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Exclusive Burleigh Court offering for Loughborough alumni
Visiting Loughborough soon? Planning a reunion in the future? You can now stay on campus at Burleigh Court with 20% discount.
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Join the Alumni Women’s Network
For International Women’s Day on 8 March, we’re encouraging you to become part of a growing community of alumnae led by volunteers working together to promote, support and inspire Loughborough alumni.
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Alumna takes part in Coppa Trek challenge
In June, Alex Ball (Social Psychology 2016) will take on a 100km trek over 5 days in the Isle of Skye in aid of a breast cancer awareness charity, CoppaFeel!.
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What was your Loughborough Journey? Enter our competition for the chance to win a prize!
Over the next few weeks, we are asking you to share insights into your Loughborough and career journeys. For the chance to win a prize worth £100, share your experiences in a short online video using #LboroJourney.
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Alumnus celebrates family connection to Loughborough through book series
After graduating from Loughborough in 1965, Bryan Mason published a series of books about his experiences at the University.
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Charity founded by alumnus supports members of the Loughborough community affected by grief
After sadly losing his mum within his first few weeks of university, Dave Jacob-Lloyd founded a grief charity with the aim of helping bereaved students.
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Alumnus completes Annapurna Base Camp hike for charity
Marcus Rhodes (Economics and Social History 1982) has completed the Annapurna Base Camp hike for the Spinal Injuries Association (SIA), a charity in the UK.
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Jamie headed stateside for exciting internship with the UN
Recent graduate Jamie Clark has landed a role as Sustainable Development Goals Intern in the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) at the United Nations (UN). He is headed to New York very soon and is excited for his new adventure.
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Dr Julie Bradshaw MBE on her journey to become Mayor of Charnwood
Earlier this year, alumna Dr Julie Bradshaw MBE was appointed Mayor of Charnwood for 2024/2025. Julie has a strong interest in sport and has taken part in long-distance swims, setting record-breaking achievements.
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Alex will run 17 marathons in 12 days
On Wednesday 25 September, Alex Backhouse will begin his run from Land’s End to London in support of Retina UK. He will run a total of 700 km over 12 days.
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Loughborough University graduate to set multiple world records rowing across the Atlantic
Zara Lachlan will be rowing solo and unsupported from Portugal across 3,600 miles to arrive in French Guiana this October.
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Alumna takes on challenge to support her placement organisation
Heledd Jenkins (Sport Science, Coaching and Physical Education 2024) will be walking 44 miles and abseiling 418 feet in aid of Northampton Saints Foundation.
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Team of five rows across the Atlantic Ocean in Guinness World Record attempt
Alumnus Adam Rowlatt (Sport Biomechanics 2023) is part of Secondoary Fun, a team of five rowers embarking on an extraordinary journey across the Atlantic Ocean.
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Alumni come together to raise money through charity football games
During the Alumni Reunion Weekend in May, two groups of alumni came together to play football in the name of charity.
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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’.