The conference will be hosted at the Loughborough University campus in Loughborough, UK. Our superb campus is based in the heart of England and is the University’s most glorious asset. With world-class facilities and plenty of green open space, it has everything our students, staff, and visitors need on site.
Loughborough University is home to the Women in Sport Research and Innovation Hub, situated on a campus alongside multiple national sports teams, governing bodies, practitioner groups, and related charitable and business partners. We have been ranked the number one university in the world for sport-related subjects for 10 consecutive years (QS World Rankings by Subject) and have been the overall champions of British Universities and Colleges Sport for 44 consecutive years. Join us as we celebrate 50 years of sport and exercise science at Loughborough University, offering a rich combination of academic and applied expertise, facilities, and a commitment to advancing our discipline.
Loughborough University is also proudly the site of the famous Loughborough Lightning franchise, who bring world class female sport to campus with its five sports all competing at the highest level. With opportunities for athletes to represent the Lightning franchise is cycling, football, netball, rugby union, and wheelchair basketball.
A huge thank you to everyone at Loughborough who is helping bring to life a marvellous two-day event in July, a few people to flag who have been part of our WiSEAN 2026 organising committee. Come July, be ready to strike with purpose!