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 29 May 2020 University of Hull experts test COVID-19 face masks donated to local NHS Trust University of Hull experts have tested a batch of COVID-19 face masks, before they were distributed to frontline NHS staff in the Humber region. 28 May 2020 COVID-19 impact on fishing industry put to Government by University of Hull professor A University of Hull professor has advised Government on the impacts of COVID-19 on the UK fishing industry. 20 May 2020 University research team to study impact of COVID-19 volunteers after funding secured Almost £400,000 of funding has been secured by a trio of universities to research the impact of volunteers during the COVID-19 pandemic. 19 May 2020 Logistics Institute COVID-19 simulator helping to predict life after lockdown A COVID-19 simulator created by the University of Hull's Logistics Institute helps people better understand the impact of leaving lockdown on future cases. 04 May 2020 University partnership launches international clinical trials in hunt for COVID-19 treatment A team of researchers has provided a rapid response to the pandemic – by initiating two international clinical trials for COVID-19. 24 April 2020 How a £2m supercomputer is enabling University of Hull to support global COVID-19 research A multi-million-pound high-performance computer owned by the University of Hull is playing a crucial role in global COVID-19 research. 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