Sports University of the Year

The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022

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We are ranked as the world's number one University for sport-related academia by the QS Rankings.

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Home to the country's largest concentration of world-class facilities across a wide range of sports.

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Strong Loughborough athletics contingent heading to European Championships

On the eve of the athletics getting underway at the Commonwealth Games, British Athletics have today announced the 115-strong Great Britain and Northern Ireland team set to compete at the European Championships on the 15th – 21st August in Munich, Germany, with Loughborough-linked athletes making up over a quarter of the team set to take on the best in Europe.

29 July 2022

Alumna Earps helps England storm to Euro 2022 final following impressive semi-final performance

The UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 tournament is drawing to a close – and one key player you’ll be seeing in the final is Loughborough alumna, England goalkeeper Mary Earps.

28 July 2022

Lightning Football agree season long loan with Leicester City Academy Graduates

Loughborough Lightning football has agreed a season-long loan and dual registration with Barclays Women's Super League team Leicester City’s Academy Graduates.

27 July 2022

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Loughborough Lightning

The famous Loughborough Lightning franchise bring world class female sport to campus with its six sports all competing at the highest level. Select from the following sports to find out more.

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Loughborough University is the hub for sport in the UK, with a number of sports governing bodies choosing to base themselves at our East Midlands campus.