Professor Dave Petley (@vc_hull) 's Twitter Profile
Professor Dave Petley

@vc_hull

Vice-Chancellor of @UniOfHull | Geography, Earth Sciences and Innovation | All views are my own | hull.ac.uk

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Climate action & the protection of habitats is critical for a sustainable future. It’s wonderful to see our research supporting indigenous women in North Vietnam taking on the challenge, with funding from The British Academy Well done Lisa Jones & team. thebritishacademy.ac.uk/news/funding-a…

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It’s always a pleasure to hear stories from our alumni community. It was perfect timing on Results Day as Sarah Hughes, CEO Mind, shared her experience of getting a place at Hull and how she has made her career ambitions a reality. Inspirational. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

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As Mpox starts to spread, our virologist Cheryl Walter provides more insight into how the disease is transmitted and what needs to be done to control the outbreak. theconversation.com/mpox-cases-are…

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It’s wonderful to see our Rugby League Performance, Education & Community Hub open. Welcome to all @HullFCofficial’s teams who are using our fabulous campus as their new training base. Our partnership will see a raft of opportunities for our students.

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Congratulations to my @UniofHull colleague Steven Forrest, who was recently appointed an Associate Yorkshire and Humber Climate Commission. Steven will co-chair their Regional Picture & Evidence Group as well as continuing to contribute to their Adaptation & Resilience and their Research & Evidence panels.

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Our expert modern slavery practitioners and researchers are guiding businesses to navigate EU legislation on due diligence, different types of exploitation and additional risks associated with climate change. The short online sessions are free. hull.ac.uk/research/insti…

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Looking forward to our Freedom Festival Arts Trust events and exhibitions, which open this week. This is a thought-provoking and engaging way for our community including people of all ages to examine social justice. hull.ac.uk/research/insti…

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It’s great to see @UniofHull Renewable Energy and Carbon Removal Lecturer Ben Kolosz contributing to this a guide in the The Independent that breaks down the costs and savings of installing solar panels independent.co.uk/advisor/solar-…

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Great to work with Humber Modern Slavery Partnership (HMSP) and Humberside Police on our 'Yorkshire and Humber Trafficking and Exploitation Conference' on 15 Oct. It’s good to see a focus on community and culture as themes for the conference. To get involved email [email protected]

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This year’s Allam Lecture looks fascinating. Professor Pat Price from Imperial College London is a leading figure in oncology and cancer research. Her lecture takes place on 13 September. hyms.ac.uk/about/events/a…

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I’m delighted to welcome Professor Simon Green into his new post as Director of the Wilberforce Institute at the University of Hull. I’m looking forward to working with him as he develops the themes of historical and contemporary forms of enslavement. hull.ac.uk/research/insti…

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The ‘Spurn Safari’ must've surely been a highlight of the EIGConference. It’s been great to welcome so many geo-professionals on to campus for this high-profile conference, which helps those in the sector keep abreast of trends, innovation & share best practice. Earth Science Hull

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Congratulations to Prof Xudong Zhao on his keynote presentation at the World Society of Sustainable Energy Technologies International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies 2024 in Shanghai. Also in the @UniofHull delegation were Dr Na Zhu and PhD student Xiang Xu.

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I look forward to welcoming new and returning students next week. The start of the academic year is immensely exciting. I hope that everyone on campus for @HUSU’s Welcome Week has a brilliant time.

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It was fantastic to be present at the opening of the new Molecular Imaging Research Centre at Castle Hill Hospital today. It is a remarkable achievement by the Daisy charity, creating a fantastic set of facilities to underpin research and patient treatment.

It was fantastic to be present at the opening of the new Molecular Imaging Research Centre at Castle Hill Hospital today. It is a remarkable achievement by the Daisy charity, creating a fantastic set of facilities to underpin research and patient treatment.
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Professor Pat Price is the 2024 Allam Lecturer at University of Hull, talking about opportunities for PET based medicine. It's deeply fascinating and inspiring to hear about pioneering medical imaging.

Professor Pat Price is the 2024 Allam Lecturer at <a href="/UniOfHull/">University of Hull</a>, talking about opportunities for PET based medicine. It's deeply fascinating and inspiring to hear about pioneering medical imaging.
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A beautiful dawn on campus on the first day of the new academic year at University of Hull. Welcome to new and returning students, I hope you really enjoy Welcome Week.

A beautiful dawn on campus on the first day of the new academic year at <a href="/UniOfHull/">University of Hull</a>. Welcome to new and returning students, I hope you really enjoy Welcome Week.
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From Anime to Yoga, Big Band to War Games – it’s an exciting day for all our new students. It’s Freshers Fair – when they can take their pick of all the amazing societies, sports clubs and volunteering on offer. Happy times!

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It’s great to see colleagues from Energy and Environment Institute demonstrating the power of serious gaming as a tool for research & disaster recovery at this year’s Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Conference. The Flood Recovery Game was developed as part of our Mapping Flood Recovery Gaps project: hull.ac.uk/work-with-us/r…

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An inspiring glimpse of conservation efforts. Botanist Eva Crackles, who received a University of Hull honorary degree for her work in researching and recording plants in the region, is mentioned in this article about protecting the endangered marsh pea. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…