2020 news
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Loughborough alumni share special messages with the winter Class of 2020
Alumni from around the world have shared special messages to congratulate our winter graduates. From Nigeria to Hong Kong, and France to Trinidad and Tobago, alumni have shared why they stay in touch with Loughborough, how they connect with fellow alumni in their countries, and have shared some top tips along the way.
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Loughborough University celebrates ten years of the Schofield Society
Loughborough University’s Chancellor, alumnus Lord Sebastian Coe KBE, and Vice-Chancellor Professor Robert Allison welcomed members of the Schofield Society to a special online event on Thursday 3 December.
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An alumni perspective: Black History Month 2020
Alumnus Paul Oluikpe, who left Loughborough in 2007 after completing a PhD in Civil Engineering, says celebrating black history offers hope to young people. Here Paul shares his story and reflects on the importance and significance of marking Black History Month.
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Alumnus gives back to hospital who supported his wife
Keith Spence, who spent many years of his life in Loughborough, has recently been volunteering his time with the NHS in southwest England.
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Alumni recognised by Her Majesty in the Birthday Honours list
Five Loughborough alumni have been awarded Queen’s Honours in the Birthday list, published in early October.
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Hannah helps little hands stay clean with toddler friendly sanitiser
Hannah Saunders, Founder of Toddle, is producing vegan skincare products and hand sanitiser for adventurous little ones.
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Alumni Advisory Board welcomes three new members
Voting closed on 24 August 2020 to elect the new members of the Alumni Advisory Board.
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YouTuber alumnus is first to reach one million subscribers within construction
Fred Mills has become the first person in the world to reach one million subscribers with a YouTube channel based on construction and architecture.
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Alumna sets up sustainable water bottle company
Francesca Kennedy Wallbank has founded H₂O², a sustainable brand offering flat, reusable and BPA-free water bottles, designed to fit where others can’t.
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Alumni congratulate the Class of 2020 in special online show
Graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2020 are postponed until April 2021 – but that did not stop the Loughborough family coming together to celebrate.
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Director of oriental grocery business gives insight into running stores during a pandemic
Brian Yip is the Director of Wing Yip, the largest oriental grocery business in the UK. The company was founded by his father, alumnus Woon Wing Yip OBE, in 1970.
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Alumnus Mike Wedderburn says Black Lives Matter is a cry for help
Sky Sports News presenter Mike Wedderburn has shared a video and written piece on Sky Sports News explaining the importance of understanding the purpose behind the Black Lives Matter movement.
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130 Challenge raises over £2,500 to support student hardship
Led by alumnus Oliver Sidwell, a group of 11 alumni and staff from the University have completed the 130-mile cycling challenge over the last two weeks to raise funds for the COVID-19 Emergency Hardship Fund.
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Women in sport initiatives championed by alumna Sue
Sue Anstiss MBE, Founder and CEO of Promote PR, has been working on a series of initiatives to promote and support women in sport.
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Recent graduate uses skills in bioinformatics and biology to support coronavirus clinical trials
Alumnus Joseph Hearnshaw works as a Research Scientist and Bioinformatics Software Engineer at Rothamsted Research and helps out with clinical studies at The Men’s Health Clinic. In his free time and across his work, he has been developing bio tools and helping with clinical studies.
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Alumnus involved in creating and donating water-soluble infection control laundry bags to the NHS
Guy Broadbent (Chemistry and Polymer Science/Technology 1986) is Chairman of Aquapak, who have successfully manufactured and donated thousands of water-soluble laundry bags to the NHS, with the aim of reducing the spread of coronavirus.
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Alumnus sets up "Hug in a Mug" to help people send a virtual hug to friends and family
TEA REX has teamed up with cookie company Wholey Moly to bring "hugs" to the public during a time of social distancing.
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Oliver’s cycling challenge set to go ahead
The current coronavirus pandemic has not put Oliver Sidwell off his mission to raise funds for the University through a cycle challenge
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More alumni contribute to PPE production effort across the UK
Loughborough alumni across the country have been working to produce protective visors for staff in the NHS and care homes amid efforts to protect carers throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
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Alumna appointed as new Principal and Chief Executive of Loughborough College
Jo Maher has been appointed as the new Principal and Chief Executive of Loughborough College, following more than two years as Principal and Chief Executive at Boston College in Lincolnshire.
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Design and Technology teachers rally together to produce personal protective equipment
A group of Design and Technology alumni from Loughborough University have been working to produce protective masks for healthcare professionals, utilising their design and manufacturing skills.
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Alumni entrepreneurs bring innovation to global pandemic
Alumni Charlie Baron and Forrest Skerman-Stevenson, Co-Founders of ChargedUp, have been working on CleanedUp – an adaptation of the company’s current phone charging stations – to dispense hand sanitiser in public places.
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Women of the #LboroFamily come together to support International Women’s Day
To mark International Women’s Day (8 March 2020), alumnae supported two events held on campus: Inspirational Female Leaders in Business, and Inspirational Female Leaders in STEM.
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Alumnus wins prestigious award for ergonomics and human factors project
Alistair Cooper won the Best Student Project award presented by the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (CIEHF) for his project investigating the influence of Safety Management Systems (SMS) on people working on the front line of rail services.
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Alumni discuss careers in the RAF
Flt Lt Jon Bond and Flt Lt Christopher Hughes visited campus on Friday 6 March to give a guest lecture to Aeronautical Engineering students.
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Honourable start to the decade for alumni named in Queen’s New Year list
Eight alumni and Honorary Graduates have been named in the 2020 Queen’s New Year’s Honours list for services to sports, education, safety and research.