Disability History Month at Loughborough

14 November - 20 December

Loughborough University – in partnership with Loughborough Students’ Union – is delighted to support UK Disability History Month. Throughout the month we will be sharing a wide range of support, resources, and events for both staff and students.

Loughborough at the Paralympic Games

A total of 19 medals were won at the Paralympic Games by athletes with an affiliation to Loughborough University – seven gold, six silver, and six bronze – as the institution finished as a top 20 nation should it be reclassified as a country.

Staff Diversity Video

Colleagues from across the University share their personal experiences and how the University supports them.

Events

Voices of Diversity: How to be an ally for people with a hidden disability

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4 December, 12.30pm-1.30pm, James France Building, CC029a

Disability History Month Screening and Discussion: 'When homosexuality was labelled a disability'

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10 December, 1pm-2pm, Online

News

Loughborough University launches new Para and Disability Sport Strategy

Loughborough University has officially launched its new Para and Disability Sport Strategy – with opportunity sitting at its core.
Pictured from the left is Richard Wheater, the University’s Director of Sport, Professor Jo Maher, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Sport, Penny Briscoe, Director of Sport for ParalympicsGB, Alasdair Donaldson, the University’s Head of Para Sport, Professor Nick Jennings, Loughborough’s Vice-Chancellor, and Professor Rachel Thomson, Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor.

ParalympicsGB and Loughborough University announce landmark strategic partnership

A partnership to drive forward innovation in Para Sport champion disability inclusion across the sporting landscape.
Great Britain's Jonnie Peacock, Zachary Shaw, Ali Smith and Samantha Kinghorn celebrate silver in the 4x100m Universal Relay Final at the Stade de France

Loughborough close out Paris Paralympics campaign with 19 medals

Loughborough-linked athletes capped an incredible summer of sport by bringing home 35 medals across both Paris games.
a logo for the experts in sport podcast

Experts in Sport: Loughborough’s role in inspiring change in Para sport

The Games provide a platform to delve deeper into understanding the barriers athletes face, advancements in training and technology, and the societal impact of their achievements.
tully kearney collecting her gold medal at the paralympics

Tully Kearney: Loughborough's first Paralympic gold

Tully Kearney stormed to victory in the Women’s 200m Freestyle S5 to secure Loughborough’s first gold medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games..
a wheelchair tennis player playing a shot from the baseline

Loughborough University research paves the way for wheelchair tennis success in Paris

Professor Vicky Tolfrey discussed how Loughborough University research has positively impacted wheelchair tennis performance, in the lead up to the Paralympic Games
a female wheelchair rugby player playing in a match

Loughborough University researchers collaborate with World Wheelchair Rugby

Loughborough University research has been taking place to support World Wheelchair Rugby’s (WWR) commitment and strategy to increasing female participation in the sport.
A blind man sitting with his dog

A quarter of blind and partially sighted people miss out on their disability benefits

New research from the Centre for Research in Social Policy at Loughborough University, produced for RNIB, reveals that more than one in four blind and partially sighted people miss-out on the disability benefits they’re entitled to.
Noonan Syndrome:

Families living with Noonan Syndrome call for more social support and medical awareness

Loughborough University researchers have spoken with more than 60 families from across the UK as part of a project that aims to better understand the social and emotional impact of living with Noonan Syndrome.
Blogs

Resources

External Resources

Reading List

The University Library has compiled a reading list sharing resources on the topic of disability.

UK Disability History Month

UK Disability History Month 2024 website.

Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity - Disability Office

The Disability Support team is here to support students with disabilities.

Disability Support Network

The Disability Support Network is a student-run association which represents disabled students at the University.

Access to Work

Get support in work if you have a disability or health condition.

Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service

The Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service has the role of improving the health of the employees working on both campuses for Loughborough University.

Staff - HR personal disclosure

To enable the University to support your disability you need to ensure that you disclose any relevant information.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity of experience, thought and perspective enriches our university and the lives of its community. Find out more about our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy.

Disability and Inclusion Network

The Disability and Inclusion Network is committed to supporting all staff with disabilities at work, across both campuses. The group is also open to staff caring for other people with a disability.

See what we're doing

Find out more on what the University has done and is currently doing to support staff and students.