Research Why join us Our people Partnerships and collaborations Talk to our team Research integrity and governance More Communities and Culture Our people. Our pride.Let’s get to work. Our research Sluggish economic growth, declining real wages and public spending cutbacks have left many of our communities blighted by poverty. Those on the wrong side of the social inequality equation are struggling to deal with the results such as crime, poor health and lack of opportunities. From the arts to education, our experts are looking at how communities can work together to tackle the problems they face. And our research on Hull’s year as the 2017 UK City of Culture is set to become a blueprint for cities attempting economic regeneration through cultural transformation. At Hull, we’re getting on with solving some of these problems. Making a difference to people here on our doorstep and all over the globe. Here’s what we’re working on now. If you think you can help, we’d love to hear from you. Find a researcher Work with us Apply for a PhD Hull 2017 Legacy Bringing new opportunities to thousands from uk city of culture year Hull's year as UK City of Culture reached an audience of millions - with some 60% of ticket sales being bought by first-time bookers. City of Culture opportunities Culture of Place using culture to change perceptions of places An incredible 75% of visitors to Hull during the UK City of Culture year said they had had their perceptions changed for the better. Visitors perceptions changed Social Inclusion Crime and Punishment Culture of Place Hull 2017 Legacy Positive Communities Projects HUBERT nicholson and sunk island Helping people feel more connected to their sense of space through an inter-disciplinary look at the Sunk Island portrayed in a Hubert Nicholson novel. Inter disciplinary look at Sunk Island USING ART TO tackle SLAVEry University of Hull researchers are developing arts projects in Sierra Leone to draw attention to the triggers that can lead to people becoming trapped in modern-day slavery. Arts projects tackles slavery Our people Professor Franco BianchiniProfessor of Cultural Policy and Planning/ Director, Culture, Place, and Policy Institute Culture, Place, and Policy Institute f.bianchini@hull.ac.uk Professor Briony McDonagh Giles Hindle Dr Lisa Jones Professor Iain Brennan Dr Fernando Correia geography, geology and environment news Next gen energy station will transform the way we power… A 'next generation' energy station which aims to transform the way we power communities is being developed at the University of Hull. 28 November research University of Hull announces plan to be carbon neutral by 2027… The University of Hull is today announcing an eight-year plan to become carbon neutral by 2027. 28 November £36m Funding Bid Shows the Humber Region Can Lead the World in… A large consortium of 40 regional businesses and organisations led by the University of Hull has submitted a government funding bid for £36m 26 November engagement research Read more Research project could deliver 'speed of light computing' and… Researchers at the University have been awarded a major grant, which could deliver 'computing at the speed of light' and help the environment. 22 November physics and maths research University's climate change commitment strengthened as Aura… The University of Hull's biggest commitment to tackling climate change yet has reached a major milestone as the Aura Innovation Centre is completed. 14 October research Oceans to become more toxic threatening ecosystems and putting… Common toxins in the ocean will become even more toxic in the future, threatening marine life and even humans, new research reveals. 7 October research See all news Contact us Collaborate with us collaborate@hull.ac.uk Postgraduate study pgstudy@hull.ac.uk +44 (0)1482 466850