March 2023 news
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ-linked sports women named in BBC Woman’s Hour Power List 2023
Four female sporting powerhouses with links to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ have been named in BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour Power List 2023: Women in Sport.
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Sport leaders converge at London Stadium to deliver Black in Sport Summit 2023
Leaders from across the sport industry came together on Saturday 25 March to deliver º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s student-led initiative the Black in Sport Summit (BISS).
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Alumnus Chris Thair made a Superhero
Play it Green was co-founded by alumnus Chris Thair. The organisation has recently been awarded 'Superhero' status by their peers in recognition of their sustainability efforts in Manchester.
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Coaching with Liv: Alumna launches lifestyle business aimed to help people make the first step towards change
Olivia McQuillan, who graduated from International Relations in 2013, has launched Coaching with Liv, a personal and professional coaching service.
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Seventh year running for ‘best university in the world for sports-related subjects’ title
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has been crowned the best university in the world for sports-related subjects for the seventh year running by the global QS higher education league table.
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Donors and Scholars celebrate together at on-campus luncheon
On 18 March 2023, donors, scholars, staff and students came together at the West Park Teaching Hub on the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ campus for the Donors and Scholars Luncheon.
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GB Hockey goalkeeper Hinch hangs up her gloves
Great Britain Hockey's Olympic gold medal-winning goalkeeper Maddie Hinch has retired from the sport.
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England’s most-capped player Sarah Hunter to retire
England and º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning back row forward, Sarah Hunter, will retire from professional rugby after this weekend’s Red Roses clash with Scotland.
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Alumni and students create a journal to aid student and staff wellbeing
LU Arts has produced its very own journal with the help of graduates and current students to encourage people to try journaling as a wellbeing technique.
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Alumnus appointed to enhance global standards for World Aquatics
James Gibson MBE OLY has been appointed by World Aquatics to advise and execute a coaching strategy that will support World Aquatics’ Development Centres and National Federations worldwide.
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Alumnus Fadie prepares to test his limits at Marathon des Sables with º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ physiology and strength and conditioning specialists
Fadie Shamoon, who graduated in 2005 with his Mechanical Engineering degree, recently returned to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ to use the University’s world-leading heat training facilities in preparation for the Marathon des Sables.
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Alumnus shares autistic experience in new book, Untypical
Pete Wharmby has released his new book, Untypical: How the world isn’t built for autistic people and what we should all do about it.
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Alumnus launches KARIBANI: an African language marketplace
Dr Ayodeji Akiwowo completed his Civil and Building Engineering PhD in 2012 and has recently set up an online website to help people learn African languages.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduate startup programme is open for applications
Graduate start-up programme, The Studio, is open for applications from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduates who want to launch or develop their own businesses.
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Lesley’s film scoops more awards at Oscars ceremony
All Quiet on the Western Front – an adapted screenplay co-written by Drama alumna Lesley Paterson – saw further success at The 95th Academy Awards (Oscars) on 12 March.
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Coach Danny Kerry joins Canadian Hockey Team
Alumnus Danny Kerry has recently been announced as the new Head Coach of the Canadian national Women’s Hockey Team.
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Group of three alumnae support International Women’s Day activities
Alumnae Kerrine Bryan, Samantha Emery and Yasamin Fozouni came together online for a special International Women’s Day (IWD) celebration on 6 March.
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Alumna appointed as the new President of the Chartered Institute of Housing
Lara Oyedele has joined the Chartered Institute of Housing as its new President, with the aim of tackling passiveness on ethnic diversity within the housing sector.
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Aisha shares career story to support Personal Best programme
Alumni Advisory Board member Aisha Adedeji visited campus on International Women’s Day, 8 March, to deliver a Personal Best: My Story guest lecture.
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Alumni network supports community outreach following recent USA events
In January of this year, Professor Nick Jennings CB FREng hosted two special evening receptions for our alumni in the USA.
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Alumnus reminisces on his time at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ through his book about the University
Dr Brian French completed his teaching and post-graduate studies at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ. In recent years he has reflected on his time at the University in his book Third Class Ticket to Paradise.
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International Women’s Day recognition for super Paralympic athlete Vladyslava
As people around the world mark International Women’s Day today (8 March), the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced their 2023 International Women’s Day Recognition award winners, naming alumna Vladyslava Kravchenko as one of four outstanding recipients.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduate entrepreneur is among Innovate UK’s Women in Innovation
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduate entrepreneur Kate Allan is among the winners of this year’s Innovate UK Women in Innovation Award – and has much to celebrate today, International Women’s Day.
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Former º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ College building undergoing exciting regeneration project to expand arts offering in town centre
Whether you studied arts subjects or spent time in the town centre during your studies in º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ, you’ll likely be familiar with Frederick Street, home to The Generator building that is undergoing regeneration.
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Could you leave a legacy to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ? Find out more during Free Wills Month
Are you interested in receiving information about leaving a legacy gift to the University in your Will?