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Bruce Douglas: Electrifying the World
Bruce Douglas studied for a master’s degree in Renewable Energy Systems Technology at Loughborough in the late 1990s following his Industrial Design and Technology bachelor’s. In his 25+ year career since, he has been on a mission to electrify the world with renewable energy. Now, he has been named as a TIME100 Climate Leader. Here, we talk to Bruce about his career and find out how he is working with a range of organisations – including academics at Loughborough University – to advance the renewable energy mission.
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Alumnus Vipul named in the International Sports Convention 30 Under Thirty Awards
Vipul Londhe (Sport Marketing 2023) has been recognised in the International Sports Convention (ISC) 30 Under Thirty Awards for his work and contribution to the sports industry. He has worked with agencies and rights holders in commercial roles across partnerships, activations, sales and marketing in Europe and APAC.
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Alumnus Ali Ilyas leads revolutionary air taxi service in Dubai
From reshaping EV infrastructure in the UK to leading vertiport innovation in Dubai, aerospace engineer Ali Ilyas is at the forefront of a global shift toward sustainable urban air mobility.
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Loughborough alumnae paper ranks 3rd in Nature’s most cited articles of the 21st Century
Virginia Braun and Victoria Clarke have recently had their work featured in the journal, Nature in a piece about the 25 most cited articles of the 21st century – and their paper was at number 3. The journal also updated their 2014 analysis of the most cited papers of all time and their paper is ranked ninth.
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Alumnus John’s journey – from Civil Engineering at Loughborough to geoscience worldwide
John Beswick (Civil Engineering 1963) told us about his Loughborough Journey as part of our recent callout for stories of past student experiences at the University. Here we share John’s vast career across the globe and in various engineering and science related fields.
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Alumnus Steven Clarke appointed as new Chair of Loughborough Business School Strategic Advisory Board
Loughborough Business School recently announced the appointment of a new Chair of the School Strategic Advisory Board (SAB). Steven Clarke, who graduated from Loughborough University’s Management Science course in 1991, brings a wealth of experience to support the School’s strategic vision from his extensive background supporting entrepreneurial technology companies.
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Spalding welcomes new public art by alumnus Graeme Mitcheson
A collection of stone sculptures carved by Graeme Mitcheson, a Fine Art graduate from Loughborough, has recently been installed in Spalding, Lincolnshire.
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Recent graduate set to make impact on rural communities in India through exciting STEM initiatives
Georgia Collis (Mechanical Engineering 2024) has been selected to take part in the FutureSense Foundation’s Global Leadership Programme as a group mentor and project implementor.
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Alumnus launches website to help new graduates break into the sports industry
Joe Jackson (History and Politics 2019) has established Starting Out Sports, a website designed to support and guide aspiring professionals looking to get into the sports industry.
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United States Sports Academy awards alumnus honorary doctorate
Bob Chappell BEM (B.Ed Physical Education 1970) has been recognised with an Honorary Doctorate from the United States Sports Academy.