In July, we celebrated the ongoing success of our wide-ranging research and innovation efforts at Loughborough Business School through the 11th LB Doctoral Conference and R&I Celebration Event.
Our latest Doctoral Conference brought together researchers from across the School to share insights on the theme of ‘Navigating Disruption as a Researcher’, highlighting the challenges and opportunities present in today’s rapidly changing world.
This important milestone event offered attendees the chance to hear about the fantastic work of our doctoral researchers, with prizes awarded for outstanding presentations.
Panel Choice: Maggie Chimbwanda
Audience Choice: Mohsin Waheed Tunio
Runner-up: Gilbert Kesse Boateng
Panel Choice and Audience Choice: Dina Nasser, MSc, FHEA, PhD (Cand.)
Runner-up: Susan Harris
Panel Choice: Mollie Tatlow
Audience Choice: Tania Akter
Runner-up: Kate O'Neill
Keeping the spotlight on purpose-led research, we were also delighted to welcome staff to our R&I Celebration Event, which focused on showcasing the creativity, resilience, and impact of our research community. Attendees were able to participate in several interactive sessions, which examined themes including:
Director of R&I Culture, Karligash Glass said: “It was incredible to see the diversity of research topics on display throughout this celebration. It’s always a pleasure to be able to showcase the breadth of research talent we have here at Loughborough, where we’re tackling the meaningful challenges facing businesses and society.
“The discussion sessions were rich with real insight and practical advice on navigating the complex landscape of research funding. From scalable ideas and adaptability to robustness and negotiating skills, this event was an invaluable forum to share best practice and build connections within our school community.”
