April | Alumni | Loughborough University

John in Singapore with a colleague when they named a new offshore drilling rig for PetroVietnam. John is wearing a blue shirt with a stripey tie and the other person is wearing a white shirt and black tie. They are standing in front of a sign that says naming ceremony of Vietnam's first SSI PV Drilling. Guests of Honour: Mr Le Duong Quang. 1 October 2011.

Alumnus John’s journey – from Civil Engineering at Loughborough to geoscience worldwide

John Beswick (Civil Engineering 1963) told us about his Loughborough Journey as part of our recent callout for stories of past student experiences at the University. Here we share John’s vast career across the globe and in various engineering and science related fields.

29 April 2025

Alumnus Steven Clarke appointed as new Chair of Loughborough Business School Strategic Advisory Board

Loughborough Business School recently announced the appointment of a new Chair of the School Strategic Advisory Board (SAB). Steven Clarke, who graduated from Loughborough University’s Management Science course in 1991, brings a wealth of experience to support the School’s strategic vision from his extensive background supporting entrepreneurial technology companies.

28 April 2025

Graeme carving a Lincoln Red bull and heifer from Cove Red sandstone at his workshop in Leicestershire.

Spalding welcomes new public art by alumnus Graeme Mitcheson

A collection of stone sculptures carved by Graeme Mitcheson, a Fine Art graduate from Loughborough, has recently been installed in Spalding, Lincolnshire.

28 April 2025

Georgia standing behind a table with a blue cloth. She is smiling and the banners behind her are promoting careers at Dyson.

Recent graduate set to make impact on rural communities in India through exciting STEM initiatives

Georgia Collis (Mechanical Engineering 2024) has been selected to take part in the FutureSense Foundation’s Global Leadership Programme as a group mentor and project implementor.

28 April 2025

Alumnus launches website to help new graduates break into the sports industry

Joe Jackson (History and Politics 2019) has established Starting Out Sports, a website designed to support and guide aspiring professionals looking to get into the sports industry.

23 April 2025

A close up of Bob Chappell BEM wearing a white t-shirt and smiling at the camera. He is standing outside in the sunshine.

United States Sports Academy awards alumnus honorary doctorate

Bob Chappell BEM (B.Ed Physical Education 1970) has been recognised with an Honorary Doctorate from the United States Sports Academy.

16 April 2025

Chris Davies smiling. He wears a polo shirt and suit jacket.

Chris Davies takes Birmingham City back to the Championship

Alumnus Chris Davies was named Men’s First Team Manager of Birmingham City Football Club last June. Now, less than a year on, the club is set to return to the Championship having been crowned League One champions.

16 April 2025