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 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. 16 October 2020 Innovative new workshops will help frontline workers respond to cases of modern slavery The Wilberforce Institute has helped launch a new series of innovative workshops, designed to help businesses stamp out modern-day slavery. 16 October 2020 'Working together to help victims of modern slavery' – University to mark Anti-Slavery Day Anti-Slavery Day, on Sunday 18 October. provides an opportunity to raise awareness of human trafficking and modern slavery. 15 October 2020 University of Hull announces three new offshore wind PhD students in partnership with ORE Catapult Three new PhD students specialising in offshore wind have begun their studies at the University of Hull. 06 October 2020 Power of COVID-19 volunteers shown in new University of Hull research Volunteering and 'good neighbourliness' have been key to providing support and serving communities during the COVID-19 pandemic according to new research. 25 September 2020 Risky Cities: University of Hull lands £330k funding for major flooding project A £330,000 project to help communities become more flood resilient, using the arts and heritage, is being led by the University of Hull. 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