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1. The emerging public health issue of Image and Performance drug use

   The Public Health Institute is involved in some important research. Read our case studies to gain a good summary of the type of projects we're engaged in.

2. The Football Exchange

   We deliver real-world solutions to the football community. Our areas of interest within football include: fitness and nutrition, psychology, match analysis, physical activity, skill acquistion and coaching, and performance analysis.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Network and Information Security Technology Research Group

   The Network and Information Secrutiy Technology Research Group conducts computer and network security research. You can find out more about the work the Network and Information Secrutiy Technology Research Group conduct, the researchers and the contact details for this group here.

6. Natural Products Formulation and Delivery

   The Centre for Natural Products Discovery is concerned with preventing and curing disease. Find out about formulation and delivery of natural products including the use of nanoparticles for drug delivery of natural products.

7. Ask, Listen, Act – Working Together to Inform the Provision of SEND Support for Children after the COVID-19 Pandemic

   This study, funded by the NIHR, intends to understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns on children and young people (CYP) with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

8. Information about research degree programmes

   Find out what you need to know about our research degree programmes.

9. Vice-Chancellor PhD Studentship 2025 application form

   Apply for one of the PhD scholarships that we offer.

10. Driving transformation in player tracking technology

    Driving transformation in player tracking technology and elite player preparation across the football industry