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Alumnus takes on epic ultra-triathlon for Motor Neurone Disease charity
Paul Robinson’s crazy love of sports lives on from his university days. He studied Chemistry at Loughborough University and graduated in 2005. Paul is now gearing up for an extraordinary challenge, the Enduroman Arch2Arc ultra-triathlon.
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Alumni connections produce brilliant placement experience for Loughborough student
Ed Williams is the Managing Director of Candy Kittens, a gourmet vegan sweet company based in London that is currently employing a Loughborough student.
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Alumnus prepares to cycle more than 200 miles in memory of university friend
David Bone passed away whilst playing football at university on 23 March 1999. Now, 25 years later, Jason Edwards shares his memories of that day and his plans to take on a 230-mile cycling challenge for the British Heart Foundation in David’s memory.
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Alumna will climb Mount Olympus in support of Falcon Support Services
In March, Alicia Butterfield (Business Administration 2016) will tackle Mount Olympus in Greece to raise funds for the Leicestershire charity Falcon Support Services.
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Documentary set to follow innovative new treatments
Alumnus Simon Marshall was recently diagnosed with late stage Pancreatic Cancer.
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Challenges take place worldwide to support alumnus Paul
Alumnus Paul Smith was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in April 2021. Since then, many of his friends have been doing everything they can to support Paul as he faces his biggest ever challenge.
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We say thank you this Volunteers' Week
Many alumni generously give their time to support the University and our students. This Volunteers' Week (1-7 June), we say a big thank you to everyone who has supported Loughborough in the last year.
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Loughborough memorial charity 5-a-side returns in May
Loughborough Football and the “Loughborough Football Alumni” are delighted to be hosting the Annual Memorial 5-a-side Tournament on 20 May 2023.
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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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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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Are you looking for brilliant talent for your organisation?
Could you engage with talented, driven Loughborough students to bring skills and expertise to your business?
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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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A big thank you this Volunteers Week
Many alumni kindly give their time to support the University and our students. This Volunteers Week (1-7 June), we would like to say thank you to everyone who has supported Loughborough in the last year.
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Alumni and friends visit Loughborough for reunion weekend
For the first Alumni Reunion Weekend since 2019, more than 150 guests were welcomed to Loughborough from 20-22 May.
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Korean alumna global finalist in the StudyUK Alumni Awards
The prestigious British Council StudyUK Alumni Awards highlight alumni who are leaders and have used their experience of studying at a UK university to make a positive contribution to their communities, professions, and countries.
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Loughborough annual memorial charity 5-a-side to take place in May
Loughborough Football and The LoughboroughFootballAlumni are delighted to be hosting the Annual Memorial 5-a-side Tournament on 14 May 2022, from 11am until 3pm.
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Graduate inventor Thomas receives investment from previous LSU Enterprise Exec
Thomas Constant (Industrial Design and Technology 2018) is the founder of BeoBia, who are developing an insect growing pod for people’s homes which will provide a sustainable and healthy source of protein while reusing household food waste even in the most urban of locations.
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Javelin legend Backley inspires Loughborough throwers
Last weekend saw the return of one of Loughborough’s greatest sporting alumni as former javelin world record holder Steve Backley visited campus.
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Student-led Black in Sport Summit hosted on Loughborough campus
The inaugural Black in Sport Summit (BISS) took place on the Loughborough campus on 26 March – with the aim of inspiring students from all backgrounds to strive for excellence.
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Personal Best: My Story returns with Alumni President Oliver Sidwell
Alumnus Oliver Sidwell is the Co-Founder and Director of RMP Enterprise, a business he launched with fellow Loughborough students in the final year of his degree. In the years since, the business has grown, evolved, and developed new offerings. For the first in-person Personal Best: My Story talk since 2019, our Alumni President headed to Loughborough University London to share insights into launching and running RateMyPlacement, with a particular focus on managing money.
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A Falk Egg first: alumni come together to fund an Opportunity Scholarship
A group of Falkner Eggington alumni have collectively raised money to fund an Opportunity Scholarship, which supports under-represented students throughout their time at Loughborough.
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Dominic leads organisation to victory at Personnel Today awards
Dominic Ashley-Timms (Information Technology and Human Factors 1990) is the CEO of Notion, a company that helps their corporate clients to bring about organisational change by improving management performance. He is also the co-creator of the multi-award-winning management transformation programme STAR® Manager, which now has managers pursuing the programme in 25 countries.
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Graduate Futures - a newsletter for 2021 graduates
In conjunction with Careers Network, we are launching "Graduate Futures", our newsletter for 2021 Loughborough graduates.
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Find out about legacies during this national Free Wills Month
Are you interested in receiving information about leaving a legacy gift to the University in your Will?
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SBE alumni gather for an evening at The Shard
On 23 February 2022, alumni who graduated from the School of Business and Economics (SBE) attended an event to ‘Connect, Engage and Network’.
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Alumni provide expert advice to students at Autumn Careers Fest
Loughborough University’s Autumn Careers Fest saw several alumni provide careers advice to students and graduates through a series of discussion events.
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Loughborough School of Design and Creative Arts launch scholarship in memory of alumnus
The Rhys Jenkins Opportunity Scholarship has been set up in memory of Rhys Jenkins, a graduate of the Industrial Design programme at Loughborough, who sadly passed away whilst travelling in India in 2019.
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Recent Loughborough Graduate wins £10,000 Santander Universities grant
A Loughborough graduate has been awarded a £10,000 grant by one of the University’s most supportive charitable partners.
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Just graduated: access careers support
Loughborough graduates can continue to access support from the Careers Network after leaving the University.
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The alumna providing hampers to NHS heroes
Victoria Hanson started a collection for NHS staff in the West Midlands as they battled to cope during the coronavirus outbreak. It has now reached over 40,000 key workers and is looking to expand.
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Brothers striving to keep kids active during lockdown
Two alumni brothers are striving to keep children active during the current lockdown by providing fun exercise classes through their own TV channel.
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Loughborough family share more than £800,000 worth of job opportunities
Following the launch of a project to share job opportunities within the Loughborough family, alumni have shared more than £800,000 worth of jobs Loughborough students and fellow graduates.
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Hannah helps little hands stay clean with toddler friendly sanitiser
Hannah Saunders, Founder of Toddle, is producing vegan skincare products and hand sanitiser for adventurous little ones.
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Alumna sets up sustainable water bottle company
Francesca Kennedy Wallbank has founded H₂O², a sustainable brand offering flat, reusable and BPA-free water bottles, designed to fit where others can’t.
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Director of oriental grocery business gives insight into running stores during a pandemic
Brian Yip is the Director of Wing Yip, the largest oriental grocery business in the UK. The company was founded by his father, alumnus Woon Wing Yip OBE, in 1970.
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130 Challenge raises over £2,500 to support student hardship
Led by alumnus Oliver Sidwell, a group of 11 alumni and staff from the University have completed the 130-mile cycling challenge over the last two weeks to raise funds for the COVID-19 Emergency Hardship Fund.
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Recent graduate uses skills in bioinformatics and biology to support coronavirus clinical trials
Alumnus Joseph Hearnshaw works as a Research Scientist and Bioinformatics Software Engineer at Rothamsted Research and helps out with clinical studies at The Men’s Health Clinic. In his free time and across his work, he has been developing bio tools and helping with clinical studies.
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Alumnus involved in creating and donating water-soluble infection control laundry bags to the NHS
Guy Broadbent (Chemistry and Polymer Science/Technology 1986) is Chairman of Aquapak, who have successfully manufactured and donated thousands of water-soluble laundry bags to the NHS, with the aim of reducing the spread of coronavirus.
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Alumnus sets up "Hug in a Mug" to help people send a virtual hug to friends and family
TEA REX has teamed up with cookie company Wholey Moly to bring "hugs" to the public during a time of social distancing.
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Oliver’s cycling challenge set to go ahead
The current coronavirus pandemic has not put Oliver Sidwell off his mission to raise funds for the University through a cycle challenge
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More alumni contribute to PPE production effort across the UK
Loughborough alumni across the country have been working to produce protective visors for staff in the NHS and care homes amid efforts to protect carers throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
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Design and Technology teachers rally together to produce personal protective equipment
A group of Design and Technology alumni from Loughborough University have been working to produce protective masks for healthcare professionals, utilising their design and manufacturing skills.
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Alumni entrepreneurs bring innovation to global pandemic
Alumni Charlie Baron and Forrest Skerman-Stevenson, Co-Founders of ChargedUp, have been working on CleanedUp – an adaptation of the company’s current phone charging stations – to dispense hand sanitiser in public places.