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Richard Whitehead’s 100 marathon challenge – with a little help from Loughborough University (VIDEO)

For many, completing just one marathon in a lifetime is a huge achievement.
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Loughborough scientist reveals secret to perfect bowling score

A Loughborough University scientist has revealed the best way to get a perfect score in tenpin bowling.
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Loughborough Lightning and Element Passive Fire Protection enter new partnership

Loughborough Lightning Netball has announced Element Passive Fire Protection as its first matchday sponsor for the 2025 season.
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Collaboration uses Loughborough’s vehicle aerodynamic knowledge to enhance Para sport performance

A collaborative project, led by academics at Loughborough University, is using expertise from the field of vehicle aerodynamics and wheelchair design to better support wheelchair racers taking part in the next Paralympics and beyond.
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Vitality confirmed as Lightning Netball official wellness partner

Loughborough Lightning Netball is delighted to announce health and life insurer, Vitality, as its official wellness partner for the 2025, 2026 and 2027 Netball Super League (NSL) seasons.
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Loughborough University selected as a UK Sport Social Impact Partner

Loughborough University has been announced as one of UK Sport’s first-ever Event Social Impact Partners with the aim of using major events to drive positive change.
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The world’s first global thematic report on sport trafficking unveils critical insights into exploitation

Loughborough University, in partnership with Mission 89 and the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association UK Branch of the British Parliament, has released the first-ever comprehensive global thematic report on sport trafficking.

Trailblazer of Football Association appointed as Loughborough University’s new Director of Sport

Louise Gear, the Head of Development at the Football Association (The FA), will be joining Loughborough University as its new Director of Sport.
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Loughborough University delivers unforgettable BUCS Big Wednesday

Loughborough University played host to an unforgettable British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) ‘Big Wednesday’, showcasing the very best of elite student sport across its renowned campus.
Stephanie Peacock, Minister for Sport, Tourism, and Civil Society (The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport) is pictured on a stafe officially launching the Loughborough University Women in Sport Research and Innovation Hub.

New multi-million-pound research and innovation hub will transform the landscape of women’s sport

Loughborough University has officially launched its groundbreaking Women in Sport Research and Innovation Hub – underpinning its commitment to accelerating growth and excellence in the women’s sport sector. 

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Loughborough named ‘best university in the world for sports-related subjects’ for ninth year running

Loughborough has retained its position as the world's best university for sports-related subjects, securing the top spot in the QS global rankings for the ninth consecutive year.
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Loughborough student makes history as the first female to row solo from Europe to South America

Zara Lachlan, a Physics student at Loughborough University, has recently completed a 3,600 nautical-mile journey from Europe to South America.
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Loughborough University and RAF Sport announce partnership

Loughborough University and Royal Air Force (RAF) Sport are proud to announce a new partnership aimed at fostering high-performance sporting development for RAF personnel.
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Loughborough research leads to rule change in World Wheelchair Rugby

Research conducted by Loughborough University has led to a rule change in World Wheelchair Rugby (WWR), increasing female participation in the sport.
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Padel is coming to Loughborough University

Loughborough University is thrilled to have partnered with Soul Padel to deliver an install of two new padel courts on campus.
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Loughborough University researchers are leading the way in enhancing ethnic diversity and inclusion in sport senior leadership

Dr Steven Bradbury and colleagues from Loughborough University’s School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences have collaborated with 18 Loughborough-based sports bodies to conduct an innovative research project examining ethnic diversity and inclusion in sports leadership.
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Experts in Sport: How Physical Education in schools can be improved through Models-based practice

Children's Physical activity levels in England and around the world remain stubbornly low.
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Loughborough expert “not surprised” by Arteta’s Carabao ball comments

A Loughborough University expert says he’s “not surprised” Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has suggested there are differences in the footballs used in the Carabao Cup and the Premier League.
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Experts in Sport: Safeguarding and interpersonal abuse in sport – the development and potential impact of the IOC consensus statement

Last month, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) reaffirmed its commitment to safe sport by announcing the release of its third consensus statement on safeguarding and interpersonal violence in sport.
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Loughborough University awards honorary degree to Sarina Wiegman (VIDEO)

Sarina Wiegman’s outstanding contribution to women’s football – including leading England to victory in the 2022 UEFA European Women's Championships – has been formally recognised with an honorary degree from Loughborough University.
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Olympic champion Adam Peaty OBE awarded honorary degree (VIDEO)

Three-time Olympic gold medallist Adam Peaty OBE has been awarded an honorary degree from Loughborough University in recognition of his outstanding contribution to swimming.
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Loughborough signs global partnership agreement to drive equality in sport

Loughborough University has agreed a landmark international partnership with The Global Observatory for Gender Equality & Sport (the GO) to drive the elevation of activities connected to women’s sport.
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Research reveals health risks caused by swimmers’ core body temperatures during open water competitions

A study led by Loughborough University has revealed divergent challenges caused by swimmers’ core body temperatures during elite open water swimming competitions.
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Experts in Sport: The long-term problems of sports participation and how to solve them

In the latest Experts in Sport podcast, host Martin Foster is joined by Professor Paul Downward to discuss the UK’s low levels of sport participation.
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Kravchenko elected chair of IPC Athletes' Council

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Athlete’s Council has elected current Loughborough University PhD student Vladyslava Kravchenko as its new Chairperson.