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Award-winning Alex set to raise over £1 million
Award-winning alumnus Alex Nash is set to get 2019 off to a flying start having secured almost £1 million in investment for his company, Alcuris.
21 January 2019
Alumni inspire young sporting minds on campus
On 16 January, three alumni visited Loughborough to share an insight into sport careers with sixth form students.
18 January 2019
Alumna looks to a new chapter with her writing career
Jayne Hall has proved it is never too late to pursue a new career as she prepares for the release of her fourth novel under her pen name, Morton S. Gray.
17 January 2019
Alumni in New Zealand reunite in Auckland
On 20 December 2018, alumni in New Zealand gathered for informal drinks in a popular Auckland bar, Brew on Quay.
15 January 2019
Peter has high-flying dreams ahead of World Championships
Alumnus Peter Carter is hoping to glide to victory this summer as he prepares to compete in the Junior World Gliding Championships in Hungary.
14 January 2019
Alumni ahead of the pack in UK Merit Rankings
13 sporting alumni have been named in the 2018 UK Merit Rankings, which assess athletes’ form and achievements over the past year.
10 January 2019
Sporting alumna launches female football academy in India
Pioneering alumna and entrepreneur, Aditi Chauhan, has founded the very first football academy in India exclusively for females.
7 January 2019
Students attend alumni-led visit at top London digital marketing agency
A group of Loughborough students recently visited the head offices of a top marketing agency in London to learn more about careers in digital marketing.
4 January 2019
A great start to 2019 for alumni named in New Year’s Honours list
Seven alumni have been recognised for their work across sports, design, environment, charity and aviation in the 2019 Queen’s New Year’s Honours list.
3 January 2019
Olympic hockey gold medallists and dedicated students celebrated at winter graduation ceremonies
Loughborough University celebrated the achievements of hundreds of students at its winter graduation ceremonies yesterday and awarded honorary degrees to four Olympic hockey gold medallists that have done wonders for the sport.
18 December 2018
Alumnae cap off 2018 with Sports Personality success
Three Loughborough alumnae were part of the England Netball Team which took two awards at Sunday’s BBC Sports Personality of the Year (SPOTY).
18 December 2018
Alumnus picks up national award for shipbuilding leadership
Michael Rusbridge recently picked up a national award from the Association of Project Managers for his leadership of a recent shipbuilding project.
14 December 2018
Applications now open to become the next President of the Alumni Association
Former students of Loughborough University are invited to apply to become the next President of the Alumni Association.
14 December 2018
ARION in the running for European innovation award
A product designed by a Sports Technology alumnus has been shortlisted for a European award after raising over £260,000 through crowdfunding.
14 December 2018
Leading surgeon and inspiring students honoured at Loughborough University London graduation ceremonies
Loughborough University London celebrated its third graduation day yesterday (Wednesday 12 December), honouring the achievements of the class of 2018 and one of the country’s top surgeons.
13 December 2018
Alumnus teams up with female sports writers in new initiative
Seth Burkett has joined up with a sports publishing company hoping to promote women in football writing and publishing.
13 December 2018
Alumnus releases Sheffield engineering book
Duncan Froggatt has recently published “Sheffield – A Civilised Place”, highlighting Sheffield’s engineering history and development.
12 December 2018
Alumnus to present at international athletics coaching meet
Frank Dick OBE is set to be a key presenter at the forefront of the International Festival of Athletics Coaching (IFAC) next month.
11 December 2018
University celebrates record numbers of Development Trust Scholarships
The University is pleased to provide Development Trust Scholarships for students at Loughborough, which are often funded by alumni and friends of Loughborough.
11 December 2018
Alumna follows father’s footsteps in joining London Fire Brigade
Sophie Simpson has made firefighting a family affair after joining the London Fire Brigade, 30 years after her father.
10 December 2018
Alumna to return to campus to judge Hall Bake Off
Frances Quinn is set to return to Loughborough next week as part of a Loughborough Hall of Residence Bake Off challenge.
30 November 2018
Alumnae share catering insights for Small Business Saturday
This weekend, we are marking “Small Business Saturday”, a non-commercial campaign which aims to showcase the successes of small businesses. It also encourages consumers to shop local and support their community enterprises.
29 November 2018
Alumna captains England to successive victories
Loughborough Lightning captain and alumna Sarah Hunter played a vital role in the England Rugby Union side which made it three wins from three in the Quilter Internationals.
28 November 2018
Alumnus helps relaunch University BME Staff Network
Claud Williams was on hand to host the relaunch of the Loughborough University Black & Minority Ethnic (BME) Staff Network on 21 November.
27 November 2018
Alumnae play key role as England make it to World T20 final
Five alumnae were part of the England Women’s cricket team which finished as runners-up in the first Women’s World Twenty20 competition.
27 November 2018
Alumni awarded in road safety competition
Two graduates were crowned the winners for ‘Best Dissertation’ for a road safety competition earlier this month.
23 November 2018
Alumnus shares advice on being more sustainable at public lecture
Last week, an alumnus of Loughborough University and the managing director and founder of Ashortwalk, Dan Dicker, shared his journey about designing products from waste.
23 November 2018
Graduate start-up selected for international accelerator programme
Product Design and Technology alumnus, Matt Pritchard, has seen his start-up company, Waffle, chosen for the METRO Accelerator for Hospitality programme, powered by Techstars.
22 November 2018
Alumnus looks to Loughborough family to drive forward F1 ambition
Jason Lee has beaten over 7,000 applicants to the shortlist for a position with a top Formula 1 team.
22 November 2018
Alumni share valuable advice for working in the technology sector
Two alumni recently visited the Loughborough University campus to take part in a panel event with students interested in a career in technology consulting.
21 November 2018
Sonobex claims second national award
Three alumni are celebrating their second award in the space of a month after their company took home an Institute of Engineering and Technology Award.
20 November 2018
Alumna takes product to Global Grad Design Show
Pippa Bridges is celebrating success after returning from the Global Grad Show in Dubai earlier this month.
19 November 2018
Alumnae celebrate Women's Entrepreneurship Day
Today (Monday 19 November) is Women’s Entrepreneurship Day (WED). WED aims to empower, celebrate and support women in business across the world, and the University has spoken to two alumnae about their entrepreneurial journeys and what advice they have for other women who may be considering starting a business.
19 November 2018
Alumni share top tips for working in the media industry
Current students involved in Loughborough Students’ Union (LSU) Media were treated to a weekend of activities on 17 and 18 November for the LSU Media Alumni Weekend.
19 November 2018
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
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
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
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
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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
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
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
Loughborough Alumnae receive recognition for their work in the rail industry
Two Loughborough Alumnae have been recognised in a survey to find the 20 most inspirational Women in Rail.
27 September 2016
Alumni Advisory Board welcomes five new members
Five new members have been voted on to the AAB, completing the 15-strong Board led by new Alumni Association President, Dr. Paul Drummond.
19 September 2016
The British Council Alumni Awards 2017 set to open
The British Council are set to launch the British Council Alumni Awards for 2017.
6 September 2016
JC’s gets an exciting new revamp
Loughborough Students’ Union has been the home to John Cooper’s (JC’s) bar for over 30 years, and it is currently undergoing a revamp in time for the new intake of students in 2016.
10 August 2016
China Vice Chancellor’s Alumni Receptions
We are delighted to inform you that our Vice Chancellor, Professor Robert Allison, will be visiting China from the 27th October to the 4th November. To coincide with his visit, he will be holding two alumni events in Beijing and Shanghai.
10 August 2016
University holds Inaugural Donors and Scholars reception
On 25 February, the University held a reception to celebrate the support donors have provided for Scholarship students at Loughborough.
26 February 2016
Loughborough Lightning to play on opening day of Women’s Cricket Super League
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced the playing schedule and team names for the six hosts that will compete in the inaugural Women’s Cricket Super League (WCSL).
25 February 2016
PhD graduate encourages us to grow, connect and share with new venture
Loughborough Design School graduate, Dr Rose Deakin is on a mission to reconnect communities through the joy of growing with her new venture, The Crop Club.
1 February 2016
Loughborough University launches Rio 2016 website
With 200 days to go until the 2016 Olympic & Paralympic Games kick off in Rio de Janeiro, Loughborough University launched its dedicated website which will follow the progress of current and former students on their ‘Road to Rio’.
25 January 2016
Loughborough University design graduates voted most employable in the UK
Loughborough University Design School creates the most employable graduates in the UK, a new industry survey has found.
21 January 2016
Loughborough ranked top five for graduate employability in the UK
Loughborough University has been ranked top five in the UK for graduate employability in the QS Graduate Employability Rankings.
Issued on 27 November 2015
Graduate becomes first Asian Woman Footballer of the year in England
Loughborough graduate MSc student, Aditi Chauhan, has created history by becoming the first Asian Woman Footballer of the year in England.
Issued on 24 November 2015
