Picture of Iain wearing Graduation Attire on top of a kilt, jacket, waistcoat, white shirt, and yellow tie. The purple background says "50 years of sport and exercise sciences"

Head and shoulders photo of Iain wearing doctoral bonnet, hood, and gown, as well as a grey waistcoat, grey jacket, white shirt, and yellow tie.

Iain standing behind 5-foot-high letters that spell out #LboroGrad. The Hazelrigg Building is in the background.

Doctoral Certificate that says "LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY/This is to certify that on 12 December 2025 Iain Gowans was admitted to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy/(Nick Jennings' signature)/VICE-CHANCELLOR/VERITATE SCIENTIA LABORE"

I really enjoyed getting dressed up for my graduation on Friday, doffing my doctoral hat to Prof Nick Jennings and receiving my doctoral certificate from @profashcasey.bsky.social.

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Thrilled to award Paul Sinton-Hewitt CBE, founder of parkrun, an honorary degree in recognition of his outstanding contributions to sport, health, and wellbeing during our winter graduations. 🎓

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James Chiutsi wears a red-and-purple academic gown with a white collar, a black graduation cap with a white tassel, and holds an honorary degree. The background is purple with the Loughborough University logo and text.

James Chiutsi wears a red and purple academic gown and black graduation cap and stands at a wooden podium with microphones, delivering a speech during a graduation ceremony as he recieved an honoary degree from Loughborough University. Several seated individuals in academic attire are visible in the background against a purple backdrop featuring the Loughborough University logo.

Delighted to award James Chiutsi, President of the Malawi Paralympic Committee and Chairperson of the International Paralympic Committee Membership Engagement Committee, an honorary degree today. 🎓

#LboroGrad #LboroFamily

Great vantage point to see @adam_peaty being awarded an Honorary Degree @lborouniversity.bsky.social #LboroGrad. An absolute superstar athlete and mental health campaigner. 💜👏

Great vantage point to see @adam_peaty being awarded an Honorary Degree @lborouniversity.bsky.social #LboroGrad. An absolute superstar athlete and mental health campaigner. 💜👏