Loughborough Business School staff celebration 2026

Loughborough Business School staff sat outside under gazebos at the Staff Celebration 2026.

Loughborough Business School recently held the Staff Celebration and Recognition Awards 2026. Presented by Dean of the School, Professor Jan Godsell, the event provided an opportunity to reflect and celebrate the exceptional achievements and dedication of colleagues from across the School who have made significant Progress with Purpose this year.

Award winners

EDI Champions

Lennie Foster and Peggy Alexopoulou

In recognition of outstanding contribution to demonstrate excellence through the practice of EDI.

Lennie Foster receives the EDI Champion award on behalf of herself and Peggy Alexopoulou.
EDI Champions - Lennie Foster and Peggy Alexopoulou

Early Career Researchers of the Year

Nick Black and Antti Lyyra

In recognition of outstanding contribution and achievement to research

Nick Black receives the Early Career Researcher of the Year award.
Nick Black
Antti Lyyra receives the Early Career Researcher of the Year award.
Antti Lyyra

Early Career Teacher of the Year

Qian Song

In recognition of outstanding contribution and achievement to teaching

Qian Song receives the Early Career Teacher award.
Qian Song

Enhancing Student Experience Award

Katherine Martin and Justine Wood

In recognition of outstanding contribution to the student experience

Katherine Martin receives the Enhancing Student Experience Award.
Katherine Martin
Justine Wood receives the Enhancing Student Experience Award.
Justine Wood

Neil Doherty Award

Malika Lawrence

In recognition of an outstanding record of contributing to the development and success of others

Malika Lawrence receives the Neil Doherty Award.
Malika Lawrence

Doctoral Researcher of the Year

TJ Ekrokpe

In recognition of outstanding contribution and achievement to doctoral research

TJ Ekrokpe receives the Doctoral Researcher of the Year award.
TJ Ekrokpe

Progress With Purpose: Team Player of the Year

Rachael Mabe and Dawn Brown

In recognition of going above and beyond expectations of the role to help the school achieve success

Research Impact Award

Iain Coyne

In recognition of outstanding contribution and achievement

Iain Coyne receives the Research Impact Award
Iain Coyne

Researcher of the Year

Grammatoula Papaioannou

In recognition of outstanding contribution and achievement to research

Grammatoula Papaioannou receives the Researcher of the Year Award.
Grammatoula Papaioannou

Social Responsibility Champion Award

Petros Vourvachis

In recognition of work undertaken for the community and/or wider society domestically and/or internationally

Stephen Frost receives the Social Responsibility Champion Award on behalf of Petros Vourvachis.
Stephen Frost collecting the award on behalf of Petros Vourvachis

Teacher of the Year

Michelle Aitken

In recognition of outstanding contribution and achievement to teaching

Cheryl Travers collects the Teacher of the Year Award on behalf of Michelle Aitken.
Cheryl Travers collecting the award on behalf of Michelle Aitken

Progress With Purpose: Team of the Year

People, Process and Operations Team and Research and Innovation Team

In recognition of outstanding teamwork contributing to the student experience and success of the school

Louise James and Emma Burrow collect the Progress With Purpose: Team of the Year on behalf of the People, Process and Operations and Research and Innovation Teams
Louise James and Emma Burrow on behalf of the PPO and R&I teams.