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Young children playing netball in Zambia.

Celebrating 20 years of transforming lives through sport

A pioneering collaboration of seven UK universities, including Loughborough University, has marked 20 years of impactful partnership with Zambian NGO Sport in Action.
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Loughborough-linked athletes set for Women's Rugby World Cup 2025

Loughborough University will be well represented at the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 as players, coaches, and practitioners have all been confirmed in squads for the tournament.

Loughborough connects with alumni in Abuja

Loughborough’s recent trip to West Africa aimed to reconnect with alumni, support future students, and explore opportunities for collaboration across the region.
Pictured, from the left to right, is the University's Chancellor, Lord Sebastian Coe, Colin McFarlane, and Loughborough's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nick Jennings.

Honorary Graduates celebrated as part of Loughborough’s Class of 2025

The University are proud to have recognised a group of exceptional individuals whose contributions to their fields and beyond have been truly outstanding and reflect our values.
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Race Equality Charter Renewal: Framework, progress and next steps

The Race Equality Charter (REC) is a national initiative which provides a framework to improve the representation, progression and success of racially minoritised staff and students, and to address racism within the institution. Over the coming year, we will prepare our renewal submission for 2026.
Romaine Crawford holding an award and smiling at the camera.

First year Product Design and Technology student highly commended in national design competition

Romaine Crawford, first year Product Design and Technology student, has been highly commended in the finals of this year’s Design Innovation in Plastics (DIP) competition, a national design award contested by students all around the UK and Ireland.
Pictured from the left is Dr Verity Postlethwaite, radio presenter Jeanette Kwakye, Dr Emma O'Donnell, presenter Naga Munchetty and Professor Jo Maher

Inspiring women from the world of sport visit Loughborough for BBC Names Will Be Made event

Inspiring women from across the world of sport took part in a BBC 5 Live broadcast from the Loughborough campus as part of its Names Will Be Made campaign.
Efeose Ukegheson sat round a wooden table with two people sat opposite.

Charity to honour inspirational Loughborough student at Student Social Mobility Awards

On 10 July 2025, second-year Loughborough student Efeose Ukegheson was celebrated at the annual Student Social Mobility Awards for overcoming adversity and achieving exceptional accomplishments in his studies and beyond.

Election of staff members to University Council

Following recent elections, Dr Karen Blay was elected to University Coucil for a three-year term.
children playing football in africa

Loughborough University to co-lead major sport-for-development training programme in Africa

A team of academics from Loughborough University has started work on developing and delivering a new training programme on ‘sport-for-development’ which will be rolled out across Africa.

The minister of youth and empowerment from Ghana meets staff at Loughborough University

Loughborough University welcomes Ghana youth minister to discuss future partnership

Ghana’s Minister of Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare-Addo, visited the East Midlands to meet academics from Loughborough University and talk about a possible research collaboration.
Katarina Johnson-Thompson jumping over a hurdle

Katarina Johnson-Thompson to star at 2025 Loughborough International Athletics

British track and field star Katarina Johnson-Thompson competed at this year’s Loughborough International Athletics (LIA), at Loughborough University’s Paula Radcliffe Stadium.
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New exhibition on campus celebrates Muslim identities and Islamic culture at Loughborough University

Dr Kerri Akiwowo curated the exhibition, which was open on campus earlier this year to create awareness about the lived experiences of Muslims and explore the notion of ‘new futures’ through the display of objects and narratives.

A woman uses the Aftrak tractor in Malawi.

Loughborough’s Aftrak claims double win at prestigious award ceremony

A Loughborough initiative, that aims to bring affordable green energy and food security to communities across Africa, has claimed two prizes at a prestigious awards ceremony in London.
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Loughborough researchers are leading the way in enhancing ethnic diversity and inclusion in sport

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.

Alumna publishes debut novel capturing the experiences of African women during World War II

Loughborough alumna, Foluso Agbaje, has written a novel exploring themes of women’s empowerment and revolution.