From first steps to future success. We’re here to support your research journey.
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.
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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.
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:
We are a member institution of the UK Reproducibility Network, and are committed to open research, promoting transparency and collaboration. We ensure 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
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.
Supporting your research journey goes beyond training – it involves a strong infrastructure of professional support, as well as effective frameworks and systems.
Our professional services teams offer a wide array of support for researchers, from developing your research projects and grant capture to publishing open access, managing research data and generating research impact.
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