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Loughborough sport finance expert invited to speak at Institute of Chartered Accountants panel
Dr Johan Rewilak, a Senior Lecturer in Sport Management at Loughborough University, recently appeared as an expert speaker on the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) panel.
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Tales from Italia ‘90: John Brewer’s World Cup story
Cast your mind back to the Italia ‘90 World Cup. Managed by Sir Bobby Robson, the England Men’s team boasted players such as Gary Lineker, Peter Shilton, and John Barnes. What you may not know is that Loughborough alum Professor John Brewer – a forward-thinking and passionate sports scientist – was also part of that set up. John was a pioneer, bringing sports science to professional football with thanks to the modern thinking of Robson. It’s now more than 30 years since that special moment for John, so we caught up to reminisce and find out more about his experience ahead of the next major tournament.
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Upcoming book “Stressed Self to Best Self” written by Loughborough alum
Nick Propper (European Business BA, 1996) has co-authored the book “Stressed Self to Best Self: The Science Backed System for Sustainable Peak Performance” with Kevin Kachin. The book is set to release in October 2026.
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Alum elected President of the Institution of Structural Engineers for 2027
Keith Williams (Civil Engineering BEng, 1994) is the 2026 President Elect of the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), set to assume the presidency in 2027.
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Loughborough careers event features FIFA and Premier League analysts
Last week, Loughborough hosted a performance analysis careers event, welcoming alumni, industry experts and technology companies at the forefront of their field.
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Loughborough alumni build community boxing gym in Tanzania through Project IPPO
A group of Loughborough University alumni have successfully built a community-led boxing gym on Ukerewe Island, Tanzania, marking the launch of their first international initiative, Project IPPO.
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Astrik Studio chosen as regional finalist for UK StartUp Awards 2026
Astrik Studio, founded by Loughborough alum Annabelle Cole (Graphic Communication and Illustration BA, 2022), has been chosen as a regional finalist (Wales) for the UK StartUp Awards 2026.
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A wonderful Alumni Reunion Weekend in Loughborough and beyond
From 15–17 May 2026, Loughborough University welcomed alumni back to campus for a memorable Alumni Reunion Weekend, while graduates across the globe joined in the celebrations through a series of events organised by Global Alumni Ambassadors.
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Ring Buddy offers alumni 10% off
Alum Adam Gilks (Social Psychology BSc, 2008) is the cofounder of Ring Buddy, a wristband to wear to keep your rings safe when in the gym.
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Alum launches free app to make money feel less intimidating
Emily Boxall (English BA, 2020) has launched 2mins, a free app designed to make financial education more engaging and accessible for young people.