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 January 2021 Logistics Institute working with global food firm Kraft Heinz to improve freight haulage The University of Hull's Logistics Institute is helping one of the world's biggest food companies improve freight movement of its products across Europe. 22 January 2021 University of Hull research highlights importance of training police to recognise coercive control and domestic abuse Police training to raise awareness of domestic abuse increased arrests for controlling or coercive behaviour, according to University of Hull research. 22 January 2021 University launches Leverhulme Doctoral Scholarships Centre for Water Cultures after £1.35m funding The University of Hull has secured over £1 million of funding for a new centre which will explore humanity's relationship with water. 20 January 2021 University of Hull signs #GTRSBintoHE pledge to help more young people access higher education The University of Hull has signed a national pledge to help more young people from less advantaged backgrounds access higher education. 20 January 2021 New Nightingale Court opens at University of Hull The University of Hull has opened its doors as a 'Nightingale Court', joining the national effort to tackle the impact of coronavirus on justice systems. 19 January 2021 Hull biochemist answers biggest questions on COVID-19 vaccine and new virus strain A biochemist and science communicator at the University of Hull has answered some of the biggest questions around COVID-19 vaccines and variants. 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