The University of Hull is a public research university in Kingston upon Hull, a city in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It was founded in 1927 as University College Hull. The main university campus is located in Hull and is home to the Hull York Medical School, a joint initiative with the University of York. Students are served by Hull University Union. The first chancellor of the university was Lord Middleton, followed by Lord Cohen, Lord Wilberforce, and Lord Armstrong. Virginia Bottomley was installed as the current chancellor in April 2006.
| Motto | Latin: Lampada Ferens |
| Motto (English) | Bearing the Torch [of learning] |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1927 – University College Hull, 1954 – university status |
| Endowment | £18.8 million (2016) |
| Budget | £190 million (2016) |
| Chancellor | Baroness Bottomley of Nettlestone |
| Vice-Chancellor | Susan Lea |
| Visitor | The Lord President of the Council ex officio |
| Academic staff | 970 |
| Students | 17,010 (2014/15) |
| Undergraduates | 13,395 (2014/15) |
| Postgraduates | 3,615 (2014/15) |
| Campus | Urban area |
| Colours | Scarf colours, blue and gold Academic silk colour turquoise blue |
| Affiliations | Global U8 (GU8), Utrecht Network, Universities UK, EUA |
About University of Hull
Founded as University College Hull and earning official university status in 1954, the school is a public research university with a main campus that would be home to Hull York Medical School in partnership with the University of York.
Achievement of University of Hull
Poet Philip Larkin served as the school's Head Librarian for more than 30 years at The University's Brynmor Jones Library.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About University of Hull
University of Hull Category.. Buildings and structures in Kingston upon Hull.
Latest information about University of Hull updated on July 28 2021.
