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  1. 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.

  2. Nutrition and Health

    Within the Nutrition and Health Research Group, we deliver meaningful research which examines the relationships between food, nutrition and health. Our expertise includes: nutritional science, nutrition and public health, physical activity and health; and food quality. Find out more about our specific areas of interest and meet the researchers.

  3. Expertise – Institute for Health Research

    The Institute for Health Research's expertise is wide ranging. From cardiovascular health to image and performance enhancing drugs, and children's health to green spaces. Find out more about our interest groups.

  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. 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.