Loughborough University Launches Groundbreaking Women In Sport Research And Innovation Hub

Study in UK: Loughborough University has launched a dedicated Women in Sport Research and Innovation Hub with an investment of more than £2M. Stephanie Peacock, Minister for Sport, Media, Civil Society and Youth (The Department for Culture, Media and Sport - DCMS) has officially launched this initiative.

To promote growth and excellence in the women’s sports sector, Loughborough University has introduced a dedicated Women in Sport Research and Innovation Hub.

The hub will bring together industry partners, leading academics, elite-level athletes, and national governing bodies. It will also include the development in the areas of the menstrual cycle and its physiological impact on sports nutrition in elite female athletes, the design of pregnancy and postpartum sportswear, sports performance, and digital technologies and innovation in sports bras.

Professor Jo Maher, Loughborough University’s Pro Vice-Chancellor for Sport, commented, “Women’s sport is growing and professionalising at a rapid pace and, to date, research and education has not made enough progress to understand the unique challenges faced in the sector. Loughborough University is committed to transforming the research and innovation landscape, leveraging our world-leading expertise to directly address the issues that matter most to women across diverse sporting and exercising groups.” 

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Karen Carney OBE, Loughborough University’s Ambassador for Sport, Health and Wellbeing said, “This much-needed initiative will be a game-changer for women’s sport. From my experience as an athlete and my work chairing the government review into women’s football, it’s clear that more must be done to ensure women have access to high-quality, tailored healthcare."

“Research into the unique physical, mental, and social health challenges faced by women athletes remains insufficient. The Women in Sport Research and Innovation Hub at Loughborough University marks a powerful step forward in driving real, lasting change. I’m excited to see universities playing a leading role in advancing our understanding and improving women's sport across health, community, and elite levels," added Karen Carney OBE.

Dr Katie Tryon, Commercial Director at Vitality said, “There is overwhelming evidence of the benefits of living a healthy and active life, yet in our latest research women’s sport and activity levels continue to not reach recommended levels or the levels they themselves would like to get to. This is a societal issue and one we are committed to playing our role in. We are therefore pleased to be announcing not only an investment today, with Loughborough University, but a partnership that will seek to better understand how we can support women’s sport at all levels and further tackle the barriers that are preventing women living a more active life.”

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