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Towards 2020University Strategy looks to ‘Build Excellence’

Happy 20th BirthdayAlumni Association celebrates a milestone

issue 29 Summer 2014

Magnifi centSevenLoughborough scoops seventh Queen’s Anniversary Prize

Alumni Association President, Christine Fisher

Welcome

In my role as President, I have been working with our Alumni Advisory Board to develop a clear purpose and focus for our operations. This has resulted in the establishment of a number of Task and Finish sub–groups which are contributing ideas and expertise to support specifi c areas of the University’s alumni relations work. Additionally, we have recruited corresponding members to the Board to enable those alumni who were not elected as full members to play a valuable role in the development of our plans and in support of the University.

I am truly grateful to these members who volunteer their time and expertise to ensure that the Loughborough Alumni Association continues to go from strength to strength.

Volunteering is a fantastic way both to reconnect with and give something back to Loughborough and its current students. Alumni can get involved in a number of ways, such as offering career mentoring or placements, becoming a class champion for reunions or even setting up an international alumni group in their own country. If you’d like to get involved, then please do contact the Alumni Relations team.

I am also proud to serve as Chair of Loughborough Sporting Club Advisory Group. Our annual dinner in March was a great success and we inducted a number of new members into the Hall of Fame, including John Mantle (rugby), Olivia Murphy (netball), Malcolm Arnold (athletics) and Dario Gradi (football). If you played sport either at amateur or professional level during your time at Loughborough, then the Sporting Club really is your opportunity to reconnect with individuals who share common interests and enables you to continue to engage in Loughborough’s leading sporting success.

This year’s Reunion Weekend in September marks the anniversary of alumni who graduated over 50 years ago from Loughborough. It promises to be a great weekend and a chance for friends to meet up and share memories of their time here, as well as fi nding out how Loughborough has changed and progressed over fi ve decades. I look forward to meeting as many of you as possible over the course of

the weekend.

Finally, I mentioned earlier the work of our Task and Finish Groups. One of our priority areas of focus is communications. The Alumni Association exists

solely to serve you at whatever stage in your life you may be at. I would therefore welcome your ideas and suggestions on how we can keep improving our communications to benefi t our alumni across the world.

If you would like to share your ideas with me, please send me a message at: alumni@lboro.ac.uk

I am delighted to introduce the spring edition of the alumni magazine

and to update you on our achievements so far this year.

Firstly, I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your continued

support of the Alumni Association; whether that be by attending one of

our events, supporting our annual fund or contributing memories and

stories from your time here at Loughborough. As I approach the end

of my second year as Alumni President, I can only refl ect on what a

pleasure it has been to meet so many of you and to witness fi rst–hand

the passion and enthusiasm that lives on for this great University.

Best wishes

Christine

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News from Loughborough 04

Alumni News 14

Alumni Events 20

Global Networks 22

Loughborough Sport 24

Life after Loughborough 28

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Loughborough University in London 02

Magnifi cent Seven 12

Happy 20th Birthday Alumni Association 18

My life after Loughborough 26

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Interviewer: Sharmila Brown

L O U G H B O R O U G H U N I V E R S I T Y in L O N D O N

Q & A W I T H P R O F E S S O R Z O E R A D N O R

C A M P U S U P D A T E :

Z O E R A D N O R I S A S S O C I A T E D E A N F O R T E A C H I N G F O R L O U G H B O R O U G H U N I V E R S I T Y I N L O N D O N ( L U i L )

Q: What excites you the most about expanding

to London?

A: It’s a fantastic opportunity for Loughborough

University to really place itself on the map, both on the

international stage and also nationally. We are building

on the incredible reputation we already have for fi rst

class undergraduate provision, including the excellent

student experience which has consistently been voted

the best in the UK. The London campus gives us a

fresh opportunity to create that same reputation for

excellence in teaching at postgraduate level and to offer

a different, but equally excellent, student experience.

Q: What will make the programmes offered in London

different to other providers?

A: We will focus on three elements. Firstly, all study

will be interdisciplinary, so even if you’re taking a

single subject programme, you will have to do a

second complementary subject, providing you with

exposure to other disciplines. For example, if you’re

taking a programme aimed at entering the Media

and Creative Industries, you will have the option to

study an introduction module in Entrepreneurship,

Digital Technologies or Design Management. There

will be a whole suite of programmes to choose from

that complement each other and ensure cohesion

throughout a student’s programme of study. All

programmes will also feature an integrated group

project that will give students the opportunity to work

with peers in their own subject discipline, and also

with those across different disciplines.

Secondly, there will be a very strong enterprise element

to all our programmes. Being market driven in our

programme development, we work closely with industry

and will offer the students visiting speakers, company

visits, associate lecturers with experience in industry,

projects and opportunities to work in industry and

access to small, large, public, private, voluntary and for

profi t enterprise organisations — all of which will help

students to develop employability skills.

The fi nal element we offer is a full campus experience.

Many London based universities have teaching centres

located in the centre of London in offi ce buildings. On

the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, we can offer not

only greener surroundings but world-class sporting and

entertainment venues and facilities with incubation

space and learning resources.

Q: What work experience opportunities will these study

programmes provide?

A: LUiL is situated close to a large innovation centre

which is going to house a signifi cant number of SMEs

as well as companies situated on the Park, including BT

Sport. There will be lots of opportunities for students to

get involved with these enterprises and organisations

and placements and internships will be available for

those approaching the end of their Masters.

Q: How accessible will academics be to students

outside of the classroom environment?

A: It’s critical that the ‘student experience’ in London is

as positive as it is on the Loughborough campus.

We’re not providing a teaching centre, we’re establishing

a learning environment that is about the opportunity to

learn in the classroom and also beyond. The physical

structure of the building and the links we make with

other partners around the Queen Elizabeth site will

further enhance that learning provision. We provide

excellent pastoral support for students and look

forward to continuing this equally great service at our

London campus.

Q: Will there be part-time or evening programmes for

those who wish to continue to work full-time?

A: Yes. The way programmes will be structured gives a

level of interlocking that allows part-time students to

pick modules up and develop those as they go through.

There will be intense blocks and weekend blocks

offered as an option too.

Another important part of the portfolio is our

Executive Education, which provides opportunities for

organisations to fund or commission us to run courses

for them. This will also involve open events that others

can be invited to join.

We look forward to running summer school

programmes in key subject areas. All programmes

will be accredited at certifi cate and diploma level as

well as Masters level so students can choose to come

on to the diploma without having to do the fi nal project

for example. What is really important is creating a whole

learning environment in which people can engage.

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rmila Brown

P R O F E S S O R Z O E R A D N O R

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Loughborough University in London (LUiL) will offer a

range of postgraduate teaching programmes specifi cally

designed to expose students to real industry challenges,

presenting a collaborative platform to work with those

in industry, by way of completing an integrated real

group project.

Our contemporary programmes include enterprise-based

learning and theory-rich lectures and seminars delivered

by subject specialist academics, entrepreneurs and

guest speakers. Students will have a choice to study on

a part-time or full-time basis, providing the opportunity to

advance their knowledge and develop specialisms in one

of six institutes.

Programmes are structured so that students will broaden

their expertise through interdisciplinary study by electing

a module from other subject areas which complement

their main fi eld of study.

The six institutes to open in September 2015 are:

Design Innovation

Digital Technologies

Enterprise Development & Entrepreneurship

Sport Business

Media & Creative Industries

Virtual Engineering

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T H E I N S T I T U T E S A N D P R O G R A M M E S

With such historical monuments to the

London 2012 Olympics within a fi ve-

minute walk from LUiL — such as the

‘box that rocks’, offi cially known as the

Copper Box Arena — students and staff

will have no shortage of choice when

it comes to choosing which Olympic

venue to catch a game at, train at or

visit. Four out of the fi ve Olympic and

Paralympic venues have been converted

for community and elite sports use, and

are now open to the public: Copper

Box Arena, Aquatics Centre, Lee Valley

Velopark and the Lee Valley Hockey and

Tennis Centre. The Stadium which is

currently closed to the public, will host

its fi rst event in 2015 with the Rugby

World Cup Final.

T H E P A R K N E I G H B O U R H O O DLoughborough University in London

(LUiL) is currently being developed at the

former International Broadcast Centre

on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

The University, situated in the north-west

of the Park, is part of a much bigger

vision that will see the creation of new

neighbourhoods, complete with schools,

restaurants, accommodation, shops,

businesses and other amenities.

Chobham Manor, the fi rst of several

new neighbourhoods being developed,

will have 850 new homes, along with

community and ancillary facilities,

nurseries and a clinic. This will open to

residents in 2015.

A particularly exciting opportunity for LUiL

will be the development of East Wick.

Planned for family housing with a school

and community centre, this enterprise

and creative district will have strong

links to higher education and business,

making it a primary employment zone in

the whole E20 postcode.

Each neighbourhood will have its own

distinctive character with plenty of green

spaces and squares to enjoy, all within

striking distance of world-class sporting

and entertainment venues.

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TOWARDS 2020

Following a year–long consultation, we were delighted to launch our new strategy in April at a reception for key stakeholders at the House of Commons.

Entitled ‘Building Excellence’, our revised strategy has as its basis four central pillars: investing in staff; educating for success; growing capacity and infl uence; and raising standards and aspiration.

Embedded in each pillar are the University’s core functions of research, teaching, enterprise and sport, helping us to achieve fi ve key goals by 2020.

To get to this stage, the University embarked on an extensive programme of consultation, involving our staff, students, alumni, external organisations and partners. This process enabled those key stakeholders to put forward their views of what they believed the University’s priorities and goals should be for the next phase of its development and how they could be shaped.

Director of Planning, Fidelma Hannah, who has been part of the team central to the strategy’s development, commented:

THE REVIEW EXPLAINED

Here, Vice–Chancellor Professor Bob Allison talks through the reasons for reviewing the existing strategy and how the goals it sets will be achieved.

WHY THE REVIEW?

“Changes in the higher education sector in the past few years have seen a reduction in government funding, a rise in student tuition fees and research funding increasingly focused in world–leading areas.

“Our sector has become increasingly competitive and this review will allow us to establish the direction we need to take to keep us ahead of the competition.”

WILL WE ACHIEVE THE OBJECTIVES OF THE STRATEGY?

“They’re certainly challenging but I believe so. We have made outstanding progress to date and should be proud of the University’s many achievements, but we have to keep moving forward; we cannot afford to be complacent.

“The strategy has been developed as an online publication which will be under constant review, giving it the fl exibility to be developed as and when needed and enabling it to evolve rather than become quickly out of date.”

HOW CAN LOUGHBOROUGH’S ALUMNI HELP THE UNIVERSITY REALISE THE AMBITIOUS STRATEGY?

“Alumni are vital to help us achieve our ambitions. They can act as advocates and ambassadors for the University, spreading the word about our success and raising our reputation right across the globe.

“There are also many ways our alumni can help us achieve the specifi c goals in our operational strategy, from enhancing the student experience by offering their guidance, expertise and work experience to current students, through to partnering with us in business and research areas. I hope as many of our alumni as possible will embrace our new strategy and continue to support us to make Loughborough even greater and more successful year on year.”

For more information visit the strategy website at: www.lboro.ac.uk/strategy

“We talked to over 400 staff and more than 200 students — this strategy has really been shaped by those who will play an important part in delivering it.”part in delivering it.”

REVISED STRATEGY LOOKS TO ‘BUILD EXCELLENCE’

OUR FIVE KEY GOALS ARE:A distinctive international reputation for excellence

A life shaping student experienceOutstanding partnerships to deliver social, economic and cultural prosperity

A culture of delivering excellence in all that we doOne outstanding university: two vibrant campuses

the word about our success and raising our reputation right across the globe.

gyat: www.lboro.ac.uk/strategy

With the signifi cant changes that have occurred in Higher Education in the past few years, we began a review of

our current operational plan at the end of 2012.

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Two of Loughborough University’s greatest

scientifi c minds have been named in the

Science Council’s list of the UK’s 100 leading

practising scientists.

Professor Clyde Williams, an emeritus professor

in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health

Sciences (SSEHS), was named within the Council’s

developer/translational scientist category and

was recognised for developing sport science in

higher education.

He has been at the forefront of the development

of sports science at Loughborough University since

joining in 1978. He established Loughborough’s

Sports Science Research Group and in 1986

he became the UK’s fi rst ever Professor of

Sports Science.

Professor Williams was the founding chairman

of the British Association of Sports Sciences

(now the British Association of Sport and Exercise

Sciences — BASES) and is an Honorary Fellow of

BASES and a Founding Fellow of the European

College of Sports Science.

Alongside Professor Williams on the list was

alumnus Nira Chamberlain (MSc Industrial

Mathematical Modelling,1993), who works as

Optimisation Lead for Npower SME Optimisation

and Insight. Nira was recognised for developing

mathematical modelling applications for industry.

He is a Chartered Mathematician and Chartered

Scientist and is a Fellow and Council member of

the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications.

The Science Council list celebrates the many

different types of scientist and hopes to change

the perceptions of government, media and public

to science. The list is split into 10 different ‘types’

of scientist and gives a broad picture of the many

different ways people work with science.

Loughborough academics named in science top 100

Charnwood Museum, in Loughborough’s Queen’s

Park, has a new display showing a slice of

Loughborough student life in 1966.

The display features some of the original furniture

from Hazlerigg, bought by Leicestershire County

Council Museums service when the hall was

converted into offi ces in 2010. Money raised from the

sale of the furniture went towards a scholarship fund

for students of creative design.

The furniture was designed by Peter Waals

(1870–1937), a Dutch cabinet maker associated

with the Arts and Crafts movement, who worked

with Leicester–born Ernest Gimson. In 1935 Waals

was invited to act as a consultant in design at

Loughborough College which was the main centre for

training handicraft teachers in England. The furniture,

as well as other fi ttings throughout the College, was

built by fi nal year students under his direction.

Fiona Ure, Collections Access Offi cer for Leicestershire

County Council, was given the task of getting into the

shoes of a student in the 1960s.

“One of the Friends of Charnwood Museum alerted

us to the sale. We purchased the furniture, as the

College, and later the University has played such

a large part in Loughborough’s development. We

started to think about how we could bring it to life

as a display. We chose 1966 as that was the year

Loughborough College of Advanced Technology

became the University. As the furniture came from

Hazlerigg, which was an all male hall in the 1960s,

our imaginary student had to be a boy. He is

studying electronics, and enjoys music and sport,

much like students today. He has a transistor

radio, a record player and one of his hobbies is

photography. We looked at archive photographs of

student bedrooms, but they did not look very ‘lived

in’! Our student has just arrived and is unpacking

and making his room feel more homely.”

If you were you at Loughborough in the 1960s and

would like to share your student memories, contact

us at alumni@lboro.ac.uk, or write to DARO, Hazlerigg

Building, Loughborough University, Leics LE11 3TU.

Find out more about Charnwood Museum by visiting

www.leics.gov.uk/charnwoodmuseum or on

Facebook at www.facebook.com/charnwoodmuseum

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In the 2013–14 table, Loughborough ranks 16th, a rise

of three places from last year, and is one of just three

UK universities to appear in the league.

The QS Top 50 under 50 ranks institutions according

to their position in the QS World University Rankings,

which look at factors including academic and employer

reputation, research, student to staff ratios and

international students.

Loughborough was awarded its Charter in 1966,

becoming Loughborough University of Technology –

the country’s fi rst technological university. It was

renamed Loughborough University in 1996.

Housed on the largest single–site green campus

in the country, Loughborough has an international

reputation for excellence in teaching and for world–

leading research and innovation. It is also the country’s

premier university for sport, with an outstanding record

of achievement in performance at every level and in

sport’s underpinning academic disciplines of exercise

and health sciences.

LOUGHBOROUGH RISES TO 16th IN INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE TABLELoughborough is one of the world’s leading universities under the age of 50,

according to new QS World University Rankings.

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A student room in the 1960s

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15 YEARS OF SUPPORT INTERNATIONAL

HARDSHIP

£5,000

ALCOHOL AWARENESS CAMPAIGN

£1,000

STUDENT ENTERPRISE & INNOVATION FELLOWSHIPS

£2,000

GEOGRAPHY:MONTSERRAT

FIELD TRIP

£1,500

STUDENTS’ UNION:HEALTHY LIVING

CAMPAIGN

£3,200

THE LOUGHBOROUGH FUND ‘WHERE THE NEED IS GREATEST’

Our students and staff have brilliant ideas.

Your support helps them to become a reality.

Having the freedom to invest in creative and

innovative ideas that have an immediate impact is

crucial to a successful university with an unrivalled

award-winning student experience. Since 1999

alumni have donated over £750,000, funding more

than 200 extraordinary projects across the campus.

Donations to the Loughborough Fund are distributed

annually to initiatives that will have a signifi cant

impact on the campus environment, teaching

and learning facilities, and activities available to

enhance the student experience at Loughborough.

Here are just some of the projects supported by the

Loughborough Fund over the last 15 years:

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£1,000

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FUNDS TOWARDS NEW BOAT

£5,000

SOCIAL SCIENCE:VICTIM SUPPORT

OUTREACH CENTRE

£2,500

HOT AIR BALLOON CLUB: NEW ENVELOPE

£5,000

STUDENTS’ UNION:NIGHT TIME

SAFETY CAMPAIGN

£3,000

THE HUB: COMMON ROOM

REVIVAL

£2,396

2007

ROBOGALS:INSPIRING GIRLS INTO ENGINEERING CAREERS

£3,205

> ON: ATHLETIC UNION: SINGLE SEAT

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£2,000

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AERO & AUTO ENGINEERING:

FORMULA STUDENT

£1,550

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BURSARIES

£7,500

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Loughborough is very lucky to receive invaluable support from alumni and friends for a wide variety of

projects and initiatives across campus. Here are some examples of how donations are making a positive

difference to Loughborough students:

Donations making a difference

Dr. The Hon. David J. Saul Reading AreaAlumnus and friend of the University, Dr. The Hon. David J. Saul has generously donated towards the transformation of the Pilkington Library. This project, completed in the summer of 2013, has increased the number of study spaces available and improved access to information and communications technology for library users to make a signifi cant improvement to the student experience. Dr Saul’s gift has enabled the creation of the ‘The Hon. David J. Saul J.P., PhD. Reading Area’, where a number of non–academic books are available for students, staff and alumni. Other areas of the library have also been transformed by donations from alumni and friends of the University.

The Fund for ExcellenceThanks to donations to the Fund for Excellence, six students were able to travel to South Africa to take part in the ‘South Africa Challenge’. Led by Loughborough Management Sciences student, Peter Bailey, the South Africa Challenge is a project–led practical leadership programme based in Durban. The Challenge offers students the opportunity to learn and practice problem–solving, creativity and innovation, sustainability and venture creation in a culturally intelligent manner. The project was a huge success with participants able to develop as individuals, leaders and entrepreneurs, whilst also making a positive difference to communities in South Africa.

Creative Students FundSince 2009, the Creative Students Fund has supported talented students suffering fi nancial hardship with funding their practical projects. This year 13 individuals and groups from the Design School and the School of the Arts benefi tted from generous gifts given to the Fund. Projects ranged from a walking aid for children with Cerebral Palsy, to a folding road bike and a theatre production.

South Africa.

More information on the projects featured here will be available in the new ‘Your Gift’ magazine to be published

in July 2014. ‘Your Gift’ is sent to all of the University’s donors to highlight the impact their gifts have on many

different areas across campus.

The most recent edition can be found online www.lboro.ac.uk/alumni/yourgift

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produce the body of work I have done.

I have also been offered a job straight

out of university as a result of the work

that I created in my fi nal project. I owe

much of this success to the people who

kindly donated towards this award. I

am extremely grateful and thank them

in their support of my creative career.” Sharan Chana – Creative Students Award Winner 2013

The South Africa Challenge Team

David enjoying his reading area

The Thompson CircleLoughborough University is honoured to have

received legacy gifts from alumni and friends

who believe that the next generation of students

will benefi t from an enriched ‘Loughborough

Experience’.

Legacy gifts are extremely important to

Loughborough and can benefi t almost any area

of the University. Recent legacy pledges from

Thompson Circle members will support many

different projects and initiatives including: academic

departments, scholarships, the University Library,

student hardship and the overall student experience.

Legacy gifts are essential for the future of

Loughborough and staff and students alike are truly

grateful for the difference they make.

If you would like more information or to speak in

confi dence about legacy giving, please contact

Susie Cattermole on 01509 228681 or at

S.M.Cattermole@lboro.ac.uk.

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I have decided to leave a legacy to Loughborough

because of the impact Loughborough University

has had on my life. Not only did it provide me with

the qualifi cations and skills I needed to succeed in

the workplace. It was there that I met many lifelong

friends who I still see and treasure memories with

today.” – Anonymous

With 2014 marking one hundred years since the outbreak of the First World War, we look back through the University archives to establish the role Loughborough played during the confl ict.

When the First World War broke out a hundred years ago few people realised the transformative effect it would have on the modern world. Millions of people from many nations lost their lives and the world was changed forever. WWI shaped the early years of engineering teaching at the University and left a lasting impact on its cultural heritage.

When Herbert Schofi eld became Principal of Loughborough Technical Institute in September 1915, there was an urgent need for trained workers for the wartime munitions factories. Schofi eld immediately offered to provide training and the College workshops became an instructional factory for the Ministry of Munitions. Schofi eld also secured contracts for high explosive shells and other war material and introduced a novel scheme of ‘training on production’, whereby the trainees learned their craft by turning out the shell cases, gauges and other parts needed for the war effort. The fi rst trainees, all women, came to Loughborough in January 1916 and within a year Loughborough had become the third largest technical institute in the country training munitions workers, the majority of them women. From early 1917 discharged disabled soldiers were also enrolled as trainees. New engineering workshops were built at the College by the Ministry of Munitions and when the demand for aircraft increased, the old Congregational Chapel in Orchard Street was taken over as an assembly shop where aircraft wing frames were made.

Several large houses in town were converted to hostels to house the trainees, like this one for women (pictured, top left) on Forest Road. A ‘Lady Supervisor and Welfare Matron’ was appointed at Loughborough’s Instructional Factory, responsible for interviewing female candidates and for their general accommodation, discipline, health, and safety. In the wartime munitions factories the work of the female Welfare Supervisors for the female workforce served to improve conditions for men too. First–aid rooms and canteens originally introduced for women, came to be shared with the men. At Loughborough there was a well–equipped ‘surgery’ and a canteen where trainees, staff and students, male and female, ate together.

During the First World War more than 2,300 men and women were trained in the Instructional Factory. After the

war the new engineering workshops built by the Ministry of Munitions were handed over to the College, enabling

it to expand and develop.

Refl ections of the past: Loughborough Technical Institute Instructional Factory 1916–18

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The School of Business and Economics has

achieved accreditation from The Association to

Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB

International), placing it among the top 1% of

business schools worldwide.

This latest accolade means that Loughborough

is now among just 16 UK business schools

to be triple–accredited from all three major

international accrediting bodies; with AACSB

accreditation adding to its EQUIS accreditation

(from the European Foundation for Management

Development) and AMBA accreditation (from

the Association of MBAs) for its renowned MBA

programmes. AACSB accreditation is the hallmark

of excellence in business education, and has been

earned by less than fi ve percent of the world’s

15,000 business programmes.

Dean of the School of Business and Economics

Professor Angus Laing said:

“AACSB accreditation assures students, parents

and corporate clients that we provide top–quality

education and research, and produce graduates who

are ready to perform in today’s demanding global

business environment.

“The global recognition that AACSB accreditation

brings will help us continue to recruit the very

best students and staff, as well as open up further

impressive research opportunities for the future.”

Executive Vice President and Chief Accreditation

Offi cer of AACSB International Robert D. Reid said:

“AACSB accreditation represents the highest

achievement for an educational institution that

awards business degrees.

“Through accreditation, Loughborough has not only

met specifi c standards of excellence, but has also

made a commitment to ongoing improvement to

ensure that the institution will continue to deliver

high quality education to its students.”

School of Business and Economics ranked in top 1% worldwide

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Alumni named in Honours list

The painting was commissioned by the Gallery as

part of a project to acquire portraits of all former

British Prime Ministers.

The large oil painting (four feet by three) shows the

former British Prime Minister in dramatic close-up.

The fi rst sittings took place at Tony Blair’s home

in Buckinghamshire in 2011, where Adams was

able to begin working on sketches to establish a

defi nitive pose.

Alastair is Lecturer in Graphic Communication

and Illustration at Loughborough University,

practicing portraiture and publishing papers that

examine commissioned portraiture, life drawing

within a modern educational context, drawing and

visualisation and facial difference. He trained as an

illustrator which developed his interest in fi gurative

and portrait painting. In 2002 he was elected a

member of the Royal Society of Portrait Painters.

In 2008 he was made President — the youngest

in the Society’s 122 year history. He is also a

Co-Director of the contemporary drawing research

group and journal, TRACEY.

As well as Tony Blair, Alastair has painted many

other notable subjects, including a number

of Lords and former Metropolitan Police

Commissioner, Ian Blair. Closer to home, Alastair

also painted portraits of the University’s former

Chancellor Sir John Jennings and former Vice-

Chancellor Professor Dame Shirley Pearce,

these portraits are on display in the Hazlerigg

Building. Alastair comments: “I believe in

creating natural, unassuming paintings

based on an incisive, observational drawing

practice.”

Tony Blair by Alastair Adams went on

public display on 13 January in Room 32,

The Balcony Gallery, The National Portrait

Gallery, London. Admission is Free.

Academic’s portrait of former Prime Minister unveiled

Alastair Adams’ portrait of Tony Blair

Loughborough’s Transport Safety Research Centre

(TSRC) has been presented with the Prince Michael

International Road Safety Award in recognition of its

groundbreaking work in improving road safety.

The TSRC — part of the Loughborough Design School

— is dedicated to reducing traffi c casualties through

its world-leading research to understand the causes

of crashes and propose safety measures.

The award recognises achievements and innovations

which will improve road safety, and each year, the

most outstanding examples of international road

safety initiatives are given public recognition through

the scheme. Previous winners include Sweden, the

Russian Federation, the Government of Oman, Royal

Dutch Shell and Michelin.

Led by Professor Pete Thomas at the TSRC, the

development of the observatory was funded by the

European Commission and involved 18 international

partner organisations.

Speaking about the award Professor Thomas

said: “We are all absolutely delighted that this

groundbreaking project has been recognised by such

a high profi le award, and it is a testament to the team

that has worked on it both here at Loughborough and

across Europe.”

Loughborough University–led research team wins global road safety award

A portrait of Tony Blair by Loughborough University artist and academic, Alastair Adams, has been unveiled by The National Portrait Gallery, London.

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We hope you enjoy reading the digital version of the magazine and welcome your feedback to help us develop and improve future issues. If you have a comment to make, contact alumni@lboro.ac.uk

Many congratulations to all our alumni

whose achievements have been recognised

in the New Year’s Honours list for 2014.

They include:

■ Professor Shirley Pearce, the former

Vice–Chancellor of Loughborough University,

Dame Commander of the Order of the British

Empire for services to Higher Education

■ Professor Dame Celia Mary Hoyles, OBE,

Dame Commander of the Order of the British

Empire for services to Education (Honorary

Graduate, 2008)

■ Dr Jane Elizabeth Doughty, CBE,

Dame Commander of the Order of the

British Empire for services to Education

(MA Education, 1988)

■ Mrs Karen Atkinson, MBE for services to

Netball (BSc PE, 1999 and MSc, 2000)

■ Mr Rod King, MBE for services to road safety

(Automotive Engineering and Design, 1971)

If you know of somebody we have omitted from this

list, please contact us at alumni@lboro.ac.uk

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Later in the year, four existing members of the Alumni Advisory Board will stand for re-election onto the Board for the second of two three year terms allowed under Loughborough University’s Alumni Association constitution.

The Alumni Advisory Board is made up of the Alumni President and fi fteen members of the Alumni Association and represents alumni in dealings with the University and its Development and Alumni Relations Offi ce.

Full details will be available soon via our website. You can also fi nd out more about what being a member of the Alumni Advisory Board entails and how to get involved when new places become available in 2015, by visiting www.lboro.ac.uk/alumni/AAB

ALUMNI ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS

RE-ELECTION NOTICE

Over 500 schools sign up to pioneering science outreach initiativeA pioneering initiative to support excellence in

practical science education has seen over 500

schools and colleges sign up to use the free service

since its launch in May 2013. Thousands of samples,

synthesised by students as part of their studies,

have been submitted and analysed using modern

laboratory techniques.

Analytical and chemistry research company RLC–Lab

— based on Loughborough University Science and

Enterprise Parks — teamed up with the University to

promote the national initiative.

Dr Mark Jones, Director RLC–lab, explained: “Most

schools and colleges have limited opportunity to

use modern laboratory techniques. The service gives

teachers and students access to the real thing,

bringing the theory to life with real data generated

from their samples.”

The service — supported by the Royal Society of

Chemistry and the University — has received a highly

positive response from schools throughout the UK.

Dr Claire Badger, Haberdashers’ Aske’s School for

Girls, said: “This has been of real benefi t to our

students. These methods are on the syllabus, but

to see them applied to their own samples helps make

it more real.”

Each registered school is sent sample vials and

return packaging. When the samples are returned

the analysis is completed and data reported. Each

school has a unique login account that teachers and

students can use to view and download their data.

Professor Steve Rothberg, the University’s Pro Vice

Chancellor (Enterprise), said: “The University is

committed to supporting STEM (Science, Technology,

Engineering and Mathematics) education in schools.

I’m so excited that this innovative project has achieved

such an important milestone. I want every A–level

Chemistry class in the country to be accessing this

excellent free service.”

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Ever fancied designing your own fabrics from scratch?

Loughborough University lecturer, Jan Shenton’s book,

entitled ‘Woven Textile Design’ was published in April

and offers a comprehensive introduction to weaving for

all those wishing to design and produce a wide range

of fabrics.

Starting with the basics of woven textile design,

the book explains how different types of cloth are

constructed. From the most basic of plain weaves, to

more complicated designs created with extra threads

woven in; a wide range of patterns are covered.

Illustrated throughout with diagrams, weaving plans

and beautiful examples from contemporary designers,

the book also includes tips on using different yarns

and colours to create stunning and unique designs.

“The purpose of this book is to introduce weavers to

basic weave structures and inspire them to use their

creative talent so they can develop their own designs

and produce beautiful, original fabrics. It encourages

experimentation and pushing the boundaries of what

is possible.”

Jan’s designs are bought by manufacturers and design

houses including Louis Vuitton, Donna Karan and

Ralph Lauren.

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the UK, international students often feel the

loss of meaningful contact with family and

community life beyond the University. This

is where the well–established charity, HOST,

steps in, linking students with volunteer

hosts all over the country, who offer one–off

invitations for a day, a weekend, or three days

at Christmas.

Alumna Bee King (2003) who has been involved with HOST comments:

“HOST is a truly rewarding experience. You learn so much about other cultures and can end up making lifelong friends. I would highly recommend giving it a go.”

If you could host a student please visit www.hostuk.org

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LOUGHBOROUGH SCOOPS SEVENTH PRESTIGIOUS QUEEN’S ANNIVERSARY PRIZE

The Queen’s Anniversary Prizes for Higher and Further Education are awarded biennially, in recognition of the excellent work of UK universities and colleges in areas of service and benefi t to the nation. The awards are part of the UK’s national honours system and as such they are the most prestigious form of national recognition open to a UK academic or vocational institution.

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Of the Queen’s Anniversary Prize award, Professor Bob Allison, Vice-Chancellor said: “We are delighted to have been awarded this ‘Magnifi cent Seven’. We have long been renowned for the relevance of our work, which contributes at the very highest levels to new knowledge and understanding, helping business anad industry to compete more effectively. The Queen’s Anniversary Prize is testament to the impact our research, innovation and teaching have on the manufacturing industry.”

Professor Steve Rothberg, Pro-Vice Chancellor for Enterprise, added: “Demand for new products — made more quickly, more sustainably and for lower cost — drives economic growth. By supporting industry’s response to this demand the University is helping to create the economic growth, new jobs and the technological advantages which will help the UK to remain globally competitive.

“This award recognises Loughborough’s signifi cant contribution to this crucially important area.”

“ “Loughborough’s international reputation as a centre of research excellence has been achieved partly through carrying out research that is relevant and accessible to industry and society – research that matters.

This reputation attracts the very best academic and teaching talent. It is refl ected in the extensive network of partnerships with industry, leading to pioneering and innovative work benefi ting all areas of society. Earlier this year, the University’s particular strengths in High Value Manufacturing (HVM) received the royal seal of approval with the award of a Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education. This is the seventh time Loughborugh has been awarded the prize – an achievement only exceeded by the University of Oxford.

HIGH VALUE MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING AT LOUGHBOROUGH

HVM applies leading edge technical knowledge and expertise to the creation of products and production processes which have strong potential to bring sustainable growth and high economic value to the UK. As an acknowledged leader in HVM, the University makes an important contribution to the health of manufacturing in the UK, supporting economic growth and creating new jobs. It does this not only through its research but through the training of skilled engineers and through working with industrial partners to drive innovation in the manufacturing sector.

This important work has implications for multiple industries. For example researchers at the University have been working with health care professionals and using additive manufacturing to create complex models of human biological systems from patient data. These models are revolutionising surgical training, with surgeons able to plan and practice diffi cult operations without risk to the patient.

Other projects include working with high street retailers on manufacturing processes capable of recycling the 20 billion pairs of shoes produced annually. Currently only 3.5% of shoes are recycled and the remainder are disposed of in landfi ll sites. The University has also developed reduced emissions engines in partnership with Lotus and Continental Powertrain and automated assembly optimisation with Bosch Rexroth, Ford Motor Company, ThyssenKrupp System Engineering and Schneider Electric.

THE UNIVERSITY’S VISION, FIRST-CLASS RESEARCH AND COMMITMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS ARE MAKING A SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE FOR CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY IN THE UK.

Dick Elsy, Chief Executive, High Value Manufacturing Catapult

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OUR PREVIOUS SIX AWARDS

■ Awarded in recognition of the University’s vehicle, road and driver safety research (2007)

■ For outstanding and widely-respected work in evaluating and helping develop social policy-related programmes (2005)

■ In recognition of the University’s position as the country’s premier institution for sports development and its world-leading role in sports research and education (2002)

■ For pioneering research in optical engineering (2000)

■ Awarded in recognition of work in developing countries (1998)

■ For collaboration with aerospace and automotive companies, particularly Rolls-Royce and BAE Systems (1994)

To fi nd out more about the latest research being carried out at Loughborough, visit www.lboro.ac.uk/research

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(Sport and Exercise Science, 2008), who

received the Dissertation Award from the

Association for Applied Sport Psychology

(AASP), an international professional

organisation that promotes the fi eld of sport

and exercise psychology. The award, which

recognises the completion of an outstanding

dissertation by an AASP doctoral student

member, was presented at the organisation’s

recent annual conference in New Orleans.

Dr Arnold earned her bachelors, masters and doctorate degrees from

Loughborough. Her award–winning dissertation examined and assessed the

organisational stressors that sport performers encounter.

Dr Arnold, in commenting on her award said:

“I would like to thank Loughborough University for its support during my PhD. Particular thanks must go to my doctorate supervisors, Dr David Fletcher and Professor Kevin Daniels, who provided fantastic support throughout the dissertation process.”

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In November 2013, at a ceremony attended by local dignitaries and

illustrious international leaders in the Olympic community, Sir Arlington

Butler (Physical Education and Maths, 1964), was presented with the

‘Pierre de Coubertin Award’ in recognition of outstanding service to The

Bahamas Olympic Association and The International Olympic Committee

between 1973 and 2008.

After Loughborough, Sir Arlington served with distinction as teacher, legal

counsel, Speaker of the House of Assembly, government minister, and

ambassador. As a fi tting closure to his contribution to sports participation

and administration, he was inducted into The Bahamas Sports Hall Of

Fame on the 22 November 2013.

Shown at the awards ceremony in the attached photo are left, Dr Eric

Bourne (Physical Education and History, 1964); Sir Arlington (centre)

and right, Keith Parker (Physical Education, 1958). Bourne and Parker

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A group of fi fteen alumni from the intake of ’63 gathered in 2013 to celebrate

the fi fty years of friendship which began when they arrived at Loughborugh.

The reunion event took place in South West France where fi ve of the group

live within a ten mile radius of each other, with fellow alumni travelling from

as far afi eld as Canada and Australia to join them.

The group arrived at Loughborough in September 1963 and were based in

Rutherford Hall. After graduation, many from the year group met up for Christmas

balls and other reunions at Loughborough, but, as careers and families grew,

attendance dropped off.

During the 1980s, members of the group started meeting up from time to time at

each other’s houses, sometimes with children in tow. In 1992, two of the group

went into business together and purchased an old cognac estate in South West

France, developing it into a country club. Their old Loughborough friends were

some of their fi rst customers, with some loving the area so much that by 2004

they too had relocated.

With levels of contact growing, the group started having regular reunions

in France. Many also met up in Loughborough in 2012 to celebrate the 50th

anniversary of Rutherford Hall, which inspired them to arrange their own 50th

anniversary gathering in 2013. At the end of this event the parting comment was,

“See you next year!”

For them Loughborough/Rutherford really has been “for life”.

Our thanks go to Derek Barry (Industrial Chemistry, 1967) for forwarding

details of the reunion. If you are planning or have attended a reunion at

Loughborough, we would love to hear from you.

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The UK is hailed as one of the world’s strongest internet economies and Loughborough graduates are behind a number of its most promising companies.

Future Fifty, the government’s fast–track programme run by Tech City UK, has selected a number of these high–growth companies to receive concierge–style support from mentoring to export assistance and strategic advice.

The Loughborough graduates listed below all have signifi cant roles within Future Fifty companies:

Simon Cobby (Human Geography with Economics, 1994) is General Manager at MOO, an online print and design business founded in 2004. Today, it prints millions of business cards a month for hundreds of thousands of customers in over 180 countries. MOO has won three Webby awards (Web Oscars).

Graham Corfi eld (Accountancy and Financial Management,1991) is the UK Managing Director at Just–Eat Group — the UK’s No.1 online takeaway food ordering website. Just–Eat launched in 2001 and is now active in 13 countries, generating nearly £700 million in revenue per year for the restaurant industry.

Sarah Rickwood (Art Foundation, 2003, Illustration 2006, MSc, Marketing and Management, 2007) is Head of Online at PhotoBox Group, Europe’s leading digital consumer service for personalised products and gifts.

Andrew Fisher (Economics, 1991) is Executive Chairman of Shazam, which launched its music recognition service in the UK in 2002 and is now one of the top ten most downloaded apps, connecting more than 400 million people worldwide to music, TV shows and adverts. Having recently launched the X Factor voting system, Shazam is now using the 15 million identifi cations it makes each day to predict music’s next big artists and accounts for over 10 per cent of worldwide digital music sales.

Speaking about his time at Loughborough, Andrew said: “My years at Loughborough gave me a great start in life and gave me the confi dence to be more entrepreneurial in my career. I constantly utilise the skills I developed both on my course and when I was Chairman of Royce Hall which have proved invaluable.”

Peter Janes (Sport and Exercise Science, 2002) launched Shopa in August 2012, having previously built and sold The Post Network, a content distribution platform with fellow Loughborough graduates Paul Stewart and Charlie Cooper. Shopa was recently awarded the title of European start–up of the Year 2013 at IBM Smartcamp. Shopa is a rewards network that provides members with cash rewards whenever they buy and share from over 150 million products.

Professor Steve Rothberg, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Enterprise at Loughborough said: “I congratulate these graduates on their achievements which reinforce our strong tradition of student and graduate enterprise. Today, we actively support this potential through the Glendonbrook Centre for Enterprise Education and our graduate commercialisation Studio to encourage the next generation of business leaders.”

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After graduating from Loughborough, Humphrey

Long (Physical Education, 1963) joined Raines

Foundation School in Tower Hamlets in London –

a small inner city school with 300 pupils – as Head

of Physical Education, remaining there for 39 years

before retiring in 2002.

During that time, the school managed, with limited

facilities, to excel in sporting activities at international,

national and local levels. Two former pupils went on

to represent Great Britain, including Michael Varah

(Physical Education, 1968) who was a member of

the 4 x 880 yard world record relay team. Perhaps the

best known of the athletes to benefi t from Humphrey’s

coaching was Phillips Idowu, who won the English

Schools triple jump (he still holds the event record)

and went on to win Commonwealth, European and

World titles and who competed in four Olympic

Games for Team GB.

Despite not having a suitable gym (playing every

game away from home) the school excelled at

basketball, winning 14 national schools’ titles over

fi ve decades and fi ve gold medals at the London

Youth Games. Twenty pupils of the school became

England international players and as a result of this

success, Humphrey became an England age–group

basketball coach.

To honour Humphrey’s contribution at Raines, a

ceremony was held in July to name the newly built

sports hall after him. The event was well attended

by local dignitaries and education offi cials, plus

many former pupils that had won honours in the

various sporting activities listed above. In his speech,

Humphrey praised the training he received during

his attendance at Loughborough.

Our congratulations go to Humphrey on many years of

continued success that make him a worthy recipient

of this honour.

Those of you looking for an outlet for your

children’s pent up energy over the summer may be

interested in an alumni–led initiative to be hosted

on campus this August.

Matthew Lord (Recreation Management, 1999)

has devised Let Me Play, a sports and education

organisation that delivers programmes across

the UK. Let Me Play was established to provide

opportunities for young people to play their chosen

sport in a safe and secure environment and includes

intensive sports, dance and educational experiences

that combine a professional structure designed to

teach and motivate each young person to reach

their maximum potential with the simple concept of

having fun.

To fi nd out more, visit www.letmeplay.co.uk

School names sports hall in honour of Loughborough Alumnus

ALUMNUS TO HOLD SPORTS CAMP ON CAMPUS

Those of you looking for an outlet for your

CAMP ON CAMPUS

Andrew Fisher, former CEO of Shazam

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three recipients of the

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cell research.

Samuel was invited to the Fuel Cell Seminar and

Energy Exposition in Ohio to receive his award, and

was the only UK recipient amongst a strong fi eld of

US-based fi nalists.

The Award — which recognises exceptional students

in fuel cell research from across the globe — was

inaugurated in 2005 in memory of Dr Bernard S.

Baker and his contribution to fuel cell research and

energy. A pioneer in the fi eld of electrochemistry,

Dr Baker’s research now underpins the power

generation systems in commercial and industrial

facilities throughout the world.

Samuel said of his success: “It was a great

pleasure to be amongst the top three international

research students in this fi eld. I want to thank

the Department of Aeronautical and Automotive

Engineering and Professor Rui Chen for giving me

the opportunity to complete my PhD studies at

Loughborough as well as the Mexican National

Council for Science and Technology (Conacyt) for

sponsoring me. I hope my achievement will inspire

research students at Loughborough to deliver

world-class research.”

Dr Mark King (Sports Science and Mathematics,

1993) a Reader in Sports Biomechanics in the

School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, and

playing partner Carl Jennings stormed to victory in

the Masters English National Championships, men’s

doubles over 40s’ event.

On the way to the fi nal Mark and Carl, who represented

Leicestershire, beat the number 1 seeds in convincing

fashion before comfortably beating the number 2

seeds in the fi nal 21–16, 21–16.

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King & Jennings take national badminton doubles title

Loughborough alumnus and travel journalist, David Constable

(Modern and Contemporary Writing, 2007), recently fl ew to Tahiti to

complete an assignment for Tatler Magazine.

In it, David found himself competing in the Heiva i Tahiti (hei

means ‘to assemble’ and va means ‘community’) — the games and

celebrations of the Polynesian islands, which have long seen tribes and

communities compete in order to both celebrate and settle tribal feuds.

Events included the javelin, coconut tree–climbing, stone lifting, and

fruit–carrying (over 75 pounds of bananas, coconuts and tree trunk for

some 1500 metres).

Although David regularly fi nds himself being sent to exotic locations, he found this particular competition

and experience a challenge, saying:

“The fi rst explorers noted the importance of these manifestations and the great fervour Polynesians had for such festivities, particularly dancing and feats of athleticism. I wasn’t prepared for some of the gruelling events, especially being barefoot and running, climbing and throwing in temperatures of over 40 degrees. My inexperience in tribal games gave me away. Immediately. All the tribal bodies were the colour of walnuts, inked with tribal symbols and warrior vernacular. My milky limbs were always going to stand out from the crowd.”

We want your memories!A big thank you to John Rutter

(Chemical Engineering, 1971)

who sent these photographs from

his time at Loughborough.

Included are shots of John with

fellow Royce Hall mates from 1968

(John, second right). Also featured

is a view from Whitworth Hall,

looking across campus and the

golf course, a popular addition

to campus.

If you have any photographs from

your time here, we would love to

have a copy for our archive. Please

forward to alumni@lboro.ac.uk

or to the address listed at the

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Laurence Kemball–Cook (Industrial Design and

Technology, 2009) — founder and CEO of Pavegen

Systems — was the youngest delegate to accompany

Prime Minister, David Cameron, on his state visit to

China last December.

Laurence’s role was to promote the UK’s clean tech

products and green innovations, and introduce

Pavegen to the Chinese market.

His award-winning, energy-harvesting company

manufactures pioneering fl ooring tiles which convert

the kinetic energy from footfall into renewable electricity

that can be stored or used to power street lighting,

advertising displays, and communications technology

— as well as Christmas tree lights in Sydney!

The innovative technology has been successfully

installed worldwide in partnership with key

international brands at prominent events — the

London 2012 Olympic Games, the 34th America’s

Cup, the Paris Marathon 2013, the Bestival Festival,

and the WWF Earth Hour in Singapore.

Pavegen attracts signifi cant international media

interest and Laurence is a regular speaker

at various high–profi le events on technology

and entrepreneurship, including Technology,

Entertainment and Design (TED), the UN’s +20

climate conference, Nerve, O2 Campus Party and the

Stadium Business Design and Development Summit.

The company has also collected a number of

prestigious awards and accolades — in recognition

of Laurence’s business acumen and the company’s

drive to develop sustainable energy — including three

People and Environment Achievement (PEA) Awards

2013; inclusion in the Nominet Trust’s top 100; the

World Technology Summit’s Energy Prize; the UK

Trade and Investment (UKTI) British Export of the Year

Award 2012; and a place amongst the fi nalists of the

Shell Livewire Entrepreneur of the Year Awards.

Interest in the Pavegen technology is growing, and

the company is rapidly expanding. Laurence now

manages a team of 30 — headquartered in London

— several are Loughborough alumni. This year,

the company is set for a big push on recruitment.

Professor Stephen Hawking featured Pavegen

in his Channel 4’s Brave New World series as a

leading energy harvesting tool and solution to the

energy demands of future cities. With support from

eminent thinkers, we could soon all be walking the

Pavegen way.

To fi nd out more about Pavegen Systems, please visit

www.pavegen.com

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In December 2014, Loughborough University’s Alumni Association

will reach the 20th year since its formation. Things have certainly

moved on since the Association’s early years, with over 150,000

members now able to enjoy the benefi ts of free membership to

an organisation dedicated to maintaining a link between alumni

and Loughborough.

As an alumnus of Loughborough, you are automatically part of

the Alumni Association — thank you for making it something to

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niORIGINS: TRANSITION FROM THE GUILD OF PAST STUDENTS

The origins of the fi rst former student associations can be traced back to the Class of 1922, who formed Loughborough’s fi rst ‘Past Students’ Association’. A mandatory subscription was charged, with the money accrued used to buy land surrounding the campus perimeters.

In 1966, when Loughborough College of Technology was awarded university status, the Past Students’ Association became ‘The Guild of Loughborough University Students’. Membership became voluntary, with a £10 subscription fee charged.

Much of the money paid by members in subscriptions went towards supporting the current Students’ Union building project in 1979.

In 1986, Vice–Chancellor, John Philips, wrote to former President of the Guild, Peter Davenport to discuss the establishment of the Alumni Association. The University created a role for former librarian Professor Tony Evans to provide a point of contact for alumni with the university. In the late ‘80s, Professor Harry Thomason set up an external relations offi ce and working with Peter and others, put together papers in support of the establishment of an Alumni Association. This was submitted to the then Vice–Chancellor, David Wallace, who gave the idea the go ahead in 1994.

JULY & DECEMBER 2009On 21 December, the Alumni Association was offi cially launched following approval by Senate.

Honorary degree ceremonies were held to coincide with the 100th Anniversary of education at Loughborough. Over 2,000 alumni of the former Loughborough colleges returned to campus to renew old acquaintances and receive an Honorary Degree in recognition of the part they played in Loughborough’s growth and success.

We reached 5,000 alumni donors. Since the creation of Loughborough University

Development Trust, you have donated millions towards improving the student experience.

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OUR LINK TO YOU: THE DEVELOPMENT AND ALUMNI RELATIONS TEAM

Looking after the interests of thousands of alumni, aged between 21 and 96, in over 180 countries is now the responsibility of Development and Alumni Relations Offi ce (DARO). Its aim: to ensure that alumni are kept fully informed about the development of the University; to offer a wide range of programmes, events and benefi ts which meet alumni needs; and to foster links between the offi ce and alumni wherever they are in the world.

THE SITUATION TODAY: A GLOBAL COMMUNITY

Thanks to the amazing efforts of over 30 ambassadors in running international alumni chapters from Canada to New Zealand, you can always maintain a link with the University and friends you made here.

YOUR MEMBERSHIP: WHAT’S INVOLVED?

Membership is FREE. As well as your alumni magazine we also keep you updated via our e–newsletter and website. Ensure you receive these regularly by updating your contact details — either online via our website or by contacting us. You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

Benefi ts of membership include access to the University’s Careers and Employability Centre, including advice and mentoring opportunities and details of our events programme, including reunion or network opportunities with alumni working in your sector.

We can also put you in touch with old friends or help you set up your own reunion event — just get in touch and we will do what we can to help. If you are in contact with alumni who have not heard from us for a while, forward their details and we will make sure they receive regular updates too.

GOVERNANCE: THE ALUMNI ADVISORY BOARD

DARO works closely with an elected President and members of the Alumni Advisory Board. The President represents the Alumni Association at University Council meetings and other committees as agreed.

The Alumni Advisory Board is made up of fi fteen elected alumni members who act as strong advocates of the University, representing it at events and proactively promoting the University’s work, helping to develop its reputation as a centre of excellence for teaching and research.

HOW YOU HAVE PLAYED YOUR PART: A THANK YOU TO ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS AND SUPPORTERS

Thank you to everybody who has helped in the organisation and coordination of alumni events or provided invaluable careers advice to current students.

DARO is also extremely grateful to the thousands of alumni who have pledged fi nancial support to the many projects occurring on campus through Loughborough University Development Trust. Your support is helping improve the student experience for current students who will become the next generation of alumni.

Find out more at www.lboro.ac.uk/alumni/support

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT YOUR ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BY VISITING US ONLINE AT

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alumni12 – 14 September 2014Reunion Weekend

This year we are inviting back the class of 1964 and all preceding years to celebrate their 50th anniversary and beyond, and we would love you to join us.

This annual event is eagerly anticipated and thoroughly enjoyed by the many alumni who come along. It is a special opportunity to renew old Loughborough friendships and get reacquainted with a campus that retains many memorable features, as well as to learn about all the new campus developments.

The weekend offers a variety of activities, tours and discussions with something for everyone. From lab visits to view the latest technology and insightful talks with leading academics and sports coaches, to sharing memories and a celebratory gala dinner.

You can check out your class lists online and contact old friends you have lost touch with. Please also send us your memories, we would love to share them with fellow alumni at the event.

Offi cial invitations have been sent out in the post. If for any reason you have not received yours, please get in touch.

Meet your Class Champions:These alumni volunteers are helping us ensure the Reunion Weekend is a huge success and as special as possible for all who take part.

Here’s a few things some of the Champions had to say about their memories of their time here:

“During Rag day in 1951, a group of us conspired to leave a fellow Hall member stranded in Loughborough dressed in his blue tutu leaving him no option but to catch the service bus back to Quorn… needless to say he wasn’t pleased!”

Keith Horne (Physical Education, 1952)

“I am fond of the lifelong friendships forged from Hall life and tutorial groups and I especially remember the inter–Hall rivalry, including Rag weeks and sport matches.”

John Lewis (Handicraft with English, 1964)

“Overall it was the camaraderie of the College and the friendliness of Hall life that is my greatest memory of Loughborough.”

Bob Castle (Physical Education with Geography, 1963)

INDEPENDENT REUNIONSLET US KNOW IF YOU AND A GROUP OF FRIENDS ARE COMING BACK TO CAMPUS. WE ARE HERE TO HELP.

In the last few months, we have been happy to support:

Rutherford Hall: 1963 Intake – Derek Barry (Industrial Chemistry, 1967)

Royal Aeronautical Society Lecture

Geography: Class of 1983 – Jack Buckner (Geography, 1983)

Rutherford Hall: Cheese and Wine Evening

To fi nd out more about the help and advice we can offer you, or to take a look at reviews from previous alumni–led reunions, visit the website.

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BONDBUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR NETWORKING AND DEVELOPMENT

If you are looking for the perfect opportunity

to expand your business contacts, reunite with

fellow alumni and hear keynote speakers from

all areas of business, then BOND is for you.

FIND OUT MORE

The 2013–14 series built on the success

of previous years, kicking off in November

when we welcomed Professor David

Llewellyn, Professor of Money and Banking

at Loughborough University and Chair of the

Board of the Banking Stakeholder Group at

the European Banking Authority, who spoke on

Outlook for the British Economy: Optimism or

Pessimism?

In March we had an evening with Neil

Stansfi eld, Head of Knowledge, Innovation and

Futures Enterprise at the Ministry of Defence

who talked about National Security in an ever–

changing world: A behind the scenes insight

into innovation at the MoD and the complex

power of information in the Digital Age.

We are always looking for alumni involvement

in our events. If you have access to an

offi ce with meeting facilities, or are part of

a club or society who does, we would love

to hear from you and discuss the potential

of hosting a BOND there.

We are busy looking into future topics and

speakers. If you have not received an invitation

to BOND events this academic year and

are interested in future business inspired

events, please get in touch to be added to the

invitation list.

Lufbra in…MEET UP WITH HALL, CLASS OR SPORTS MATES FOR A DRINK AND FIND OUT WHAT’S NEW AT LOUGHBOROUGH

Thank you to everyone who came along in April and helped make spring’s Lufbra in London social event such a success. Over 50 alumni popped along and heard fi rst–hand the exciting plans for Loughborough University in London, opening on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in 2015.

The Students’ Union Executive team hosted some entertaining quiz questions and the assortment of ages and backgrounds of the alumni made for a great friendly evening.

If you missed out on the most recent Lufbra in London event, be sure to join us in October for autumn’s gathering.

GOT A TALENT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE?We are keen to offer an ‘open mic’ opportunity at Lufbra in London. Why not showcase your talent and get involved? We’d love to hear from you.

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“It was an excellent evening and the speaker was inspirational. It was also very good to meet a wide range of people.”

Paul Drummond, Director of Partpulse Ltd (Mathematical Studies, 1979)

“Thank you for a fabulous evening, everything about it was wonderful — the talk, meeting new and old friends, the conversations — great!”

Neil Scotton, Co–Founder of The One Leadership Project (Mechanical Engineering, 1986)

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Coffee MorningsJoin local retired staff and former students for insightful updates on Loughborough.

The 2013–14 calendar has showcased a variety of topics and interests, from Design and English & Drama to Science, exciting campus developments and the annual Christmas Party.

Over 70 alumni attended an insight to the Diet, Lifestyle and Physical Activity Biomedical Research Unit and the historical talk hosted by two of our very own alumni, former members of staff Len Cantor and Ernie Miller, was equally popular.

This year’s Coffee Morning programme continues, so there is still plenty of opportunity to join us. Why not take part in the Annual Summer Trip in June where we will be visiting Grimsthorpe Castle in Lincolnshire.

If you have not received a postcard outlining the forthcoming Coffee Morning events and would like to fi nd out more, please contact us.

To register for an upcoming event, please visit the website below.

Visit www.lboro.ac.uk/alumni/events Email alumnievents@lboro.ac.uk Call 01509 228 649

and get involved? We’d love to hear from you.

Global Networks

In November 2013, the Vice-

Chancellor, Professor Bob

Allison, visited China and Hong

Kong for a series of alumni

dinners and receptions.

Professor Allison was

accompanied on his visits by

Director of Development and

Alumni Relations, Sue Sargent,

and members of the University’s

International Offi ce.

This was the fi rst time that

Professor Allison had visited

China in his role as Vice–

Chancellor. The visit provided

him with the opportunity to meet

with and talk to Loughborough

alumni about what is currently

happening at the University and

to hear about their experiences

while studying here.

Work to establish the fi rst offi cial

Loughborough University India Alumni

(LUIA) chapter is underway. At an

alumni gathering hosted in Delhi on

30th November 2013, a steering

committee was established to guide

the development of the offi cial

alumni chapter.

Dr Lisa Blenkinsop, Loughborough

University’s Senior International

Offi cer, attended the occasion for

the second year in a row, along with

the two grand old men of Indian

alumni, Ranji Prama Bhandari

(Mechanical Engineering, 1950)

and Jamshed Desai (Automotive

Engineering, 1957).

The steering committee comprising

initially of four members will be headed

by the India alumni ambassador,

Aman Dhall (Sport Management,

2011), with help from Aditi

Sharma (Industrial Design, 2011),

Ahmar Abbas (Retail Management,

2004) and Gaurav Thadani (Mobile

Communication, 2010) who will be

playing the roles of secretary, treasurer

and PR Offi cer respectively.

Speaking about the initiative, Aman

said: “This is our fi rst step in a multi–

step process to create a sustainable

alumni network in India. Overall, the

response received from the alumni

has been overwhelming. Though many

could not attend the gathering in Delhi

due to travel or time constraints, they

all sent their messages supporting

the effort to set up an offi cial alumni

chapter in India.”

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Nick (pictured centre) was in the UK to celebrate his granddaughter’s 1st birthday and took the opportunity whilst visiting to drop by and see how things had changed since leaving in the 1970s.

Nick is ambassador for our alumni chapter in Greece, who meet regularly throughout the year at special reunion events. If you are based in Greece and would like to get involved with our Greek chapter, please contact Nick at tzogo@mycosmos.gr

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HOW TO GET INVOLVED WITH OUR INTERNATIONAL ALUMNI CHAPTERS We have alumni ambassadors based in over 30 countries from Argentina to New Zealand, who coordinate regular events for alumni based there.

For full details on a group local to you, visit www.lboro.ac.uk/alumni/international

No group in your country? Contact us at alumni@lboro.ac.uk for details on how to get involved.

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Aman Dhall (Sport Management

Steering Committee formed to establish Loughborough University’s offi cial India Alumni Chapter

TO USHER IN THE YEAR OF THE WOODEN HORSE, LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY ALUMNI (SINGAPORE) (LUAS) ORGANISED A LUNAR NEW YEAR LO–HEI LUNCH GATHERING AT ANUSS GUILDHOUSE, SUNTEC CITY ON THE 9th FEBRUARY 2014.

President, Dickson Ang, gave a warm welcome to all alumni, families and friends and thanked them for their support of LUAS. A sumptuous buffet lunch was kicked off with traditional Yu Sheng or Lo–Hei, an appetizer symbolising ‘good luck’ for the New Year.

The process of preparing and eating Yu Sheng is a traditional ceremony to mark the start of a prosperous new year. Those present gathered around the table to toss the shredded ingredients into the air with chopsticks to usher in good luck. It is believed

the higher you toss the ingredients, the greater your fortunes will be.

Guests of the event were also treated to a presentation by Loughborough alumnus, Sie Chye, a specialist practitioner in Feng Shui and Bazi.

The gathering provided an excellent platform for Loughborough alumni, families and friends to get together and network for a prosperous and healthy year ahead.

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Loughborough’s fi nest celebrated at Sporting Club annual dinnerNearly 200 people attended the Loughborough Sporting Club annual dinner to celebrate past

and present successes, and to honour the latest additions to the Sporting Hall of Fame.

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The evening, compèred by David Moorcroft and Christine Fisher, saw nine new names inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Former Loughborough Lightning player/coach and England international captain Olivia Murphy became the fi rst representative from netball to be inducted.

Speaking about her time at Loughborough Olivia said:

“The people here understand how important sport is

in people’s lives. I was an international netballer when

I fi rst arrived, but I had no idea what it was going to be

like to make that transition from junior to senior.

“So the beauty of this place is that you bump into

those people who have similar experiences all of the

time, whether it’s a staff member supporting you or

another student having the same experiences. That

was the biggest thing for me; the support being here

gave to me.”

Other athletes to be inducted were Welsh international rugby players from the 1960s, Alun Pask and John Mantle, also Duncan White — the fi rst Ceylonese (Sri Lankan) athlete to win an Olympic medal with a silver in the 400 metres hurdles at the London 1948 Games.

For the second year running the value of coaching was recognised by the Hall of Fame.

Hurdles coach Malcolm Arnold who has worked with the likes of Colin Jackson and Dai Greene, and Phil Larder — the defence coach in England’s victorious 2003 Rugby World Cup squad — were both in attendance to accept their awards.

Looking back at his time at Loughborough Malcolm Arnold said:

“I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Loughborough

and I’ve been back many times. So it’s great to be

associated with a night like tonight. Initially it gave

me knowledge. The lecturers were good at passing on

their knowledge, it was a very inspiring place and it lit

up my life.

“I’m still working and out six days a week, working with

the athletes and looking forward to the Commonwealth

Games and European Championships.”

Speaking about his induction to the Hall of Fame Phil Larder added:

“It took me by surprise and something that I never

considered. To be associated with guys (fellow Hall of

Fame members Clive Woodward and Andy Robinson)

who are icons, and the fact people put me in the same

category as them is very humbling.”

Also inducted on the night was the Director of Football at Crewe Alexandra, Dario Gradi, who said:

“Somebody once described me a teacher-coach, and

I think that I probably am. I spend more time teaching

individuals than I do working out strategies or on team

plans. Loughborough was a teacher training college, so

being there would have helped me.”

One of the fi nal two inductees was athletics coach Geoff Gowan, who worked with a golden era of athletes in the 1960s. These included alumni Robbie Brightwell, John Cooper, John Sherwood and John Whetton. John Whetton kindly accepted the award on behalf of Geoff’s family.

Finally Bert Kinnear, an Olympian himself at the 1948 London Games who went on to become Loughborough’s fi rst swimming coach and a key fi gure at the Amateur Swimming Association. Bert’s son Ian accepted his accolade.

As well as celebrating success the event also provided an opportunity for former team mates and friends to reunite with each other. The Friends of Football group were well represented with the UAU Championship winning team from 1970-71 in attendance.

There was also a large contingent from the Friends of Tennis group, who the following morning relived past glories by arranging a session in the Dan Maskell Tennis Centre.

The evening included an after-dinner speech from Ian Drake, the Chief Executive Offi cer of British Cycling, who oversaw the success of Team GB at the London 2012 Games and who has helped to increase participation in the sport in the UK.

Ian, himself a graduate of the University, described Loughborough as ‘the only place that I wanted to go to’ and ‘the sporting centre of the world’.

Ian also talked passionately about how the University had played a key role in his cycling journey, and how he had joined Loughborough Students’ Cycling Club at the start of his second year.

In bringing the evening to a close Vice-Chancellor, Professor Bob Allison said:

“What this evening proves to me, more than anything

else, is that sport is part of our DNA at Loughborough.

It is what we are known for and it is what makes this

University special. It is one of the things that make me

proud to be Vice-Chancellor, and I hope that it makes

all of you proud too.”

The Loughborough Sporting Club is a joint initiative between the University’s Development & Alumni Relations Offi ce and the Sports Development Centre.

The Club aims to provide a vibrant and active social networking club for members, keeping them informed and engaged with sport at Loughborough.

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Loughborough will be hosting international hockey on campus after

being announced as the venue for the Women’s European Club

Trophy 2014.

The event will run from 6-9 June and will feature teams from

Belgium, Ireland, Spain, Belarus, Russia and Ukraine, as well

as hosts Leicester Ladies.

Ben Aherne, Business Development Manager for Sport at

Loughborough University said:

“We’re delighted to have been awarded the European Trophy in June 2014 and we are excited to welcome Europe’s eight leading ladies teams to our campus.

“The competition will utilise our hockey playing facility which has identical properties to the surfaces used for hockey in London 2012.

“It will be a great opportunity for supporters across Leicestershire to watch fi rst class ladies hockey and show their support for

Leicester Ladies Hockey.”

More details, including event schedule and tickets, are available via

the Leicester Ladies Hockey website www.euro2014.leicesterhc.co.uk

LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY TO HOST EUROPEAN CLUB HOCKEY TROPHY

SUPER SIX FOR LOUGHBOROUGH ON BUCS BIG WEDNESDAYBUCS Big Wednesday 2014 saw Loughborough’s Athletic Union clubs bring home six BUCS Gold

medals at the universities championships.

A scintillating performance from Loughborough

Badminton saw both the Men’s and Women’s teams

retain their BUCS Championship titles. The men took

a 7-1 victory over Leeds Met, whilst the Women’s fi nal

was a closer affair, with a fi nal score of Loughborough

4-4 Birmingham. Loughborough took gold as they

won more legs in the match.

In tennis, the Women’s team recorded an impressive

12-0 victory over Cardiff Met, while the Women’s

Squash team defeated Birmingham to win BUCS

Gold. There were also gold medals in matches played

on the Loughborough campus, with the Rugby League

Men’s 3s recording an 18-12 victory over Warwick,

and the Women’s Lacrosse 3rd team defeating

Nottingham Trent 9-3.

In addition to the gold medals, there were other terrifi c

performances. In Men’s Football, Loughborough

Students 1st XI were narrowly defeated 2-1 by the

University of Stirling, whilst Loughborough Students

Rugby League 1st team lost 38-18 to Leeds Met,

who recorded their eighth consecutive Championship.

In the Men’s Basketball fi nal, Loughborough took on

a Worcester team who had won the three previous

BUCS Championships but whom they had beaten

in both previous meetings during the 2014 season.

It was the holders however who came out of the

blocks strongest, opening up a 23-15 lead after the

fi rst quarter and maintaining this to the fi nal whistle.

The men’s second team who were playing against

Oxford Brookes faired better and took the Midlands’

Conference Cup title. Loughborough Men’s Tennis 2nd

team were also in action and took silver against Leeds

Met, as did the men’s Volleyball 1st team. Met, as did the men’s Volleyball 1st team.

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The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has

announced that Andy Flower has been appointed

as Technical Director of Elite Coaching, based at

the National Cricket Performance Centre at

Loughborough University.

Flower will have a wide-ranging role which will

incorporate working with the next generation of

England players and coaches as well as being

charged with creating a leadership programme for

young England players.

Former England cricket supremo to take on Loughborough-based elite coaching role

Flower stood down as England Team Director at the end

of January after fi ve years of unprecedented success

and the ECB were keen to retain his services and

coaching knowledge.

Paul Downton, Managing Director of England Cricket,

said: “The ECB is delighted that we are able to retain

a man of Andy Flower’s experience and quality.

“His record over the last fi ve years speaks for itself and

the ECB and Andy are excited about the future.”

Opened in 2003 on the University’s campus, the

National Cricket Performance Centre has become the

cornerstone in the development of cricketers across the

England representative squads.

The facility is also utilised by current students

involved in the Loughborough Cricket men’s and

women’s programmes.

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Current Loughborough MCCU players have played their part in helping the England

cricket team retain the Women’s Ashes in Australia.

England won the Women’s Ashes with two games to spare, following a nine wicket

victory in the fi rst Twenty20 (T20) international. The win gave England an unassailable

10-4 lead in the multi-format event.

Victory in the test match, worth six points, and in the fi rst One-Day International (ODI)

had given England a strong advantage over the hosts. Australia rallied to win the

second and third ODI’s to put them back in contention, and take the match score to

8-4. But a composed performance in the T20 match in Hobart gave England the win,

and two crucial points to retain the Women’s Ashes.

The England squad includes Loughborough current students Anya Shrubsole, Natalie

Sciver, Georgia Elwiss, Amy Jones and Lauren Winfi eld.

Salliann Briggs, Women’s Cricket Head Coach and Performance Manager at

Loughborough MCCU said:

“I’m unbelievably proud. This is a pivotal moment in their careers. To win the Ashes on

home turf in the summer, then to go to Australia in a completely new environment for

some of them and to play the quality of cricket they’ve played. They are overjoyed!”

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UNIVERSITY INVESTS IN A NEW HEALTH AND FITNESS DEVELOPMENTWork is underway to build a brand new health and fi tness centre on campus.

The £5.6 million investment by the University will improve its health

and fi tness provision, creating a new centre overlooking the

Loughborough University Stadium and the picturesque landscape

at the West end of campus.

In the 860sqm health and fi tness gym there will be over 80 items of

cardio-vascular equipment and 50 plus fi xed and free weight stations,

alongside a core stretch area.

Also included in the development are two fi tness studios, and a new

sports hall that will provide four badminton courts, basketball, netball and

volleyball activity.

There will be separate changing rooms for the sports hall and the fi tness

complex, as well as a lounge and break out areas.

The investment is not only signifi cant in developing the University’s health

and fi tness provision, but will also support the ambitious target of having

75% of students being physically active at least three times a week.

Mark Davies, Strategic Manager for Sports Operations at Loughborough

University, who is overseeing the project said:

“The fact that the University has decided to fund this development

demonstrates how we continue to lead the way in offering the best

sport, health and fi tness facilities, not only to our students but also

to staff, partners on campus and the wider community.”

The new centre is scheduled to open in October 2014 in readiness for the

new academic year.

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winning their fi rst Triple Crown title in the Rugby Union

Six Nations in 11 years.

Marking the occasion was Loughborough University

graduate Bob Reeves, who as President of the RFU

hosted Loughborough Sporting Club Hall of Fame

members Gerald Davies CBE, Ray Williams OBE and

Lord Sebastian Coe. The four alumni were said to have

had a great day and, although the result went the way

of the English contingent, there was great respect for

how both sides played among these sporting idols.

L-R: Gerald Davies, Ray Williams, Bob Reeves and Lord Coe

In his early career, Wilfred worked for petro–chemical giants Shell and Esso. He rose to be a Board Member of Esso Hong Kong before he set up his own fi rm of management consultants in 1986.

Wilfred lives in Hong Kong and is the founder and former Chairman of the Hong Kong branch of the Guild of Loughborough University.

Wilfred (pictured centre) at surveying camp in Wales, circa 1956

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LoughboroughWilfred Chan studied Civil Engineering at Loughborough between 1953 and 1957 graduating with First Class Honours. He was awarded the D.Tech (Hon) in 1991 when Sir David Davies was Vice–Chancellor.

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When I was a student in the 1950s, Shell used to send their scholarship students to Loughborough and they were the richest scholars on our campus. In the 1950s, there were not many buildings on the main campus. In fact, the Schofi eld Building was the only specially built building with proper lecture halls. We had students from many countries and other than getting an excellent engineering education, Loughborough gave me two wonderful lifelong friends in Richard Evans and Cato Haugland. Richard looked after my son and daughter when they went to public schools in England. Our two families are still close friends to this day. Cato very sadly died about 10 years ago. His Norwegian family and mine met a number of times in Hong Kong and Oslo. If I were not a student at Loughborough, I could never have hoped to have two great friendships.

What was your ‘Loughborough University

experience’ like?

After Loughborough, I mainly worked in the oil industry for Shell and Esso. I learned all my management skills from them. I was initially involved in petroleum related engineering projects before I branched out to management.

Always conscious of spreading Loughborough’s name, I became very involved with the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) when I was with Esso. I rose through the ranks to become the President of HKIE which encompasses all the various disciplines of engineering.

After Loughborough, you worked in engineering – can

you tell us more about your career? Pres

The advice I would give is have a never–say–die spirit, but be humble. Always be generous and helpful to those who cross your path. Whenever you participate in any negotiation, please remember to leave a few pennies on the table — be fair–minded. Be responsible for all you do and don’t ever forget your friends — high and low.

You’ve enjoyed a very successful career. What

advice would you give to your fellow alumni?

I have been fortunate enough to have achieved the three goals I have set for myself. I always wanted to be on the top of my profession, my social scale and run my own business. I believe I have achieved all three.

I became the President of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers in 1985 and was awarded the Honorary D.Tech by my Alma Mater in 1991.

In 1984, I became the fi rst Chinese citizen to serve on any committee of the Hong Kong Club (established by the British in 1846 and still the most prestigious Club in Hong Kong — no Chinese members were admitted until 1965!), when I was invited by the Chairman to serve in the House and Building Sub–Committee. I became the Vice–Chairman of this Club before resigning in 1997 due to ill health. I was very proud of this particular achievement, being so well accepted by the high and mighty in Hong Kong society.

I started my own management company in 1986, thus working for myself and fulfi lling the last wish of my life.

What would you say is your greatest achievement, either

in life or your private life?

In the 1950s and 1960s, society in Hong Kong was dominated by University of Hong Kong graduates. Very few people had heard of Loughborough, so I started a branch of the Guild in 1961 to try to counter this trend. One initiative was to get members of the Guild, including the late CHAN Nai Keong, CBE, JP, FICE (the most senior engineer in the Hong Kong Government) to give blood to the Red Cross. Awarded a D Tech (Hon) by Loughborough University, Dr Chan was the fi rst Chinese citizen to become Secretary for Lands and Works in the Hong Kong Government and was in charge of thousands of engineers, architects and surveyors. When he participated his photo appeared in all the newspapers in Hong Kong, giving the Guild great publicity.

I sincerely hope that our graduates will not forget their heritage. Go out and spread the name of our university and make an impact.

You were involved in establishing a chapter in Hong

Kong of the Guild of Past Students – what made you

want to get involved with your alma mater and why should

alumni stay connected?

eWhe

After World War ll and with the physical world needing rebuilding, my grandpa thought that engineering would be an ideal profession to pursue. My grandpa was a die–hard anglophile. He told all his grandchildren that we should go to England to obtain our tertiary education. As a result, fi ve of his grandsons all went to Loughborough. We were fi rst cousins and all studied Civil Engineering between 1951 and 1959, which must be a record for any family.

When I fl ew to England in September 1953, it took me nearly three days as we had to stop at seven cities on the way. But as the aircraft only took 40 passengers, I had a great time on the fl ight. The seats were wide and had plenty of legroom and the food was excellent too!

What made you choose Loughborough? Was this

the fi rst time you had been to England and how was

your journey here?

eed?My last ambition is to see Loughborough again before I kick the bucket. As I am now 80, the chance of this happening is remote. But there is no harm in dreaming.

Despite all your success, what ambitions would you

like to realise?

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After initially teaching, Reverend

Canon John Young (Physical

Education, 1960) went on to be

ordained as a Church of England

vicar. Recently he interviewed

Reverend Prof (Sir) John Polkinghorne,

a former Professor of Mathematical

Physics at Cambridge University.

The resulting CD, entitled ‘Hawking,

Dawkins and GOD’, is available from

www.yorkcourses.co.uk

Each year, a group of alumni friends from Rutland Hall

(1954-1960) meet at the RAC in London for lunch.

Pictured from left to right are Dywn Pugh (Mechanical

Engineering, 1955); John Roper (Civil Engineering, 1958);

Malcolm Hinkly (Chemical Engineering, 1959); Jim Cooper

(Mechanical Engineering, 1957); Tony Simpson

(Mechanical Engineering, 1960); and Roger Ellis

(Mechanical Engineering, 1959).

Others from that period would be welcome to join them

and should contact Tony Simpson on 01728 723114.

In issue 28 of the alumni magazine, we featured an update

from Rod Cooper. Please note that Rod completed his course

in Physical Education in 1966 and not 1996 and that he is a

Fellow and not a Member of the Royal Geographical Society.

Our apologies for any confusion caused.

Terry Wildman (Chemical

Engineering, 1964) married wife

Barbara on graduating and in

September 1965 they emigrated

to Canada.

Terry’s career focus was on

Project and Construction

Management, particularly

in the Oil and Gas industry.

Involvement in major projects

in such places as Alberta,

British Columbia, Ontario, Nova

Scotia, Texas, New Mexico

and Libya required extensive

travel and much personal dislocation. After more than 25 years and 18

different addresses, Terry retired from ‘Big Oil’ and bought a cattle ranch

in the foothills area of Central Alberta near Pigeon Lake. Besides running

the ranch, Terry maintained his contacts in oil and consulted on major

projects for a number of clients.

Now retired from consulting and full–time ranching, Terry continues

to pursue his passion for Quarter Horses, Vaquero horsemanship and

traditional ranch roping.

As regards family, Terry and Barbara have two daughters, both of whom

live and work in San Francisco. Also they are blessed with two grandsons;

Saxon (pictured with Terry) and Ryder.

You can contact Terry at wildmanranches@gmail.com.

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We are always happy to hear from alumni about their Life after Loughborough.

If you have news you would like to share, then please get

in touch at alumni@lboro.ac.uk and we will do our best to

include your story.

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After more than 15 years running his translation and language–

teaching business in Norway, Howard Gaukrodger (Modern

European Studies, 1978) settled in New Zealand in 2000 and

married in 2006. He and his wife Belma had a son, Brandon,

in 2007.

The family visited the UK/France in 2012, and met, for the fi rst

time since 1978, classmates Sarah Branquinho née Barrett

and Michael Weatherseed.

In 2012, Howard completed a PhD in Computer Science at the

University of Waikato, Hamilton, NZ. Since then, he has been

rekindling his company, NetSalience Ltd, which focuses on the

translation of online advertising, translation of website content,

and the writing of website content and social media.

Derek Clements–Croome (Civil Engineering, 1978) was awarded

a DSc honoris causa by the University of Debrecen on 30

November 2013 for his work on intelligent buildings.

Jan Sprenger (Creative Design, 1980), under the pen name of Rosie

Dean, has released her fi rst comic novel, Millie’s Game Plan.

Set in Hampshire, Millie’s Game Plan is about a woman whose life/

work balance is so out of whack, even her mother tries to fi x her up

with their priest’s dozy and perspiring nephew. Spurred into action,

Millie sets about fi nding Mr Right at local cricket clubs, with some

entertaining and alarming results — not least being held hostage

by local criminals. Finally, she does discover Mr Right, but only after

chasing Mr Wrong.

With a nod to her time at Loughborough, Jan gave her heroine an

address at Bridgeman Villas, and named a local park Clavering.

After a spell teaching Art and Pottery, Jan spent the bulk of her

career writing training courses and marketing copy. Her fi rst loves

have always been writing stories and performing in amateur theatre

— characteristics echoed in her book’s heroine, with Millie running

an amateur youth theatre, where Jan also drew on her experience of

teaching teenagers.

The book is available on Amazon in both paperback and kindle

versions. It will be followed by a second novel in

March, called Vicki’s

Work of Heart and

a short story to be

published by Harlequin

in their anthology

Truly, Madly, Deeply,

due out in February.

The author’s website is:

www.rosie–dean.com

70s 80s

Simon and Alison Ridd née Caton studied Physical Education and

Sports Science, graduating in 1984 and 1985 respectively. Both were

residents of Rutherford Hall and married in 1986. Simon has worked

for Sport England since September 1989 and Alison works for the

NHS. They have a son, James (25) who is a Primary School teacher

and a daughter, Zoë (23) who is just completing a Masters degree in

Chemistry and Forensic Science.

The photo is from the 2012 Olympics in London supporting the

triathlon in Hyde Park.

Henry Liu (Civil Engineering, 1979) is pictured marking his 30th

wedding anniversary on 8 February 2014 in Hong Kong. More

than 200 friends, colleagues and Loughborough alumni attended

to join Henry and wife Claire in their celebrations.

The photograph features alumni who attended Loughborough

between the 1960s and 1990s.

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90s

80s

Ray Mo (Computing and

Management, 2008) and Estelle

Mo née Mills (Sociology, 2007)

were married on 1 June 2013

at Pembroke Lodge, Richmond

Park, London. Ray and Estelle

became a couple in their fi rst year

at Loughborough, after meeting

in the dining room of Hazlerigg

Rutland. They were also residents at

Rutherford Hall for their remaining

two years at the University. Fellow

Loughborough graduates were

amongst the guests that helped the

couple to celebrate their special day,

including best man Waqas Zahid

(Mathematics, 2007).

Katie Cox née Hinds

(Fine Art, 2010) married

Adam Cox on 14 July

2013 at Breadsall Priory,

Derby. The pair had been

together throughout Katie’s

Loughborough experience

for almost eight years.

On Wednesday 30 October 2013,

Helen Smith (Geography, 2006) married

Rory Smith (Geography, 2008) at The

Bellagio Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada. They

were joined by friends, family and notably

fellow Loughborough graduates: Alex

Mason (Mechanical Engineering 2009,

Mechanical Engineering PhD 2013);

Emma Seddon (Geography 2008,

Geography PhD 2013); Cat Beales née

Walton, (Ergonomics, 2008); and Tim

Beales (English and Sports Science,

2007). Helen and Rory met across the

swimming pool at Loughborough in 2005.

Ray Mo and Estelle Mills

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David Beeston (Economics, 1990) has

recently had his book Hospitable, Generous

England published. The book analyses anti–

semitism in Britain during the First World War

and its aftermath. The book is an updated

and expanded version of a doctoral thesis

that David completed at Loughborough

University earlier in his career.

Eur Ing Dr Phebe Mann (Construction,

1985) has received an Honorary Fellowship

from Bradford College in recognition of

her contribution to civil engineering and

construction law and her efforts to encourage

more women to enter the Science, Technology,

Engineering and Maths (STEM) industries..

Phebe’s research at Loughborough University

on construction contracts was supervised by

Professor Ron McCaffer.

Phebe is a civil engineering senior lecturer in

highway and transportation, construction and

planning law at the University of East London.

Helen and Rory in Las Vegas

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We have a number of ways in which you can

make contact with each other — through

attendance at one of our many events, via

the search facility on our website or through

searching the various social media sites on

which we have a presence.

For more details, visit:

www.lboro.ac.uk/alumni

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00s

Inspired by his work on the basketball

committee in 2009, Daniel Nixon

(Psychology, 2009) has continued with

a career in sports development and has

created playing opportunities through

London Rec Basketball, a social basketball

league www.londonrecbasketball.co.uk.

Dan is considering expanding London Rec

to new areas and new sports. If you are

interested in getting involved, contact him at

dan@londonrecbasketball.co.uk

Emma James née Rollason (Retail

Management, 2008) and Mark James

(2008 Sports Technology) met in Royce

Hall back in 2005 in their fi rst year as

freshers. They married at Tewin Bury Farm in

Hertfordshire, not far from their home in

St Albans.

Also in attendance were bridesmaids

Rachel Evans (Retail Management, 2008)

and Lisa Brown (Accounting, 2008); Ushers

Tom Rogers (Management Sciences, 2008),

Sam Thomas (Management Sciences, 2008)

and Steve Parker (Banking and Financial

Management, 2008), plus guests Jon Oke

(Management Sciences, 2008) Katie Daly

(Management Sciences, 2008) Ohema

Abrefa (Management Sciences, 2008)

Katie Agnew (Accounting, 2008)

Laura Kennedy (Management Sciences,

2008) Polly Lince (Retail Management,

2008) Ally Pearson (Product Design, 2008)

Reece Jacobs (Sports Science, 2010)

Alex O’Gorman (Management Sciences,

2008) James Wales (Accounting, 2008)

Paul Stratford (Management Sciences,

2008) and Joe Cole (Sports Technology,

2007).

Dr. Elesa Zehndorfer (Sport and Exercise,

2006) has had her book, ‘Leadership: A

Critical Introduction’ published. The book is

available to purchase via Amazon.

Rohit Pandey (Sport Management, 2012)

has registered and started a company in

Dubai. Infl uence Consulting Research and

Mediaworks FZ–LLC is a sports consulting

and sports research company helping clients

from within the sports ecosystem in their

commercial, legal and administration needs.

For more details, visit

www.infl uencecrm.com

James Markey (International Relations, 2012)

and Emma Markey née Carne (Accounting

and Financial Management, 2012) married

on 26 October 2013. They were both in Telford

Hall in 2008 where they met for the fi rst time.

There were about 30 other Loughborough

alumni at the wedding.

Natalie Smith née Clark (Modern European

Studies, 2005) married Ryan Clark

(Business, Economic and Finance 2005) on

5th October in Prestbury, Cheshire.

Other alumni in attendance were father

of the bride, Ian Smith (Chemical

Engineering,1968; PhD, 1971); brother of the

bride Andrew Smith (Chemical Engineering,

2003); bridesmaid Rebecca Crowther

(Accounting and Financial Management,

2008), Sam Johnson (Communication

and Media Studies, 2005); Sam Wood

(Communication and Media Studies, 2005);

Drew Elsey (Management Science, 2006);

and Greg Atkinson (Business, Economics

and Finance, 2005).

Natalie and Ryan Smith with their guests

Emma Rollason and Mark James

Mr and Mrs Border

Tom Border (Physics and Mathematics, 2006)

and Laura Border née Mitchell (Politics,

2006) got married at St Mary’s church in

Bury St Edmunds on 21 September 2013.

They were joined by university friends at the

ceremony: Kerrie Gallagher (Criminology

and Social Policy, 2006); Kelly Martin née

Bryant (Criminology and Social Policy, 2006);

Michael Purdue (Politics, 2004); and Best

Man, Phil Cotton (Chemical Engineering,

2007). For the evening reception, more

university friends joined them, including:

Becky Milnes (Sports Science, 2006);

Andrew Marlow (Computer Science, 2005);

Richard Feder (Economics, 2005) and

Matt Gallagher (Ergonomics, 2006).

They had an absolutely wonderful day and it

was great to share it with people who were

there from the start of the relationship.

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Chris Benn (Commercial Management and Quantity

Surveying, 2006) married wife Hannah, a licensed

football agent on 2 December 2013, at the Church of St

Nicholas on the Wasing Estate in Aldermaston, Berkshire.

Richard Davies (Automotive Engineering, 2008) married Sarah Davies née Clark (Sports Science with Management, 2007; MSc Sports Management, 2008) on 7 December 2013 at St Cuthbert’s Roman Catholic Church, Chester–Le–Street.

The Development and Alumni Relations Offi ce’s very own

Emma Rossiter (Social Psychology, 2012) is pictured

below with Loughborough friends at her Graduation Ball.

From left to right are Claire Levy (Social Psychology,

2012); Emma, Hannah Ditchfi eld (Communication and

Media, 2012); Victoria Wilkinson (Social Psychology,

2012); Becca Peck (Social Psychology, 2012); and

Gina Silverman (Social Psychology, 2012).

They are still the best of friends and will always be

freshers at heart.

Richard and Sarah Davies

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“Thank you for putting Ken Miller and myself back in touch. Ken was in athletics and I in engineering. We have had a lively exchange of emails all day. He is the fi rst alumnus from that era who has ever contacted me. Thank you for this.”

Charles Neville (Mechanical Engineering, 1945)

Where are they now?We are often asked by alumni to put them back in touch with classmates and friends who were part of their time at Loughborough. Unfortunately, we don’t always have contact details to facilitate this.

This is where you come in. If you are in contact with any of the people mentioned below, please get in touch.

We would also like to hear from alumni who have contact details for alumni they know we are out of touch with.

For more details, contact us at alumni@lboro.ac.uk

Chris Carter(Management Sciences, 1977)

If you can help Chris Bulleid (Electrical Engineering and Physics, 1977) get back in touch with Chris Carter, you can reach him at chris@bulleid.co.uk

Simon Taylor (Business Administration and Language, 1980)

We have had a request from Claudia Flesch for anybody who knows the whereabouts of Simon to get in touch.

You can contact Claudia at Claudia.Flesch@gmx.de

This photo was taken

at the Bristol Balloon

Fiesta this summer.

Hannah Bunn

(Illustration, 2008)

was so excited seeing

it fl oat into view she

shouted “Take a

picture of me! Take

a picture of me with

the Loughborough

balloon!” So

somebody did!

Tessa Crowder neé Day (Sociology, 2005) and James Crowder (Mathematics, 2005) married fi rst on 20 September 2013 in a ceremony attended only by their parents. They then held a second wedding ceremony on the 21 September 2013 in Thruxton, Hampshire, where friend Barry Woolgar (Computer Science and eBusiness, 2005), who introduced the couple, led the ceremony as their ‘Registrar’. Nic Redhead (Geography, 2005) and Henry Yip (Computer Science and eBusiness, 2005) were two of the three best men.

Other alumni featured in the photograph below from left to right are:

Barry Woolgar; Oliver Dodgson (Industrial Design and Technology, 2005); Edward Ward (Mechanical Engineering, 2005); James and Tessa Crowder; Henry Yip; Gemma O’Brien (Computing and Management, 2006); Phil Retsas (Industrial Design and Technology, 2005, Marketing and Management MSC, 2007); Paul Jenkins (Business, Economics and Finance, 2004; MSc Financial Globalization, 2006) and Nic Redhead.

Those in attendance met in Butler Court Halls over 10 years ago, and James and Tessa have been together since their second year at Loughborough.

Spotted our balloon? Let us know!

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Obituaries

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Reuban Agabeg

(Aeronautical Engineering, 1953)

William (Bill) Boley

(Aeronautical Engineering and Design,

1973) Bill gained a fi rst class degree

having begun his course in 1969. He

was the Falkner Prize winner in 1972.

Bill initially worked for British Rail before

returning to Loughborough to do some

research sponsored, by The Royal

Society. He then worked for many years

at National Nuclear Corporation, initially

in Leicestershire and later in Cheshire. In

1994 he joined The Safety and Reliability

Directorate as a Consultant to the Navy

on the safety of nuclear submarines

where he remained until he died on

October 16 2013.

Malcolm Brown (Auto Engineering and

Design, 1971) died on 12 September

2013 after a long battle with cancer. 

He is very much missed by his wife,

children and grandchildren.

Kenneth Burford

(Handicraft 1944–46 and 1956–57)

Kenneth was a Lecturer at Loughborough

Training College from 1962 to 1969.

Whilst at Loughborough he was warden

of Soar House and then Towers. He left

Loughborough to join Her Majesty’s

Inspectors of Schools, where he worked

until retiring in 1987. Kenneth received

an honorary degree from Loughborough

in 2009 and was Chairman of Governers

at two primary schools and a Board

member of the Community Property Trust.

Jack Callender 30 November 1919 to 4

December 2010.  Jack was apprenticed

to C.A. Parsons in Newcastle upon Tyne,

transferring in 1948 to their Experimental

Research Workshop.

From 1957 Jack was a lecturer in

Loughborough’s Mechanical Engineering

Department. He retired in 1983.

Jack was a cheerful, unassuming man

and a loving husband to Lily.

Arthur Chapman (DLC, 1963) died

1 March 2014. Arthur was an excellent

all-round athlete (rugby, athletics,

gymnastics, squash) who became a

prominent movement scientist (MA,

Kinesiology, Ohio State University;

PhD, Biomechanics, London University;

Professor Emeritus, Simon Frazer

University, British Columbia). Arthur

leaves his wife Stella, two children,

and four grandchildren.

Sir Christopher Chataway

(DLitt, 1980) was the man who set the

pace for Sir Roger Bannister to run the

fi rst sub four minute mile. He later served

in the governments of Harold Macmillan,

Lord Home and Edward Heath. He was

a pioneering broadcaster and served as

Chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority.

Anthony Childs (Handicraft, 1960)

took up a post in Nottingham before

coming back to Loughborough in 1963

to the then Loughborough College School,

from where he retired in 1996.

He loved his work as a teacher and was

well liked by his colleagues and pupils. He

served the community in many ways and

was a preacher at the local Baptist Church.

Many people will remember him as a fun-

loving smiling man of God always fair in his

dealing with situations.

He was delighted to receive his honorary

degree in 2009 as part of the University’s

centenary celebrations.

Harry Clark (Handicraft, 1933)

Harry was awarded a MBE and made

a Fellow of RSA and died peacefully on

4 January 2014, aged 100. Harry was

Champion athlete (‘Victor Ludorum’) at

Loughborough in 1933 and played football

for Manchester City, Accrington Stanley

and others.

Harry taught and later became

Headmaster at Camden Square School

in Seaham and was a past president

of Durham County Federation of Head

Teachers’ Associations. He was a

national pioneer, consultant and NAHT

representative for school computer

timetabling during a fi ne career and 60

year association with Durham County

Council, before retiring aged 80 to become

a leading active environmental and

community campaigner until aged 100.

Brian Dewbury (Design, 1957)

Dr. John Arthur Harrop

(Chemical Engineering 1969) died

peacefully on 15 January 2014 aged 73.

Research carried out by John whilst

at Loughborough, on the behaviour of

certain gases in aerosols and specifi c

environments, is still accredited by the

Institute of Chemical Engineers as

‘leading edge’.

John worked for British Steel and British

Nuclear Fuels before retiring to become

a consultant for the Institute of

Chemical Engineers.

Doug Hooper

(Physical Education, 1952)

Roger Johnson (Handicraft, 1956)

David Lawson (Information and

Publishing Studies, 2000)

John Ree Lindstad

(Mechanical Engineering, 1964)

Mick Matthews

(Chemistry and Polymer Science, 1975)

died on 28 December 2013 after a three

month battle with pancreatic cancer.

He met wife Catherine whilst skiing in

France. Mick had retired from his job as

Technical Superintendent at Australian

Paper. He was very involved with playing

bowls, being on the bowls club board.

He played percussion, guitar and was

learning euphonium with a concert band

and building sets for musical society

productions. He enjoyed gardening and

was beginning the restoration of a

Mark 1 Jaguar.

Robert ‘Bob’ Millard (Teacher Training,

1948) returned to Loughborough

Training College in 1953 as a teacher

and remained at Loughborough for the

rest of his working life, becoming

Head of Creative Design at

Loughborough University.

Bob was a Member of Churchill’s

secret British ‘Resistance’ during WWII,

which was primed for action when

Hitler invaded. To read more about this

fascinating account, visit www.lboro.

ac.uk/alumni/resistance

John Morley (General Engineering,

1964)

Barry Morris (Handicraft, 1957)

George Newton (Handicraft, 1946

Michael Roper

(Chemical Engineering, 1966)

David Shaw

(Physical Education 1969) Died

following a prolonged battle with cancer

on 17 July 2013.

After graduating David pursued a

teaching career and played rugby for

Yorkshire and Leicester Tigers before

taking up coaching. He then joined

the RFU Coaching Department in

which he fulfi lled a number of roles.

He was responsible for much of the

implementation of the present coaching

structure as well as coach assessment.

The enthusiasm for life that had been so

evident during his Loughborough years

remained with him throughout his life.

Mark Sesay

(Physical Education and Sports Science,

1997) was a precocious 800m talent

and was one of only two under 17 British

athletes to have broken the 1minute 50

barrier. He represented GB and N.Ireland

in both the 1997 and 1999 World

Championships.

Probably his best international

performance was a 3rd place in the 1997

European Cup Super League for Britain

in Munich. Unfortunately, illness and

injuries prevented Mark from developing

further his undoubted talent. Though after

retirement he remained in touch with his

many athletics colleagues and friends. With

his infectious sense of fun he had many

of these.

Our deepest sympathy goes to Mark’s

family and young daughter Lilly.

Tricia Tape was a retired member of staff

who had worked in the University over 20

years, (originally with the MDC in Rutland)

and then the Business School for over 14

years dealing with placements.

William Tidey (Physical Education, 1948)

Dr John Waller enjoyed a long and

rewarding career at Loughborough where

he taught History for 32 years, initially

as a lecturer at Loughborough College of

Education (1959–1978) and subsequently

as member of the University’s Department

of History (1978–1991). 

Teaching was his life’s work and his

dedication to his students remains

an inspiration to his younger son who

continues to work in Higher Education.

He particularly enjoyed the opportunity

to work with some students studying PE

and History who subsequently became

household names, including Gerald Davies

and Bob Wilson.

John passed away in July following a short

stay in hospital and is sadly missed by his

family and friends.

Philip White (Mechanical Engineering,

1963). 

Elizabeth (Betty) Williams

(Teacher Training, 1967) passed away 7

July 2013. Betty was a mature student

when arriving at Loughborough and went

on to teach at Lodge Farm School in

Loughborough, becoming Deputy Head.

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