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1. RISES staff

   Meet the researchers within the Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences and find out what work the staff are engaged in.

2. Postgraduate study with RISES

   We provide a research training environment with opportunities for students and staff to develop their academic, theoretical, technical and research methods skills. Find out more about the Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Science's postgraduate study, seminar programme, CPD, and conferences.

3. Expertise within RISES

   The Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Science areas of expertise are organised into research groups and exchanges which focus on the following: biomechanics, cardiovascular health, exercise metabolism, brain and behaviour, physical activity, sport psychology and football-related research.

4. RISES services

   The Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences work with external partners in the sport and exercise realm. We offer public engagement services through 'Face to Face' as well as research and consultancy services within our areas of expertise.

5. 20 years of RISES

   20 years of RISES

6. About the Institute and what we do

   When it comes to sport science, the Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences (RISES) have been ranked second in the UK for research quality at the REF 2014. We maintain a high profile international reputation for our research outputs and impact. Find out more about our research.

7. Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences publications

   Take a look at the Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences recent research publications. We publish in high impact sport science related journals.

8. Research in the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences

   97% of our research activity is rated world-leading or internationally excellent within RISES. Find out about our Biomechanics, Brain and Behaviour, Cardiovascular Health Sciences, Exercise Metabolism and Adaptation, Psychology and Development research groups and our exchanges: the Physical Activity Exchange and the Football Exchange.

9. State-of-the-art facilities for sport scientists

   We have the latest specialist facilities for sport scientists. Find out about the laboratories and equipment we are using.

10. Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences

    The Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences (RISES) are a world-leading research institute, highly ranked in REF 2014. Our research staff have been awarded the Research Team of the Year 2015 by Educate North. Find out more about our expertise, people who work here, publications, learning programmes and our services.