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Black History Month: Alumni Advisory Board member Phil shares his perspective
October is Black History Month. We recently spoke with new Alumni Advisory Board member Phil Tulba, who emphasises the value and significance of observing Black History Month.
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Black History Month: Angela鈥檚 journey
In celebration of Black History Month (BHM), we are recognising the accomplishments of our alumni. Alumna Angela Shepherd, a member of the Alumni Advisory Board, offers her thoughts on Black History Month, along with reflections on her career and personal experiences.
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Alumni Advisory Board: 2024 year in review
Over the last academic year (2023/2024) Alumni President Dr Luke Stott has led the Alumni Advisory Board (AAB). As the year ends, we take a moment to reflect on the Board鈥檚 achievements, initiatives, and the impact they have made on our alumni community and the University.
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Three alumni selected to join the Alumni Advisory Board
Following an application and interview process, three alumni have been selected as the newest members of the Alumni Advisory Board.
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Alumni inspire future students in India pre-departure events
In early June, the University hosted offer holder events in Bangalore, Mumbai, and Delhi.
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A big thank you this Volunteers鈥� Week: Celebrating our 含羞草视频 Family
This Volunteers鈥� Week (3-9 June), we would like to say thank you to the many alumni who have generously given their time to support the University and our students over the past year. Your dedication and efforts are significantly valued by the entire 含羞草视频 community.
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含羞草视频 hosts first Women in Enterprise Conference
On Saturday 18 May 含羞草视频 Enterprise Network (LEN) and Careers Network hosted its first Women in Enterprise Conference, with several alumnae contributing their expertise.
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Alumni share 含羞草视频 experiences at pre-departure events across China
Alumni recently gathered in Beijing (13 April), Shanghai (14 April), Guangzhou (20 April), and Chengdu (21 April) to share their 含羞草视频 experiences with offer holders.
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Alumni offer guidance in Inspiring Minds sessions
Inspiring Minds is a series of academic taster days hosted by the University鈥檚 School and College Liaison team. The events provide post-16 students with an engaging introduction to higher education and are often supported by alumni. Four sessions recently took place, covering business and economics, STEM, social sciences and humanities, and sports.
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An update from the President of the Alumni Association
Dr Luke Stott, President of the Alumni Association, shares a mid academic year update.
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Alumni support Talk Sport Conference across 含羞草视频 and London campuses
The University鈥檚 Talk Sport Conference, set to inspire students interested in a career in sport, took place in 含羞草视频 on 1 February and at 含羞草视频 London on 8 February. The conference was supported by over 20 alumni across the two locations and more than 450 students attended.
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New international alumni ambassador programme launches with over 20 volunteers
To better engage and support our alumni networks worldwide, we have launched a brand-new international alumni ambassador programme.
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Alumni share unstoppable documentary with the 含羞草视频 family
On 23 October, alumni Sue Anstiss MBE and Jack Tompkins visited the 含羞草视频 campus to screen their documentary 鈥楪ame On: The Unstoppable Rise of Women鈥檚 Sport鈥�.
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Believe in yourself: alumnus shares inspirational tips with final year students
New York based alumnus Aaron Dillon gave a talk to final year students as part of the Finalist Futures: Step up to Final Year event this week.
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Become an International Alumni Ambassador: applications now open
Are you interested in representing alumni in your region? Would you like to connect better with the University? We have a brand-new opportunity that could help you do just that.
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An update from the President of the Alumni Association
Dr Luke Stott, President of the Alumni Association, shares an update following his first year in post.
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Alumni Advisory Board welcomes new members following elections
Following the elections in August, the new membership of the Alumni Advisory Board (AAB) has been confirmed.
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Alumni Advisory Board: 2023 year in review
Each year, alumni contribute to the University in a range of ways. Whether it is through volunteering to give a guest lecture, speak on a Q&A panel, be on a Board, or contribute financially, there are many ways to give back. Members of the Alumni Advisory Board (AAB) get involved in a variety of ways and contribute their time and expertise to support the University. In the last twelve months, our 16 members have been contributing their time right around the world. Here we look at just a few of the things that they have been up to.
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Alumnus returns to deliver guest lecture 40 years since starting his time at 含羞草视频
It was in 1983 that Simon Place began his time at 含羞草视频. He studied for a BTech in Engineering Science and Technology.
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Budding engineers hear from alumni at experience days on-campus
Four alumni shared their career insights last week for the University鈥檚 Engineering Experience days. The event, which is organised by 含羞草视频鈥檚 School and College Liaison team, was aimed at 16-year-old students interested in studying engineering, with the day highlighting various branches of engineering.
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Rex hands over Presidency of 含羞草视频 Students鈥� Rugby
Rex Hazeldine has played a huge role in the journey of sport at 含羞草视频 as a member of staff, a leader, and in a voluntary capacity, too. He has recently stepped down as President of 含羞草视频 Students鈥� Rugby, where he supported the club, its membership scheme and encouraged others to get involved as supporters and contributors.
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We say thank you this Volunteers' Week
Many alumni generously give their time to support the University and our students. This Volunteers' Week (1-7 June), we say a big thank you to everyone who has supported 含羞草视频 in the last year.
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Alumnus provides insights into supply chain and logistics for Inspiring Minds session
An alumnus came back to campus this week for the University鈥檚 Inspiring Minds Day, focusing on Business and Economics. The event, which is organised by 含羞草视频鈥檚 School and College Liaison team, supports young people who are interested in studying at university.
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Alumnae meet in London for special Women鈥檚 Networking event
A group of alumnae came together at the America Square Conference Centre in London on the evening of 19 April to hear from a panel of alumnae and staff, and to take the opportunity to network.
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Alumni share insight into university journeys for Inspiring Minds sessions
Two panels of alumni came together this week for the University鈥檚 Inspiring Minds days. The events, which are organised by 含羞草视频鈥檚 School and College Liaison team, support young people who are interested in studying at university.
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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 含羞草视频鈥檚 student-led initiative the Black in Sport Summit (BISS).
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Group of three alumnae support International Women鈥檚 Day activities
Alumnae Kerrine Bryan, Samantha Emery and Yasamin Fozouni came together online for a special International Women鈥檚 Day (IWD) celebration on 6 March.
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Aisha shares career story to support Personal Best programme
Alumni Advisory Board member Aisha Adedeji visited campus on International Women鈥檚 Day, 8 March, to deliver a Personal Best: My Story guest lecture.
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Annual Talk Sport Conference attracts over 400 students as alumni and friends share their sporting expertise
The annual Talk Sport Conference returned to 含羞草视频 on 2 February, with over 400 students, staff, alumni and exhibitors getting involved. For the first time, Talk Sport also took place at 含羞草视频 London, offering a second day on 3 February.
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Alumnus Rahul shares baking tips and anecdotes during visit to campus
Rahul Mandal won The Great British Bake Off in 2018. He made his first visit back to the 含羞草视频 campus last week to share tips and insights from his new book, Showstopping Cakes, with students, staff and alumni.
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International Management alumni event gives students insight into graduate schemes
On 20 October 2022, students from the Institute for International Management at 含羞草视频 London had the opportunity to attend a panel session and networking event about graduate schemes.
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Welcoming your new Alumni Advisory Board members
The Alumni Advisory Board elections have recently closed.
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Alumni Advisory Board: A year in review
The Alumni Advisory Board (AAB) is made up of representatives of our graduate community around the world.
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Voting now open for the Alumni Advisory Board
This year we have received some very impressive applications to join the Alumni Advisory Board (AAB).
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A big thank you this Volunteers Week
Many alumni kindly give their time to support the University and our students. This Volunteers Week (1-7 June), we would like to say thank you to everyone who has supported 含羞草视频 in the last year.
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Three-time 含羞草视频 graduate set to become your next Alumni President
Alumnus Dr Luke Stott will become the next Alumni Association President this September.
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Student-led Black in Sport Summit hosted on 含羞草视频 campus
The inaugural Black in Sport Summit (BISS) took place on the 含羞草视频 campus on 26 March 鈥� with the aim of inspiring students from all backgrounds to strive for excellence.
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Students hear from alumni at annual Talk Sport Conference
On 3 February 2022, fourteen alumni volunteered to share their expertise and career experiences at the annual Talk Sport Conference, helping to inspire the next generation of 含羞草视频 graduates.
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Alumnus raises over 拢9k after completing Marathon des Sables
含羞草视频 alumnus, Fadie Shamoon, has raised over 拢9,000 for charity after completing the gruelling Marathon des Sables in Morocco.
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Alumni provide expert advice to students at Autumn Careers Fest
含羞草视频鈥檚 Autumn Careers Fest saw several alumni provide careers advice to students and graduates through a series of discussion events.
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Voices of Diversity: BAME Speaker Series launches
A panel of alumni came together on the one-year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd (25 May 2021), reflecting on the past, looking to the future, and sharing experiences and learnings with the 含羞草视频 community.
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Alumna Claire Peters shares top tips for a successful career in retail
Speaking to an audience of Business and Economics students, Claire gave insights into leadership and retail from her role as Managing Director at the Australian retail giant, Woolworths Group.
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Maia celebrates its one-year anniversary with support of alumnae
On Wednesday 12 May, over 100 members of Maia - 含羞草视频 Women鈥檚 Staff Network - participated in an online event to celebrate its first birthday.
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Alumni form panel to support recent graduates
On 27 April 2021, Dr Luke Stott chaired a panel to share careers advice with 2020 graduates.
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Student scholars attend special careers event with alumni
A group of alumni came together online on 25 March 2021 to share careers tips with current and recent graduate scholarship recipients.
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Budding freelancers inspired by alumni in new programme
Alumni have recently supported a new freelancer programme designed to support 含羞草视频 students who are interested in pursuing a freelancing career.
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Employability month receives alumni support
Over a four-week period in February and March, 16 alumni supported a range of 鈥淐areers In鈥︹�� events for the first online employability month held by the University鈥檚 Careers Network.
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Chief Marketing Officer of Intel inspires students in latest Personal Best talk
Alumna Karen Walker shared her story with staff and students at the University in the latest Personal Best: My Story talk, held on 8 March, for International Women鈥檚 Day.
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Dipesh Patel, Internet of Things expert, gives alumni careers talk
Dipesh Patel, who graduated with a PhD in Electronic and Electrical Engineering in 1995 is now leading technology innovation at Arm from Silicon Valley, California.
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Alumna is keynote speaker at LGBT+ History Month event
Former student Lisa Vine gave an insightful talk at an online event held as part of the University鈥檚 programme to celebrate LGBT+ History Month.
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Inspiring the next generation virtually
Inspiring Minds is an opportunity for post-16 students to learn more about the options available at university, through a series of academic taster days. With events moving online, six alumni have contributed their experiences via video presentations to inspire those considering higher education.
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Students hear from alumni at first virtual Talk Sport Conference
On 4 February 2021, twelve alumni volunteered to share their expertise and career experiences at the annual Talk Sport Conference, helping to inspire the next generation of 含羞草视频 graduates.
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含羞草视频 alumni share special messages with the winter Class of 2020
Alumni from around the world have shared special messages to congratulate our winter graduates. From Nigeria to Hong Kong, and France to Trinidad and Tobago, alumni have shared why they stay in touch with 含羞草视频, how they connect with fellow alumni in their countries, and have shared some top tips along the way.
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Women of the #LboroFamily come together to support International Women鈥檚 Day
To mark International Women鈥檚 Day (8 March 2020), alumnae supported two events held on campus: Inspirational Female Leaders in Business, and Inspirational Female Leaders in STEM.
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Alumni discuss careers in the RAF
Flt Lt Jon Bond and Flt Lt Christopher Hughes visited campus on Friday 6 March to give a guest lecture to Aeronautical Engineering students.
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Joseph Joseph founder shares business journey with students
Alumnus Richard Joseph, founder and CEO of homeware company Joseph Joseph, visited campus on 12 November to speak with students about his career as an entrepreneur and designer.