December 2023 news
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Alumna Earps crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2023
England goalkeeper and Loughborough University alumna Mary Earps has capped an incredible year by being crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2023.
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BESIEGED PODCAST: “The sound of bombs, BOOM, BOOM, BOOM, was nonstop.” Ukrainian aid workers describe life on the frontline
Loughborough University graduate Madeline MacKenzie is in Ukraine working for a humanitarian aid agency, STAY SAFE UA – set up by five friends who refused to stand by and watch people suffer. Earlier this year, Madeline, Andriy, Taras, Yuriy, David and Libby (the rescue dog) visited Loughborough’s London campus to talk to Peter Warzynski – host of the University’s Besieged podcast – to give firsthand accounts of the war which ravages their home.
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2023: Another brilliant year for Loughborough alumni
This year has been a great year for our alumni. From sporting successes to sharing creativity with the Loughborough family, we have heard about all kinds of stories!
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Achievements of inspiring individuals recognised with honorary degrees
As part of the University’s winter graduation ceremonies, six inspiring individuals were awarded honorary degrees for their outstanding contributions in their respective fields.
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World record-breaking mountaineer and Loughborough alumnus awarded honorary degree
The incredible achievements of the multi-world record-breaking mountaineer and Loughborough University alumnus Nirmal ‘Nims’ Purja MBE have been recognised with the award of an honorary degree.
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Earps awarded honorary degree from Loughborough University
Lioness’ goalkeeper and Loughborough alumna Mary Earps has been awarded an honorary degree by the University.
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Alumnus plays key role in world’s largest goodwill military mission
A Loughborough alumnus has completed six months playing a key role in the world’s largest humanitarian and goodwill military mission.
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Nominate a sporting star for the Loughborough Sport Hall of Fame
The Loughborough Sport Hall of Fame seeks to recognise and celebrate Loughborough's elite performers, coaches and leaders - and nominations for 2024 are open.
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Alumni gather in Beijing to celebrate Christmas
Last weekend, a group of Loughborough alumni gathered at the Theatre of Dreams - Manchester United museum in Beijing.
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Alumnus enjoys success at 2023 Santander X Awards
Joseph Bentley (Product Design and Technology, 2021) has been recognised at the Santander X Awards for his innovative solution aimed at reducing fatalities from knife wounds.
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Alumna wins sustainability awards with her beauty brand
Dr Leanne King graduated with a PhD in Chemistry in 2010 and continued with post doctoral research at the University. She went on to build a career with Boots in the science innovation team where she worked on formulating products and developing innovative technologies.
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Sporty alumni reunite for the first time in 50 years
Des Diamond and his five friends lived on the 13th floor of Towers in their final year at Loughborough. September marked the first time the whole group reunited since graduating in 1971.
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Steve Varley announced as Ambassador for Loughborough University’s Strategic Theme for Climate Change and Net Zero
Loughborough University alumnus Steve Varley has been named the ambassador for one of the University’s three Strategic Themes, Climate Change and Net Zero.