October 2022 news
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Volunteers wanted to help at November Marathon Swims event in London
The annual Marathon Swims event will be held at the London Aquatics Centre in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on 12 November. Marathon Swims was launched by alumnus Diccon Loy, who graduated from Loughborough University London with a master’s degree in Sport Business and Innovation in 2019. He is the CEO and Founder of Participation Sport Ltd., the organisation responsible for Marathon Swims.
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International Management alumni event gives students insight into graduate schemes
On 20 October 2022, students from the Institute for International Management at Loughborough University London had the opportunity to attend a panel session and networking event about graduate schemes.
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Are you a Bake Off fan? Here’s your chance to meet 2018 winner alumnus Rahul Mandal!
Winner of The Great British Bake Off 2018, Rahul Mandal baked his way to glory with a series of spectacular creations on the popular TV show. He has since had a regular column in The Times, and has now published his first book, Showstopping Cakes.
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Una Hong named global winner in British Council Alumni Awards
Eunah (Una) Hong (Sport and Exercise Science, 2010) has achieved great success in the British Council Study UK Alumni Awards. She is the global winner of the Culture and Creativity Award in recognition of her hard work and dedication to the issue of gender equality in sport.
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Alumna starts new engineering position as she leads the way for women in STEM
Sarah Black-Smith (Manufacturing Engineering and Management, 2004) has recently been promoted to the role of General Manager at Siemens.
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P1A Reunion Group Celebrate 50 years of friendship
A group of students training to be PE, Drama and English teachers met at Loughborough in 1972. In 2022 their bonds remain strong.
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New Achievers Honours to celebrate Indian students' contribution in UK. Could you be one of 75 at 75?
The search is on to find 75 young Indian high achievers from the UK Higher Education community.
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Nominations open for the Loughborough Sport Hall of Fame 2023
The Loughborough Sport Hall of Fame seeks to recognise and celebrate Loughborough's elite performers, coaches and leaders.
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Triumph Motorcycles Ltd expands opportunities for Loughborough students through generous philanthropic donation
The largest UK-owned motorcycle manufacturing company has provided philanthropic funding to Loughborough University to support its students.
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Walk and talk with alumnus Andy to raise awareness of men’s mental health
Andy Caine (Physical Education, Sports Science and Recreation Management, 2000) is walking from John O’Groats to Land’s End to raise awareness of men’s mental health. He is appealing for men who have struggled with mental health issues to join him along the route and inspire others by sharing their experiences.
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Alumnus named an artist-in-residence in Decolonising Arts Institute programme
Habib Hajallie (Fine Art 2017) has been selected as one of eight artists to take part in University of the Arts London’s (UAL) Decolonising Arts Institute 20/20 programme. He will spend 15 months at Pallant House Gallery as part of his residency.
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Alumnus takes on racism in sport in Dreaming The impossible: The Battle to Create a Non-Racial Sports World
Mihir Bose (Industrial Engineering & Management 1969) has recently released his new book Dreaming the Impossible: The Battle to Create a Non-Racial Sports World, where he explores concerns of institutional racism and biases within professional sport.
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Do you recognise this man? Help us reunite Alf with this sculpture!
Alf was a life-model at Loughborough College in the late 80’s and early 90’s.He acted as a model for this plaster bust. Can you help us find Alf and reunite him?
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Alumnus elected Honorary Fellow of The Institution of Engineering and Technology
Fred Mills (BSc Architectural Engineering and Design Management 2008) has been named an Honorary Fellow for his outstanding contribution to the public understanding of construction and engineering by The Institution of Engineering and Technology.
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Alumni celebrate 50-year-long connection with Loughborough
Alumnus Mike Tye (BSc Management Sciences 1976) and his peers began their time at Loughborough 50 years ago. Almost to the day, they recently celebrated this milestone with a trip to campus, affording them the chance to reminisce, hear updates from academics, and meet current students.
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Artist awarded AA2A placement at Loughborough
As part of the national Artists Access to Art Colleges (AA2A) project, alumna Klara Szafrańska has been offered a placement based at Loughborough University.
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Scholar and donor relationship concludes with special celebration
We recently celebrated awarding our largest-ever number of Opportunity Scholarships for this academic year. The scholarships have a huge impact on the student recipients – but can also have a great impact on the donor. Alumnus Murray Chapman recently saw his first-ever scholar graduate, and it was a proud day for them both.
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Alumna wins best in category at Global Design Graduate Show
Isabella Phillips has been announced as the winner of the design for social good category in this year's Global Design Graduate Show.
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Alumna appointed as Chef de Mission for Commonwealth Youth Games
Francesca Carter-Kelly (English and Sports Science 2010) has been selected to lead England in the 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad and Tobago.
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Celebrating our alumni during Black History Month: Aisha’s perspective
As we mark Black History Month (BHM), we also celebrate the achievements of our alumni. Here, alumna Aisha Adedeji – a member of the Alumni Advisory Board – has shared an insight into her perspective on Black History Month as well as her career and some personal experiences.
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Start-up set to support families to understand, find and fund elderly care
Alumnus Ronan Harvey-Kelly (International Business, 2021) dedicated his first year after graduation to help develop Lottie.org, a care support website, and is a member of the founding team.
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Rutherford First Ladies 50 years on
Fifty years ago Rutherford Hall welcomed female students for the first time. The residential blocks were set up differently then and the 10 girls in Block 12 established a strong friendship group.
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Fantastic fungi: Harnessing the magic of mycelium to create striking sculptures
You may or may not enjoy eating mushrooms, but how do you feel about having a vase grown by and made of fungi in your home?
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Alumnus set to lead Hakka TV as its new Director
Shiang Sheng-Yen, also known as Paul, was recently appointed to the role of Director at the Taiwanese TV station, Hakka TV, which is focused on the life of the Hakka people.
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Nine star-studded sportspeople inducted into the Loughborough Sport Hall of Fame
On 30 September 2022, nine alumni were inducted into the Loughborough Sport Hall of Fame. The event returned following a three-year break and also honoured three people with Distinguished Alumni Awards.
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Find out about legacies during Free Wills Month
Are you interested in receiving information about leaving a legacy gift to the University in your Will?