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The official account for the University of Southampton. Founding member of the Russell Group.

Ranked among the top 100 universities worldwide.
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Our rail research has won a #QEdPrize, the highest national honour for educational institutions 🎉

We're leading the way in future-proofing the UK's railways – using science to reach the most economical and effective solutions.

Find out more 👉 www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2025/11...
A diverse group of sixteen people stand in a large industrial workshop with machinery and equipment visible in the background. They are arranged in two rows, smiling and posing for the camera in casual attire. The workspace is spacious, with yellow structural frames and piping in the backdrop, suggesting a laboratory or engineering environment. Two workers in bright orange reflective jackets and hard hats are kneeling on a concrete surface outdoors. One is adjusting wires connected to a nearby device, while the other observes. A laptop and red cables are positioned between them. Two people in a laboratory are working with a large cylindrical device. The person on the left in an orange shirt is pressing a button on a control panel, while the person on the right in a striped jumper adjusts the top of the cylinder. A person wearing a protective mask, safety goggles, and gloves is seated on the floor, using a handheld power tool on a metal surface. The setting appears to be an industrial workshop with machinery and cables visible in the background.
November 26, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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60 million year old rock samples under the South Atlantic Ocean have been found to store carbon dioxide for millennia in lava rubbles.

Research led by Dr Rosalind Coggon analysed drilled lavas to show how much CO₂ the rocks capture via reactions with the ocean.

Read more 👉 https://tr.ee/DcXIr1
Cores of lava breccia, cemented with white calcium carbonate minerals, recovered from IODP Site. Dr Rosalind Coggon examining cores of upper ocean crust lavas cored during IODP Expedition 390. RV JOIDES Resolution sets sail from Cape Town for the South Atlantic Transect at the start of IODP Expedition 390.
November 25, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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We're delighted to be part of a new consortium led by
@theturing.bsky.social Institute which will develop an AI system supporting national security.

Read more 👉 tr.ee/geoD6L

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Professor Mark Young stands outdoors in a light blue striped shirt and grey blazer, with greenery behind and a quote about leading Southampton’s role in the Turing consortium to develop human-centred AI for national security.
November 24, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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Our researchers have mapped 52 different bacteria-eating viruses (phages) in the fight against antibiotic resistant hospital superbugs. The research was made possible by Bowel Research UK.

Find out more 👉 https://southampton.pulse.ly/czdvrfqaem
New collection of bacteria-eating viruses to tackle hospital superbug
New collection of bacteria-eating viruses to tackle hospital superbug
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November 21, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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Summer could be 42 days longer by the end of the century according to our @sotongeogenviron.bsky.social scientists and @royalholloway.bsky.social researchers ☀️

European lake mud dating back thousands of years helped them make the prediction.

Read more 👉 https://tr.pulse.ly/fdcljgd2ga
A group of people sits on a sunlit grassy hill, facing away from the camera. They are enjoying a serene sunset over the cityscape in the background. Tall trees border the scene, with soft, warm light creating a relaxed and peaceful atmosphere.
November 19, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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Did you know ancient bogs could hold clues to a major shift in the Earth's climate? ❄️

Our scientists discovered that sudden shifts in the Southern Westerly Winds 15,000 years ago triggered a massive growth of peatland swamps.

Read more 👉 https://tr.pulse.ly/1iav2mascn

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Dr Zoë Thomas wearing a white hard hat and a bright yellow high-visibility jacket standing next to Falklands peat bogs. She's holding a small clear plastic bag. The soil layers behind her vary in color and texture, with distinct dark and light sections. A serene landscape featuring a tranquil pond reflecting a pastel pink and purple sky at dawn or dusk. The water is surrounded by lush grasses and low, scattered trees, with a dense forest in the background. Dr Zoë Thomas and Haidee Cadd examining ditch at Tussac House site where prehistoric tree remains were found. One person is standing in a trench, examining soil layers, while the other is on the right, sitting on the ground, taking notes or using a device. The background shows a mound of rocks and dirt and several buildings in the distance.
November 19, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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Could weight loss drugs like Ozempic help to boost the effectiveness of breast cancer treatments in women with obesity?

Our researchers have been funded by Against Breast Cancer to investigate.

Read more 👉 https://tr.pulse.ly/vitxspwdgm
A scientist wearing a blue lab coat and gloves is working in a laboratory. They are using a pipette to transfer liquid into a petri dish inside a fume hood. Several bottles of liquid and lab equipment are visible in the background.
November 18, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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Good luck to our former Chancellor Ruby Wax as she embarks on bush tucker trials and jungle adventures in I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! 🐍

Could Ruby be swapping her cap and ceremonial mace for a crown and sceptre?
Ruby Wax stands confidently in a lush jungle scene. She is wearing a wide-brimmed hat, a beige jacket, red trousers, and a red, white, and blue scarf. The backdrop is filled with green foliage and bright red flowers. Credit: ITV Plc.
November 16, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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Intense sand mining is putting the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia at risk of collapse with catastrophic consequences.

Scientists have now determined the cause of this decline to be sand mining in the Mekong River in Cambodia and Vietnam.

👉 https://southampton.pulse.ly/bqqpxhrguz
Aerial view of a construction site with large areas of sand and earth being developed next to a river. In the background, a city skyline with tall buildings is visible under the setting sun. Several barges and a small boat are docked near the shore, and scattered equipment is visible on the sandy terrain.
November 14, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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A new breakthrough by our scientists could pave the way for more targeted treatments for some blood cancer patients.

Researchers identified a specific subtype of lymphoma which doesn’t respond well to current therapies.

Read more 👉 https://southampton.pulse.ly/6ymk1rtwvd
Headshot of Professor Francesco Forconi from the University of Southampton with a blue box at the bottom contains a quote about his cancer research.
November 14, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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Our Earth scientists have discovered how continents are slowly peeled from beneath, fuelling volcanic activity in an unexpected place - the oceans 🌊

Discover more 👉 southampton.pulse.ly/xfz0mvyw2c

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Aerial view of Cocos Island, a small atoll surrounded by a vibrant turquoise lagoon and coral reef. The lush green island is encircled by the reef.
November 12, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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Our researchers have developed an AI tool that can spot objects lodged in patients’ airways better than radiologists.

It outperformed experts in checking CT scans for hard-to-see objects that can have serious health consequences.

Read more 👉 https://tr.ee/QZUWvK
A medical professional in a white coat assists a patient lying on a CT scanner bed. The patient is covered with a white sheet and positioned inside the large, circular opening of the scanner, with visible displays and controls on the machine. 3D reconstruction of the airways generated from a CT scan using AI. A digital 3D model of a bronchial tree is displayed, featuring a central trunk branching into two main blue airways, with additional branching into smaller vessels. The airways are highlighted in blue, while green and red sections indicate various elements or features along the structure, set against a plain white background.
November 12, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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Our scientists are close to a breakthrough in the fight against fatty liver disease 🔬

They are working on tiny models of the gut, liver and fat tissue to find new treatments for the condition, affecting one in five people in the UK.

Read more 👉 https://tr.pulse.ly/hn4yxytavf
A busy, well-lit laboratory with four people in white lab coats. In the foreground, a woman examines a sample under a microscope. She wears blue gloves. In the background, three others are engaged in various lab activities, surrounded by shelves filled with scientific equipment and supplies. Microscopic image showing large green cells surrounding clusters of smaller blue and red-stained cells. Bright yellowish-orange areas are visible at the center of some clusters, highlighting the cellular structure against a dark background.
November 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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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.
A collection of red poppy wreaths laid at the base of a memorial stone at University of Southampton, including wreaths from organisations such as St John Ambulance. Two speakers stand at microphones during Remembrance Day ceremony at University of Southampton, as a musician behind them performs The Last Post, with sound equipment set up outdoors.
 A soldier carries a poppy wreath during Remembrance Day ceremony at University of Southampton, with cadets standing in uniform and a crowd of students and staff observing in silence behind them. A large crowd of students, staff, and military personnel stand together in silence outside university building during Remembrance Day service.
November 11, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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Ever wondered why we sometimes see colours that aren’t actually there?

It’s a phenomenon called ‘colour afterimages’ – and our psychologist Dr Christoph Witzel has found, for the first time, the missing link that explains why we see them.

Read more 👉 https://tr.ee/0quZBG
Dr Witzel (in a red shirt) arranges colourful paper squares on a slanted, white surface under bright LED lights. Several white bowls containing colored squares are on the table. A large camera setup is on the right side, pointing at the surface.
November 6, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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As part of #NationalEngineeringDay, we're highlighting the engineers behind our nC2 consultancy who are celebrating 10 years of success 🌟

A specialist team in material sciences, they work from the University’s labs to stress-test and improve safety components.

Read more 👉 https://tr.ee/0Si0mb
A woman wearing glasses and blue gloves operates a piece of laboratory equipment in a room with blue-tinted lighting. She is focused on adjusting a component of the machine on a counter surrounded by various tools and scientific instruments. Two scientists wearing safety goggles and lab coats are working with a cylindrical metal container emitting vapor, likely involving a cryogenic process. Both are wearing thick red heat-resistant gloves. The laboratory setting is filled with equipment and storage boxes in the background. A group of seven people, all wearing blue shirts, stand together on a staircase. They are smiling and looking up at the camera. The stairs form diagonal lines in the background, creating a sense of depth and perspective. Two scientists in lab coats stand in a laboratory, examining a sample. One holds the sample between gloved fingers while standing beside a large laboratory machine with control panels and an open compartment.
November 5, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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Heat pumps could help stabilise the UK's electricity supply.

Our experts found that when households temporarily had their heat pump use reduced during peak grid demand hours, electricity demand dropped by around 90%.

Read more 👉 https://southampton.pulse.ly/diqabkgsgy
Power lines are silhouetted against an orange sunset sky on the left side of the image. On the right, a quote from Dr Patrick James of the University of Southampton discusses how heat pumps provide affordable heating, ease grid stress, cut emissions, and increase energy resilience.
October 28, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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Our students and researchers will help to develop the next generation of drone technology.

They'll be working with @minima-global.bsky.social on the world’s first deployment of drones with blockchain embedded into their hardware.

Find out more 👉 https://tr.pulse.ly/9x8ewvuvfe
A drone flying over a frozen lake near a rocky shoreline partially covered in snow. The sunlight illuminates the icy surface, creating a serene contrast between the land and the frozen water body.
October 28, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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Our scientists are joining forces on a flagship project that will take e-textiles to the next level 🚀

Think clothing for health and fitness monitoring, enhancing virtual reality, and even smart textiles for car interiors. The possibilities are limitless 🌟

Read more 👉 https://tr.ee/P0zNza
A group of ten people stands in a laboratory setting. They are smiling and casually dressed in varying outfits, such as button-up shirts and sweaters. Behind them are shelves with stacked items and a flexible duct pipe extending from the ceiling. The room has a scientific, industrial look, with visible equipment and a clock on the wall. Close-up of a 3D printing setup featuring two bright spotlights illuminating a thin stream of blue filament being extruded. The setup includes precise metal and plastic components in a structured frame.
October 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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We were honoured to host the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) Chair Inaugural Lecture, “India’s Rise as a Responsible Global Leader”, this week ✨

Joined by our VC Professor Mark E. Smith, the occasion celebrated growing India-UK ties, reflecting our commitment to global collaboration.
Vice Chancellor, Professor Mark E. Smith giving speech at the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) Chair Inaugural Lecture. Professor Prakash Chand Kandpal delivering a lecture at the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) Chair Inaugural Lecture. Lord Mayor James Baillie, wearing ornate ceremonial robes with gold detailing and a chain of office, smiles while standing next to a woman attendee dressed in professional attire. Vice-President Professor Jane Falkingham, wearing glasses and a rainbow lanyard, stands talking with two attendees at the event, all dressed in business attire during the ICCR Chair Inaugural Lecture.
October 24, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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Revolutionary new space telescope @4most-eu.bsky.social has captured its first data from the universe.

Our scientists are part of the team behind the super-scope and say it’ll reveal how galaxies and black holes formed.

Read more 👉 tr.ee/ba4NEs
The VISTA 4MOST, a large, intricate astronomical device, housed inside an industrial facility. The structure features a prominent circular component with visible wiring and metal framework, supported by a sturdy blue frame with stairs and a raised platform for access. The VISTA mountain top observatory stands on rocky terrain under a clear night sky, with the Milky Way stretching across and a bright planet shining above.
October 22, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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Congrats to archaeologist Dr Georgia Andreou and English lecturer Dr @callanjd.bsky.social who’ve been awarded the @leverhulme.ac.uk, Philip Leverhulme Prize.

Each receive £100,000 for their research, recognising international impact at an early stage of their careers.

Find out more 👉 tr.ee/r7NxWU
Two side-by-side portraits: on the left, Dr Georgia Andreou with long dark hair wearing a patterned blouse against a plain background; on the right, Dr Callan Davies with short hair in a patterned jumper standing in front of a bookshelf filled with books.
October 21, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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Solar panels are powering sustainability at University of Southampton Science Park showing how research and enterprise can deliver real impact ☀️

On World Energy Saving Day, find out how university spin-out Absolar Solutions is changing the world.

Read more 👉 https://tr.pulse.ly/ygb0glkf7r
October 21, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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Congratulations to Professor Paul Little, winning Royal College of General Practitioners Research Paper of the Year 🌟

He and his team’s research found that simple nasal sprays, can shorten illness, ease symptoms and even reduce the need for antibiotics.

Read more 👉 https://tr.ee/P2bffM
October 20, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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Congratulations to Professor Benjamin Oliver on his Ivor Novello Award nomination for Best Community and Participation Composition for VENT with Rachel Warr 🎉

Winners are announced on 11 Nov. Good luck Benjamin!

Find out more 👉 www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2025/10...

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Benjamin Oliver and Rachel Warr stand in the foreground, both smiling and clapping. Other people in the background are also clapping, with a bright light illuminating the scene.
October 16, 2025 at 1:20 PM