Loughborough University London celebrates first graduation ceremony
Loughborough University London celebrated its first ever graduation ceremony on Thursday 15 December, honouring the achievements of more than 200 students.
The graduation ceremony was presided over by Loughborough University’s Pro Chancellor Lord Sebastian Coe. It was an opportunity to celebrate and honour Loughborough University London’s first cohort of students, many of whom have already secured employment in their chosen careers.
One such student is Sid Kohli from India, who graduated with an MSc in Sport Business and Innovation.
Sid has already started working as a Junior Creative Producer for BT Sport, which is based in the same building as Loughborough University London.
Speaking about his time at the London campus he said: “When looking for a university I wanted somewhere with a strong sporting pedigree, an excellent reputation and a focus on employability. Loughborough University London ticked all the boxes, and more.
“My time here has been incredible, and ultimately has led to me securing my dream job at BT Sport.”
Speaking after the graduation ceremony, Professor Robert Allison, Vice Chancellor of Loughborough University, said: “This is a wonderful day for Loughborough University London, marking the culmination of months of hard work for our students. They also have the honour of knowing that they were our first graduates, paving the way for many more to follow in their footsteps.”
Professor Mike Caine, Dean of Loughborough University London added: “This has been a historic day for our campus and for Loughborough University as a whole. Our first cohort of London students have made history by being the first to graduate on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. There has been an incredible buzz on a campus, as our graduates and colleagues share in celebration and reflect on what has been achieved over the last year.”
An honorary degree was also awarded to Dr Paul Brickell, Executive Director for Regeneration and Community Partnerships, London Legacy Development Corporation, at the ceremony. He was made an Honorary Doctor of the University in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the advancement of East London via delivery of the 2012 Olympic Games legacy plan.
View the press release on the Loughborough University website for further information and resources.
Loughborough is one of the country’s leading universities, with an international reputation for research that matters, excellence in teaching, strong links with industry, and unrivalled achievement in sport and its underpinning academic disciplines.
It has been awarded five stars in the independent QS Stars university rating scheme, named the best university in the world for sports-related subjects in the 2020 QS World University Rankings and top in the country for its student experience in the 2018 THE Student Experience Survey.
Loughborough is in the top 10 of every national league table, being ranked 4th in the Guardian University League Table 2020, 5th in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020 and 8th in The UK Complete University Guide 2020.
Loughborough is consistently ranked in the top twenty of UK universities in the Times Higher Education’s ‘table of tables’ and is in the top 10 in England for research intensity. In recognition of its contribution to the sector, Loughborough has been awarded seven Queen's Anniversary Prizes.
Specialising exclusively in postgraduate-level study, Loughborough University London is based on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and offers cutting-edge master’s and PhD degrees, as well as business collaboration, research and enterprise opportunities.
The seven specialist institutes at Loughborough University London include: Design Innovation, Digital Technologies, Diplomacy and International Governance, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, International Management, Media and Creative Industries, and Sport Business. Close industry partnerships with a wealth of leading businesses and creative organisations means teaching and learning is informed by real-life challenges and driven by true industry pressures.
