2026 news
This section includes news from the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences from 2026.
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Loughborough University formally receives the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Higher and Further Education
Loughborough University has formally received the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Higher and Further Education at an Honours ceremony at St James’ Palace in recognition of its pioneering contributions to Para and disability sport.
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Air pollution may directly contribute to Alzheimer’s disease – new study
An opinion piece authored by Professor Eef Hogervorst, School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University.
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Loughborough hosts ‘Women in Sport Leadership’ programme for Saudi female executives
Loughborough University has welcomed senior female leaders from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for a week-long bespoke programme enhancing leadership qualities across sport.
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Your morning coffee might protect your brain as you age – here’s the sweet spot
An opinion piece authored by Professor Eef Hogervorst, School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University.
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Small improvements in sleep, physical activity and diet are linked with a longer life
An opinion piece authored by Professor Eef Hogervorst, School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University.
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Loughborough appoints world-leading academic Professor Leanne Norman to lead Women in Sport Research and Innovation Hub
Loughborough University has appointed Professor Leanne Norman to spearhead its ground-breaking Women in Sport Research and Innovation Hub.
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Signs of Sir Terry Pratchett’s dementia may have been hidden in his books – new study
Signs of Sir Terry Pratchett’s dementia may have been present in his writing a decade before his official diagnosis, new research has found.
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Sleepless nights linked to comfort eating and overeating, new study finds
A major UK analysis of over 27,000 adults has found that poor-quality and short sleep are linked to behaviours including comfort-eating, snacking on sweets and overeating and increased obesity risk.
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Study on online abuse of sportswomen looks at high profile case and calls for change
In recently published research, a team from the universities of Loughborough, Chester, Hull, Durham, and Manchester has investigated and is raising awareness of misogynistic online rhetoric directed at women and girls in sport.
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Loughborough University and RAF Association to offer new Forces' Families Resilience Programme
Loughborough University and the RAF Association have been awarded funding to deliver a new programme to support the families of injured or sick serving military personnel or veterans.
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Dr Rachel Sandford awarded AIESEP Fellowship
Dr Rachel Sandford has been invited to become a Fellow of AIESEP (Association Internationale des Écoles Supérieures d’Éducation Physique), the highest honour bestowed by the organisation representing physical education in higher education.
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Loughborough University academic co-authors landmark update on female athlete health
Loughborough researcher Dr Emma O’Donnell has played a pivotal role in a landmark update to the Female Athlete Triad Coalition Consensus Statement.
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Your body clock matters for brain health in later life – and could even be linked to dementia risk
An opinion piece authored by Professor Eef Hogervorst, School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University.
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Can eating high fat cheese and cream reduce dementia risk, as a new study suggests?
An opinion piece authored by Professor Eef Hogervorst, School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University.