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 25 November 2020 University Astronomer on the half-mile long asteroid orbiting the Earth An asteroid taller than most skyscrapers is due to rocket past the Earth. Professor Brad Gibson discusses the likelihood of a collision with Earth. 16 November 2020 Virologist answers top COVID-19 questions on vaccine, lockdown and infection rates Dr Cheryl Walter, University of Hull Virologist with more than 15 years of experience, answers some of the biggest current questions surrounding COVID-19. 11 November 2020 University signs UN carbon pledge as it strives for 2027 neutrality The University of Hull has signed a global United Nations pledge to "race to carbon zero," as it strives towards a carbon neutrality target of 2027. 06 November 2020 University of Hull professor wins Newton Prize for Kenyan research project Professor Nicole Pamme has won a coveted Newton Prize for her work to improve diagnosis rates of maternal infection in Kenya. 30 October 2020 Are robots taking over? University Professor on rise of Artificial Intelligence How should we feel about the rise of artificial intelligence? Prof. John Murray, Professor in Robotics and Autonomous Systems, explores the subject of AI. 20 October 2020 Full scale low-carbon house demonstrator project launched by University of Hull and Hull City Council A glimpse into the future of low-carbon housing will be provided by a new partnership between the University of Hull and Hull City Council. 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 Explore 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