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Ranked in the top 30 in the world, AUT is globally known for its leading sport and exercise science research. Our research covers sport and activity-related areas, as well as performance, nutrition, coaching and human potential.

We're proud to be the home of New Zealand's top sport and fitness facility, AUT Millennium, and the Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand (SPRINZ) is New Zealand’s number one sports research institute.

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Pregnant runners' pain varies
15 Apr, 2024
A new study has found key differences in the pain of pregnant runners, depending on whether they’ve previously had children.
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AUT Tech to be used at Manu Championship
14 Dec, 2023
In January the Manu World Championships will introduce new AUT developed technology to make for a better competition.
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Are super shoes key to winning the race?
14 Dec, 2023
Super shoes, aka carbon shoes have sparked conversations around whether they should be banned by World Athletics in marathons.
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Marsden success for AUT
03 Nov, 2023
A range of groundbreaking research projects have received funding in the 2023 Marsden Fund.
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Lesley Ferkins honoured by SMAANZ
18 Nov, 2022
Professor Lesley Ferkins has been named the Sport Management Association of Australia and New Zealand (SMAANZ) Distinguished Service Award winner.
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Our researchers work on key national projects at AUT Millennium, our world-class sports training and research facility in Mairangi Bay.

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If you’re interested in applying to a PhD or MPhil, email doctoral.and.mphil.admissions@aut.ac.nz first to assess your eligibility for the programme.

Andrius Ramonas
SangHoon (Andrew) Yoon
Cesar Meylan
Linden Moore
Jasper Wong
Andrius Ramonas
Great graduatesAndrius RamonasSports Medicine Physician / Co-Founder, Roam, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, AustraliaDoctor of PhilosophyHe appreciated the academic expertise and research facilities at the AUT Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand (SPRINZ), says Dr Andrius Ramonas.He appreciated the academic expertise and research facilities at the AUT Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand (SPRINZ), says Dr Andrius Ramonas.
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SangHoon (Andrew) Yoon
Great graduatesSangHoon (Andrew) YoonDoctor of PhilosophyWhy do we fatigue during exercise? That is the interesting topic SangHoon (Andrew) Yoon is currently exploring for his PhD in sport and exercise science.Why do we fatigue during exercise? That is the interesting topic SangHoon (Andrew) Yoon is currently exploring for his PhD in sport and exercise science.
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Cesar Meylan
Great graduatesCesar MeylanDirector of Health and Athletic Performance, Canada Soccer, Vancouver, CanadaDoctor of PhilosophyWhat he loves most about his job is contributing to the success of a team, says sport and recreation alumnus Dr Cesar Meylan who works for Canada Soccer.What he loves most about his job is contributing to the success of a team, says sport and recreation alumnus Dr Cesar Meylan who works for Canada Soccer.
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Linden Moore
Great graduatesLinden MooreDoctor of PhilosophyThe topic of ambassadorship resonates deeply with her, says Linden Moore who is exploring ambassadorship in women’s and girls’ sport for her Doctor of Philosophy.The topic of ambassadorship resonates deeply with her, says Linden Moore who is exploring ambassadorship in women’s and girls’ sport for her Doctor of Philosophy.
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Jasper Wong
Great graduatesJasper WongDoctor of Philosophy
Bachelor of Sport and Recreation
Master of Sport, Exercise and HealthFor Jasper Wong, one of the most enjoyable aspects about AUT is being part of the AUT Sports Performance Research Institute of New Zealand (SPRINZ).For Jasper Wong, one of the most enjoyable aspects about AUT is being part of the AUT Sports Performance Research Institute of New Zealand (SPRINZ).
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