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Baroness Shami Chakrabarti delivers gender equality public lecture

Honorary Graduate, Baroness Shami Chakrabarti, returned to Loughborough on 15 November to deliver a public lecture to students, staff and members of the public.

16 November 2018

Nominations open soon for the next President of the Alumni Association

Former students are invited to nominate themselves to become the next President of the Loughborough Alumni Association.

16 November 2018

Alumnus triumphs at Great British Entrepreneur Awards

Founder of assistive technology company Alcuris, Alex Nash, is celebrating success at the NatWest Great British Entrepreneur Awards.

14 November 2018

Alumnus start-up shortlisted for two national awards

Tom Mundy is looking for the help of the Loughborough community after his start-up business was shortlisted for two national awards.

13 November 2018

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Loughborough’s sporting stars honoured with Hall of Fame induction

Four of Loughborough’s sportspeople are the latest to be honoured with induction to the University’s sporting Hall of Fame.

12 November 2018

Alumnus creates ski holiday comparison website

Connor Miller has created a ski holiday comparison website after turning his frustration into creativity.

9 November 2018

University staff hosted a string of successful alumni dinners in China

Professor Elizabeth Peel, Associate Pro-Vice Chancellor of the Doctoral College and Sophie Yang, International Officer, recently travelled across China meeting with Loughborough alumni.

8 November 2018

Nominations open for the Loughborough Sport Hall of Fame 2019

The Loughborough Sport Hall of Fame seeks to recognise and celebrate Loughborough's elite performers and coaches. For 2019, two new categories will be introduced to help us to recognise those who work in support and leadership roles.

8 November 2018

Alumni share their tips on how to appear attractive to employers

On 1 November 2018, Siddharth Kohli and Rongtian He attended a career event on campus as guest speakers.

7 November 2018

Ross completes 1,780-mile Great British Swim

Alumnus Ross Edgley has become the first person to swim around Britain after swimming 1,780 miles in 157 days.

5 November 2018

Alumni share insight into what it takes to become a Red Arrows pilot

Jon Bond and Simon Taylor visited campus on Friday 2 November to give a guest lecture as part of the Careers Network Personal Best series.

5 November 2018

Alumnae feature in Sunday Times Sports Women of the Year Awards

Three Loughborough alumnae were part of the England Netball Team which was named as Team of the Year at the Sunday Times Sports Women of the Year Awards last week.

5 November 2018

Alumnus rewarded for constructing leading video channel

Fred Mills has been awarded the Digital Excellence Award for the work of his company, The B1M.

2 November 2018

Rahul bakes to victory on hit TV show

Since August this year alumnus Dr Rahul Mandal has graced Britain’s television screens on the hit show, Great British Bake Off, and on 30 October he was crowned the winner of the 2018 series.

30 October 2018

Alumnus wins Emmy for work on US reality show

Nick Murray has won an Emmy Award in America for his work on hit TV show, ‘Ru Paul’s Drag Race’.

29 October 2018

Loughborough University celebrates support of society with annual dinner

Loughborough University’s Vice Chancellor Professor Robert Allison welcomed members of the Schofield Society for an annual dinner which took place in the Hazlerigg Building earlier this month.

29 October 2018

Alumni contribute to new student start-up boxes

Several of our entrepreneurial alumni have contributed words of wisdom, samples and business leaflets to help inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs at Loughborough.

26 October 2018

Alumni win national Physics award for noise reduction

Three alumni are celebrating success after winning a national award last week for their noise reduction technology.

26 October 2018

Alumnus makes Black Powerlist two years running

Dr Nira Chamberlain has been named as one of the Top 100 most influential black people in Britain as part of the 2019 Black Powerlist.

26 October 2018

Channel Islands alumni meet-up

On 19 October 2018, graduates enjoyed the chance to meet fellow alumni living in Guernsey at an alumni reception held in St Peter Port.

25 October 2018

Graduate business finds success in the global tech industry

Stephen Fung, Product Design and Manufacturing (2004) alumnus, became co-founder of NFC Touch in 2015.

24 October 2018

Alumni show off creative talent at London Design Biennale

Adrian Jankowiak and David Stretton-Downes have pooled their design knowledge through their recent exhibit at the London Design Biennale held last month.

23 October 2018

Alumni from Taiwan reunite in Taipei City

On 6 October 2018, several alumni came together to enjoy an evening meal and to reminisce about their UK studies in Loughborough.

17 October 2018

Alumnus prepares for play’s London debut

Jack Donald is preparing for his debut production to be performed as part of a theatre festival for upcoming performers.

17 October 2018

Alumnus promotes volunteering importance at Start-Up Lab launch

Andrew Fisher has promoted the benefits of alumni volunteering during a visit to the University.

16 October 2018

Enjoyable Reunion for graduates of 1978-88

This years' Annual Alumni Reunion welcomed guests who graduated 30-40 years ago back to the Loughborough campus on 13 October.

15 October 2018

Alumna collaborates with international brand Weleda in the lead up to Christmas

Decorative glass designer, Emma Britton, was commissioned by Weleda on a new range of packaging designs for their 2018 collection, Gifted from Nature.

11 October 2018

Civil Engineering alumnus becomes a recognised water engineer in Texas

Alumnus, Jorge A. Arroyo, has gained a new position at Freese and Nichols, a professional consulting firm based in Austin, Texas.

11 October 2018

Alumna goes Atlantic whilst tackling homelessness

Charlotte Wilton has begun a work experience placement at Virgin Atlantic after her innovative idea to reduce homelessness won her a host of awards.

10 October 2018

Alumnae form half of England Twenty20 squad

Seven Loughborough alumnae have joined two current students in being called up to the England squad for the ICC Women’s World Twenty20 in the West Indies next month.

8 October 2018

Alumnae given England Rugby call-ups

Two Loughborough alumnae are part of a seven-strong Loughborough Lightning contingent to be called up to the England Women’s Rugby Union training camp.

4 October 2018

West End star Emma Hatton set to release new music

Emma Hatton will release her second EP this month, titled ‘Thirty Three and a Third’.

4 October 2018

Alumna reaps rewards at Rolls-Royce following award success

Alumna Anastasia Ilina has completed an internship at Rolls-Royce having won the 2018 Daily Telegraph STEM Award in June.

3 October 2018

Alumni enjoy a trip to the Royal Automobile Club

On Monday 1 October, alumni and students joined the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Robert Allison, at the Royal Automobile Club in London.

2 October 2018

Alumnus Barry Eccleston shares an insight into his high-flying career

Barry Eccleston recently visited the Loughborough University campus to take part in a Q&A event with students from engineering and design disciplines.

1 October 2018

Alumna sees book commended by British Medical Association

Clarissa Foster's book “Understanding BRCA” has beaten hundreds of others to be highly commended by the British Medical Association.

26 September 2018

Alumna takes to the stage in a one-woman show

Keeley Lane is preparing for bright lights as she tours with her new one-woman show, Me, Mum & The Patriarchy.

24 September 2018

Loughborough University crowned University of the Year by The Times and Sunday Times

Loughborough has been named University of the Year by the Times and Sunday Times University Guide 2019.

21 September 2018

Joseph Joseph wins Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation

Alumnus Richard Joseph recently welcomed a visit from Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal to the Joseph Joseph offices in London.

21 September 2018

Alumnus and Malaysian Olympic Athlete chairs Singapore Graduation Ceremony

20 September 2018

Alumnae score National Hall of Fame places

Alumnae Olivia Murphy and Ama Agbeze have seen their contribution to netball rewarded as they were inducted into the England Netball Hall of Fame on Saturday 15 September.

19 September 2018

Alumna Vicky takes triathlon world title

Alumna Vicky Holland has been crowned Triathlon World Champion for the first time, having come second in the final meet of the 2018 season on Australia’s Gold Coast.

18 September 2018

Alumnae all set for World Championships down under

Two Loughborough alumnae are on Australia’s Gold Coast as part of a 14-strong team of Loughborough triathletes at the ITU Triathlon World Championships.

13 September 2018

Alumna Liza inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame

Liza Burgess has been inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame, recognising her achievements and outstanding contribution to the game.

12 September 2018

Stage Society tracing their roots

Members of the Loughborough Students’ Union Stage Society are working on a new project to map their history.

12 September 2018

Alumna beats thousands to place on prestigious leadership programme

Alumna Louise Batts has gained one of just 100 places on an international leadership programme, culminating in a trip to Antarctica.

5 September 2018

Alumnus hits the ground running with crowdfunding campaign

Alumnus Andrew Statham has begun a crowdfunding campaign to help launch his new product, ARION.

3 September 2018

Alumnus crowdfunds to bring invention to market

Alumnus Ross Weir has turned to crowdfunding to help produce his new invention, the Oid.

30 August 2018

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Nominations open for British Council international alumni awards

Nominations open soon for the prestigious British Council alumni awards, celebrating the outstanding achievements of the UK’s international alumni around the world.

30 August 2018

Alumna Sarah jets off on a prestigious research residency

Alumna and artist Sarah Cunningham (Fine Art 2015) is venturing to Panama as part of a prestigious research trip with the organisation La Wayaka Current.

29 August 2018

Alumnus Rahul stars on this year’s Great British Bake Off

Dr Rahul Mandal has taken to our screens as one of this year’s Great British Bake Off contestants, which first aired on 28 August 2018.

29 August 2018

Alumni Advisory Board welcomes five new members

Voting closed on 20 August 2018 to elect the new members of the Alumni Advisory Board.

29 August 2018

Alumnus embarks on 70-plus England cricket tour

Martin Burgess can now say he is an Ashes winner, having been a part of the England Cricket 70-plus team which defeated Australia over three One Day Internationals throughout August.

28 August 2018

Journalist gets world-beating experience in Russia

An alumnus has added the 2018 World Cup to a growing collection of events covered in an ever-growing journalism portfolio.

23 August 2018

Crowdfunding campaign a huge success for Asap Water Crafts

Alumnus Ross Kemp founded Asap Water Crafts in 2011. The business makes small electric powered watercraft for rescue and leisure purposes.

22 August 2018

Alumna’s work set to feature on BBC documentary

Shruti Chauhan is a poet and performer, known for her part in poetic trio Three the Hard Way – Part 2 and for her solo performances.

22 August 2018

Ross swims to world record in Great British Swim

Alumnus Ross Edgley has set a new world record after swimming more than 1,000 miles in 74 days.

15 August 2018

Alumnus releases second children’s football book

Seth Burkett has recently published his latest book, No Final Whistle.

14 August 2018

Lynne’s love for Loughborough shared in new book

A Loughborough alumna has published her first book in an attempt to promote Leicestershire’s second largest town through tales of its historic buildings.

14 August 2018

Loughborough athletes win 15 medals at 2018 European Championships

Loughborough athletes won an outstanding 15 medals at the European Championships, which took place in both Glasgow and Berlin.

13 August 2018

Alumnus appointed as Head Coach for GB and England Hockey men’s team

Danny Kerry MBE is making the move from the GB and England women’s teams, where he is currently Head Coach, to the men’s sides in time for the Toshiba International against Belgium this October.

13 August 2018

Alumnus takes off in new airport role

Dave Lees joined Bristol Airport as its new CEO in August 2018.

13 August 2018

Alumna lands lead role in infamous play

Alumna Charis King has landed the lead role in a worldwide tour of Romeo and Juliet.

9 August 2018

Enterprising alumni launch London’s first phone charging network

Two alumni have created a green way of keeping Londoners connected through battery rental stations across the capital.

6 August 2018

Loughborough’s Man of Mischief prepares for Fringe performance

A Loughborough alumnus is preparing to perform a one-man show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year.

6 August 2018

Voting for the Alumni Advisory Board Elections now open

Alumni are invited to cast their vote for the available positions on the Alumni Advisory Board (AAB) in this years’ election.

3 August 2018

Loughborough alumni and students take on the Edinburgh Fringe

A group of alumni and current students are working together to perform two plays at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year.

1 August 2018

Loughborough past and present going for World Cup glory

Four Loughborough alumni and current student Ellie Rayer are doing there bit to try and guide England Hockey to glory at the Women’s Hockey World Cup, which is currently taking place at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

26 July 2018

Elite sportspersons to be honoured at graduation ceremonies

Three elite sportspersons are amongst the honorary graduates to be celebrated during Loughborough University’s summer graduation ceremonies.

17 July 2018

Alumni working together to build a new community centre in Charnwood

Paul Gadd and Joanne Lipman are working together on the Grange Park Centre project to bring a new community centre to the Shelthorpe Ward of Loughborough.

17 July 2018

Red Arrows to turn Loughborough skies red, white and blue for graduation

On Friday 20 July at around 10:40am, the Red Arrows will perform a flypast over the Loughborough University campus as a special addition to this year’s graduation ceremonies.

16 July 2018

Can you help us reconnect with alumni?

With summer graduation 2018 approaching, the Alumni Relations team are making special efforts to get back in contact with alumni who have lost touch.

13 July 2018

Engineering alumnus gifted with prestigious award

Alumnus, Chetan Kotur, has been honoured with the title of RAEng Engineers Trust Young Engineer of the Year for 2018.

4 July 2018

Business-savvy alumnus releases an entrepreneurial guide

Accountancy and Financial Management alumnus, Paul Kendall, has released a new book to encourage more start-up businesses.

4 July 2018

Alumnae named in Top 50 Women in Engineering list

Alumnae Eur Ing Dr Phebe Mann and Dr Fiona Charnley have been named as two of 50 Top Women in Engineering (WE50): Returners and Transferrers 2018.

26 June 2018

TEA REX wins a range of awards for their fruit and root tea

Andrew Walker launched his new business, TEA REX, at the BBC Good Food Show in November 2016 and the company have already been recognised for their work.

18 June 2018

Alumnus crowdfunds for new film production

Film writer, director and alumnus Louis Chan, has launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for his upcoming short production, “Stationary”.

18 June 2018

Nominations now open for the Alumni Advisory Board

As a member of the Loughborough University Alumni community, you are invited to nominate yourself to become a member of the Alumni Advisory Board (AAB).

15 June 2018

Pioneering female engineer honoured through hall name

A new hall of residence on the Loughborough University campus is set to be named after Claudia Parsons, one of the UK’s first women engineers and an alumna of Loughborough University.

15 June 2018

Four alumni receive Queen’s Birthday Honours

In the Queen’s Birthday Honours list for 2018, four Loughborough University alumni have been recognised for their work.

14 June 2018

Vending machine for HIV testing kits wins national award

A world-first touch-screen digital vending machine, which dispenses free HIV self-test kits at the Brighton Sauna, has received a national award.

12 June 2018

Alumnae recognised in prestigious WICE awards

Two alumnae have won awards for their work in construction and highways.

5 June 2018

Alumna to compete on Million Pound Menu

Hannah Adams is set to compete on BBC2 programme Million Pound Menu with her raw cookie dough café, Naked Dough.

4 June 2018

New crowdfunding venture for graduate business, Asap Water Crafts

Alumnus Ross Kemp founded Asap Water Crafts in 2011. The business makes small electric powered watercraft, which can be used for rescue and leisure purposes.

30 May 2018

Loughborough University leaps back into UK top five

Loughborough University has been ranked 4th in the 2019 Guardian University Guide, rising two places from last year. It also has 21 of its 28 subject areas ranked in the national top ten.

29 May 2018

Alumnus retains BodyPower endurance lifting title

Rajko Radovic is a fitness professional and a keen participant and leader of endurance challenges.

25 May 2018

Alumnus wins Gold at Chelsea Flower Show

Laurence Kemball-Cook, founder of Pavegen, recently teamed up with designer Kate Gould and New West End Company to create a garden at the Chelsea Flower Show.

24 May 2018

New premium gin launched by alumnus and family

Alumnus Richard Thompson has launched Sing Gin, a new family-owned gin inspired by the Yorkshire countryside.

24 May 2018

Graduate engineer wins Mentor30Engineers competition

Alumnus James Rogers has been named a winner of the Mentor30Engineers competition.

23 May 2018

Videos created to help families identify care needs of loved ones with dementia

A series of videos depicting the worsening stages of dementia has been created to help families identify the care needs of loved ones.

22 May 2018

A weekend of sport for alumni at Loughborough International Athletics 2018

Over 50 alumni and friends came to campus on 20 May 2018 for the 60th annual Loughborough International Athletics meet.

21 May 2018

Vice-Chancellor holds Annual Reception at Tower Bridge

Loughborough University’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Robert Allison, held his fourth Annual Reception on Thursday 17 May 2018.

18 May 2018

Alumna takes to the sea in World Record attempt

Caroline Lander and two fellow crewmembers will set sail from California this June, in an attempt to make history.

18 May 2018

Alumnus Ore Oduba set to present Royal Wedding coverage

On Saturday 19 May, Ore Oduba will take to our screens as part of the presenting line-up for the BBC One television coverage of the wedding of HRH Prince Harry to Meghan Markle.

17 May 2018

Hazlerigg Rutland alumni meet for annual dinner and reunion

On Saturday 5 May 2018, alumnus Jack Needham held the annual Hazlerigg Rutland alumni weekend and high table dinner.

16 May 2018

Alumna releases second book, Lane to Success

Alumna Tina Red has recently released her second book, Lane to Success, which shares hints and tips on how to be successful during your early career.

14 May 2018

Design alumnus wins AXA Award

Alumnus, Peter Astbury, has been awarded an AXA Health Tech & You Award.

11 May 2018

Alumni Association meet for inaugural Loughborough in the North event

On Thursday 3 May 2018, Alumni Advisory Board member, Yvonne Lumley, hosted the first Loughborough in the North event.

4 May 2018

Impact of donations celebrated at Donor Day

On 24 April 2018, the University held the second Donor Day to celebrate the support that donors provide to the University.

27 April 2018

Loughborough climbs to seventh in national ranking of 131 universities

Loughborough has been ranked seventh nationally in The Complete University Guide 2019 – three places higher than last year – and remains the highest ranked university in the Midlands, ahead of over 30 other institutions.

26 April 2018

Alumni from India reunite in New Delhi and Mumbai

In recent months, alumni in India have held two successful reunions, showing just how strong the Loughborough bond can be.

24 April 2018

Loughborough named University of the Year at the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2018

Loughborough has been named University of the Year in the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2018, as well as taking the top spot in the University Facilities and Giving Back categories.

20 April 2018

Alumna takes to the skies with RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team

Flight Lieutenant (Flt Lt) Mikaela Harrison has been selected for a two-year tour with the RAF Falcons, who are based at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire.

19 April 2018

Alumnae meet-up at Inaugural Women’s Breakfast

On Wednesday 18 April, the Inaugural Women’s Alumnae Breakfast event took place in London.

19 April 2018

Alumnae named as Wisden Cricketers of the Year

Two alumnae have made history after being named among Wisden’s Five Cricketers of the Year, following their unforgettable win at the 2017 World Cup.

18 April 2018

Alumnus takes to the air to mark 70 years since first solo flight

Alumnus and ex-RAF test pilot Captain Desmond Penrose marked the 70th anniversary of his first solo flight at the weekend by getting behind the controls of a 1930s biplane.

18 April 2018

Alumna and patisserie shop owner triumphs on Brazilian Bake Off

Marta Oliveira Child, owner of Loughborough’s Bom Bom Patisserie, recently appeared on a TV series called Que Seja Doce, which is recognised as the Brazilian version of the Great British Bake Off.

16 April 2018

Alumna celebrates fifth anniversary of The Student Wordsmith

The online writing platform, The Student Wordsmith, founded by alumna Dr Sophie-Louise Hyde publishes the work of new and established writers.

16 April 2018

Tenth place finish for Loughborough in Gold Coast 2018 Games medal table

If Loughborough University were a country it would have been tenth in the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games medal table – ahead of Jamaica and Kenya.

16 April 2018

Alumnae star in Loughborough feature film

Five alumnae star in Do Something, Jake, a feature film shot in and around Loughborough.

13 April 2018

Historical novelist set to release ninth book

Alumna Lynn Bryant is an experienced writer with eight other books already in the market, including the first four books of the Peninsular War Saga.

12 April 2018

Alumna crowdfunds for new collection of sports apparel

Alumna Mari Thomas is due to launch her debut sports clothing collection under her new brand, MAAREE, designed to give women stylish and supportive workout apparel.

6 April 2018

Alumna set to release romantic novel

First-time novelist and alumna, Parveen Matharu, writes an enchanting tale of friendship and love, inspired by her time at Loughborough University.

26 March 2018

Loughborough named best in the UK for student experience for the eighth time

Loughborough University has been named the best in the country for its student experience, the UK’s leading publication on higher education, the Times Higher Education (THE) announced today.

22 March 2018

Honorary Graduate joins three alumni for annual awards ceremony

Honorary Graduate, Ade Adepitan, recently worked alongside three Loughborough alumni to present the annual National Undergraduate Employability (NUE) Awards 2018.

20 March 2018

National awards for wedding videographer

For the third consecutive year, alumna Rachel Vine has won the Videography Award in the Guides for Brides Customer Service Awards with her company ‘Veiled Productions’.

19 March 2018

Most Influential E-Commerce Professional title awarded to alumnus

Alumnus and Alumni Advisory Board member, Aman Dhall, has been named as one of the ‘Most Influential E-Commerce Professionals’ in India.

8 March 2018

School of Business and Economics recognise three inspirational alumnae

On 1 March 2018, the School of Business and Economics (SBE) held their annual awards evening, which recognised three alumnae’s achievements.

2 March 2018

Loughborough number one in the world for sports subjects

Loughborough has retained its position as the best university in the world to study sports-related subjects in the global 2018 QS higher education league table

1 March 2018

Loughborough launches new University Management and Leadership programme

A new programme designed to develop ambitious graduates for leadership and management roles in higher education has been launched by Loughborough University.

27 February 2018

Professional Achievement Award for alumna in Ghana

Loughborough University alumna, Dr Mavis Asare, has been awarded a prestigious British Council Alumni Award in Ghana.

22 February 2018

Record number of scholarships awarded to students facing challenging circumstances

A record number of scholarships have been awarded this academic year (2017/18) to students that face challenging personal and financial circumstances so that they can study at Loughborough.

22 February 2018

Winter Olympics debut for alumna

Alumna Emily Sarsfield will make her Olympic debut on 23 February in ski cross.

20 February 2018

Winners of the Loughborough Family Valentine’s Competition Announced

Last week we ran our #LboroFamily Valentine’s Competition, seeking engaging and exciting stories from our alumni on the theme of the Loughborough Family.

19 February 2018

Alumna lands badminton spot for Gold Coast

Loughborough alumna Chloe Birch has secured her spot for the forthcoming Commonwealth Games in Australia after a fine 2017.

13 February 2018

Alumnus shortlisted for British Council Alumni Award in Mauritius

Loughborough University alumnus, Dr Mahendra Gooroochurn, has been shortlisted for a highly sought-after British Council Alumni Award in Mauritius.

12 February 2018

Alumnus launches inaugural international wheelchair rugby tournament

Alumnus David Pond is Chief Executive Officer of Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby (GBWR), who are hosting the first Wheelchair Rugby Quad Nations tournament.

9 February 2018

Alumna shortlisted for a British Council Alumni Award in Ghana

Loughborough University alumna, Dr Mavis Asare, has been shortlisted for a highly sought-after British Council Alumni Award in Ghana.

7 February 2018

Female Goalkeeper of the Year awarded to alumna Maddie Hinch MBE

Alumna and Rio 2016 hockey champion Maddie Hinch MBE has been named as the International Hockey Federation’s (FIH) Female Goalkeeper of the Year 2017 at the Hockey Stars Awards in Berlin.

6 February 2018

Alumnus joins MK Dons as Manager

Alumnus, Dan Micciche has been named as the new Manager of Milton Keynes Dons Football Club.

5 February 2018

Earth Sun Sky: latest art exhibition for alumna

The work of alumna and staff member, Kate Robotham features in a new art exhibition in Grantham.

2 February 2018

Enterprising alumnus launches Digital Marketing Agency

Alumnus, Anthony Taylor has launched Limelight Digital, a digital marketing agency for start-ups based in Loughborough.

30 January 2018

Houzz award for designer alumna

Alumna Emma Britton has won ‘Best of Customer Service’ on Houzz for her decorative glass design business for the third consecutive year.

30 January 2018

Alumna publishes second novel

Sally Jenkins (née Mumby) has recently released ‘The Promise’, a psychological thriller.

29 January 2018

Alumnus stars in new film ‘The Commuter’

Alumnus Colin McFarlane appears in the new action-thriller, ‘The Commuter’. He attended the world-wide premiere in New York on 8 January.

19 January 2018

Alumnus appointed as new Director of Swimming

Alumnus Andi Manley has been named as Loughborough Sport’s new Director of Swimming.

17 January 2018

Alumnus receives a Salters’ Graduate Award

Recent graduate, Gareth Pym, has been awarded one of ten Salters’ Institute Graduate Awards in Chemical Engineering.

12 January 2018

Alumni join England Swimming Commonwealth Games Team

Alumni Ian Hulme and Mel Marshall have been named as coaching staff in the Team England swimming squad for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.

9 January 2018

New Year’s Honours for Loughborough alumni

Four alumnni, an honorary graduate and a Loughborough-based athlete have been recognised in the New Year’s Honours list 2018 for services to UK Sport and Design.

5 January 2018

Renowned space scientist receives Honorary Doctorate from Loughborough University

Space scientist and BBC Sky at Night presenter Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock MBE has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate.

19 December 2017

Alumnus celebrates 400 international hockey appearances

GB and England Hockey star Barry Middleton has reached his 400th international hockey appearance.

15 December 2017

Young Woman Engineer of the Year title awarded to alumna

Dr Ozak Esu has been named as the Institution of Engineering and Technology’s (IET) Young Woman Engineer of the Year.

12 December 2017

Alumnus named in Top 40 PR professionals in India

Alumnus and Alumni Advisory Board Member, Aman Dhall, has been recognised for his contributions to the PR industry in India.

8 December 2017

Alumnus honoured for his contribution to education

Alumnus Chennupati Kodana Ramaiah has been awarded the Bharat Gaurav Award 2017 by the India International Friendship Society for his contribution to the field of education.

7 December 2017

Alumnus debuts sports car in Dubai

Mostafa Al-Dah has unveiled the Shaali N360 roadster at the 2017 Dubai Motorshow.

7 December 2017

Alumna wins international colour design competition

Recent graduate Rosie Moorman is this year’s overall winner of the prestigious Society of Dyers and Colourists (SDC) International Design Competition.

7 December 2017

Alumnus takes X Factor title with band Rak-Su

Alumnus, Ashley Fongho, has been named one of this year’s X Factor winners with R&B, Hip-Hop & Grime band, Rak-Su.

4 December 2017

Alumnae secure 2018 Commonwealth Games spots

Alumnae Vicky Holland and Sophie Coldwell have been named in Team England’s line-up for the next Commonwealth Games in Australia, and alumna Beth Potter will represent Team Scotland.

30 November 2017

Alumnus publishes latest monograph on Czechoslovak Forces in the UK

Richard Beith has had his latest monograph published by the Czechoslovak Philatelic Society of Great Britain.

29 November 2017

Alumna receives 100th England Rugby cap

England Red Roses captain and alumna Sarah Hunter has received her 100th international cap for England.

27 November 2017

Scholarship set up in memory of alumna killed in car accident

The family of a Loughborough University alumna, who was involved in a fatal car accident, have started a scholarship in her memory.

20 November 2017

Alumnus recognised as an outstanding art graduate of 2017 by FBA

Fine Art 2017 alumnus Benjamin Glover has been scouted by the Federation of British Artists (FBA) to showcase his work in the FBA Futures 2018 exhibition.

16 November 2017

Alumnus shortlisted for a British Council Alumni Award in China

Loughborough University Alumnus, Shenjun Xu has been shortlisted for a highly sought-after British Council Alumni Award in China.

15 November 2017

Alumnus’ latest work is a literary tour full of surprises

Dr Oliver Tearle, founder of the popular Interesting Literature blog, has scoured the country to write Britain by the Book: A Curious Tour of Our Literary Landscape, a collection of surprising and little-known stories behind classic works of literature.

14 November 2017

Lifetime Achievement Award in Chemistry for alumna

Professor Salma Mohammed Al Kindy has received a ‘Lifetime Achievement Award in Chemistry’ from the Venus International Foundation (VIF).

9 November 2017

Alumna releases book to help improve the understanding of the breast cancer gene

Clarissa Foster has recently written “Understanding BRCA”, a book that she hopes will help people to understand the breast cancer gene.

6 November 2017

Celebrated engineering alumna named as a finalist in IET Award

Dr Ozak Esu has been shortlisted as a finalist for the Young Woman Engineer of the Year Award by The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

6 November 2017

Alumna gains top position at ESRC

Alumna Professor Jennifer Rubin has been appointed as Chief Executive and Executive Chair Designate of the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).

2 November 2017

Alumnus to take to the skies as new recruit to the Red Arrows

Alumnus Jon Bond is joining the Red Arrows team for the 2018 season, marking the Royal Air Force’s 100th Anniversary year.

2 November 2017

Sir Mo Farah’s new coach named as Loughborough alumnus

Loughborough alumnus, Gary Lough has been named as Sir Mo Farah’s new coach.

1 November 2017

Vice-Chancellor holds New Delhi Alumni Reception

On 28 October, alumni joined the Vice-Chancellor Professor Robert Allison and other University staff at a reception in New Delhi, India.

1 November 2017

Alumnus Ross Edgley releases his new book

Upcoming publication ‘The World’s Fittest Book’ is alumnus Ross Edgley’s latest piece of work.

30 October 2017

Alumnus lands Gambian Football Head Coach position

Loughborough University alumnus Mattar M'Boge has landed an exciting new role as The Gambia’s U20 Football Head Coach.

25 October 2017

International exhibition success for Fine Art alumnus

Alumnus Tom Barnes was selected by UK Young Artists (UKYA) to exhibit his work ‘The Pipeline Process’ in Seoul, South Korea.

23 October 2017

Continued sporting success for alumnae

Loughborough Lightning stars have enjoyed more selection and signing success this week in netball and rugby.

20 October 2017

Alumnus releases new book on sustainable development

Alumnus Alasdair Lord has explored the purpose and attainment of sustainable development in his new book ‘The Tao of Sustainable Development’.

19 October 2017

Duo of alumni begin their snowboarding Kickstarter campaign

Two Loughborough alumni, William Tickner and Alice Green have launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise investment for their new product: PowDaze.

18 October 2017

Alumnus’ work exhibited at The Jewish Museum

The Jewish Museum, London, will be launching a new exhibition this month, ‘Designs On Britain’ to share the work of Jewish émigré designers.

17 October 2017

Alumnus wins CIBSE Graduate of the Year award

The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) has recently presented alumnus, Ifeanyi Raphael Amajuoyi with a graduate award.

17 October 2017

Civil Eng textbooks and engineering equipment

Alumnus donates Civil Engineering equipment and textbooks to Loughborough

Alumnus, Murray Chapman, visited campus on 12 October to donate 42 civil engineering textbooks, which include those written by former Loughborough University staff, and engineering equipment dating back to the 1890’s.

16 October 2017

Alumnus involved in Amazon rainforest sustainable development project

Alumnus Dr Robin Daniels is the Managing Director of Redpill Group. The company is leading the work of a number of international partners to protect the Amazon Rainforest.

13 October 2017

Alumna leads project for art that appears in the rain

Victoria Button is a Chelmsford based artist working to promote a stronger cultural identity for the city.

13 October 2017

Three Loughborough University London graduates shortlisted for national graduate enterprise competition

Three former students from Loughborough University London have been shortlisted to win a prestigious competition for graduate entrepreneurs, organised by the National Association of College and University Entrepreneurs (NACUE).

6 October 2017

Major legacy donation invested into new architecture programme

Loughborough University has received a £2.5million legacy donation from Reginald W.J. Hewson, the largest bequest the University has ever received.

3 October 2017

Learning Curve: new book explores the untold stories of Loughborough University FC

‘Learning Curve’ is a new book that follows the tale of Loughborough University FC's class of 2017. The book lifts the lid on what it's like to combine studying with sport as students attempt to achieve good results on and off the pitch.

2 October 2017

Loughborough entrepreneur begins third Kickstarter campaign

Simon Lyons, a 2013 Product Design Engineering and "The Studio" graduate, has begun his third venture on Kickstarter to fund his new product Mobu: The World’s Most Versatile Cable Clip.

29 September 2017

Alumna honoured in prestigious awards

Alumna Dr Ozak Esu has jointly won the Mike Sargeant Career Achievement Award Medal for Young Professionals.

27 September 2017

Six Day London: exclusive offer for alumni

On 24-29 October, Six Day London returns to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park as part of the 2017-2018 Six Day Series.

26 September 2017

Outer-space experience for Alumni

Alumni Vijay Shah and James Hedger are competing on the BBC2 programme ‘Astronauts: Do you have what it takes?’, pursuing dreams of becoming astronauts.

20 September 2017

Design school graduates achieve success at the 2017 James Dyson Awards

Two Loughborough Design School alumni, James Molkenthin and Peter Astbury have been named finalists in the UK James Dyson Awards.

20 September 2017

Alumni premiere sci-fi film in London

Connor Pearce has recently made his directorial debut with short film ‘When All The Bees Flew Away’.

19 September 2017

Three alumni take on a 500 mile long adventure

Richard Tibbot, John Caine and Mike Candlish arrived at Loughborough in 1965 and made friends on the athletics track.

19 September 2017

Worldwide recycling mission for recent graduate

Matthieu Witvoet is working alongside his cousin to spread the word about the importance of recycling across the world and to promote a circular economy.

18 September 2017

Alumnus explores the history of children's books in new publication

Roderick Cave's new publication A History of Children’s Books in 100 Books will be released later this month.

15 September 2017

Trio of alumnae sign to Loughborough Lightning ahead of Premier 15's Campaign

Alumnae Sarah Bonar and Rachel Malcolm have been signed as players alongside alumna Sarah Hunter who will be the assistant coach.

14 September 2017

Enjoyable Reunion Weekend for graduates of 1967-77

This years' Annual Alumni Reunion Weekend welcomed guests who graduated 40-50 years ago back to the Loughborough campus from 8-10 September.

13 September 2017

The Kia Super League featured 23 graduates and students

This summer the Kia Super League cricket competition entered its second year, featuring 23 Loughborough linked players across six teams.

11 September 2017

Alumnus becomes World Bog Snorkelling Champion

Neil Rutter has recently taken part in an unusual Bank Holiday activity with his friends, bog snorkelling.

5 September 2017

Alumnus wins international award

Alumnus Gian-Rico Luzzi was recently awarded the Ambassador of Duty of Care Award by the International SOS Foundation.

5 September 2017

Nominations open for the Loughborough Sport Hall of Fame

The Loughborough Sport Hall of Fame seeks to recognise and celebrate Loughborough's elite performers and coaches.

4 September 2017

University history unveiled with Handicraft Unit furniture auction and exhibition

Loughborough University will unveil a rich collection of period furniture for auction from the Handicraft Unit, a programme established in the 1930s which trained students in furniture making under leading craftsmen.

1 September 2017

Loughborough alumna to play in the women’s Rugby World Cup for England

Loughborough alumna Harriet Millar-Mills will be part of the England women’s squad this weekend for the Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand.

25 August 2017

Alumni Advisory Board welcomes four new members

On 21 August 2017, the Alumni Advisory Board’s annual elections closed.

22 August 2017

Alumna embarks upon African conservation trip

Michelle Campbell is about to embark upon a new adventure with her partner travelling Southern, Central and Eastern Africa on a wildlife conservation expedition.

10 August 2017

Upcoming Alumni Association Annual General Meeting

Members of the Alumni Association are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting this September.

8 August 2017

Voting for the Alumni Advisory Board Elections now open

Alumni are invited to cast their vote for the available positions on the Alumni Advisory Board (AAB) in this years’ election.

4 August 2017

Nominations open for British Council international alumni awards

Nominations are now open for the prestigious British Council alumni awards, celebrating the outstanding achievements of the UK’s international alumni around the world.

3 August 2017

CEO of HS2 pays visit to campus

Alumnus and Chief Executive of HS2, Mark Thurston, visited the University on 28 July.

31 July 2017

Nine medals and three world records for Loughborough athletes at World Para Athletics Championships

The World Para Athletics Championships came to a close on Sunday 23 July at the London Olympic Stadium, with Great Britain winning an amazing 39 medals to finish third in the medal table.

27 July 2017

Former RAF test pilot speaks about the need for more female engineers in the UK after donating sum to Loughborough University

Ex-RAF test pilot Captain Desmond Penrose speaks passionately about the quality of the UK’s engineering industry and donating money to encourage women into engineering.

25 July 2017

Crossrail chairman awarded honorary degree by Loughborough University

Sir Terry Morgan, Chairman of Crossrail, has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Technology (DTech).

21 July 2017

Kito De Boer receives honorary degree

Kito De Boer, Head of Mission at the Office of the Quartet, has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate of the University from Loughborough.

21 July 2017

Strictly Come Dancing star receives Honorary Doctorate from Loughborough University

Ore Oduba, who graduated in Sport Science and Social Science in 2008, was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of the University “In recognition of his contribution to British television as a news and sports broadcaster”.

20 July 2017

British Paralympic Association director awarded honorary degree from Loughborough University

Penny Briscoe OBE, Director of Sport at the British Paralympic Association, has been awarded an honorary degree by Loughborough University.

19 July 2017

Honorary Loughborough degree for mountaineer who conquered the Ogre with two broken legs

Adventurer Doug Scott descended The Ogre – the most difficult mountain in Pakistan – with two broken legs.

18 July 2017

Lord Sebastian Coe officially installed as Chancellor of Loughborough University

The two-time gold medal-winning Olympian received his robes this morning during the first summer graduation ceremony of 2017 – held at the Sir David Wallace building.

18 July 2017

Alumnus’ company wins a Queen’s Award for Enterprise

Mediplus, and the company Chairman alumnus, Bob Urie have recently been recognised with a Queen’s Award for Enterprise.

13 July 2017

July issue of Construction magazine featuring 8 alumnae of CBE

Engineering alumnae featured in Construction Manager magazine

Eight Loughborough alumnae from the University’s School of the Civil and Building Engineering are featured in this month’s Construction Manager magazine.

10 July 2017

Alumnus gains sports scholarship to study in San Francisco

Freddie Hessian has been selected to study at the Academy of Art University, San Francisco on a sports scholarship starting in the new academic year.

7 July 2017

Obituary for alumnus David Saul

Alumnus and Honorary Graduate David Saul has recently passed away. A passionate supporter of Loughborough University, David was very well affiliated with fellow alumni, staff and students at Loughborough.

3 July 2017

Alumnae named in top Women in Engineering list

Two Loughborough alumnae have been named in the Women’s Engineering Society (WES) “Top 50 Women in Engineering under 35” list, in collaboration with the Daily Telegraph.

29 June 2017

New book tells tales of 1950s family life in Loughborough

‘Tales from Holt Cottage’ shares a compilation of short stories from a Loughborough family in the 1950s alongside their adventures with students from The Holt.

26 June 2017

Queen’s Birthday Honours for Loughborough alumni and honorary graduates

In the Queen’s Birthday Honours list for 2017, seven Loughborough University alumni and two honorary graduates have been recognised for their work in a wide range of areas.

23 June 2017

Alumnus publishes satirical travel themed novel

James Sumner has recently released The Excursionist, a darkly comedic novel about travel.

23 June 2017

Alumnus becomes one of English football’s youngest directors

Sport Management alumnus, Rongtian He, has recently been appointed to the Board of Aston Villa Football Club (AVFC) at just 28 years old.

23 June 2017

Alumnus Danny Kerry awarded MBE

Alumnus and recent Loughborough Sporting Club Hall of Fame inductee Danny Kerry has been named an MBE in the Queen’s birthday honours list.

19 June 2017

Nominations for the Alumni Advisory Board now open

As part of Loughborough University’s Alumni community, you are invited to nominate yourself to become a member of the Alumni Advisory Board (AAB).

16 June 2017

Alumni win a prize in Young Lions competition for creatives

Part of the Cannes Lions International Festival, the Young Lions competition for up and coming creatives in the advertising industry has recently taken place in the UK.

9 June 2017

Hall of Fame inductions for Loughborough’s Olympic stars

Four Olympic stars are the latest Loughborough alumni to be honoured with induction to the University’s sporting Hall of Fame.

8 June 2017

Alumni work together to launch design agency and products

2016 graduates, Charlie Baron and Forrest Skerman-Stevenson have launched their own design agency in London called InDemand Design.

7 June 2017

Alumna reaches semi-final of an international design competition

Textiles graduate, Ruth Hepburn has entered an international competition, the Abury Design Experience.

2 June 2017

Alumna releases cookbook

Alumna Lopè Ariyo released her new cookbook, Hibiscus, on 1 June 2017.

1 June 2017

Styliff App co-founded by alumni wins Big Ideas competition

Charlie Regis and Lucas Poelman have recently become the recipients of a £10,000 prize for their start-up company, Styliff.

25 May 2017

Alumna launches “Naked Dough” pop-up in London

Alumna Hannah Adams will launch London’s first edible cookie dough café on 6 June 2017 as a pop-up in Old Street Underground Station in London.

24 May 2017

Olympic hockey gold medallists return to Loughborough University

On Saturday 13th May two Loughborough hockey legends returned to campus to take part in Loughborough Hockey’s alumni day.

18 May 2017

Alumnus wins a Loughborough University Enterprise Award

The winners of Loughborough’s annual Enterprise Awards competition were announced at a recent ceremony held on campus.

18 May 2017

Alumna and Syria campaigner to give a talk this May

Bissan Fakih currently works in Beirut as the Deputy Campaign Director for The Syria Campaign.

15 May 2017

Trio of Loughborough alumni off to the 2018 Commonwealth Games

Team Scotland has confirmed the appointment of its media team that will provide first class specialist support to the athletes competing at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, of which 50% are Loughborough alumni.

15 May 2017

Publishing success for Alumna

Deborah Tyler-Bennett is an accomplished author and poet. She has released many publications in recent years and it now set to release a further two new volumes of work with King’s England Press.

12 May 2017

Annual Reception held by the Vice-Chancellor

Loughborough University’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Robert Allison held his Annual Reception last night (Wednesday 10 May).

11 May 2017

Vice-Chancellor holds New York Alumni Reception

On Thursday 4 May, Loughborough University’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Robert Allison held an Alumni Reception in New York.

8 May 2017

Alumnus Bob Wilson recognised in the National Football Museum Hall of Fame

Loughborough Sport Hall of Fame member and Physical Education Alumnus, Bob Wilson OBE, will be inducted into the National Football Museum Hall of Fame in September 2017.

3 May 2017

Fiji honour Ben Ryan’s Rio rugby achievements

Alumnus Ben Ryan has been recognised by Fiji for coaching the Rugby Sevens team to victory at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, the country’s first ever Olympic medal of any colour.

26 April 2017

Loughborough alumnus to give lecture on fat loss, fitness and business

On Friday 5 May, Student and Graduate Enterprise will host a talk by alumnus Ross Edgley.

26 April 2017

Alumna releases debut novel: A little of Chantelle Rose

Sports Science alumna, Cristina Hodgson is set to release her debut novel, A little of Chantelle Rose, in May 2017.

20 April 2017

Alumnus launches a Kickstarter campaign to fund the manufacture of new sketching products

James Stephenson has recently developed a new product, SketchMate, a board designed to hold paper without the need for clips, tape or pins.

12 April 2017

Alumna wins national award

Rachel Vine has recently won the Videographer Prize in the Guides for Brides Customer Service Awards for the second year running.

11 April 2017

Alumnus awarded highest academic honour at Curtin University

Sports Science alumnus, Professor Nikos Ntoumanis is one of six academics to be recently awarded the esteemed title of John Curtin Distinguished Professor.

6 April 2017

Alumnus becomes Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers

Civil Engineering alumnus Dr Christian Christodoulou, 32, has been awarded Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Fellowship. Christian is one of the youngest ever Fellows in the UK and the second youngest in their membership, globally.

3 April 2017

Alumna wins national writing competition

Farhana Shaikh has been named the “Next Great Travel Writer” in a competition run by Travelex and Penguin, beating several hundred entries to win the prize.

3 April 2017

Entrepreneurial alumnus receives prestigious British Council Award

Alumnus Dr Terence Yeo has won the British Council Alumni Award for entrepreneurship in the United States.

31 March 2017

International product design collaboration recognised with iF Design Award

An innovative car charger designed as part of research undertaken at the Loughborough Design School has been awarded a world-renowned iF Design Award.

29 March 2017

Two alumni working for inclusion in European sport

Two Loughborough alumni have joined forces to promote inclusion in European sport.

29 March 2017

Loughborough alumnae involved in ‘Strive’ challenge for the benefit of young people

Alumnae Krista Cartlidge and Lara Milward (nee Pearce) have recently been involved with the “Virgin Strive Challenge” for The Big Change youth charity, set up by Sam and Holly Branson.

29 March 2017

Alumnus’ illustrations appear in the University Undergraduate Prospectus 2018

BA Illustration alumnus Greg Carter has produced a series of illustrations for the Loughborough University Undergraduate Prospectus 2018.

27 March 2017

Alumnus explores current world issues in latest books

Alumnus, Dr Mahmood Y Abdullah has recently released two new books on the topics of stock market crashes and extremism respectively.

24 March 2017

Alumni set to launch family business, Catipilla

Aeronautical Engineering graduate Andy Sutton is launching his new business Catipilla alongside his two eldest sons, and fellow Loughborough alumni, Benjamin and Joseph.

22 March 2017

Alumna appointed Vice-Chancellor at the University of Hull

Alumna Professor Susan Lea has been appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor at the University of Hull.

22 March 2017

Alumnus named Best 2D Designer at coveted Goldsmiths’ jewellery awards

Alumnus and jewellery designer, Jack Bainbridge has been named Best 2D Designer at the Goldsmiths’ Craftsmanship & Design Awards 2016/17.

21 March 2017

Impact of donations celebrated at Inaugural Donor Day

On 16 March 2017, the University held an Inaugural Donor Day to celebrate the support that donors provide to the University.

17 March 2017

Alumnus Phil Burgess helps launch Loughborough Rugby Sevens Programme

On Wednesday 15th February 2017 Loughborough alumnus, Phil Burgess, was part of the launch of the new Loughborough Rugby Sevens Programme.

28 February 2017

Alumni release new tea distilled gin

Alumni Nick and Emma Smalley have recently launched their brand new tea distilled gin.

27 February 2017

Honorary graduate named 2017 Washington Award winner

Honorary graduate Charles Hull has been awarded the 2017 Washington Award for his work in 3D printing technology.

23 February 2017

Alumnus invited to STEM for Britain 2017 event at House of Commons

Liam Heaney a former Loughborough undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD student, has recently been chosen to present his current research into mass spectrometry at a conference held in the House of Commons in March.

17 February 2017

Alumnus to take up the role of Assistant Coach for the U.S. Women’s National Field Hockey Team

Materials Engineering alumnus Phil Edwards has recently been named as the new U.S. Women’s National Field Hockey Team assistant coach.

16 February 2017

Alumna appointed as the Executive Director of The King’s Head Theatre

The King’s Head Theatre in Islington has recently announced the appointment of alumna Fiona English as their new Executive Director.

15 February 2017

Fleet Air Arm Museum calls on Loughborough alumni for help

Students of the Loughborough Aeronautical College between the 1940s and 1960s are being called upon to help the Fleet Air Arm Museum. The museum curator, David Morris, wants to hear from anyone who worked on the Grumman Martlet.

13 February 2017

Alumnus Dr Terence Yeo shortlisted for British Council Alumni Award

The British Council Alumni Awards celebrate the exceptional achievements of alumni who have studied in the UK in the last 15 years and showcase the impact and value of a UK education. Loughborough University Alumni Association is delighted to see alumnus Dr Terence Yeo shortlisted for one of these coveted awards.

7 February 2017

Six alumnae to feature in the Women’s Six Nations

Six Loughborough University alumnae will be wearing their national colours with pride over the next six weeks as they represent England, Scotland and Wales at the Women’s Six Nations.

3 February 2017

Loughborough University mascot, Thor, returns

Many Loughborough alumni will be familiar with the University mascot Thor, dating back to 1958. Nearly 60 years later on 1st February 2017, Thor has made a comeback thanks to Loughborough Sport.

2 February 2017

Alumna Maddie Hinch named UK Hockey Player of the Year

Loughborough University alumna and Rio 2016 hockey star Maddie Hinch has been named UK Hockey Player of the Year.

26 January 2017

Alumnus named in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list

Edward Williams graduated from Industrial Design and Technology in 2011. In the recent “30 Under 30” lists for 2017, Forbes have listed Edward's company Candy Kittens in the Europe: Retail & Ecommerce category.

26 January 2017

Impressive shortlisting for Loughborough alumnus in British Council Alumni Awards Nigeria

Loughborough University Alumnus, Dr Paul Oluikpe has been shortlisted for a highly sought-after British Council Award for Professional Achievement in Nigeria.

20 January 2017

Design Alumnus set to launch Armis Polo Helmet

Industrial Design and Technology alumnus Robin Spicer has developed his own Polo Helmet, under his business and registered trademark, Armis. The full launch of the Armis helmet will take place on 22 January 2017 at ‘BETA’, the largest equestrian trade fair, at the NEC in Birmingham.

19 January 2017

Alumni named in England Hockey Squads for Tokyo 2020

The England Hockey Central Programme for the Men’s and Women’s squads have been named in the build up to the next Olympic Games in Tokyo 2020, featuring 12 Loughborough Alumni.

18 January 2017

Alumnus becomes Senior VP of European Sales at Revionics

Revionics, a profit optimization software company, has recently announced that Loughborough University Alumnus, Bob Godfrey, will work as their new Senior Vice President of European Sales.

18 January 2017

Fine Art graduate chosen to exhibit in London

Tayler Fisher, who graduated with a BA (Hons) Fine Art, is one of a small number of emerging artists singled out by the Federation of British Artists (FBA).

9 January 2017

Two alumnae recognised as “Rising Stars of 2017” by The Guardian

The Guardian recently revealed its list of ten Rising Stars of 2017, showcasing people to “look out for” in the coming year.

6 January 2017

Alumnus assists in guiding India’s Junior Hockey Team to become World Champions

With a range of wins and medals already held, in this year’s Uttar Pradesh Junior Hockey World Cup, India took Gold.

6 January 2017

New Year’s Honours for Loughborough alumni and honorary graduates

In a brilliant start to 2017, 14 Loughborough University alumni and four honorary graduates have been recognised in the Queen's New Year Honours list.

5 January 2017

Alumnus directs film showcasing a project helping Afghan refugee families

Alumnus Louis Chan has recently embarked upon a new venture documenting the lives of a community of Afghan refugees living in Iran.

19 December 2016

Ore Oduba lifts the infamous Strictly glitter ball trophy

Following a fantastic series of Strictly Come Dancing 2016 alumnus and sports broadcaster Ore Oduba has lifted the coveted Strictly glitter ball trophy!

17 December 2016

Loughborough reusable cup now available online

Alumni are now able to purchase the Loughborough Cup in one of three designs from the online store.

16 December 2016

Calling Loughborough Railway Society alumni to reunite

In the late 1960s and early 1970s, the University had a Railway Society. Mechanical Engineering alumnus, Geoffrey Dust (1970) continues to reunite fellow Railway Society alumni at heritage railway sites in England.

9 December 2016

International Alumni Bursary increased to 20%

International alumni are now eligible for an automatic 20% reduction in fees for postgraduate taught study at Loughborough University.

9 December 2016

Loughborough alumnus completes China International Marathon in Suzhou

On 4 December 2016, Loughborough alumnus Robbie Sui took part in the annual China International half-marathon held in Suzhou.

9 December 2016

Alumnus launches a campaign in line with twin brother’s heart surgery

David Stretton-Downes, Loughborough University Product Design Alumnus, has recently launched the campaign “six times open” alongside his twin brother Jonathan, raising awareness of the British Heart Foundation and Jonathan’s heart condition, aortic stenosis.

8 December 2016

Loughborough Alumna recognised for services to Engineering

On 29 November 2016, alumna Dr Phebe Mann was welcomed to Bradford College for an unveiling of a portrait, noting her exceptional dedication to engineering and encouragement of women into STEM.

1 December 2016

Alumnus’ company, Pavegen, is rapidly expanding into the US

In 2009, Industrial Design and Technology graduate, Laurence Kemball-Cook founded Pavegen; working to develop environmentally friendly pioneering technology. Since then the company has grown from a team of five to 40 worldwide, and has installed over 150 projects internationally.

30 November 2016

Alumnus releases autobiography on Olympic life and career

Physical Education alumnus and ex-Olympian, Bill Tancred, has recently released his autobiography, ‘Bill Tancred – An Ordinary Olympian But What A Life’.

29 November 2016

Motorsport dreams on track for Loughborough student James

Loughborough first-year Automotive Engineering student James Allitt has been on an exclusive behind the scenes tour of the Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 (Formula One) facility thanks to alumnus, Dan Milner.

15 November 2016

Loughborough Alumnae win award ahead of Kickstarter campaign launch

Susie Beere and Sophie Kelly began Snooks in The Studio in 2014 on the Loughborough University campus. On 10 November, they were lucky enough to be awarded £20,000 by Baldwins, who run an annual award for young entrepreneurs.

14 November 2016

Alumni work together on BBC One show 'Claimed and Shamed'

Alumni Tom Allright and Ore Oduba both work within the media industry. Currently on Strictly Come Dancing, you’re likely to know Ore’s name, but what about the producers of the shows?

14 November 2016

Alumni and Co-Founders of Sonobex win Innovation Award

Sonobex, an alumni founded company, has been awarded this year’s Noise Abatement Society’s John Connell Innovation Award.

10 November 2016

Alumni Association Annual General Meeting

On Friday 28 October 2016, the latest Annual General Meeting of the Loughborough University Alumni Association was held in the Hazlerigg Building on the Loughborough University campus.

9 November 2016

Alumnus Ross Edgley to tackle the Tree-athlon

On 12 November on the tiny Caribbean island of Nevis, alumnus Ross Edgley will tackle his next extreme challenge; the world’s first ‘Tree-athlon’.

8 November 2016

Alumnus prints second edition of Jungle Magazine

After a successful first edition, the second was released on 28 October 2016. In collaboration with the mental health charity Mind, edition 2 has an editorial focussed on the stigma surrounding mental health issues.

2 November 2016

Loughborough honorary graduate awarded Outstanding Scientist award

Loughborough honorary graduate Professor Shige Peng has been awarded the Qui Shi Outstanding Scientist award.

1 November 2016

Loughborough Sporting Club Hall of Fame nominations now open

Nominations for 2017 inductees to the Loughborough Sporting Club Hall of Fame open on 31 October 2016 and will close on 27 November 2016. This gives you the opportunity to nominate someone of a high calibre to join Loughborough’s prestigious Hall of Fame.

31 October 2016

Alumna Tracy Brabin elected as Labour MP for Batley and Spen

Tracy Brabin, a former Loughborough University Drama student, was elected to succeed Jo Cox as Labour MP for Batley and Spen early on Friday morning (21 October).

24 October 2016

Alumnus Matt Wolstenholme becomes an internet sensation

A former Loughborough student has become an internet sensation by sprinting 100m while juggling a football.

19 October 2016

Times Higher Education ‘Table of Tables’ consolidates Loughborough’s top ten university ranking

The Times Higher Education (THE) ‘Table of Tables’ was announced on 12 October 2016, placing Loughborough University in the top ten in the country.

12 October 2016

Alumnus Ore Oduba takes to the Strictly stage

BBC Presenter and Loughborough University alumnus, Ore Oduba, is stepping into a new challenge this year as a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing.

5 October 2016

Loughborough Alumnus wins award for work within BIM

Fred Mills, Founding Director of The B1M and Architectural Engineering and Design Management Graduate, has recently been recognised by Royal Institute for Chartered Surveyors (RICS) in their annual BIM4SME Awards. RICS is the world’s leading independent professional body working to uphold the standards of excellence in land, property, infrastructure and construction.

5 October 2016

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