Face shields made at University of Hull to help coronavirus fight across UK 8th April 2020 New face shield designs produced by engineers at the University of Hull could increase production of the life-saving equipment across the UK. The university is leading a collaboration to produce face shields to support the NHS and other healthcare organisations in preventing the spread of Covid-19. The designs – which take just minutes to make – […] Read more Coronavirus Education and Learning News University of Hull
Hull care leaver now competing for international business award 10th March 2020 A Hull woman who built a successful business with her partner after they met in a Hull care home has been shortlisted for an international business award. Sarah Fenwick and partner Gareth Pennington escaped issues around homelessness, drugs and mental health which trapped family members. The pair set up Tree Fellas, a Hull firm of […] Read more Business Education and Learning News Care LeaversTree Fellas
£25,000 ‘pocket park’ to pop up next to Hull school 6th March 2020 A £25,000 “pocket park” is being created in Hull to encourage young families, teenagers and adults to get outdoors. The green sanctuary will be created as part of a £1.35 million fund to create 68 new Pocket Parks across the UK, transforming neglected urban spaces into thriving green havens for communities. The Dukeries Active Zone […] Read more Community and Living Education and Learning News Councillor Mike ThompsonDukeries Active ZoneHull City CouncilThoresby Primary School
Have your say on a piece of history 19th February 2020 A public vote is being launched for people to have their say on which historic artefacts they would like to see as part of future exhibitions. From Monday 24 February, items from Hull’s Maritime Museum will go head-to-head in a daily competition in which the public can chose their favourite pieces to form part of […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Museums News Councillor Daren HaleHull Maritime MuseumHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityPeople's Choice Exhibition
Hull one of five cities to host exclusive CBeebies event 17th February 2020 Hull has been named as one of the only Northern cities to host a new CBeebies event this summer. Hull and York join four London and Surrey locations announced so far in this brand new event guaranteed to knock the socks off our young generation. CBeebies Rainbow Adventure will visit Queen Victoria Square Friday 5 […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News CBeebiesCbeebies Rainbow AdventureCouncillor Dave CrakerQueen Victoria Square
Story of fateful voyage from Hull’s whaling past to be performed in schools 17th February 2020 A Hull-based theatre company is taking an immersive maritime-themed performance to local primary schools. Theatre on the Edge, which aims to produce quality theatre with new and original work, has been commissioned by Hull City Council as part of the forthcoming Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City schools outreach programme. Based on a significant event in Hull’s […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News Captain GravillCouncillor Daren HaleHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityThe Diana of HullThe Last Leviathans
Pop sensation L Devine to perform in Hull 10th February 2020 One of the country’s most exciting pop talents is coming to Hull this summer. L Devine, whose debut EP Growing Pains received critical acclaim and earned her a spot on Annie Mac’s stage at the Great Escape Festival, will perform at Hull Central Library on Sunday 24 May. The 21-year-old, from Whitley Bay, will be […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News AdeleAnnie MacClean BanditCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonGet It Loud In LibrariesGreat Escape FestivalGrowing PainsHull Central LibraryL DevineLewis CapaldiThe Vaccines
Song for Hull is back – and it’s bigger than ever 6th February 2020 Children from the city will perform Song for Hull in front of a live audience at the Bonus Arena tomorrow. The project – launched during Hull’s year as UK City of Culture in 2017 – has been allowed to continue thanks to funding from Newground Together, NHS Hull Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and Hull University […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News What's on A Song for HullBonus ArenaHull Music ServiceHull University Teaching Hospitals NHS TrustMusicNHS Hull CCGUK City of Culture
Eight young Hull musicians given generous grants towards tuition 4th February 2020 Eight talented young people from Hull have been given a big boost as they look to begin careers in music. The Rotary Club of Humberside, in partnership with Hull Music Service, announced the new recipients of its music tuition bursary scheme at a presentation evening at The Albemarle Centre. The youngsters will be given financial […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News Hull Music ServiceMusicThe Rotary Club of Humberside
Hull school named among country’s best for A-level progress 27th January 2020 Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC) has been named as one of the best schools in the country for progress made by A-level students. New league tables released by the Department for Education show Hull’s employer-led school is ranked 15th for all schools and colleges in England, including fee-paying independent schools, for the progress made […] Read more Business Education and Learning News Regeneration Ron Dearing UTC
Hopes and dreams of Hull children to be shared with shoppers 16th January 2020 Hull’s children will be sharing their visions for the future as part of an immersive art installation next month. Model City, from Absolutely Cultured, will see Hull’s children take shoppers and passers-by to alternate realities. The installation will take over King Edward Street this February half term. The playful and thought-provoking soundscape has been produced […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News Absolutely CulturedModel City
Get creative in 2020 with Makerspace at Hull Central Library 13th January 2020 Plenty of people will have already made – and broken – new year’s resolutions. January might be a great time to decide to learn how to play an instrument, be more active or cut something toxic out of your diet. But it’s also a good time to commit to being more creative – and Hull […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News 3D printingAdobe IllustratorArduinoLaser cuttingMakerspacePython
