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Phillip Wright
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Senior Vice-President (Academic) and Professor of Chemical Engineering at The University of Southampton. All views expressed are my own
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Lest we forget 🌹


Today, our community united in remembrance, honouring the bravery and selflessness of those who served for our freedom.
 
Students and staff observed a two-minute silence, listened to the Last Post, and laid wreaths in tribute.
November 11, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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Our researchers are leading a new £3.8m project to develop next-generation cancer treatments 🧫

They’ll be researching Oligonucleotides - genetic messages which can tell a cell to stop making harmful proteins, shutting off cancers at their source.

Read more 👉 https://tr.pulse.ly/rkqauldubb
September 10, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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University of Southampton planning to open three more international branch campuses in coming years, v-c says www.timeshighereducation.com/news/uks-fir... via @tashmosheim.bsky.social
UK’s first campus in India ‘just the start’, says Southampton v-c
Mark E. Smith eyes destinations ‘closer to home’ for next overseas site after moving quickly to become first to get going in India
www.timeshighereducation.com
August 8, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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We are excited to be part of the Global Talent Fund – a new government initiative to bring world-leading international researchers to the UK.

The fund will help Southampton to drive innovation that supports UK industry.

Find out more 👉 tr.ee/ZZdR5k

@ukri.org | @russellgroup.bsky.social
July 18, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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Graduation officially kicks off today, and we're so proud to be celebrating with you! 🎓 🫶🏻

This moment marks the end of one incredible chapter and the start of an exciting new journey. Here's to the Class of 2025!

#WeAreUoS
July 16, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Well done to the class of 2025! 🎓🎉👏🏻🍾 #WeAreUoS
Graduation officially kicks off today, and we're so proud to be celebrating with you! 🎓 🫶🏻

This moment marks the end of one incredible chapter and the start of an exciting new journey. Here's to the Class of 2025!

#WeAreUoS
July 16, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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Take a sneak peek at our new Delhi campus 🏫✨

Exciting times! We're getting ready to welcome our first students to our flagship India campus 🎊
July 14, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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Exciting news! We’re proud to launch the new Institute for Medical Innovation alongside @uhsft.bsky.social

The IMI will put Southampton at the heart of medical discovery, bringing experts together in one brand new building to deliver life-changing breakthroughs.

Find out more 👉 tr.ee/ZgQQiL
Pioneering partnership will tackle world’s most devastating diseases
Pioneering partnership will tackle world’s most devastating diseases
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July 2, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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Many congrats to Prof Gerry Stoker on his OBE and Prof William Powrie for his CBE in the King's Birthday Honours! 🎖️

William is recognised for services to engineering and Gerry to local governance and the study of democracy.

Well done both! 👏

#WeAreUoS #KingsBirthdayHonours
June 14, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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We're proud to be ranked 17th in the UK and 2nd in the South East in the Complete University Guide 🎉

This achievement reflects the continued commitment of our staff and students to excellence in teaching, research, and student experience.

See the Complete University Guide here 👉 tr.ee/tLMMMi
June 10, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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As Easter break begins, we wish all our students, staff, and colleagues a joyful Easter holiday.🌸🌤️

While many are enjoying time away, our campus continues to offer a calm and inspiring environment for those still here.💐

Happy holidays from all of us!🐣
April 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Five years on from Covid, here are five ways we made an impact.

From vaccine trials and testing to life-saving equipment, our academics worked with others to play a crucial role in tackling the pandemic.

@uhsftresearch.bsky.social | @southamptonbrc.bsky.social |
@uhsftresearch.bsky.social
March 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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🚨This is such an important and powerful video. Please do watch it and consider joining the @dkms-uk.bsky.social stem cell register if you can. It’s simple & easy to do. Just hit this link 🙏❤️

dkms.org.uk/Stefanovic
March 21, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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"He’s holding on, but he urgently needs a donor." 💔

Leo has a rare disorder that prevents his #bonemarrow from producing blood cells. His only chance at survival is finding a matching stem cell donor.

🦸‍♂️ Be a hero for Leo. Register as a stem cell donor: dkms.org.uk/leo_tw
March 18, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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Ahead of the @F1 season, James Allison, Technical Director of the @mercedesamgf1team.bsky.social, joined us for an exclusive careers talk! 🏁

Students got insider tips, explored F1 roles and even tested the e-simulator!
March 7, 2025 at 4:13 PM