November 2022 news
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We say a big thank you this Giving Tuesday
Today is Giving Tuesday, a time when charities celebrate and say thank you to supporters.
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Schofield Society comes together for annual dinner as we thank donors for their kindness
On 24 November 2022, members of the University’s Schofield Society met in Loughborough to celebrate the impact of their support.
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Alumnus wins Unblocktober Individual of the Year Award
Nuno Santos Silva (MSc Ergonomics and Human Factors, 2021) has won the Individual of the Year prize at the first ever Unblocktober Awards, a new awards scheme celebrating individuals that embody the spirit of the Unblocktober environmental awareness campaign.
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The Bug Factory launches internationally to re-shape the future of pet feed
The Bug Factory’s mission is to empower people to reduce their carbon footprint, reuse their food waste and create continuous, sustainable animal feed. The brand is aimed to help fight climate change starting with Mealworm-growing pod innovation
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Happy Thanksgiving! Celebrating the holidays with our alumni in America
For many people, Thanksgiving is a special time of year to meet with family and friends, take time off, and celebrate the good things in life!
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The world’s first fitness tracker in a gumshield is available now on Kickstarter
The ORB Smartguard is unique because it can track critical fitness indicators like heart rate as well as head impact data. It can do this on the pitch if you play rugby or hockey or in the ring if you box or do combat sports. Your data is available to you on a dedicated App during or post session and will allow you to build a detailed picture of your performance and risk factors.
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Alumnus launches Sherpa website to guide families to school tutors
Alumnus Conor Hughes (Robotics, Mechatronics and Control Engineering, 2022) has successfully launched an online service that enables families of school children to find private tuition. Once someone has registered on the Sherpa platform they can contact tutors, book introductory meetings and schedule lessons.
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Alumnus celebrates 100th birthday
Alec Uydens has reflected on his time at Loughborough during his milestone celebrations.
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Brzozowski continues journey towards 2026 Winter Olympics
Lauren Brzozowski was selected to represent Team USA’s development team in bobsled last year and has been working hard to pursue her dream of making the Winter Olympic Games in a few years’ time.
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Philanthropic donation creates real-world investment portfolio for undergraduate students
Margaret (Meg) Dawson has donated $250,000 to the University to launch a first-of-its-kind fund.
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Alumni gather in New Delhi and Mumbai on Vice-Chancellor’s visit to India
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nick Jennings was recently part of a university delegation visiting India.
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Eur Ing Dr Phebe Mann leads the way for sustainability and women in engineering with new position
Dr Phebe Mann has been elected as the Chair on the Regional Executive Board and Regional Committee at the Institution of Civil Engineers London.
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Heartbreak for England in World Cup final
England suffered heartbreak in the Women’s Rugby World Cup final as New Zealand edged a thrilling encounter 34-31 in front of a world-record crowd in Auckland.
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Group celebrates Golden Jubilee of graduation from Loughborough
A group of alumni marked their 50-year anniversary of graduating by visiting the University campus and they enjoyed a full itinerary of activities.
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Alumnus Rahul shares baking tips and anecdotes during visit to campus
Rahul Mandal won The Great British Bake Off in 2018. He made his first visit back to the Loughborough campus last week to share tips and insights from his new book, Showstopping Cakes, with students, staff and alumni.
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Lightning football Head Coach steps down for new role at the FA
Loughborough Lightning Women’s Head Coach Issy Martin will step down from her current position to take on a new challenge with the FA.
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Nicholls selected to represent Great Britain for the Billie Jean King Cup Finals
Alumna and Loughborough-based tennis player Olivia Nicholls has been selected to play in the Billie Jean King Cup Finals as part of the Great Britain team.
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Loughborough University London alumnus releases new chilling horror book
Michael Reyes (MSc Digital Creative Media 2021) has recently published his first book The Dread Somber, a compilation of spine-tingling short stories.