Events

Hello everyone! We hope you had a nice winter break. Our first weekend social of the term will be a pub crawl around some pubs in Loughborough on Saturday 20th January; it'll be the perfect opportunity to meet fellow PhD students and the SSN committee, and catch up with friends over a few drinks. We'll …

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Join us for a cinema night to watch "Dune" (2021)! We've reserved seats at H10, so please feel free to book seats next to me or grab them on the night.

 Book Club Meetup Alert!  Excited to announce our next gathering of fellow book lovers!  Join us for a cozy meetup of discussions, shared insights, and, of course, lots of love for books! 

Covering themes of sustainability and social entrepreneurship, this talk by Chris Baker-Brian, co-founder of Bboxx, will describe how Bboxx grew from a university student start up to a business present in 15 countries globally, employing more than 1300 full time and >3000 part time staff and reaching 3.6m customers with energy and other essential services …

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Ready to dive into the fascinating world of Spain?  Join us on Thursday, February 22nd, to learn about its culture from our own PhD researcher from Spain, Pablo, and have fun! Bring your questions about Spain along.  Save the date! If you're also eager to share your own country or culture, feel free to reach out to Ezgi …

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oin us for a trip to a charming town near Loughborough, renowned for its pork pies (although there’re options for various dietary requirements and other alternatives). We’ll have a few pork pies for lunch, and then go for a walk around the Country Park with some lovely views before heading back to Loughborough. Bus tickets …

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Ready to dive into the fascinating world of Korea? Join us on Thursday, March 21st, to learn about its culture from our own PhD researcher from South Korea, Jeongju, and have fun! Bring your questions about Korea along.    

Between 1765 and 1771 (under the influence of his friend Peter Perez Burdett), Joseph Wright of Derby (1734-97) created three major paintings with ‘scientific themes’: A Philosopher Lecturing on the Orrery, A Bird in the Air Pump, and The Alchymist. His use of dramatic chiaroscuro effects has led him to be dubbed Painter of Light …

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A modern classic in which John le Carré expertly creates a total vision of a secret world, Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy begins George Smiley's chess match of wills and wits with Karla, his Soviet counterpart. It is now beyond a doubt that a mole, implanted decades ago by Moscow Centre, has burrowed his way into the …

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Come join us for a laid-back evening filled with engaging conversations, laughter, and an all-around good time. Whether you're looking to meet new people, catch up with old friends, or simply enjoy a break from the routine, this meet-up is for you! 

oin us for a day on heritage buses, with routes in the countryside around Loughborough (including an open-top bus if the weather permits). We’ll be catching a train to Quorn, where the bus rally is being held, and get a train on the branch line to Mountsorrel and catch a bus back to Quorn. We’ll …

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Join us for a trip to the picturesque village of Cromford in the Peak District. We’ll visit an amazing book shop across 3 floors, with rooms of various book genres and a cafe. There are some nice walks to go on after lunch at the cafe, or bring a packed lunch we can eat by …

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