2026 news

This section includes news from the Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport from 2026.

ParaFit cluster students during their laboratory induction

Introducing our newest doctoral cohort: Meet Zoe Palmer

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 fourth article in the series, and we introduce Zoe Palmer.
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.