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  1. Brian McManus interview – Elder Dempster

    Brian McManus joined Elder Dempster Lines as a second officer and made his way up the ranks to master. Find out more about Brian's experiences onboard the ships by listening to his interview.

  2. Barry Fowler interview – Elder Dempster

    Barry Fowler joined King Edward the Seventh Nautical College, London in May 1952. Barry spent four years as an apprentice and eventually rose to the position of captain at Elder Dempster Lines.

  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. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. RISES staff

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

  8. 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.

  9. Brain and Behaviour Research Group

    In the Brain and Behaviour Research Group within RISES, we study human motor behaviour from the neural level through to perception and cognition. Our two main areas of research are sensorimotor neuroscience and expert performance and learning.

  10. Applied Physiology Nutrition and Metabolism Group

    The Applied Physiology Nutrition and Metabolism Group within RISES are involved in health, wellbeing, recovery and sporting performance. Our research into exercise metabolism and adaptation is applicable to the design of interventions that improve human health.