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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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Tennis player Mika Stojsavljevic holds the US Open junior title aloft

Loughborough’s Stojsavljevic wins US Open junior title

Teenager Mika Stojsavljevic became the first Briton in 15 years to win the US Open Girls’ title after a dominant 6-4 6-4 victory over Wakana Sonobe in New York.

10 September 2024

Amy, a physiology client, is working with Alex on some run testing.

Female participation in physiology testing

In recent years, the number of women participating in running has surged significantly.

5 September 2024

Lightning reveal stellar squad ahead of 2025 Netball Super League season

Loughborough Lightning has revealed its full squad ahead of the 2025 Netball Super League (NSL) campaign.

4 September 2024

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Physiotherapy Clinic

Highly experienced team helping with pains and injuries

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Providing specialist support from a range of scientific disciplines

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Enhancing your training and optimising your performance

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Loughborough Lightning

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

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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.