Supporting researchers, every step of the way
From first steps to future success. We’re here to support your research journey.
Empowering your research
At the University of Hull, we empower researchers at every stage of their careers. With a community-oriented approach, our tailored resources, training, and expert guidance empower you to excel in your field. From securing funding and managing projects to fostering collaboration, our expert teams are ready to support your research journey.
Discover how our research-focused resources and development opportunities can make a lasting impact on your work and career.
The Academy for Research Knowledge Exchange (ARKE)
The Academy for Research and Knowledge Exchange (ARKE) is at the heart of our research community, offering customised training, co-ordinating mentoring for researchers, support networks, and resources for researchers at all stages of their careers. Whether you’re just starting, mid-career, or a senior researcher, ARKE provides a clear pathway to success.
ARKE offers cohort-based development programmes for early-career, mid-career, and senior researchers. Our training covers essential topics like responsible research, data management, and open research.
RESEARCH CULTURE
Turning vision into action
Guided by our Research Culture Action Plan, which sets strategic goals through to 2029, we’re building a supportive, inclusive, and impactful research environment.
Our priorities focus on four key areas:
- Researcher and career development: Offering resources for professional growth
- Time for research: Ensuring researchers have the dedicated space to innovate
- Collaboration across disciplines: Building a collaborative culture for impactful, interdisciplinary work
- Inclusive and responsible practices: Promoting integrity, openness, and inclusivity, with a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
We are committed to open research, promoting transparency and collaboration, while ensuring that the values of equality, diversity and inclusion are embedded within our research environment.
Researcher and career development
Offering resources for professional growth
Time for research
Ensuring researchers have the dedicated space to innovate
Collaboration across disciplines
Building a collaborative culture for impactful, interdisciplinary work
Inclusive and responsible practices
Promoting integrity, openness, and inclusivity, with a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
Researcher Development
We offer comprehensive support, training, and development to help our academics advance in their careers. Our commitment to researcher development is guided by the Researcher Development Concordat, Vitae’s Researcher Development Framework (RDF), and the HR Excellence in Research Award.
Researcher Development Programmes
We offer development opportunities across career stages through targeted programmes, such as THRIVE for early-career researchers and Developing Policy Engaged Researchers for academics building policy engagement into their research agenda.
Targeted Researcher Training
Our targeted programs address a variety of skills with focussed training opportunities:
- Communication skills
- Grant writing
- Research information systems
- Open research
Professional Support and Research Environment
Supporting your research journey goes beyond training - it involves a strong, infrastructure with professional support, frameworks and systems.
Community and Collaboration Opportunities
We provide a vibrant, supportive research community where academics across all stages and disciplines can connect and discuss the latest research topics.
Early Career Researchers Network
A dedicated network offering ECRs a space to share experiences and discuss challenges in academia.
Research Forums
Annual events featuring Hull’s subject experts and open discussions on critical topics in research, fostering a collaborative environment.
Doctoral College
The Doctoral College provides dedicated support for postgraduate research students, complementing subject-specific supervision with opportunities for skills development, tailored training, and access to specialist facilities. Its vibrant research community and interdisciplinary ethos helps students thrive academically and prepare for diverse careers beyond their degree.
THRIVE has connected me with other early career academics and given me useful knowledge on developing my research skills. I’m more confident with my grants and in identifying collaborators.Dr. Jafar Khan
Lecturer in Physics
The THRIVE programme has provided a fantastic opportunity to network and meet other ECRs within the University.Dr. Steve Hayes
Lecturer in Biomechanics and Strength and Conditioning
THRIVE has proved an amazing springboard to connect with other ECAs and prioritise my research within the hectic context of the teaching calendar.Dr. Rachel Williams
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