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Blackbaud data incident – important information
The University has been impacted by a data incident. This incident affected some alumni and supporters of the University.
6 August 2020
Founder of PR agency shares award-winning story
Alumnus James Crawford is approaching his tenth year of running an award-winning PR agency, despite graduating from Loughborough in 1999 with a degree in Industrial Design and Technology.
6 August 2020
YouTuber alumnus is first to reach one million subscribers within construction
Fred Mills has become the first person in the world to reach one million subscribers with a YouTube channel based on construction and architecture.
3 August 2020
Alumni congratulate the Class of 2020 in special online show
Graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2020 are postponed until April 2021 – but that did not stop the Loughborough family coming together to celebrate.
31 July 2020
Impact testing of alumni-designed Hurling stick undertaken at the University
Torpey, a family-led business led by alumnus Seán Torpey, is a leading manufacturer of hurley sticks, used in hurling.
31 July 2020
Alumnus sports tech product launch boosted by Sky Media SME award
A sports technology start-up founded by Product Design Engineering graduate Chris Ruddock is enjoying buoyant sales for its flagship product which provides high-quality training feedback for Triathletes through premium wearable technology and analytics.
30 July 2020
Loughborough set to celebrate with the Class of 2020
It has been an exceptionally difficult year for everyone, not least for students who have completed degrees this summer.
23 July 2020
London campus alumni take part in panel event
On 16 June 2020 the Institute for Diplomacy and International Governance together with the Institute for International Management hosted an event with their alumni to showcase how to achieve a career in international politics and business.
17 July 2020
Alumna sets up sustainable water bottle company
Francesca Kennedy Wallbank has founded H₂O², a sustainable brand offering flat, reusable and BPA-free water bottles, designed to fit where others can’t.
17 July 2020
Alumna creates positive greetings cards during lockdown
Gemma McGookin began Handmade By Gemma in 2008, offering bespoke wedding stationery. When the news of lockdown broke and all weddings were cancelled due to Covid-19, Gemma’s work stopped overnight. Whilst trying to remain creative, Gemma began to make positive greetings cards for her family and friends.
17 July 2020
Alumni, supporters and friends experience survey underway
As we reach the end of another academic year at the University, we are reflecting on our activities, communications, and events from the past year.
16 July 2020
Debut novel released by alumna
Penny Batchelor recently released her new novel, ‘My Perfect Sister’. The domestic noir thriller follows protagonist, Annie, and the long-held secrets surrounding her sister Gemma's disappearance in 1989. Annie returns to her childhood home to confront the dark secrets it holds.
14 July 2020
The Game Changers wins Bronze in British Podcast Awards
The Game Changers podcast, created and hosted by alumna Sue Anstiss MBE, has won Bronze in the “Best Sport” category of the British Podcasts Awards 2020.
14 July 2020
Alumna shortlisted for Sovereign Asian Art Prize 2020
On 7 and 9 July 2020, eight alumni joined online events to share “top tips for successful applications” with recent graduates.
10 July 2020
Alumni share careers advice with recent graduates
On 7 and 9 July 2020, eight alumni joined online events to share “top tips for successful applications” with recent graduates.
10 July 2020
Alumnus develops escape room business
Jamie Pollard-Jones has launched his own escape room business, Challenger Escapes, after realising the UK escape room industry could offer more.
9 July 2020
Ian’s podcast talks all things sport, wellbeing and overcoming barriers
Alumnus Ian Scarrott, Owner and Head Coach at TriClub, has recently launched a podcast to chat with sportspeople.
7 July 2020
Inspiring the next generation of the Loughborough family
University Open Days and Inspiring Minds events have undergone many changes in recent weeks due to social distancing measures.
7 July 2020
Alumni conduct Inspiring Success interviews at Loughborough University London
The Inspiring Success programme is now in its sixth year and is designed to provide employability support and funding for unemployed or underemployed graduates from the East London Growth Boroughs of Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest.
7 July 2020
Alumna stitches PPE for local surgeries
Emma Constantine has been using her time in lockdown to support her local community in Hampshire by making PPE for the NHS.
7 July 2020
