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The AUT Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand (SPRINZ) is globally recognised for its high-impact research to optimise human health, wellbeing, organisation capability, physical performance and long-term athletic development. SPRINZ has internationally renowned experts and research groups, strong industry links and interdisciplinary research activities.

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AUT sells innovative sports technology overseas

Two sports tech inventions developed by AUT’s School of Sport and Recreation have just been launched internationally.

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Manu World Championships

Professor Patria Hume was on Seven Sharp to discuss the mechanics behind ManuTech – the system being used at the Manu World Championships in Tāmaki Makaurau. Patria developed the technology with two students over six months. The system uses the height and width of a Manu to determine the volume.

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Stance against racism should empower other New Zealand athletes

AUT sports lecturer Dion Enari thinks the All Whites' stance against racism could empower other New Zealand athletes to do the same.

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Preparing athletes for sport leadership

The Wahine Toa Leadership Programme helps female Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games athletes transition from the field of play to sport leadership.

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Strong start to a sporting partnership

A burgeoning partnership with the New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC) has cemented AUT’s place as NZ’s top sports science university. AUT Millennium has officially been named the National Olympic Training Centre, and AUT students now enjoy unrivalled access to work experience and internships with the NZOC.

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