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Environmental Research University of Hull reveals UK City of Culture 2017 evaluation 15 March 2018 A preliminary evaluation of Hull's UK City of Culture year, released today has demonstrated the social impact the arts can have on a population. Culture Engagement Research Major global study lifts lid on DNA history of early Europeans 12 March 2018 A major new study has shown DNA evidence of the ancestry of Southeastern Europeans. Researchers from across the globe have analysed the DNA of 225 ancient individuals. History Life Sciences Research PhD student to present pioneering cancer research in Parliament 09 March 2018 Research aimed at reducing the amount of radiotherapy for cancer patients will be presented in Parliament by a University of Hull PhD student. Achievements Health Life Sciences Research University invests £1.8 million in pioneering research centre at Castle Hill Hospital 23 February 2018 A ground-breaking research centre is being built at Castle Hill Hospital with an investment of £1.8 million from the University of Hull. Engagement Health Research University of Hull to lead a €3.8m Europe-wide project investigating sustainability and waste minimisation 16 February 2018 A €3.8m research project will explore how to create a more sustainable and economically robust environment. Engagement Environmental Research Sexual Abuse Underreported in British South Asian Communities 16 February 2018 New research has discovered that sexual abuse reporting rates are lower than would have been expected for those within British South Asian communities. Law Research Hull professor named in list of world's top researchers 06 February 2018 A University of Hull professor has been included in a list of the world's most influential researchers. Engineering Research Weight loss research study at Hull York Medical School recruiting participants with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome 01 February 2018 Hull York Medical School are researching weight management in women with polycystic ovary syndrome to trial the effects of different diets. HYMS Research Major conference to look at impact of Hull UK City of Culture 2017 23 January 2018 The University of Hull is to hold a major conference focussing on the impact of Hull's UK City of Culture year. Arts Culture Events Research Scientists 'speed up time' by growing mini cress forests to inform future flood risk and resilience 23 January 2018 Researchers are growing cress forests to test natural flood prevention methods, using the University of Hull's rainfall simulator. Environmental Research University of Hull to help tackle slavery in Sierra Leone 19 January 2018 Researchers at the University of Hull's Wilberforce Institute are helping to tackle slavery in Sierra Leone - by utilising the power of culture. Research Hull York Medical School Professor to lead Yorkshire Cancer Research £1.3 million palliative care improvement programme 17 January 2018 Professor Fliss Murtagh will lead a multi centre team to advance improvements in palliative care across Yorkshire. Health HYMS Research University of Hull graduates join forces to fund scholarship for human trafficking research 16 January 2018 30 former students have provided more than £65,000 worth of funding for a new PhD research scholarship at the University of Hull's Wilberforce Institute. Research Students Psychological tests on Hull folk in the war explored in new history of the city 15 January 2018 Psychological tests on Hull people during the Blitz, and their implications, are explored in a new book charting the history of the city. Culture History Research Hull invests in 20 PhD scholarships to explore critical health challenges 11 January 2018 The University of Hull is investing in 20 PhD scholarships worth £1.2 million to investigate some of this century's most urgent challenges. Health HYMS Research Students People with diabetes can feel lonely and isolated 18 December 2017 The importance of helping people manage the isolation and loneliness of diabetes has been highlighted in new research by the University of Hull and HYMS. HYMS Research Toothpaste, soap and painkillers putting waterways under threat 07 December 2017 Household products, including toothpaste, soaps and common drugs are putting many of Britain's inland waterways under threat. Environmental Research Students Impact of Green Port Hull boosts growth of the local economy 01 December 2017 An economic impact study shows Green Port Hull has created more than 2,000 jobs in the renewable energy sector. Environmental Research Research reveals ocean acidification disrupts marine life communication 01 December 2017 Increasing acidification of the world's oceans has the potential to significantly disrupt the way marine life communicates. Environmental Research Students Why declining krill numbers may increase global warming 01 December 2017 Krill are the dominant prey item for many of the charismatic megafauna that inhabit Antarctic and sub-Antarctic waters. Environmental Research Students Capturing Our Coast 30 November 2017 People power became a vital tool in recording marine life thanks to a national project involving the University of Hull. Environmental Research Students Healthcare experts focus on dementia challenges 29 November 2017 People with dementia and their families will join researchers and representatives from the region's healthcare providers at the University of Hull today. Events Facilities HYMS Research The secret life of lugworms – citizens scientists are needed to help shed light on the sex life of this sediment-dwelling worm 16 October 2017 The University of Hull needs your help to keep an eye out for signs of passion in the lugworm population. Environmental Research New research shows underwater rivers are more powerful and long-lasting than first thought 05 October 2017 A team of scientists has discovered that sediment avalanches occurring deep under the ocean are far more frequent and long-lasting than previously thought. Research University and LEP play key role in Government-commissioned audit into wind energy industry 04 October 2017 The University of Hull and the Humber LEP have played a key role in a government-commissioned science and innovation audit. Engineering Environmental Research Modern-day slavery in the spotlight at the University of Hull 03 October 2017 Hundreds of people gathered at the University's first-ever Wilberforce World Freedom Summit last week (28 and 29 September). Research Humber to host UK centre of excellence for offshore wind operations and maintenance 03 October 2017 ORE Catapult and the University of Hull join forces to drive forward UK's offshore wind industry Engineering Environmental Research World-leading research centre at University of Hull 26 September 2017 The Wolfson Palliative Care Research Centre officially opened at the University of Hull today. Facilities HYMS Research Modern-day slavery in the spotlight at University of Hull conference 20 September 2017 The first-ever Wilberforce World Freedom Summit takes place at the University of Hull on the 28 and 29 September. Events Research Remembering 1807 14 September 2017 A major new digital archive that captures a significant moment in antislavery history is being launched today by the University of Hull. History Research Day of reckoning for marine invaders 07 September 2017 Volunteers are being asked to help track an alien invasion taking place around the UK's coastline. Misc. Research University presents Wilberforce honour to Kofi Annan on behalf of city 06 September 2017 Mr Annan was in Hull to deliver a powerful speech as part of the Freedom Festival, which took place earlier this month. Misc. Research New clinical syndrome will raise awareness and benefit patients 29 August 2017 Professor Miriam Johnson has led a group of international experts to agree on a new clinical syndrome to help people living with breathing problems. Health HYMS Research Pain relief – a trick of the mind? 14 August 2017 New research published shows for the first time that the mind can be tricked into experiencing pain relief on the fake limb. Life Sciences Research University in £7.6 million partnership to develop wind power technology for the future 14 July 2017 A collaboration, including the University of Hull, has won a £7.6m funding to improve the country's offshore wind power technologies. Engagement Research Working with Smith & Nephew to drive research into pioneering approaches to advanced wound care 03 July 2017 Smith & Nephew and the University of Hull today announce a long-term collaboration driving research into pioneering approaches to advanced wound care. Engagement Research City of Culture Interim Impact Findings 27 June 2017 Interim findings evaluating the first three months of Hull's UK City of Culture year have been released today by the University of Hull. Culture Research