The g4g / Loughborough University partnership
History & goals
Loughborough University is a leading UK university based in Leicestershire, recognised as a centre of excellence for the teaching of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Through its state-of-the-art STEMLab, the university engages school-age students in hands-on STEM learning and promotes study among traditionally underrepresented groups.
Its outreach programmes include Girls Into STEM, a four-day, on-campus programme giving young women hands-on experience in science and engineering, alongside Inspiring Minds taster days and events such as the Loughborough Engineering Experience for Year 12 students.
These initiatives are complemented by wider widening-participation efforts, including the university's Future Talent Programme, which have earned national recognition for expanding access to STEM among underrepresented communities.
This year, g4g is proud to partner with Loughborough University, joining forces to inspire the next generation of girls to explore STEM and discover the opportunities a career in science and engineering can offer.
Projects with Loughborough University
Workshop with Loughborough University and AIG
The event aimed to inspire young girls to explore careers in STEM through interactive and engaging workshops.
Three Sports Technology students at Loughborough University, led the workshop alongside Dr Aimee Mears, Senior Lecturer in Sports Technology.
The workshop, aimed at girls aged 10-15, introduced participants to sports engineering, emphasising career opportunities in golf equipment engineering and research.
During the workshop, participants explored the technologies used in research, focusing on women’s golf biomechanics and equipment. They also learnt how to capture players’ perceptions when using golf equipment and had the opportunity to design their own golf putter, demonstrating key concepts like the moment of inertia of golf clubs. Read more here.
