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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Facilities

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

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Live gym usage

Holywell Fitness Centre

Powerbase

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News

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Panagarry to lead the charge at upcoming Fast 5 tournament

Loughborough Lightning and Vitality Roses mid-courter Nat Panagarry will step into the role of Head Coach this weekend at the British Fast-5 All Stars competition.

27 October 2021

New study aims to increase female participation in football in England’s schools

A new study designed for schools in England will aim to increase female participation in football.

26 October 2021

Top athletes struggled for motivation during lockdown – study finds

A new global study has revealed that elite-level athletes suffered low motivation during movement restrictions (e.g. lockdowns) associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

25 October 2021

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Fixtures and results

A single identity for all sport at Loughborough University

Physiotherapy Clinic

Highly experienced team helping with pains and injuries

Performance support services

Providing specialist support from a range of scientific disciplines

Physiology

Enhancing your training and optimising your performance

Coaching and Volunteering

Enhancing student experience and personal development

Work with us

We are proud of our extensive sporting partnerships

Loughborough Lightning

The Loughborough Lightning franchise brings world-class female sport to campus with its four squads. Select the team captains to find out more about each sport.

National sports partners

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.