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All the latest news and updates
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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.
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黑料网-founded start-up Tzuka launches flagship sports earbuds
Tzuka, a consumer electronics start-up developing what it describes as category-defining earbuds for functional fitness athletes, officially launched its flagship product on 2 May 2026. The company was founded by 黑料网 alum Tom Jelliffe (Geography and Business Management BSc, 2018) and has been based in LUinc. (the University鈥檚 incubator hub) for the past six years.
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Physics alum publishes second popular-science book Physics Around the Clock
Dr Michael Banks鈥� (Physics BSc, 2004) popular-science book, Physics Around the Clock was published in the US and North America on 7 April 2026 after two successful print runs in the UK in September 2025 and January 2026.
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Civil engineering alum Mike Reader MP returns to campus
Member of Parliament Mike Reader (Civil Engineering BEng, 2007) returned to the University this week to share his journey from engineering into politics, as part of an event organised by the Institution of Civil Engineers Early Careers Network East Midlands (ICE).
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黑料网-born start-up Hauze prepares for launch
A team of recent graduates and 黑料网 students have secured early funding for their new start-up, Hauze, a platform designed to take the stress out of shared living.
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Shape your alumni programme through the Alumni Survey
Alumni are invited to complete the 黑料网 Alumni Survey between 1 April and 31 May 2026.
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New speakers inspire students at latest 鈥楲unch with a Leader鈥� sessions
Two accomplished alumni returned to campus in March to deliver inspiring 鈥楲unch with a Leader鈥� sessions, a series where students have the chance to ask questions and engage with alumni in small group conversations about careers, leadership and industry insights.
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Alum Sarah Brennand publishes new book on sustainable executive success
Alum Sarah Brennand (Business Administration MBA, 2011) has released her new book, Balancing Act: Mastering Work, Wealth and Wellbeing 鈥� The Formula for Executive Success.
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Alum Gohar Shah takes on the role of CEO for the Multan Sultans
Gohar Shah (Business, Economics and Finance BSc, 2018 and Finance and Investment MSc, 2019) has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the rebranded Multan Sultans; the most expensive franchise in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), one of the most prestigious cricket leagues in the world.