University of Hull News Feed

University supports Hull and Humber Business Week

Andrea Luquesi — Fri, 25 May 2012 08:49:17 GMT

As part of its commitment to the region and engaging with business, the University of Hull is pleased to announce it is playing a key role in this year’s Hull and Humber Business Week by holding three specific events.

Schools play with science

Andrea Luquesi — Fri, 25 May 2012 14:03:34 GMT

Pupils at three Hull and East Yorkshire primary schools will experience a theatre visit with a scientific twist next week as a brand new type of science play created by a University of Hull chemistry lecturer has its premiere.

University celebrates climbing the ranks again

Andrea Luquesi — Fri, 25 May 2012 14:03:34 GMT

Following hot on the heels of a ranking climb last month in the Complete University Guide, the University of Hull has done it again.

Should oxygen be used for patients with chronic heart failure?

Andrea Luquesi — Wed, 23 May 2012 10:54:57 GMT

Researchers at the University of Hull have just launched a major new trial investigating the effects of home oxygen therapy in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF).

Lessons to be learned from iPads

Andrea Luquesi — Fri, 18 May 2012 12:06:37 GMT

Researchers at the University of Hull are carrying out the biggest study of its kind into the impact of personal tablet computers in schools.

Don’t dodge the difficult conversation, says new report

Andrea Luquesi — Thu, 24 May 2012 13:47:17 GMT

Palliative care for cancer patients in the UK is well established – but the situation is starkly different for those suffering from heart failure. A recent service evaluation led by the University and HYMS shows this doesn’t have to be the case.

Scientists get their claws into lobster research

Andrea Luquesi — Fri, 18 May 2012 12:06:37 GMT

“NEPHROPS” is an EU funded project that aims to develop and enhance the sustainability of the scampi fishery by developing hatchery and ranching technology and enhancing the survival of discards.

Turning facts into art

Andrea Luquesi — Thu, 17 May 2012 08:53:27 GMT

The passions behind the kiosks of Hull Fair, the true story of Hull dressmaker Madame Clapham and tales of high drama on the Humber will all be brought to life in an evening dedicated to high-class prose this week.

Businesses tap into skills and support through new Univesity internship scheme.

Andrea Luquesi — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:53:40 GMT

Businesses tap into skills and support through new Univesity internship scheme.

Masters of green energy to power the renewables revolution

Andrea Luquesi — Wed, 16 May 2012 09:37:53 GMT

The UK’s first masters degree programme with a focus on teaching advanced skills and knowledge critical to the rapidly developing renewables sector has been launched.

Sunlight and air powers access to sterile water

Fri, 11 May 2012 13:09:05 GMT

Researchers at the University of Hull are developing a way to produce constant supplies of sterile water, powered simply by sunlight and air.

Students reward excellent support

Ashley Borrett — Thu, 03 May 2012 16:10:16 GMT

Hull University Union (HUU) held its first ever Student Led Teaching Awards this week to celebrate excellent teaching practices.

Customers first at Knowledge Exchange

Ashley Borrett — Thu, 03 May 2012 16:10:16 GMT

The University of Hull’s Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise Centre are ‘leaders in their field’, according to a top customer service organisation.

HONEI - I shrunk the NHS spend

Thu, 03 May 2012 15:12:52 GMT

The University of Hull’s HONEI (Humber Obesity, Nutrition, Education and Innovation) Project has responded to a recent report on the cost of diabetes to the NHS.

On your marks... for Universities Week

Stephen Beat — Tue, 01 May 2012 11:23:05 GMT

The University of Hull is inviting local schoolchildren to experience campus life as part of the third annual Universities Week campaign, which aims to increase public awareness of the wide and varied role of the UK’s universities.

University of Hull climbs league table

Ashley Borrett — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:36:04 GMT

The University of Hull has moved up six places in the latest Complete University Guide league table to 56th overall.

Major players launch HumberPort

Ashley Borrett — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:43:22 GMT

Ports-based businesses are to launch an exciting new partnership to promote the Humber on the international stage.

Paws for poetry

Ashley Borrett — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:29:26 GMT

They’ve inspired everyone from the Ancient Egyptians to WB Yeats and TS Eliot – and the humble cat took centre-stage again at a special night of poetry and prose in Hull on Wednesday.

New Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Enterprise

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 10:20:38 GMT

Professor John Hay has joined the University as the new Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Enterprise.

Vince Cable congratulates the University

Ashley Borrett — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:08:02 GMT

The Secretary of State for Business Rt Hon Vince Cable MP came to the University of Hull this week to meet some of the city’s entrepreneurs and hear their thoughts on enterprise and economic growth.