Astrophysics at the University of Hull Apr 1, 2018 - Mar 31, 2022
Poposed research is divided into six projects; their respective objectives are listed below in no particular order, given their equal importance to the Centre's research portfolio. The goals within each project are presented in order of priority....
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Projects (28)
Undergraduate Bursary: Star Formation Quenching Efficiency in Filaments of Galaxies Jul 1, 2018 - Sep 30, 2018
Galaxy evolution is typically studied in discrete environments – usually within galaxy clusters or groups where the galaxy-galaxy interaction rate is high, in voids where the galaxies are largely unaffected by others of their ilk, or within the conte...
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Development of high-resolution numerical models to simulate the influence of climate and sea-level on the future of the Mekong delta May 1, 2019 - Jul 31, 2019
The Vietnamese Mekong delta, home to 18 million people, floods annually during the Monsoon, sustaining a suite of ecosystem services that underpin the welfare of the rapidly growing population of the wider area. The longer-term future sustainability...
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Cosmic Chronometers in t he GAMA fields Jun 23, 2020 - Aug 15, 2020
Here, we seek funding from the Royal Astronomical Society, with in-kind contributions from the University of Hull, to undertake a summer project of 8 weeks in length to determine the frequency and prevalence of cosmic chronometers in the GAMA data se...
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STFC Introductory Astronomy School - 2021 Apr 1, 2021 - Sep 4, 2021
Blended programme of education and research for ~100 1st year postgraduate students from around the country, to be held the final week of August 2021; competitive grant process through STFC; Hull previously awarded £42k to run the 2016 training schoo...
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A ram pressure stripping toy model for jellyfish galaxies Jul 1, 2021 - Aug 27, 2021
An 8 week Undergraduate Research Bursary to fund a summer project to study the causes of jellyfish galaxies. The student intends to provide a model that could give "clues" about the right initial conditions to solve a real-world physics problem.
National Data Strategy Pilot Funding Oct 1, 2021 - Mar 31, 2022
Office for Students PG Conversion Course Funding Sep 1, 2023 - Aug 31, 2025
Artificial intelligence and data science postgraduate conversion course scholarship funding..
Additional scholarship funding for MSc in AI and Data Science Jan 1, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023
This is GBP 60,000 of bonus funding for the MSc in AI and Data Science from the Office for Students. Awarded 25/Oct/2022.
Postgraduate conversion courses in AI and Data Science Apr 1, 2020 - Jul 31, 2023
The aim of the project is to develop and deliver a self-sustaining conversion MSc programme in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, initially over 3 cohorts but with a view to long term sustainability. The programme will be designed to help addr...
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EMO-GP: Emission Mechanisms of Giant Pulses Apr 1, 2024 - Mar 31, 2027
The goal of this project is to understand the emission mechanism of ‘giant pulses’ (GPs) from radio pulsars and its connection to the origins of fast radio bursts (FRBs) and radio magnetar outbursts; phenomena for which recent evidence hints at an un...
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Wolfson Equipment bid 2023 - Confocal Imaging ZEISS Elyra 7 with Lattice SIM² Oct 1, 2024 - Sep 30, 2029
A Statistical Framework for Efficient Evidence Generation in Diagnostics Jan 1, 2024 - Dec 31, 2026
HEIF: PyPlay: Fun with Python for Junior Coders Nov 1, 2023 - Apr 30, 2024
‘PyPlay: Fun with Python for Junior Coders’ (hereafter ‘PyPlay’) is an educational programme aimed at teaching primary school children (Year 6’s, 10-11 year olds) Python* programming skills through the highly engaging process of creating simple and f...
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NIHR Mental Health Research Group Nov 1, 2024 - Oct 31, 2029
The University of Hull has been awarded £11m from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) - Mental Health Research Group award to establish a world-leading centre to carry out essential research into addiction and mental health....
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Understanding Community Insights into the Impact of GRIP hotspot policing Jan 1, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026
Humberside is uniquely positioned to undertake this evaluation which will contribute to the national understanding of the vital relationship between police and the communities they serve. As the highest performing police force in the UK, Humberside...
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iCASE PhD studentship with QinetiQ (via Newcastle University) Jan 1, 2024 - Dec 31, 2027
A research project into the uses of auxiliary knowledge for identifying hallucinations, falsehoods, contradictions, and missing knowledge in Large Language Model (LLM) outputs, and on improving LLM inference, training, and architecture for improving...
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iCASE PhD Studentship with QinetiQ Jan 1, 2024 - Dec 31, 2027
A research project into the uses of auxiliary knowledge for identifying hallucinations, falsehoods, contradictions, and missing knowledge in Large Language Model (LLM) outputs, and on improving LLM inference, training, and architecture for improving...
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AKT: Predictive Manufacturing Optimization using Neural Networks (PROMINN) Mar 25, 2024 - Jun 24, 2024
We propose to bring together knowledge of advanced AI techniques held by the University, with the internationally renowned expertise in laser development and manufacture of Luxinar Ltd. This combination provides an exciting opportunity to apply AI to...
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Diffuse H-Alpha Emission in Galaxy Simulations Jul 1, 2024 - Aug 23, 2024
H-alpha is an emission line that is produced by ionised hydrogen in the interstellar medium. In galaxies, it mostly comes from hot, ionised bubbles around young, massive stars, and as such it is often used to measure how quickly a galaxy is convertin...
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