February 2021 news
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Dipesh Patel, Internet of Things expert, gives alumni careers talk
Dipesh Patel, who graduated with a PhD in Electronic and Electrical Engineering in 1995 is now leading technology innovation at Arm from Silicon Valley, California.
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Alumna is keynote speaker at LGBT+ History Month event
Former student Lisa Vine gave an insightful talk at an online event held as part of the University’s programme to celebrate LGBT+ History Month.
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Brothers striving to keep kids active during lockdown
Two alumni brothers are striving to keep children active during the current lockdown by providing fun exercise classes through their own TV channel.
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Alumni businesses collaborate to support mental and physical well-being
Ian Scarrott and Caroline Plumer have joined forces to offer clients a plan to support both their physical and mental health goals.
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Southwest China reunion supported by Hong Kong alumnus and the International Office
A successful alumni gathering took place at the end of January, in ChengDu, South West China. The event was supported by Simon Foster, Deputy Director of the International Office, and alumnus Patrick Lee, President of the Hong Kong alumni group.
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Alumna releases film highlighting the human need for companionship
Eleanor Dolan has released a new short film ‘The Brass Elephant in the Room’, which has been distributed by American production company Gunpowder & Sky to over 5.4 million subscribers on their platform ALTER.
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Inspiring the next generation virtually
Inspiring Minds is an opportunity for post-16 students to learn more about the options available at university, through a series of academic taster days. With events moving online, six alumni have contributed their experiences via video presentations to inspire those considering higher education.
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Alumna launches YouTube channel
Aisha Adedeji has co-founded a YouTube channel, The Hustle Table.
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Alumnus to donate proceeds of new book to ‘Children in Need’
Alumnus Bill Fearon has launched a book entitled ‘Blood, Sweat & Tears of Joy’ focused on the war time experiences of his parents and their lives thereafter. He plans to donate the proceeds to the BBC ‘Children In Need’ charity which improves the lives of disadvantaged children and young people around the UK.
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Alumna becomes first poet of Indian origin to win T.S. Eliot Prize
Bhanu Kapil has become the first poet of Indian origin to win the coveted T.S. Eliot Prize for Poetry in the UK for her collection “How to Wash a Heart”.
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Kickstarter launched by alumnus for 3D printer
Loughborough graduate Ian Wilding has launched a Kickstarter campaign to secure funds for his new product Plybot.
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Students hear from alumni at first virtual Talk Sport Conference
On 4 February 2021, twelve alumni volunteered to share their expertise and career experiences at the annual Talk Sport Conference, helping to inspire the next generation of Loughborough graduates.
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Creative alumni pivot their business in response to pandemic
Event Engineering, based in Loughborough, was founded in 2001 by three former students, Jamie Campbell, Mark Thornton and Paul Millard.
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Chief Executive of HS2 joins Loughborough University as a Visiting Professor
The Chief Executive of HS2 Ltd and Loughborough alumnus, Mark Thurston, has joined the University as Visiting Professor of Complex Project and Programme Leadership.