Northumbria University graduate Alice was murdered by Trimaan Dhillon on October 12, 2016.
The former soldier launched a campaign of frightening stalking and harassment when their brief relationship ended, before cutting the 24-year-old’s throat at her flat on Rawling Road in Bensham, Gateshead.
Dhillon, whose regiment was based in Edinburgh, was found guilty of murder and jailed for life.
Following their daughter’s murder her Alice's parents Clive Ruggles and Sue Hills set up The Alice Ruggles Trust in a bid to raise awareness of stalking.
Paying tribute to her daughter Dr Hills said: "Alice was kind, clever and beautiful.
"She had an infectious personality and an incredible sense of humour: she saw the fun side of everything.
"She loved life, loved her friends and loved her job. She had so much to live for."
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