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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. RISES staff

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

  4. Honorary fellows 2023

    During our bicentenary year, we honoured ten new fellows at a memorable event at St George’s Hall.

  5. Dr John Roberts CBE

    Read the oration for Dr John Roberts CBE on the award of their Honorary Fellowship from Liverpool John Moores University presented by Professor Frank Sanderson.

  6. Jasmine Howard

    Jasmine is the 2023/24 President of Liverpool John Moores Students’ Union and is striving to create better ways for students to get support for a whole range of challenges, particularly the hidden ones, that they might face during their time at uni.

  7. 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.