students should follow this link. The deadline is Monday 9th February 2pm.
