Equality, diversity and inclusion press releases

Canada athlete Brent Lakatos

Brent Lakatos: From Canada via Loughborough with all eyes on Paris (VIDEO)

On first inspection, the Canadian city of Dorval has few similarities with Loughborough.
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More than £215 extra-a-month to raise a child with autism

The first study into raising a child on the autism spectrum using the Minimum Income Standard (MIS) approach, has found that families and carers face costs of more than £2,650 each year – to cover everyday essentials that meet their children’s needs.
Ntando Mahlangu, the double Paralympic champion, has joined Loughborough. The picture is a close up of him.

Ntando Mahlangu – double Paralympic champion joins Loughborough University (VIDEO)

Ntando Mahlangu has already lived a life like no other.

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Loughborough University joins forces with Spirit of 2012 and Counsel to explore a UK Capital of Sport

Leading researchers from Loughborough University have joined forces with Spirit of 2012 and Counsel to deliver a new project to explore the potential for a UK Capital of Sport.

Experts in Sport: The future of women's sport

As the 2023 Women’s World Cup draws to a thrilling close, Loughborough University’s Experts in Sport podcasts concludes its ‘Women in Sport’ series with a look towards the future.
L-R: Prof Vicky Tolfrey (Loughborough University), Owen Tolfrey (Loughborough University), Will Brierley and Neil Stuley (AELTC Ground staff), Thomas Rietveld (Loughborough University), Ellie-May Storr (Loughborough University) and front Nick Webborn (Chair of BPA, Visiting Clinical Professor, Loughborough University)

Loughborough research at Wimbledon to drive exposure of wheelchair tennis

Research conducted by Loughborough University at Wimbledon has the potential to drive more exposure of wheelchair tennis.

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Women’s World Cup will highlight how far other countries have closed the gap with US – but that isn’t the only yardstick to measure growth of global game

The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup begins on July 20, 2023, in Australia and New Zealand, and the U.S. enters the soccer tournament in a familiar position: favorites.

Loughborough Lightning Wheelchair Basketball secured consecutive league titles following another incredible campaign in the Women’s Premier League.

Loughborough Lightning Wheelchair Basketball win back-to-back league titles

Loughborough Lightning Wheelchair Basketball secured consecutive league titles following another incredible campaign in the Women’s Premier League.

NFL Academy athlete Emmanuel Okoye has become the latest player to graduate from the program and join a Division 1 US college after committing to the University of Tennessee.

NFL Academy athlete Emmanuel Okoye commits to the University of Tennessee

NFL Academy athlete Emmanuel Okoye has become the latest player to graduate from the program and join a Division 1 US college after committing to the University of Tennessee.

Tackling the “leaky pipeline of diversity” in STEM and beyond discussed on season finale of Cuppa with a Scientist

“There's still so much to do in the equity, diversity, and inclusivity (EDI) area. It's unreal. It's quite overwhelming sometimes.
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The importance of sport for children with disabilities – and the lengths their parents go to access it

Access to physical activity and sport is not equal. Children and young people with disabilities are less likely to engage in physical activity and sport, as there are significant barriers to their participation.

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New multi-million-pound training environment officially opened at Loughborough University (VIDEO)

Loughborough University has officially opened the doors to its brand-new Powerbase gym extension following significant financial investment.

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Sport leaders converge at London Stadium to deliver Black in Sport Summit 2023 (VIDEO)

Leaders from across the sport industry came together on Saturday 25 March to deliver Loughborough University’s student-led initiative the Black in Sport Summit (BISS).

wheelchair rugby

Loughborough research will aim to increase female participation in wheelchair rugby

Loughborough University is set to collaborate with World Wheelchair Rugby (WWR), Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby (GBWR), and UK Sport on a study that researchers hope will increase female participant levels in the sport.

lewis hamilton

Global sporting superstars added to Black in Sport Summit 2023 line-up

Organisers of the Black in Sport Summit (BISS) have secured a major coup with sport icons Lewis Hamilton, Alice Dearing, and Richard Riakporhe all confirmed to take part in the 2023 showpiece event.

children in a PE lesson

Support needed to enhance PE provision for young people not in mainstream schooling – new study

New research has found that physical education (PE) provision away from the mainstream schooling system may not be supporting young people as effectively as it might, leading to them potentially missing out on positive developmental opportunities.

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Stellar speaker line-up revealed for the Black in Sport Summit (VIDEO)

Elite-level athletes, international broadcasters, and inspirational individuals from the black community are among the speakers confirmed for the 2023 Black in Sport Summit (BISS).

Older women are smashing it this awards season – but ageism is far from over

Older and middle-aged women are having their moment in the sun, it seems. The recent Golden Globes coverage was filled with images of “older” women on the red carpet. There were some notable wins too.
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Paralympic Games champion Kramer signs for Lightning (VIDEO)

Loughborough Lightning Wheelchair Basketball has secured a major coup with the signing of Netherlands international and Paralympic Games champion, Bo Kramer.

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Sky pledges support to the Black In Sport Summit

Sky, Europe's leading media and entertainment company, has pledged its support to the ground-breaking initiative led by a group of Loughborough University students, the Black In Sport Summit (BISS). The partnership forms part of Sky’s £30 million commitment towards tackling systemic racism.

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Loughborough agrees partnership with Hackney Wick FC to create new academy

Loughborough University and Loughborough College have agreed a community development partnership with London-based football club Hackney Wick.

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Emotional labour: what it is – and why it falls to women in the workplace and at home

Have you ever been asked to make a cup of tea for your colleagues in the workplace? A recent survey commissioned by Samsung of around 2,000 employees in the UK showed that this is about three times more likely to happen to you if you are a woman.
footballers playing on a pitch

World Cup 2022: what the dream of football success means to migrants

The FIFA World Cup in Qatar has already been hit by controversy around human rights and the treatment of migrant workers in the host country. As fans around the world board planes to go to the tournament (and then return home), it’s worth paying attention to how football and migration are intertwined.

Illustration of a woman in a pink jumper sat cross-legged, meditating.

Exercise toolkit looks to improve physical and mental wellbeing of patients in secure psychiatric facilities

A new physical activity toolkit for patients and staff in secure services has been launched by Loughborough University academics.

An image of Orbit, an interactive robot that aims to teach children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) about emotions and social appropriateness through storytelling, physical interaction, and visual communication. It is dome shaped, and has a smiley face appearance on a screen.

Meet Orbit, the interactive robot that looks to help children with autism spectrum disorders develop social skills

“Hey there. Allow me to introduce you to your new companion, Orbit, a robot you can play with and listen to. Not only can Orbit hear you, they can feel you too.”