News
Sports teams victorious for 30th year running
27 July 2010
Members of Loughborough University's sports teams have made history by winning the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) overall trophy for the 30th year running.
Athletic Union President Richard Smith collected the trophy on 16 July from 2003 Rugby World Cup winner Josh Lewsey at the BUCS Ball, held at Keele Hall.
Our congratulations go to all those involved in sport at Loughborough, both present and past, for helping the University reach this historic landmark. Further details and reaction to the win are included
Loughborough University appoints new Chancellor
15 July 2010
Loughborough University is delighted to announce that Sir Nigel Rudd, DL, has been appointed as the University’s fifth Chancellor.
Sir Nigel succeeds Sir John Jennings, a former Chairman of the Shell Transport and Trading Company plc, who retires from the role after seven years.
The Chancellor is the Chief Ambassador of the University and presides over ceremonial functions including acting as Chairman of University Court. The Chancellor also confers degrees on graduates of the University. Read more about Sir Nigel and his appointment
Prime Minister praises £1m student fund-raisers
15 July 2010
The Prime Minister has praised the efforts of Loughborough Students' Union RAG, who raised a staggering £1,042,126 for good causes in just in 12 months.
The students finished the academic year as the top union in the UK for fund-raising and yesterday Loughborough MP Nicky Morgan raised their success during Prime Minister's Questions.
She said the students had been the embodiment of the "big society" – a Tory idea coined during the election campaign which suggested community groups and charities could often be more effective than Government in tackling society's problems.
Mr Cameron told MPs: "Sometimes students can get a bad press for what they do, but you can see in Loughborough that they have been focused on doing things for other people, raising money for charity, and they should be congratulated."
Loughborough Students' Union president Rob Hulme said: "It's really nice to have someone praise you – especially if that someone is David Cameron – and when you see a newspaper story about yourself, but that's not why we do it."
Volunteers needed to help in breast cancer study
12 July 2010
A Loughborough University study on the effect of chemotherapy on memory and concentration is looking for female volunteers, who have no previous history of cancer.
The study is being carried out by researchers in Loughborough University’s School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences in conjunction with Leicester Royal Infirmary and Nottingham City Hospital. Its main aim is to discover more about how treatment affects breast cancer patients.
Read more on this story and get details on volunteering
Loughborough scoops second environmental award
02 July 2010
Loughborough University's committment to environmental activities and research was recognised at the East Midlands Carbon Positive Awards with a second major regional award.
Following on the heels of its recent Carbon Positive Footprints Award, the University picked up the overall Carbon Positive Pioneer Award at the ceremony held on 22 June 2010.
More details and reaction to the award here
Have you booked your place at our special reunion?
25 June 2010
If you graduated in 1960, 1970 or 1980, then put the weekend of 10-12 September in your diary and join us and fellow classmates on campus for our special alumni reunion.
The weekend will be packed full of activities, including campus tours, lectures and exhibitions, with plenty of opportunities to catch up and chat with old Loughborough friends. We will also be holding a four course dinner and dance on the evening of 11 September, hosted by the Vice-Chancellor Professor Shirley Pearce, to round things off.
We've had a great response to this event so far, so to reserve your place, complete and return your booking form as soon as possible. To see who has booked already, please view our attendance list.
If you have any questions regarding the reunion, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Graduates to support new student games area
20 June 2010
Graduates of the Class of 2010 are currently raising funds to build a student games area on campus: "For everyone, for every sport, for every ability". You can help support this initiative by donating online via the Students' Union website.
Graduate Internship opportunities for Loughborough Alumni
17 June 2010
Loughborough University have a number of Graduate Internship opportunities that alumni may be intersted in. To view available vacancies and for further details, visit the graduate internship page.
Loughborough Student Cinema Society short-listed for NUS award
08 June 2010
FLIX Student Cinema, Loughborough University's Student Cinema Society, has been short-listed in the category of Best Students' Union club or society at this years NUS Awards ceremony, being held at Warwick Students Union on 01 July 2010. The nomination comes ahead of FLIX celebrating its 65th anniversary in 2011.
Our congratulations go to everybody involved with FLIX on receiving this nomination.
Coffee Morning for Retired alumni and staff
07 June 2010
We would like to bring your attention to our regular coffee mornings for retired staff and alumni. Held every month, they are a great opportunity to meet up with old Loughborough friends, and include a varied range of activities, both on and off campus, that will appeal to all tastes. So far, we have included a talk on the future development of campus from the Vice-Chancellor and David Fulford, Head of Facilities Management, a guided tour around the Market Harborough Museum and Grammar School and most recently a guided tour of the Carpetbagger Aviation Museum in Northamptonshire, a slideshow of photographs from which are included.
The next Coffee Morning will take place on June 28 at the Burleigh Court Hotel on campus. Weather permitting, we will be taking coffee and pastries outside in the courtyard. To confirm your attendance, either register online or call Marilyn Johnson on 01509 228488.
Alumnus publishes book on 2010 World Cup in South Africa
03 June 2010
Journalist and Loughborough alumnus Mihir Bose has had his latest book, 'The World Cup: All You Need to Know' published by Endeavour London Ltd. The book looks at the history of the tournemant, with comprehensive coverage of this years finals being held in South Africa.
As well as being able to follow Mihir on Twitter during South Africa 2010, you can also sign up to receive new blogs and articles at his website, which includes details of further work published by Mihir.
Loughborough scoop top prize at prestigious award ceremony
02 June 2010
Loughborough University's Development and Alumni Relations Office (DARO) received a Gold Award at the recent Higher Education Information Services Trust (Heist) Award Ceremony, held in Manchester on the evening of Thursday 28th May 2010.
At the ceremony, hosted by double Olympic gold medallist Dame Kelly Holmes, Loughborough gained top prize in the category of Best Alumni/Fundraising programme, beating a host of other Universities in the process. The award recognised the planning, organisation and execution involved in hosting Loughborough's Centenary Graduation Ceremonies in 2009.
Our thanks go to everybody involved in making the graduation ceremonies such a resounding success.
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