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The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025

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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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Two of our Lightning football players are running in training.

Loughborough Lightning FC Begin Pre-Season Ahead of FAWNL Northern Premier Campaign

Pre-season preparations are officially underway for Loughborough Lightning, who are gearing up for their campaign in the FA Women’s National League Northern Premier Division, the third tier of English women’s football.

10 July 2025

Loughborough tennis stars set for Wimbledon

As Wimbledon gets ready to open its doors for another fortnight of top-class tennis, this year’s draw will feature a standout group of athletes from Loughborough University.

27 June 2025

Sarah Richardson standing on a football pitch with Loughborough Lightning football players

Loughborough Lightning announce departure of Assistant Manager Richardson

Loughborough Lightning Football Club announces that Assistant Manager Sarah Richardson will leave her position to pursue another opportunity.

13 June 2025

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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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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.