Much has been written in recent years about the childhood obesity epidemic which is affecting record numbers of children from around the UK. However, what
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University of Hull offers clusters of science and engineering PhD Scholarships
We are pleased to announce 15 science and engineering full PhD Scholarships for 2016 entry. The University of Hull are offering over 40 Scholarships in total to UK, EU and
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New brochure showcases world-leading science and engineering research
A new brochure from the University of Hull offers an insight into the pioneering research undertaken by staff and postgraduate research students across its Faculty of Science and Engineering. Research
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How Minecraft could help teach chemistry’s building blocks of life
Editor’s note: This article was originally published on The Converation. By Mark Lorch, Senior Lecturer in Biological Chemistry, and Joel Mills, technology enhanced education Children should be playing more computer
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University of Hull sleep expert reveals how to improve your slumber by switching off
A sleep expert from the University of Hull has partnered with Vodafone Broadband to report upon a study of how digital devices are affecting the nation’s sleep. The new research,
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Launch of new astrophysics centre at University of Hull
This article was originally published by the University of Hull’s press office. Cutting-edge research in astrophysics has been given a major boost with the opening of a dedicated centre at the
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Latest research and news
University of Hull Proud to Announce Published Study into Evolution of Parental Care in Male Mammals
Dr Isabella Capellini, Senior Lecturer in Vertebrate Zoology and Hannah West, PhD Student at the University of Hull, have had their paper Male Care and Life
Dr Katharine Hubbard – Winner of the 2016 HE Bioscience Teacher of the Year Award.
We are delighted to announce that Katharine Hubbard is the winner of the 2016 HE Bioscience Teacher of the Year Award. Dr Katharine Hubbard, Lecturer
Acidic oceans research gains prize for chemistry PhD student
Christina C. Roggatz, third year Chemistry PhD student at the University of Hull, won 1st prize for her presentation entitled “Quantum chemical methods help unravel
Grant announcements
Cancer cell shape sorter wins Pioneer award
Professor Vesselin Paunov and Dr Leigh Madden at the Faculty of Science and Engineering of the University of Hull and Dr David Allsup, a clinical hematologist
Appointments
Engineering Professor receives prestigious international appointments
Energy expert Professor Xudong Zhao has received several prestigious appointments to international academic and technological organisations. Professor Zhao, from the University of Hull’s School of
Our articles on 'The Conversation'
How DNA evidence could be a game-changer in monitoring freshwater fish
Water may well be everywhere, but freshwater lake ecosystems are among some of the most vulnerable on Earth. In recent decades, freshwater species have suffered
No time to exercise? Then this training programme might be for you
When it comes to exercise, what’s your excuse? Whether it’s lack of time, money or motivation – sometimes the lure of the sofa can just
New plastic-munching bacteria could fuel a recycling revolution
We manufacture over 300m tonnes of plastics each year for use in everything from packaging to clothing. Their resilience is great when you want a
What would happen if Earth fell into a black hole?
Black holes have long been a source of much excitement and intrigue. And interest regarding black holes will surely grow now that gravitational waves have