Cross domain themes
Our cross-domain themes represent major strategic priorities that cut across all our core research areas. These include Implementation Science and Translation, Sustainability, and Digital Technologies.
The Deakin Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition is a world leader in delivering research that helps improve population health, quality of life and community wellbeing.
Together with Deakin’s School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, we’re major contributors to Deakin’s global reputation in sports science, ranking #1 in Australia and the world by ShanghaiRankings on multiple occasions since 2016.
We bring together leading multidisciplinary expertise in physiology, metabolism, nutrition, lifestyle behaviours, exercise and sport science. From the laboratory through to population health studies, our research generates evidence that informs policy, guides practice and supports healthier, thriving communities.
Over more than a decade, our institute has been the go-to for excellence in physical activity, nutrition and sport research, consistently exceeding world standards in our work.
Our research
Research domain
Biology of health and disease
We investigate how exercise and nutrition influence the biological mechanisms underlying exercise and nutrition, as well as their impact on health.
Research domain
Healthy active living
Real-world solutions to increase physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviour in the community.
Research domain
Food, nutrition and health
Developing quality evidence and using it to tackle the diverse range of food and nutrition issues in our community.
Research domain
Preventing and managing chronic conditions
Developing and implementing lifestyle-based solutions to prevent and manage chronic conditions.
Research centre
Centre for Sport Research
Our focus is on enhancing the health and performance of people and organisations participating in sports.
Joint department
Baker-Deakin Department of Lifestyle and Diabetes
Translating leading prevention and management science to prevent and manage type two diabetes.
Work with us
Work with leading researchers in active living, sport, food and nutrition. We partner with government, industry and community to make a meaningful impact.
Featured research projects
Future-proofing Australia’s workforce against climate-driven heat stress
Chef in Schools Plus: Transforming secondary school canteen food
Veg4Me Plus One Serve study
Greening schools
Could an evening egg snack improve sleep for perimenopausal women?
