2024 news
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Industrial Design Professor takes a trip down memory lane as he reunites with former cohort
Dr Mark Evans was recently joined by a group of Industrial Design alumni celebrating their 30th anniversary reunion on the Loughborough University campus.
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Kieran McKenna takes Ipswich Town to the Premier League in second successive promotion
Just a year on from their promotion to the Championship from League One football, alumnus Kieran McKenna and his Ipswich Town side have been promoted again and will play in the Premier League next season.
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A life after Loughborough - Peter's story
Peter Rhodes (Physical Education 1968 and MA Design studies 1998) shared how his career panned out after leaving Loughborough, and how his studies have supported him.
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Alumna chooses to pursue multi-faceted creative career choices
Abigail White graduated with a BA in English and Drama in 2014 and has channelled her love for arts since. After graduation she chose to pursue a creative career.
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America-based alumni meet up across four states
In mid-April, a delegation of Loughborough staff headed to the USA to build overseas relationships with fellow universities, sporting organisations, and with alumni. A delegation last visited in early 2023.
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Flo Edwards launches recruitment consultancy following appearance on The Apprentice
Alumna Flo Edwards has recently appeared on the latest season of The Apprentice. Having competed on the popular BBC show, we chatted to Flo to find out what the experience was like and what’s next in her business journey.
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Alumnus Will Roberts appointed CEO of BUCS
British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) has announced the appointment of alumnus Will Roberts as its new Chief Executive Officer.
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Happily ever after: alumni reconnect after years of friendship and get married
Naami Sharma and Suvam Sikarwar got married in March 2024 in Varanasi, India. It was a two-day event with four different functions, each with different colour schemes.
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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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Jo Hurst-Croft - from Loughborough to leading change
Jo Hurst-Croft's (Politics with Geography 2003) journey from Loughborough University to leading ARC Ride shows how education, passion, and hard work can pave the way to success.
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Alice Burnhope: Textile artist blends sustainability and community engagement
London-based textile artist Alice Burnhope (BA Textiles: Innovation and Design 2020) is making waves with her sustainable creations and community-driven projects.
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Alumnus appointed President of Bahrain Cricket Federation
Sami Ali has been made the President of the Bahrain Cricket Federation (BCF).
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Loughborough alumni reunite to celebrate their 20 year anniversary
A group of four alumni reunited on campus in November 2023 to celebrate their 20 year anniversary.
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Alumna’s creative journey: from banker to author
Jenny Care (Politics 1996) left academia briefly in the 1970s where she took a year off from study and joined Barclays Bank. Jenny then embarked on a non-traditional path. Romance and family followed, but her thirst for learning remained.
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Alumni offer guidance in Inspiring Minds sessions
Inspiring Minds is a series of academic taster days hosted by the University’s School and College Liaison team. The events provide post-16 students with an engaging introduction to higher education and are often supported by alumni. Four sessions recently took place, covering business and economics, STEM, social sciences and humanities, and sports.
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Alumna spotlight: Kelly’s creative journey
Kelly Punton is a writer and an English teacher in the East Midlands. She reads and writes stories, plays, and poetry. She graduated from Loughborough University in 2013 with a degree in English and Drama. Originally from Lincoln, Kelly now lives with her husband and dog in a small town in Nottinghamshire.
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Sally Jenkins: from reader's letter to published novelist
Sally Jenkins (Economics 1984) achieved a significant milestone with the publication of her first traditionally published novel on April 25, 2023.
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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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From police officer to award-winning stonemason: The journey of Mark McDonnell
Mark McDonnell transitioned from a distinguished thirty-year career in law enforcement to become an award-winning stonemason.
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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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CAIR London app launched by alumna Tanya to combat London Underground air pollution
In a bid to tackle the pervasive issue of air pollution in the London Underground, alumna Tanya Beri (Graphic Communication 2016 and MA User Experience Design 2020) has launched CAIR London.
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Alumnus awarded Royal Academy of Engineering Enterprise Fellowship
Adriano Randi (Chemistry 2019) has been awarded a Royal Academy of Engineering Enterprise Fellowship to further advance his spin-out company RV3 Tech.
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Loughborough alumna collects MBE
Christine Payne (Psychology 1978) was recognised in the King's first Birthday Honours List last year and recently collected her award from Buckingham Palace where she met Anne, the Princess Royal.
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Former student transforms crafting passion into thriving business
Paula Milner graduated with a First-Class Honours in Printed Textiles from Loughborough University in 2006. She has left a lasting mark on the crafting community.
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Success for Loughborough University as two alumni join the UK Young Academy
Loughborough University is delighted to announce that alumni Joseph Bentley (Product Design and Technology 2021) and Professor Antonia Liguori (Design and Creative Arts, 2014-2024) have joined the UK Young Academy – a network of early career researchers and professionals established to help tackle local and global issues and promote meaningful change.
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Transforming from IT pro to thriller novelist
In an inspiring journey of self-discovery and determination, alumnus Iain Smith has defied conventional career paths by transitioning from the world of IT to becoming a thriller novelist.
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Alumnus discovers creative talents after 60
Garry Pierrepont (Data Processing 1980) has shattered stereotypes about creativity and age by uncovering his artistic talents well into his sixties. Despite a career in computing, it wasn't until 2018 that he embraced his creative side.
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Celebrating the artistic journey of alumna Megan Rose
Megan Rose, an alumna of Loughborough University, has emerged as a beacon of creativity and success since graduating in 2013 with a BA (Hons) in Fine Art.
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Alumnus spotlight: Tom Hodge’s creative journey as The Dude Designs
Tom Hodge, known as The Dude Designs, has reshaped modern movie poster art, drawing inspiration from the golden age of film posters. His journey began in 2009 at Sony PlayStation, where he rediscovered his passion for classic poster art.
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Arts success for alumna Emilia
Dr Emilia Telese is an artist and art theorist based between Reykjavík, Italy and the UK. Born in Italy, she graduated in Painting from Fine Arts Academy in Florence in 1996 with a particular interest in XIV Century techniques, the Italian Trans-AvantGarde movement and contemporary performance.
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Alumnus utilises teaching expertise to write tests
Colin McCarty graduated with a BTech in Industrial Chemistry in 1968, and he was a teacher for the first 25 years of his working life. He taught science and became an acting head of a comprehensive as well as chief examiner for GCSE chemistry.
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Alumnus becomes the CEO of New Zealand Football Foundation
Neil Coventry has recently been appointed as the CEO of the New Zealand Football Foundation, an organisation established as a charitable trust when the All Whites qualified for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
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Emily is publishing two new children’s books
Alumna Emily Ann Davison (BSc Psychology 2003 and MSc Finance and Management 2004) is excited to have two children’s picture books publishing this year.
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Loughborough start-ups win national award for innovation
Two start-up businesses founded by Loughborough graduates have secured prestigious Innovate UK Unlocking Potential awards.
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Flux: A new sculpture for Claudia Parsons
LU Arts is delighted to announce Flux, the newest addition to Loughborough University’s campus sculpture collection.
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Alumna creates prints in the fashion industry
Charlotte Wills graduated from Loughborough with a BA in Printed Textiles in 2012, and immediately pursued her career in the fashion industry after being able to land a job at Next Menswear.
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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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Alumna Monica triumphs in TV Arts competition
Talented artist, illustrator and Loughborough alumna, Monica Popham has won the coveted 2024 Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year competition.
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Alumna Caudery wins “unbelievable” world title in Glasgow
Pole vault star Molly Caudery won a sensational gold medal at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Glasgow this weekend.
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Alumnus receives Pioneer Award
Richard Cameron (Electronic Engineering 1969) has received the Microwave Pioneer Award by the American Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (IEEE). This award recognises his impactful contributions to theories for direct synthesis of high-performance microwave filters.
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How Loughborough alumni found their Valentines
Love blossoms at Loughborough, and this Valentine’s Day we heard about three couples and their stories. From meeting in fancy dress to getting engaged on a glacier, check out their love stories below.
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Children’s storybook entrepreneurs seek Sooper investment from TV Dragons
If you’re a Dragons’ Den fan, you’ll no doubt have seen a recent episode featuring alumna Charlene Mitchell-Hood and her husband Simon Hood pitching for investment in a bid to help solve literacy problems in the UK and US. If you’re yet to catch the latest series, go and check out iPlayer before reading any further… this story contains spoilers!
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Loughborough alumnae Women’s Network gathers in London
A group of alumnae met in London at the offices of IG near Cannon Street station on 21 February.
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Pavegen Selected by UEFA’s Champions Innovate Program to Revolutionise Fan Engagement
Pavegen, a leading innovator in kinetic energy technology founded by alumnus Laurence Kemball-Cook, has been chosen as one of the pioneering start-ups by UEFA’s Champions Innovate program, in collaboration with PepsiCo, Just Eat Takeaway.com, and Mastercard.
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Monica appears on Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year
Alumna Monica Popham has featured on the latest season of Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year, a television show where artists are selected to paint plein air in front of three judges and a set of cameras for the chance to win a commission for a gallery or museum.
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An update from the President of the Alumni Association
Dr Luke Stott, President of the Alumni Association, shares a mid academic year update.
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Happy Valentine's Day, Lboro Family!
It’s Valentine’s Day and we are again asking you to share how you met your Valentine at university.
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Alumni support Talk Sport Conference across Loughborough and London campuses
The University’s Talk Sport Conference, set to inspire students interested in a career in sport, took place in Loughborough on 1 February and at Loughborough University London on 8 February. The conference was supported by over 20 alumni across the two locations and more than 450 students attended.
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Alumna shifts career from economics to acting
Honey Gabriel came to Loughborough to study Economics, and she has always been interested in drama and acting.
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Alumnus edits textbook on children’s sport and exercise medicine
Neil Armstrong has taken part in editing the 4th edition of the Oxford Textbook of Children’s Sport and Exercise Medicine.
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Yonex All England Badminton Championships 2024: alumni ticket offer
In March, Birmingham is set to be taken over by Badminton for a whole week, and we have a ticket deal exclusively for Loughborough alumni.
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Alumnus named one of the most influential people in the British luxury industry
Rob Colmer has been named on the Walpole 2024 Power List, which recognises inspirational individuals whose creativity, leadership and skill is set to define the direction of the British luxury sector.
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We are all protagonists - a film by a recent chemistry graduate
Alumna Tilly Gomperts Willis has directed and produced a film about a team that ran a 340-mile relay race, ‘The Speed Project’, from LA to Las Vegas. She was one of the runners herself.
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The Loughborough family get set to welcome the Year of the Dragon
People around the world will celebrate Lunar New Year this weekend, welcoming the Year of the Dragon. We asked our new International Alumni Ambassadors and the University’s Special Envoys to share how they celebrate and what their plans are for the new year.
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Loughborough alumnus builds a design consultancy
Tom Jarvis graduated from Loughborough with a BA in Industrial Design and Technology in 2012 and started his own business, Think Jarvis Design & Marketing, which offers the fastest WordPress based websites in the UK, using a unique site optimisation process and site editor setup.
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Alumnae reunite after 52 years
Five of a group of six alumnae reunited at Loughborough to rekindle and reminisce on their time at university together.
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Alumna uses her passion for art to support charities
Lucy Hebden graduated with a BA in printed textiles in 2002 and started her career by teaching art in a local secondary school. After having children, Lucy’s passion for design was reignited and she decided to pursue it.
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Alumna publishes her own poetry
Amy Flahaut graduated with a BA in English and Drama in 2016 where she first explored the possibility to pursue a career in writing, and to fulfil that dream she decided to continue her studies and graduated with a MA in Creative Writing in 2017.
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Loughborough student teachers celebrate a golden milestone
A recent landmark reunion brought graduates of the former Loughborough College of Education back to campus, some fifty years after they graduated.
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Loughborough alumnus provides creative services to Airbus and Toyota
David Peter Simcoe graduated with a BA in Industrial Design and Technology in 1995 with a First Class Honours.
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First India in London alumni networking event takes place
A brand-new network for Indian alumni living in London held its first event on 17 January at the Loughborough University London campus.
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Loughborough graduate publishes ‘Rewind’: a story of a cross-Atlantic adventure.
Elesa Zehndorfer graduated from Loughborough University in 2006 with a PhD in Sport/Exercise Science.
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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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From Chemical Engineering to a dance program: alumnus pursues passion for dance despite corporate career choices
Chukwudi Amadi graduated with a BEng in Chemical Engineering in 2015, before returning to his home country, Nigeria.
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Loughborough Business School recognises four people with Distinguished Alumni Awards
Each year, Loughborough Business School (LB) honours a select group with the Distinguished Alumni Award. At the end of 2023, four people were recognised with awards for their work spanning themes such as retail, communications, ecommerce, and climate tech.
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Leading the Way: Dawn Moëder becomes Managing Member of accounting firm in Dallas
Dawn Moëder currently lives in Plano, Texas and is a well-known leader in the Dallas and Houston accounting industry. She has been named the fifth managing member of Lane Gorman Trubitt, LLC (LGT) and she is the third woman to take on the role in its 74 years of business.
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Graduate becomes latest Salters’ Award winner in line of Loughborough recipients
Alumnus Sam Edwards, who graduated with a MEng degree in Chemical Engineering in July, has won a Salters’ Institute Graduate Award, one of only four awarded to chemical engineering graduates in the UK in 2023.
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A Loughborough love story: from freshers’ week to marriage
Emma Godman and Matthew Pickering met during freshers’ week when they started studying at Loughborough University in October 2010. Emma studied a BSc in International Business and Matt studied a MEng in Mechanical Engineering. They both lived in neighbouring blocks in Rutherford halls and quickly became part of the same friendship circle.
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Alum builds a digital platform to support performance art
Indy Sanders has launched a start-up, PerformVu, which is a global hub for streaming performance and video art from the world's top artists and art institutions.
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King’s Honours list recognises the exceptional contributions of Loughborough alumni
In the latest King’s New Year Honours list, a group of alumni have been awarded for achievements and contributions across areas including sports, fashion and beauty, science, and in the public sector and related areas.
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Loughborough graduate entrepreneur wins start-up accelerator
Loughborough graduate entrepreneur Katie Michaels (Industrial and Product Design, 2020) has been named as the latest winner of the Leicester Startups Accelerator programme.
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New international alumni ambassador programme launches with over 20 volunteers
To better engage and support our alumni networks worldwide, we have launched a brand-new international alumni ambassador programme.