"Mariupol and Hull have the same profiles and backgrounds. They are both industrial cities and sea ports." David Atkinson, professor of cultural and historical geography at University of Hull ...

The University of Hull was formed in 1927, making us the 14th oldest university in England. Home to over 14,500 students, the University has a proud history of academic excellence and of creating and ...

David Atkinson, a professor of cultural and historical geography at the University of Hull, took part in the visit. He said: “The cities of Hull and Mariupol have important historic parallels.