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Sports Scholarships for Talented Youth
September 13, 2018

This December five young aspiring sports people could be following in the footsteps of world champion kayaker Aimee Fisher, by securing a scholarship to help them train and study in Hawke’s...

HB Magpie – EIT Student Jacob Devery
September 11, 2018

I am currently studying for a Bachelor of Recreation and Sport at EIT, as well as being a member of the Hawke’s Bay Magpies.  After finishing my studies at Hastings Boys’ High School in...

HB Magpie – EIT Student – Pouri Rakete-Stones
September 11, 2018

Initially I didn’t know what I wanted to do, whether to work or begin studying. I had a sit down with EIT and talked through some potential options. Going through the classes I’d done...

EIT Institute of Sport and Health
August 28, 2018

EIT researchers are looking forward to the opportunities provided by the new EIT Institute of Sport and Health currently under construction at the Hawke’s Bay Regional Sports Park. The EIT...

EIT Sports Scholar – Kianu Kereru-Symes 
July 3, 2018

Study is an important component of my life.  It stimulates and challenges my mind, keeps me busy when I am training and helps get me closer to earning a degree. Luckily enough, I am a member of...

Blog by EIT Sport Science Student – Amy Withey-Percy
June 11, 2018

This year for me started off on a high.  I was very grateful to be given the opportunity to take on the role of strength and conditioning coach for the Hawks basketball team.  In my time so far,...

Hawke’s Bay Suits Researcher’s Lifestyle
December 18, 2017

Among EIT’s youngest research professors, Rachel Forrest enthusiastically pursues her passion for academic projects. Her latest research is particularly close to this animal lover’s...