2023 news
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Alumnus Chris Thair made a Superhero
Play it Green was co-founded by alumnus Chris Thair. The organisation has recently been awarded 'Superhero' status by their peers in recognition of their sustainability efforts in Manchester.
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Coaching with Liv: Alumna launches lifestyle business aimed to help people make the first step towards change
Olivia McQuillan, who graduated from International Relations in 2013, has launched Coaching with Liv, a personal and professional coaching service.
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Seventh year running for ‘best university in the world for sports-related subjects’ title
Loughborough has been crowned the best university in the world for sports-related subjects for the seventh year running by the global QS higher education league table.
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Donors and Scholars celebrate together at on-campus luncheon
On 18 March 2023, donors, scholars, staff and students came together at the West Park Teaching Hub on the Loughborough University campus for the Donors and Scholars Luncheon.
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GB Hockey goalkeeper Hinch hangs up her gloves
Great Britain Hockey's Olympic gold medal-winning goalkeeper Maddie Hinch has retired from the sport.
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England’s most-capped player Sarah Hunter to retire
England and Loughborough Lightning back row forward, Sarah Hunter, will retire from professional rugby after this weekend’s Red Roses clash with Scotland.
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Alumni and students create a journal to aid student and staff wellbeing
LU Arts has produced its very own journal with the help of graduates and current students to encourage people to try journaling as a wellbeing technique.
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Alumnus appointed to enhance global standards for World Aquatics
James Gibson MBE OLY has been appointed by World Aquatics to advise and execute a coaching strategy that will support World Aquatics’ Development Centres and National Federations worldwide.
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Alumnus Fadie prepares to test his limits at Marathon des Sables with Loughborough physiology and strength and conditioning specialists
Fadie Shamoon, who graduated in 2005 with his Mechanical Engineering degree, recently returned to Loughborough to use the University’s world-leading heat training facilities in preparation for the Marathon des Sables.
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Alumnus shares autistic experience in new book, Untypical
Pete Wharmby has released his new book, Untypical: How the world isn’t built for autistic people and what we should all do about it.
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Alumnus launches KARIBANI: an African language marketplace
Dr Ayodeji Akiwowo completed his Civil and Building Engineering PhD in 2012 and has recently set up an online website to help people learn African languages.
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Loughborough University graduate startup programme is open for applications
Graduate start-up programme, The Studio, is open for applications from Loughborough University graduates who want to launch or develop their own businesses.
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Lesley’s film scoops more awards at Oscars ceremony
All Quiet on the Western Front – an adapted screenplay co-written by Drama alumna Lesley Paterson – saw further success at The 95th Academy Awards (Oscars) on 12 March.
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Coach Danny Kerry joins Canadian Hockey Team
Alumnus Danny Kerry has recently been announced as the new Head Coach of the Canadian national Women’s Hockey Team.
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Group of three alumnae support International Women’s Day activities
Alumnae Kerrine Bryan, Samantha Emery and Yasamin Fozouni came together online for a special International Women’s Day (IWD) celebration on 6 March.
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Alumna appointed as the new President of the Chartered Institute of Housing
Lara Oyedele has joined the Chartered Institute of Housing as its new President, with the aim of tackling passiveness on ethnic diversity within the housing sector.
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Aisha shares career story to support Personal Best programme
Alumni Advisory Board member Aisha Adedeji visited campus on International Women’s Day, 8 March, to deliver a Personal Best: My Story guest lecture.
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Alumni network supports community outreach following recent USA events
In January of this year, Professor Nick Jennings CB FREng hosted two special evening receptions for our alumni in the USA.
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Alumnus reminisces on his time at Loughborough through his book about the University
Dr Brian French completed his teaching and post-graduate studies at Loughborough. In recent years he has reflected on his time at the University in his book Third Class Ticket to Paradise.
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International Women’s Day recognition for super Paralympic athlete Vladyslava
As people around the world mark International Women’s Day today (8 March), the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced their 2023 International Women’s Day Recognition award winners, naming alumna Vladyslava Kravchenko as one of four outstanding recipients.
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Loughborough graduate entrepreneur is among Innovate UK’s Women in Innovation
Loughborough University graduate entrepreneur Kate Allan is among the winners of this year’s Innovate UK Women in Innovation Award – and has much to celebrate today, International Women’s Day.
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Former Loughborough College building undergoing exciting regeneration project to expand arts offering in town centre
Whether you studied arts subjects or spent time in the town centre during your studies in Loughborough, you’ll likely be familiar with Frederick Street, home to The Generator building that is undergoing regeneration.
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Could you leave a legacy to Loughborough? Find out more during Free Wills Month
Are you interested in receiving information about leaving a legacy gift to the University in your Will?
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Earps scoops Best Women’s Goalkeeper trophy at FIFA Awards
Alumna Mary Earps has been crowned The Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper 2022 at The Best FIFA Football Awards™.
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Former javelin world record holder and alumnus visits Loughborough University (VIDEO)
Loughborough University has welcomed back one of its greatest sporting alumni as Steve Backley OBE recently visited campus.
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Rag Alumni Weekend
Rag LSU represents the fundraising section of Loughborough Students’ Union.
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Alumni share their Loughborough love stories
Earlier this month we celebrated Valentine’s Day by asking our alumni, who met their spouse at university, to share their Loughborough love stories.
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Alumni exhibit at Winter Sculpture Park 2023
Two Loughborough Fine Art graduates, Sara Osman and Danny Young, are exhibiting at Gallery No.32’s annual Winter Sculpture Park in Bexley, London.
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Alumnus establishes online tutoring business
Dr Adam Francis is the owner and founder of Dr Adam Tutoring Ltd, a tailored online tuition and exam support service.
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BAFTA success for alumna Lesley as All Quiet on the Western Front wins big
Lesley Paterson was on stage at the EE BAFTA Film Awards last night as All Quiet on the Western Front scooped an impressive seven awards, including Best Film and the award for Adapted Screenplay.
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Loughborough University triumphs at LeicestershireLive Innovation Awards
Loughborough University’s research and innovation activities enjoyed outstanding success at the LeicestershireLive Innovation Awards, receiving six awards including five of the 10 categories, as well as the overall Innovator of the Year – a closed category selected from all winners.
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Alumnus writes 65 illustrated stories for primary school aged children
Tony Bayliss (Physical Education, 1969) has published Daddy Stories for Freddie, a book of short stories dedicated to his son.
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MAAREE sees more success as sports bra recognised in annual awards
Alumna Mari Thomas is the Founder of sports brand MAAREE, which has seen brilliant success over the last few years. In late 2022, MAAREE’s sports bra added a further two accolades to its name and has recently received a special mention in the Independent.
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Alumna cycles to raise money for cancer
Jane Giffould (née Giffin), who graduated with a degree in Humanities Technology in 1971, has been fundraising for cancer charities since 2021 by cycling 1,000 miles in 100 days on an annual basis.
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Alumnus continues to utilise design engineering skills gained at Loughborough in his retirement
Chris Gibson graduated from Loughborough with a DLC qualification in General Engineering in 1966. He gained many skills during his time at Loughborough that supported his career in engineering-related roles. Now into his retirement, Chris is supporting people in his community by utilising his design and engineering skills as part of Remap, an organisation that custom-makes equipment to help disabled people to live more independently. Here, he tells us more about his voluntary work and shares insights into his time as a Loughborough student.
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Did you meet your love at Loughborough?
It’s Valentine’s Day and we are encouraging alumni to share how they met their Valentine at university.
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Alumna’s business offers cruelty free beauty products
Dr Leanne King has recently launched her business, Beauty Favours, offering a range of cruelty free soaps, shampoos and beard wash.
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Alumnus takes on UNESCO Chair role for NED University
Professor Noman Ahmed, who has a PhD in Civil Engineering from Loughborough University, has been appointed a UNESCO Chair. NED University of Engineering and Technology in Pakistan will be establishing a network on Sustainable Urban Regions as part of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
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Alumna recognised as a Rising Star in Women in Finance Awards
Anya van den Berg (Ergonomics, 2007) has been recognised as a Rising Star at the Markets Media European Women in Finance Awards.
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Incredible BAFTA and Oscar nominations for alumna’s adapted screenplay All Quiet on the Western Front
Alumna Lesley Paterson co-produced the screenplay for the Netflix film, All Quiet on the Western Front, released in October of last year.
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Three alumni and current student announced as winners of Young Innovators Awards
Alumni Tanya Beri, Natalie McCormack, Harish Pesala and current student Flora Boa have all been named in the 2022-23 UK Young Innovators Awards. They have each won in a different category, meaning Loughborough connected winners span four categories for their projects in the Young Innovators Programme.
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Alumnus founded Loughborough University spinout Figura Analytics closes seed investment round to take nanotech solution to the drinks industry
Loughborough University spinout Figura Analytics has successfully closed a seed funding round, led by a syndicate of angel investors, to bring its nanopore technology to the drinks market this year.
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Alumnae see remarkable success in the psychology field following their book release
Professor Virginia Braun (Social Sciences PhD, 2001) and Dr Victoria Clarke (Social Sciences PhD, 2002) have been recognised as winners of the 2022 British Psychological Society (BPS) Book Award.
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Annual Talk Sport Conference attracts over 400 students as alumni and friends share their sporting expertise
The annual Talk Sport Conference returned to Loughborough on 2 February, with over 400 students, staff, alumni and exhibitors getting involved. For the first time, Talk Sport also took place at Loughborough University London, offering a second day on 3 February.
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Vice-Chancellor hosts alumni receptions in New York and San Francisco
Professor Nick Jennings CB FREng hosted two special evening receptions for our alumni in the USA.
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Graduate picks up Salters’ Institute Award
Chemical Engineering MEng graduate Matthew Samson has been awarded a Salters’ Institute Graduate Award.
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Alumnus Baxter appointed new Loughborough Lightning Head Coach
Loughborough Lightning Women’s football performance programme is delighted to confirm the appointment of Charlie Baxter as its new Head Coach.
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Two alumni recognised with prestigious India High Achievers Honours
The National Indian Students and Alumni Union UK (NISAU) awarded the India UK Achievers Honours at an awards ceremony in London on 25 January.
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Alumni connection with SIS Pitches creates excellent partnership for Loughborough Sport
SIS Pitches is a global pitch provider, specialising in natural, synthetic and hybrid sports surfaces for some of the biggest names in sport, including Chelsea FC, FC Barcelona and the Green Bay Packers NFL franchise.
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Alumnus releases new book and shares snapshots of his life growing up in the 1950s and 1960s
David R Roberts (Sociology, 1974) reflects on post-war childhood in his new book Slate Days and Bottled Pyramids: Growing Up in the 50s and 60s.
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How weightlifting saved me – going from fear, depression and anxiety to international sport and medals
Syuhaidah Ahman took up weightlifting while at Loughborough University to help her cope when her self-esteem plummeted.
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Alumnus becomes majority shareholder of Coventry City Football Club
Doug King has recently completed a majority purchase of Coventry City and now owns 85% of the club.
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Fede’s achievements are out of this world as he launches M1 HAKUTO-R Lunar Lander
Alumnus Federico Giusto is a Space Systems Engineer and Deputy Project Manager at ispace inc., a lunar exploration company.
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Sir Robert Martin University Prize awarded to graduate
The Sir Robert Martin University Prize was recently awarded to graduate Ed Cubitt in recognition of his outstanding academic and non-academic achievement.
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Alumnus wins B2B CMO Award
Sumeet Vermani (Politics, Communication and Media, 2007) has recently been recognised for his contributions to marketing in the technology sector.
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British Council launch Alumni UK programme
The British Council has launched Alumni UK, a new global network for people who have studied in the UK as an overseas student.
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Alumna shares insight into charity work in Sierra Leone
Roxanne Hargreaves (Geography, 2010) is working and living in Sierra Leone, supporting the charity, Reseed. Offered a unique opportunity to help set up and contribute to areas such as economic empowerment and sustainable living in the country, Roxanne was excited to get started.
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Two generations of alumni replicate graduation photos
Hamish Bull recently celebrated his graduation from the MSc Sport Biomechanics course. He marked the occasion with a family photo and now and then shots of fellow alumni parents.
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PhD student works with the Royal Shakespeare Company on their final project and takes their performance on tour
Normal is a semi-autobiographical piece, both written and performed by PhD student and recent MA Theatre graduate Tom Stevenson. Exploring notions of sexuality and Tom’s experiences as an openly gay man, the play is about an actor who since coming out is exclusively put forward to play gay characters by his agent.
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A tribute to designer Tom Karen OBE
It is with sadness that we share the news of the passing of alumnus Dr Tom Karen OBE.
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King’s New Year Honours for the Loughborough family
In the first of the New Year Honours from King Charles III, a group of alumni and other members of the University community have been recognised for their achievements across areas including sports, public service, and science and research.