Tributes paid to historian lauded for work on Atlantic slavery
Prof Trevor Burnard’s expertise helped lead to apology by the Scott Trust, owner of the Guardian, over links to trade
April 2024
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Daphne Gilbert obituary
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Seán Hutton obituary
March 2024
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Patrick Boylan obituary
Other lives: Museum director who went on to become heard of arts policy and management at City, University of London
November 2023
Letter: Robert Benewick obituary
Ivor Morgan writes: Robert Benewick inspired not just his students but his fellow members of staff as well
September 2023
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Robert Benewick obituary
Other lives: Expert on Chinese relations with the west who played a leading role in the Society for Anglo-Chinese Understanding
March 2023
From the Guardian archive
Philip Larkin: ‘writing in the language of ordinary people’ – archive, 1973
31 March 1973: Larkin talks about his approach to life and poetry as well as his efforts in editing the Oxford Book of Twentieth Century Verse
February 2023
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Brenda Almond obituary
Other lives: Philosopher and ethicist who promoted the application of her subject to practical concerns and served on the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority
December 2022
Notebook
Philip Larkin: a canary in the coalmine of cancel culture
Rachel Cooke
Hull University in midwinter provided a perfect backdrop for a centenary lecture series on its most famous librarian
October 2021
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Hugh Bevan obituary
Other lives: Law professor who helped to advance children’s rights in the 1970s
May 2021
Lord Smith of Clifton obituary
Influential Lib Dem politician and academic who was the party’s spokesman on Northern Ireland in the House of Lords
January 2021
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John Friend obituary
Other Lives: Botany professor and biochemist who also promoted better understanding of Judaism
September 2020
University Guide 2023
University guide 2023: University of Hull
All you need to know about studying at the University of Hull
July 2020
It's not banter, it's racism: UK students accuse universities of brushing complaints aside
Statements supporting Black Lives Matter are meaningless without action over racist incidents, students say
September 2019
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Philip Holmes obituary
Other lives: Author, academic and expert on Scandinavian languages, particularly Swedish
August 2019
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David Rubinstein obituary
Other lives: Social historian who wrote on education, housing, the labour movement and women’s history
December 2018
If universities sacrifice philosophy on the altar of profit, what’s next?
Julian Baggini
Hull says the subject doesn’t meet the needs of ‘business partners’. Try telling that to Thales of Miletus, says writer Julian Baggini
September 2018
Glasgow University is not alone in profiting from slavery
Letters: Most of today’s wealthy families profited from the transatlantic trade, says Prof Gary Craig, while John Oldfield and David Richardson highlight investment in slavery studies
July 2018
Universities outsource mental health services despite soaring demand
Critics say shifting counselling resources into ‘wellbeing’ is perverse and dangerous when depression and suicide among students are at worrying levels
April 2018
Cambridge ranked last in university fair access table
Hull and Derby among top performers under new measure and Oxford among worst
