Sport press releases

How weightlifting saved me – going from fear and anxiety to international sport and medals

Syuhaidah Ahman took up weightlifting while at Loughborough University to help her cope when her self-esteem plummeted.
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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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Experts in Sport podcast: How to stay motivated on your new year fitness journey

With the festive season now a distant memory, many of us have swapped turkey and mince pies for kettlebells and treadmills as we attempt to live healthier in 2023.

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Sport and the Metaverse: Loughborough hosts first thought leadership event with MIT Sloan Global Programs (VIDEO)

Global leaders in research, sport, and AI gathered in London this week (Monday the 19th of December) to discuss ‘Sport and the Metaverse’, as part of a new Loughborough University and MIT Sloan School of Management collaboration.

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England Rugby icon receives honorary degree from Loughborough University

England Rugby Women’s captain Sarah Hunter MBE has been awarded an honorary degree from Loughborough University.

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Lightning successful in Allianz Premier 15s tender process for 2023-24 season onwards

The RFU can confirm that Loughborough Lightning have been offered a place in the Allianz Premier 15s competition from the 2023-24 season, subject to the signing of shareholder and other agreements.

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Ultra X co-founder trains for success with Loughborough’s Physiology services (VIDEO)

Sam Heward, an Ultra Runner and co-founder of Ultra X, has shared his experience of undergoing physiology testing at Loughborough University in order to improve his running performance.

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Alumnus Donaldson appointed Head of Para Sport

Alumnus Alasdair Donaldson has been appointed Loughborough University’s new Head of Para Sport.

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World Cup football tested on campus (VIDEO)

Researchers from Loughborough University’s Sports Technology Institute have carried out rigorous testing into the adidas Al Rihla Pro football – the official match ball used at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

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Loughborough University selected as new England Athletics Talent Hub

Loughborough University has announced a new partnership with England Athletics that will see it become a new national Talent Hub.

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Loughborough researchers collaborate with UK Coaching

Colleagues from Loughborough University’s School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences have collaborated with UK Coaching to provide a series of key online resources.

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Loughborough University agrees ground-breaking partnership with West Ham United Women (VIDEO)

Loughborough University has become the official higher education partner of West Ham United Women – the first partnership of its kind in the Barclays Women's Super League.

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Loughborough Sport extends partnership with Computacenter

Loughborough Sport are delighted to confirm that its long-standing partnership with Computacenter has been extended.

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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.

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World Cup 2022: Qatar is accused of ‘sportswashing’ but do the fans really care?

Fifa’s choice of Qatar as host of the 2022 men’s football World Cup has been controversial since day one. Questions continue to be raised about the nation’s attitude to human rights, and its treatment of migrant workers.

Exhibition that brings together football related research across Loughborough University launches during the World Cup

Jumpers for Goalposts; Improvisation, Experimentation and Play is an exhibition that brings together art, design, science and football related research from across Loughborough University. Showcasing work from Fine Art, the Sports Technology Institute, Architecture, Design, and Coaching.
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Global review shows the substantial impacts of sport emissions on climate

Researchers from Loughborough University have led a global review of the climate impact of sport emissions.

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Heartbreak for England in World Cup final

England suffered heartbreak in the Women’s Rugby World Cup final as New Zealand edged a thrilling encounter 34-31 in front of a world-record crowd in Auckland.

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Sports for Nature report can “increase biodiversity and act against nature loss” (VIDEO)

Loughborough researcher Dr Madeleine Orr has said the recently published Sports for Nature report has the potential to “increase biodiversity and act against nature loss”.

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Loughborough University extends its partnership with premium sportswear brand Kukri

Loughborough University is thrilled to announce a multi-year contract extension with premium sportswear brand Kukri.

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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.

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Loughborough colleagues contribute to key sport Commission

Last week marked the end of the Chiles Webster Batson Commission on Sport and Low-Income Neighbourhoods.

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Protecting the Playing Field: A baseline on how sport can act for nature

A new report has carried out the first-ever assessment of how sports that take place on landscapes ranging from water, turf, mountains, and cities can act to protect nature.

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Loughborough University expert helps design unique, low-cost rugby wheelchair

The game of wheelchair rugby is being opened up to children in South Africa, thanks to researchers from Loughborough and Aston universities.

Standing against child trafficking in sport – Loughborough legal expert addresses the UN

Not properly understanding of the role of football agents could leave young players open to exploitation, according to Loughborough expert Dr Serhat Yilmaz.