Research Our research Hot topics Research institutes Faculty research Research directory Our people Search our experts Collaborate with us Research with us Supporting our researchers PG Research Graduate School Research environment Research integrity and governance Research news Research Join us in tackling the big issues – climate change, health inequalities, social injustice and more – and help us shape a fairer, brighter and carbon neutral future for all. Contact us Get in touch Latest news 26 March 2020 National media turn to University critical care expert amid Coronavirus pandemic As the UK reacts to the Coronavirus pandemic, national media has turned to the expertise of University of Hull critical care expert, Nicki Credland. 26 March 2020 Dan Parsons comments on impact of Coronavirus on global CO₂ levels Prof. Dan Parsons, Director at the Energy & Environment Institute on the impact the Coronavirus pandemic has had on global air quality and CO2 emissions. 26 March 2020 University of Hull secures £300,000 funding to help young people in Vietnam tackle climate change The University of Hull has secured almost £300,000 of funding to help young people in Vietnam better understand and tackle climate change. 18 March 2020 Slavery is not a crime in almost half the countries of the world – new research "Slavery is illegal everywhere." So said the New York Times, repeated at the World Economic Forum, and used as a mantra of advocacy for over 40 years. 15 March 2020 Chocolate contains cadmium that can increase cancer risk Children and adults all over the world love chocolate, either enjoying it by eating chocolate bars or sipping warm cocoa drinks. 12 March 2020 Robotics and AI at heart of new Yorkshire and Humber Institute of Technology Robotics, artificial intelligence and agricultural technology will all be at the heart of the new Yorkshire & Humber Institute of Technology. Read all research news Research highlights Here at the University of Hull, we address global issues from climate change to cancer. Find out more Discover our research Research institutes Wilberforce Institute Energy and Environment Institute Logistics Institute ICAHR CPPI Faculty research Business, Law and Politics Arts, Cultures and Education Science and Engineering Health Sciences Research with us Find a researcher Research support Postgraduate research Doctoral College Our people The people of our research community are our strongest asset. Learn more about our researchers, their specialisms and how they might fit your next project. Find a researcher Binjian Chen Andrew Bradshaw Professor Dan Parsons Professor in Sedimentology / Director, Energy and Environment Institute Cindy Forbes Dr Jenny Louise-Lawrence Head of the Teaching Excellence Academy Prof Xudong Zhao Professor of Engineering / Director of Research Prof Miriam Johnson Dr Robb Robinson Highlight We’re set to be carbon neutral by 2027 At the University of Hull, colleagues and students are uniting in action towards becoming carbon neutral. We’re rising to the challenge – not just for our region, but for the world beyond our shores. Find out more More research highlights Hot research topics Scientists find link between tropical storms and decline of river deltas A change in the patterns of tropical storms is threatening the future of the Mekong River delta in Vietnam, indicating a similar risk to all of the world’s major river deltas. Find out more Hot research topics Driving innovation in wound management with Smith & Nephew The University of Hull has embarked on a long term collaboration with global medical technology giant Smith & Nephew to develop pioneering new approaches to advanced wound care. Find out more Hot research topics Tokophobia - the fear of going into labour and giving birth Researchers at the University of Hull are carrying out a pioneering study of women who suffer tokophobia – the fear of going into labour and giving birth. Find out more Research that matters University enters into a Knowledge Transfer Partnership with company specialising in edible oils AAK has developed deeper scientific insight into the physical properties of its edible vegetable oils allowing it to offer enhanced products to its clients. Find out more