ProducinG toP taLent

The University of Hull has produced thousands of dedicated, dynamic graduates who have gone on to achieve success at the top of their gamefrom commerce and politics to science and arts. Our alumni include:

• Matt Davies, CEO of Tesco UK

• Judith Mckenna, Chief Operating Officer, Walmart U.S.

• Liz Sproat, Head of Education, EMEA at Google

• Mark Chapman, TV and Radio presenter, Match of the Day 2, BBC Radio 5 Live sport

• Marianne Elliot, Olivier Award-winning Theatre Director and Co-director of War Horse

• Rosie Millard, Broadcaster, Journalist and Chair of City of Culture 2017

• Kieran Breen, Executive Vice-President, International Marketing, 20th Century Fox

• Larry Hirst, CBE, former Chairman & CEO of IBM EMEA

The University has an excellent track record of helping people to succeed in work. 95% of last year ’s undergraduates went on to work or higher study within 6 months. What’s more, their relationships with organisations such as Ford, Mars, Microsoft, Rolls-Royce, Nestle, Toyota, BBC and L’Oreal mean that students have the chance to benefit from stimulating work experience and to make their CVs stand out.

“You reaLLY HaVe to FeeL ThE mAgIC, ThE ENERgy”

It’s really difficult to describe the ‘feel’ to somebody: you have to experience it. You have to really feel the magic, the energy, that is the University.

95% of LAST yEAR’S underGraduates

Went on to WorK or HiGHer studY

WitHin 6 montHs

GettinG neW Businesses oFF tHe Ground

The University of Hull’s Enterprise Centre has nurtured some top business talent, helping 150 businesses get off the ground since it opened in 2008. Electric String, who install bespoke automation and AV systems for homes, yachts and businesses, is just one of those companies who left the centre - aiming for a turnover of £5m within five years. 3D visualisation specialists VISR, who produced the virtual reality headsets for the latest Star Wars film are another key example.

£200m inVestment ProGramme underWaY

Ambitions continue on campus where a £200m investment programme is well underway to create an outstanding student experience. The Brynmor Jones Library has been awarded a RIBA Yorkshire Award in recognition of its architectural excellence. A £9.5m investment will provide a world class concert venue ahead of Hull’s reign as UK City of Culture, a new £30m on-campus accommodation will provide homes for 560 students and a £28m development is providing some of the best medical training facilities in the UK.

Did you know?

1 2 out of 3 people who visit the campus go on to apply to study at the University

2 Top 20 University in England for graduate employability

3 £200m investment to create an outstanding student experience

4 The students’ union is one of only four in the country to acquire a Gold Award from the Students’ Union Evaluation Initiative

5 The University has helped to get over 150 businesses off the ground

6 As a principal partner for UK City of Culture 2017, students get plenty of CVboosting opportunities and as the exclusive academic research partner, the University will explore and debate the transformative power of culture