Loughborough University Alumni Association

17/06/2026

In case you missed it...Loughborough has entered its second decade as one of the UK's top 10 universities after being ranked eighth out of 130 institutions in the Complete University Guide 2027. 🎉

Thank you to you, our alumni and donors, for playing a part in this success.

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Loughborough University has entered its second decade as one of the UK's top 10 universities after being ranked eighth out of 130 institutions in the Complete University Guide 2027.

15/06/2026

A group of Loughborough alumni have successfully built a community-led boxing gym on Ukerewe Island, Tanzania, marking the launch of their first international initiative, Project IPPO.

Zion Johnson founded Gloves of Hope, an international, community-led organisation that uses sport as a platform for long-term social change.

Joined by fellow alumni Kuldip Rohit and Talib Hossain, a team of three quickly grew.

The project was driven by a clear goal: to empower young people through access to sport while creating opportunities for skill development and community engagement.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/3PBNbPt

13/06/2026

The University is celebrating another win in the Facilities category of the 2026 Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCAs). 👏

Alongside this recognition, Loughborough also placed in the top 10 UK universities for its Students’ Union, with one student commenting: “The atmosphere is lovely and the support is easy to access.”

The University is celebrating another win in the Facilities category of the 2026 Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCAs).

12/06/2026

A new artificial intelligence-powered monitoring system designed to track passenger numbers in real-time could help tackle overcrowding on UK trains.

Created through a collaboration between Loughborough University computer scientists and rail technology company, TrainFX, the innovation aims to help operators better manage capacity, improve passenger information, and reduce overcrowding across the network.

A new artificial intelligence-powered monitoring system designed to track passenger numbers in real-time could help tackle overcrowding on UK trains.

11/06/2026

What a brilliant view across campus from Towers, taken in 1979!

The grass area is now home to a rugby pitch, and to the left, a cricket pitch. 🏏

📷 Fiona Biddle

10/06/2026

Are you ready for the men's FIFA World Cup? 🏆

Cast your mind back (if you can) to Italia '90. Remember the backroom staff who made up Sir Bobby Robson's team? Perhaps not. But don't worry, we caught up with Prof John Brewer – a forward-thinking and passionate sports scientist – who was part of that set up.

He worked with Loughborough alumni and staff along the way, and is now the Chair of the Board of Trustees for the National Football Museum (and they are offering discounting entry for alumni)!

Find out more about John's experience with the England team and his sports science career since! ⚽👉 https://bit.ly/4e56DMG

Cast your mind back to the Italia ‘90 World Cup. Managed by Sir Bobby Robson, the England Men’s team boasted players such as Gary Lineker, Peter Shilton, and John Barnes. What you may not know is that Loughborough alum John Brewer – a forward-thinking and passionate sports scientist – was al...

09/06/2026

Were you a fresher in Faraday Hall between 1994 and 2000?

Join fellow alumni for a reunion on 18 July, organised by Chris Mallaband, Mark Hobley, and Emma Emery.

Bookings are now open!

The reunion includes drinks, a meal and a trip to the Students' Union in the evening.
Bookings close on 8 July. Further details can be found via a Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1814993449158452

08/06/2026

Astrik Studio, founded by Loughborough alum Annabelle Cole (Graphic Communication and Illustration BA, 2022), has been chosen as a regional finalist (Wales) for the UK StartUp Awards 2026.

Astrik Studio was one of only five businesses to be shortlisted for Marketing and Advertisement StartUp of the Year for Wales. 👏

Astrik Studio, founded by Loughborough alum Annabelle Cole (Graphic Communication and Illustration BA, 2022), has been chosen as a regional finalist (Wales) for the UK StartUp Awards 2026.

07/06/2026

Do you know someone considering their university options?

The next Open Days at Loughborough are on 19 and 20 June! 👇

Visit our outstanding campus and book onto one of our upcoming University open days! There’s a reason why our students love it here so much. Book now.

06/06/2026

The UK SCALE Centre is hosting a Symposium on 25 June: Hope not hype – Effective digitalisation for better supply chain solutions.

The UK SCALE Centre is part of the world-renowned MIT Global SCALE Network. The Symposium will bring leaders from industry, academia and policy together to explore the future of supply chains and the transformative impact of digitalisation and AI.

Alumni can access exclusive rates. Find out more: https://bit.ly/4eiMqnK