Equality, diversity and inclusion news

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. 
athlete richard whitehead in a mask

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.
two female athletes compete for the ball in wheelchair rugby

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.
the logos of Loughborough University and The Global Observatory for Gender Equal sit side by side

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.
Vlady Kravchenko pose in front of the IPC sign in Bonn, Germany

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.
Colleagues with Loughborough University's new para sport strategy

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.
fifteen athletes and senior leaders stood on a stage having their photo taken

Loughborough University celebrates its incredible Paris success at the Kia Oval (VIDEO)

Loughborough University’s contribution to a remarkable summer of sport has been formally recognised at a celebration event held at The Kia Oval in London.
a child jumping over a plastic hoops

Too many disabled young people are missing out on PE – here’s how that could change

The UK government has called on schools to do more to enhance opportunities in PE and sport for disabled young people.
a graphic that states 'why paralympic classification matters'

Explainer: What is classification at the Paralympic Games? (VIDEO)

Classification is a major element in Para sport, but what does it actually mean?
Ergonomics and Human Factors experts discussing different table tennis bats

Royal Academy of Engineering Ingenious award inspires future generations to design inclusive products

Loughborough University has received a Royal Academy of Engineering award for an innovative outreach project to inspire the next generation of engineers to make products and systems that are effective, safe and enjoyable to use.

a logo for the experts in sport podcast

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

With the 2024 Paralympic Games now well underway, it’s a crucial time to explore the evolving research landscape in Para and disability sport. 
a female wheelchair rugby player playing in a match

Loughborough University researchers collaborate with World Wheelchair Rugby

Over the last several months, 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 wheelchair tennis player playing a shot from the baseline

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

With the Paralympic Games just a few days away, Professor Vicky Tolfrey has discussed how Loughborough University research has positively impacted wheelchair tennis performance.
A drawing of a man and woman stood inside a circle made up of the UN Sustainable Development Goals icons.

Loughborough ranked first in Europe and 7th globally for advancing decent work and economic growth

The Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings have placed Loughborough University first in the UK and Europe, and 7th globally for advancing Decent Work and Economic Growth – the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 8.
an aerial shot of Loughborough's campus with the logos of the University and Sikh Games overlaid

Loughborough University appointed inaugural UK host of Sikh Games

The Sikh Games has selected Loughborough University as its inaugural UK host for this summer’s milestone multi-sport event.
Colleagues from the Inclusive Engineering Excellence Hub receiving the Vice Chancellor’s Award for Advocates and Allies from Vice Chancellor Professor Nick Jennings.

Loughborough University Inclusive Engineering Excellence Hub receives Royal Academy of Engineering Diversity Impact Programme grant

Loughborough University is one of three UK universities to receive grant funding from the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng) Diversity Impact Programme for its flagship Inclusive Engineering Excellence Hub (IEEH).
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.
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.

Close-up photos of Carol Leeming MBE, Tracey Fox and Nicole Acquah in a row with the title 'Black History Month' above in red, yellow and green lettering.

Loughborough University is hosting three speakers for an exciting Black History Month event

On 25 October, the Loughborough EDI team is hosting three speakers for an event that will centre around this year’s Black History Month theme of 'Saluting our Sisters'.
Photo of Professor Charlotte Croffie, Professor Rachel Thomson, Professor Nick Jennings, Chief Operating Officer Richard Taylor, Nick Forbes CBE and Rt Hon Justine Greening stood together outside on the Hazlerigg-Rutland Lawn facing towards the camera

Purpose Coalition visits Loughborough University

Earlier this month, Loughborough hosted a visit from the Chair of the Purpose Coalition, former Education Secretary Rt Hon Justine Greening, and Nick Forbes CBE.

three sportsmen doing a joint high-five

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.

Women footballers play the sport

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.

Colourful woven clothing designs displayed on mannequins and hanging behind mannequins

Textile student creates clothes to celebrate disability identity and adaptive fashion

Kathryn Geary’s Disability Visibility final year project features colourful and individually designed products with adaptations to make the clothing easy to wear and remove.