Projects (93)

Flow: A place-based citizen science approach to increase widening participation in the chemical sciences from areas of high social deprivation. Jan 1, 2022 - Dec 31, 2022

Evaluating biodiversity impacts of beaver reintroductions on invertebrate and vertebrate communities using environmental DNA Feb 10, 2022 - Mar 31, 2025
Biodiversity is being lost at an unparalleled rate, particularly in freshwater ecosystems (McLellan et al., 2014). Reintroduction of keystone species such as beavers is considered part of the solution to the freshwater biodiversity crisis. Beavers, w... Read More about Evaluating biodiversity impacts of beaver reintroductions on invertebrate and vertebrate communities using environmental DNA.

Towards enabling sustainable expansion of offshore wind while protecting marine benthic biodiversity and functioning (BEcoWIND) Apr 1, 2023 - Mar 31, 2027
Meeting energy demands in the most sustainable way is a major challenge for society. Offshore wind farms - groupings of wind turbines on submerged sediments - offers part of the solution for the energy transition that is needed to mitigate climate ch... Read More about Towards enabling sustainable expansion of offshore wind while protecting marine benthic biodiversity and functioning (BEcoWIND).

HEIF: Development of a portable sensor for detection of halogens in fresh water Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 31, 2022

nutrient analysis on Winestead Drain (EA partnership) Jan 25, 2022 - Mar 31, 2022
Analysis sediment core samples nutrient levels, particularly focusing on phosphate levels to understand nutrient sources. Excess phosphates lead to eutrophication, to inform mitigation of this sources of phosphates need to be determined. Historic ph... Read More about nutrient analysis on Winestead Drain (EA partnership).

Buxton Water sampling Jan 20, 2022 - Mar 31, 2022
Take water quality readings from 50 locations along the River Wye for the Environment Agency

Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) Collaborative Enhancement Project Feb 10, 2022 - Mar 9, 2023
This project aims to evaluate the suitability of using our UoH Inclusive Education Framework beyond the institution. This collaborative partnership between five HEIs (UoH, Keele, Staffordshire, York St John & Derby) will develop and adapt the framewo... Read More about Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) Collaborative Enhancement Project.

Investigating temporal impacts of reintroduced beavers at Cropton Forest on biodiversity using environmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding. Apr 1, 2022 - Oct 1, 2025
Organisms release DNA into the environment via shed cells, waste material or decaying matter. Environmental DNA (eDNA) can then be captured by sampling water, soil, or air, without disturbing wildlife. eDNA metabarcoding is a rapidly emerging techniq... Read More about Investigating temporal impacts of reintroduced beavers at Cropton Forest on biodiversity using environmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding..

RISE: Establishing super-Resolution Imaging in Hull for impactful multimorbidity ReSEarch MRC Equipment bid 2024 - Confocal Imaging ZEISS Elyra 7 with Lattice SIM² Oct 1, 2024 - Sep 30, 2029

Development of the first global standard for airborne microplastic monitoring Nov 1, 2022 - Oct 31, 2023
Microplastics, of the size range 1 m to 2 mm, are ubiquitous in the environment, taken up by organisms, including humans, and accordingly are now categorised as a contaminant of emerging concern. It is well established that loess particles, charcoal... Read More about Development of the first global standard for airborne microplastic monitoring.

HEIF: Hull Science Festival 2.0 - Post Covid, Phase 1 Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 31, 2022

Microplastics: Exploring the Role of Microplastics in Lung Disease. Jan 1, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023

A Pioneering, Near-Zero-Carbon and All-Climate-Adaptive Air Conditioning System Using Atmospheric Latent Heat and Natural Light Energy Sep 1, 2023 - Feb 28, 2027
The proposed research aims to establish a scientific foundation for a pioneering, near-zero-carbon and all-climate-adaptive air conditioning system (NZC-CA-AC). This unique system, by maximising the use of atmospheric latent heat and natural light en... Read More about A Pioneering, Near-Zero-Carbon and All-Climate-Adaptive Air Conditioning System Using Atmospheric Latent Heat and Natural Light Energy.

nutrient analysis on Winestead Drain (EA partnership) 2 Sep 1, 2022 - Apr 1, 2023
Project will run July 2022 to 1st April 2023

A follow on project to gain a deeper understanding of the nutrient dynamics affecting Winestead drain.
Analysis water samples for nutrient levels, particularly focusing on phosphate levels to understan... Read More about nutrient analysis on Winestead Drain (EA partnership) 2.

Understanding functional performance in bird skulls: advanced computational modelling to investigate cranial biomechanics and kinesis Sep 1, 2023 - Aug 31, 2026

Long-PCR Study of Root-knot Nematodes Nov 1, 2022 - Mar 31, 2023
Root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) are endo-parasites that cause significant economic damage to almost all food crops. There are several quarantine, regulated and EPPO listed species and this group of pathogenic nematodes are routinely intercepte... Read More about Long-PCR Study of Root-knot Nematodes.

HEIF: HUMBER Science Festival 2.0 - Post Covid Phase 2 Aug 1, 2022 - Jul 31, 2023
The aim of this project is to expand the Hull Science Festival to cover the Humber region, and create the foundations for a self-sustained science festival for the region, ultimately through formation of a spin-out charity to deliver future Humber Sc... Read More about HEIF: HUMBER Science Festival 2.0 - Post Covid Phase 2.

Site Condition Monitoring of Atlantic Salmon Sep 26, 2022 - Mar 31, 2023
One of the special functions of NatureScot is the establishment of monitoring protocols for statutory sites designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) and areas designated as part of the Natura 2000 series, (Special Areas of Conservat... Read More about Site Condition Monitoring of Atlantic Salmon.

NERC: Supporting Interdisciplinarity in Discovery Science 2022 Oct 1, 2022 - Mar 31, 2023
The NERC Discipline Hopping for Discovery Sciences (DHDS) funding provide our academic community with the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge across disciplines in encouraging new research perspectives and methodologies through innovative act... Read More about NERC: Supporting Interdisciplinarity in Discovery Science 2022.

Office for Students PG Conversion Course Funding Sep 1, 2023 - Aug 31, 2025
Artificial intelligence and data science postgraduate conversion course scholarship funding..