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Every year, the New Year Honours list celebrates the achievements and contributions of extraordinary individuals who have dedicated themselves to making a difference in society. This year, we are thrilled to announce that 15 of our outstanding University of Bristol alumni have been honoured for their services across health, community, education, the arts, and more. We are immensely proud to highlight their remarkable accomplishments and the profound impact they continue to make.
Celeste Lo (MA 2012), Vice-Chairperson for the Hong Kong Branch of the Alumni Association, exemplifies the spirit of volunteering. From organising events, to creating connections among the Bristol graduate community, Celeste is dedicated to strengthening alumni relationships, empowering students through scholarships, and keeping the Bristol spirit alive in Hong Kong. (more…)
In April 2025, alumni and University staff members will take on the 2025 London Marathon to support the University’s Healthy Minds Programme.
The Healthy Minds Programme empowers students to take positive steps towards enhancing their mental and physical wellbeing through a diverse, socially engaging range of physical activities. So far, it has helped over 600 students improve their overall wellbeing.
Each runner has set a goal of raising at least £2,000 to support Healthy Minds, and you can show your support through their JustGiving pages, linked below.
Meet this year’s runners…
Each year, the King’s Birthday Honours list recognises the outstanding achievements and dedicated services of individuals committed to our society. This year, we are delighted to announce that 18 remarkable Bristol alumni and staff have been recognised for their contributions to health, community, education, the arts, and more.
We take great pride in celebrating their accomplishments and the incredible impact they have made. (more…)
A massive congratulations to our six #TeamUoB runners who ran the London Marathon in April, raising an incredible £14,313 in support of the Healthy Minds programme!
Healthy Minds supports students dealing with mental health challenges by offering personalised physical activity plans and access to sports facilities. Students are paired with a mentor from the University fitness team with advanced mental health training to guide and support them throughout their participation in the programme.
Thanks to the money raised by our 2024 London Marathon runners, even more students will be able to feel the benefits of physical activity on their wellbeing.
Andrew Ford, member of the Healthy Minds team at the University’s Centre for Sport, Exercise and Health said: ‘I wanted to send a huge congratulations to all the runners who participated in the London Marathon. Hearing about your stories and experiences from the day has been truly inspiring and your generosity in supporting our program is remarkable, and it means that even more students facing wellbeing concerns will receive the support they need.’
Read on to hear our runner’s reflections from race day. (more…)
During his time at the University of Bristol, Saint Lucian politician George Odlum (BA 1959) was the first Black student in any UK university to become president of the Students Union and went on to become a leading voice in Caribbean politics during a time of significant social change. Although Odlum died 20 years ago, his legacy lives on. Below, Dr Anderson Reynolds shares insights into Odlum’s life from his recently published book, They Called Him Brother George: Portrait of a Caribbean Politician. (more…)