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This section will keep you up-to-date with all the latest news from the Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport.

Natalia Moura with staff members from Paralympics GB sitting in an airplane simulator

Introducing our newest doctoral cohort: Meet Natália Moura

Last October, the Peter Harrison Centre welcomed ten new doctoral researchers whose diverse expertise and fresh perspectives will help shape the next chapter of our work. To help introduce this cohort, we are sharing a short series of profiles highlighting each researcher, their academic journey, and the focus of their PhD research. This is the third article in the series, and we introduce Natália Moura.

Featured in The Guardian: How the Peter Harrison Centre is advancing Para and disability sport research

The work of the Peter Harrison Centre has been recognised by The Guardian, highlighting how research at Loughborough University is helping to shape the future of Para and disability sport through innovation, collaboration and inclusion.
A group photo of the ParaFit 2032 cluster doctoral students

Introducing our newest doctoral cohort: Meet Hannah Lonsdale

Last October, the Peter Harrison Centre welcomed ten new doctoral researchers whose diverse expertise and fresh perspectives will help shape the next chapter of our work. To help introduce this cohort, we are sharing a short series of profiles highlighting each researcher, their academic journey, and the focus of their PhD research. This is the second article in the series, and we introduce Hannah Lonsdale.

A picture showing the new ParaFit research cluster students along with their colleagues from the Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport

Introducing our newest doctoral cohort: Meet Cheyenne Cheung

Last October, the Peter Harrison Centre welcomed ten new doctoral researchers whose diverse expertise and fresh perspectives will help to shape the next chapter of our work. To help introduce this cohort, we are launching a short series of profiles highlighting each researcher, their academic journey, and the focus of their PhD research. We begin the series with our first profile: Cheyenne Cheung.

Peter Harrison Centre researchers contribute to Hertfordshire Primary School Sport & PE Conference 2026

Researchers from the Peter Harrison Centre attended the annual Hertfordshire Primary School’s Sport and PE Conference, held at the University of Hertfordshire. With inclusion as the central theme of the programme, the conference brought together primary school headteachers, PE leads, SENDCOs, and governors from across Hertfordshire, representing more than 150 schools.
Doctoral researcher Ellie-May Storr presenting at a conference

Ellie-May Storr showcases her PhD research at key conferences in late 2025

Ellie-May Storr, doctoral researcher at the Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport, has recently presented her PhD research investigating psychological stress in wheelchair rugby classification across three major conferences during late November and December.
PHC doctoral researcher Thomas Miller standing next to his poster

Thomas Miller attends the MASCIP annual conference

PhD Doctoral Researcher, Thomas Miller, recently presented his PhD research, in poster format, at the Multidisciplinary Association of Spinal Cord Injury (MASCIP) annual conference hosted by Loughborough University.

A photo of Owen Tolfrey setting up the cameras to collect data at the wheelchair rugby championships

Data collection at the Asia–Oceania Wheelchair Rugby Championships

In November, Peter Harrison Centre (PHC) researcher Owen Tolfrey travelled to Thailand to collect video data at the Asia–Oceania Wheelchair Rugby Championships, further supporting Loughborough University’s ongoing collaboration with World Wheelchair Rugby (WWR).

Loughborough University awarded its eighth Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education

We are thrilled to announce that Loughborough University has been awarded the prestigious Queen Elizabeth Prize for Higher and Further Education in recognition of our pioneering contributions to Para and disability sport.
A picture showing the new ParaFit research cluster students along with their colleagues from the Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport

The Peter Harrison Centre welcomes the new ParaFit 2032 doctoral researchers

The Peter Harrison Centre have marked an important milestone with the new Vice Chancellor ParaFit 2032 Cluster of doctoral researchers starting in October. The new research cluster will be supported by academics from several schools and disciplines to enhance its expertise and advance knowledge in Para sport science and practice.

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