August 2021 news
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Innovative safety equipment for roadworks developed by alumnus
Frank Myres’ business Myers Road Safety Ltd designs and manufactures safety equipment used in roadworks.
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Panel formed to discuss academic careers as part of Voices of Diversity series
A panel event was held on 26 August as part of the University’s Voices of Diversity speaker series. The panellists focused on their PhD studies, interests in academia and research, and also discussed their experiences as minorities in academia, sharing personal stories.
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Innovative hybrid materials patented by alumna
Professor Mariaenrica Frigione is the co-author of three international patents on organic-inorganic hybrid materials.
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Alumni duo develop app to create more convenient shopping experience
Akash Bais and Rohit Bhuyar have recently launched Otos Inc. Ltd., an app that aims to bring everyday shopping together in one convenient place.
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Innovative shoe mould created by alumnus for large sports brand
Alumnus Mike (Reg) Hawes was presented with a problem in 1985 by the footwear division of Adidas. While their shoes were deemed very comfortable in Europe, they were not as well received in North America.
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Environmentally friendly face mask company set up by alumnus
Rach Sharma set up Idzn Futuristic Designs, a company that creates and sells face coverings using waste or scrap material, to minimise harm they do to the environment.
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Shortlist for prestigious drawing prize includes alumni and student
Two Loughborough alumni and a student who joins the University for the new academic year are among 89 artists shortlisted for the Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize 2021.
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Louise on a mission to create investment transparency with new online platform
Alumna Louise Bouverat is the Co-Founder of Doceo Group Limited, a fintech company designed to democratise finance and allow retail investors to be as informed as professional investors.
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Loughborough graduate wins James Dyson Award after designing life-saving device
Recent Loughborough University graduate Joseph Bentley has been announced as the 2021 UK national James Dyson Award winner.
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Ventilator Innovation has cost and life-saving potential
Prana is a medical device that allows four patients to share one ventilator safely when resource constrained hospitals are overwhelmed with patients.
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Start-up is bringing innovative approach to online learning
Alumnus Sami Hasaballa is the Innovation Lead at Roctar, an e-learning platform looking to revolutionise online learning and teaching.
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Diversifying approach to business amid the pandemic
Alumna Reena Patel, who graduated from Loughborough in 2005 with an MSc in Finance and Management, was working in corporate roles until she decided to set up her own business, utilising training she had undertaken in yoga and meditation.
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The engineering innovation that paved the way for the buses of the future
Colin Hunt had his own company, Duple Metsec Ltd., which was a major supplier of tri-axle double deck body chassis buses to southeast Asia, namely Hong Kong and Singapore.
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Moving Made Simple
Alumna Anna Page has come up with an innovative way of simplifying one of the main hassles of house moving – changing your address with different companies.
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Innovating to protect military and emergency services personnel
Design School alumnus Nicholas Hunter is Senior Design Engineer with Avon Protection, a world leader in the provision of respiratory and ballistic protection equipment for the military and emergency services.
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Pandemic inspires alumna to start eco-friendly business
The pandemic inspired alumna and current member of staff at the University, Helina Turbel to turn her graphic design hobby into a small business.
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Alumnus Christian tackles a challenge a month for 12 months
Sports and Exercise Science alumnus, Christian Hesford, is someone who likes a challenge.
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David’s latest venture brings brownies to your door
Alumnus David Stretton-Downes is a serial entrepreneur and adventurer. In his latest venture, David has co-founded BOBBIE’s Brownies with the aim of becoming a household name in the UK chocolate brownie market.
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Alumna Penny launches second book and seeks to champion disability representation
Penny Batchelor recently released her second thriller novel, Her New Best Friend, which follows the release of her first novel, My Perfect Sister, in 2020.
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Kickstarter launched in bid to evolve the kettlebell
Alumnus Joshua Hume has recently started a Kickstarter campaign with the aim of raising £25,000 to support the launch of his product, Kettlecross.
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It’s Game On for Sue with launch of new book
Sue Anstiss MBE champions women’s sports through her podcast The Game Changers, her organisation Fearless Women, and in her new book, set to be released on 2 September, she explores the landscape of women’s sport.
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The Barnes Family
Five members of Robert (Bob) Barnes’ family have studied at Loughborough, including grandson Jonathan, who graduated in 2020.
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Alumna project lights up Sydney Opera House
Lara Allen, is set to launch one of her most exciting projects to date – The Lighting of the Sails at the Sydney Opera House, Australia.
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Group celebrate 50 years since Loughborough
A group of alumni came together on the Loughborough campus in July 2021 to celebrate 50 and 51 years since graduating from the University.
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Voting now open for the Alumni Advisory Board
This year we have received some very impressive applications to join the Alumni Advisory Board (AAB). Following a shortlisting process, alumni are now invited to cast their vote to elect five new Board members.
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Just graduated: access careers support
Loughborough graduates can continue to access support from the Careers Network after leaving the University.