University of Hull Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description
The University of Hull, also known as Hull University, is an English university in East Yorkshire which was founded in 1927. The main campus is located on Cottingham Road, in Hull (or Kingston upon Hull). Part of the campus is the home of the Hull York Medical School. The university also has a smaller campus in Scarborough.The university boasts the honour of having once been the workplace of the former poet Philip Larkin who worked as Librarian of the Brymor Jones Library. Former Vice-Chancellors include Professor David Dilks FRHistS FRSL.
Hull University Union (HUU) boasts a brand new nightclub called Asylum and a regular student magazine Hullfire.
Lord Norton of Louth, Professor of Politics
Noël O'Sullivan, Professor of Politics, specialist in political theory
Lord Parekh, Professor of Politics, specialist on the theory of multiculturalism (1964-2000)
Roy Hattersley, Baron Hattersley, former MP (Lab)
Anthony Giddens, Baron Giddens, social scientistNotable Academics
Alumni
Rt. Hon. John Prescott, MP (Lab), Deputy PM
