We're on a mission to revolutionise the women's sport ecosystem through cutting-edge research, innovation, and game-changing practice.
Building on Loughborough’s world-leading reputation in sport, the Women in Sport Research and Innovation Hub unites experts from across the University, Loughborough Sport, and our global network of partners to create lasting change throughout the women’s sport landscape, at every level.
Our purpose is to be challenge-led, driving research through five cross-cutting Labs.
Health
Delivering transformational research that advances the health and wellbeing of athletes in performance and participation sport.
Lifecourse
Driving intersectional knowledge around critical lifecourse transitions to support elite athletes and exercising women.
Technologies
Accelerating cutting edge innovations in the inclusive design engineering of sports apparel, equipment and sport technologies.
Environments
Advancing research on the social landscape of women’s sport including economies, representations, governance and infrastructure.
Workforce
Developing research on the role of the voluntary and professional workforce in enhancing the delivery of women and girl’s sporting experiences.
Key research
We bring together multidisciplinary expertise with a strong focus on innovation and real-world impact. Working closely with athletes, coaches, policymakers, and industry leaders, we are shaping the future of women’s sport through cutting-edge research and collaboration.
Women in Sport and Exercise Academic Network Conference 2026 – call for contributions
In June 2025, Loughborough University announced that it will be hosting the Women in Sport and Exercise Academic Network (WiSEAN) Conference on 14-15 July 2026.
Share your expertise and experience at WiSEAN - we want to hear about your original research, case studies, policy analysis, or creative formats.
Closing date for contributions: 16 January 2026.
Contact us
For more information about our research or collaboration opportunities