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University of Southampton @unisouthampton.bsky.social · 1d

100 years ago, RRS Discovery set off on a voyage which began the modern era of British oceanographic research and conservation.

A new exhibition in Hartley Library tells its story using historic accounts and advanced research.

Find out more 👉 https://southampton.pulse.ly/e9ncanmwnw

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University of Southampton @unisouthampton.bsky.social · 2d

Our researchers have carried out the most complete study of Egypt’s Karnak temple, one of the ancient world’s largest temple complexes.

It reveals new evidence on the age of the temple, its landscape, and tantalising links to ancient Egyptian mythology.

Read more 👉 https://tr.pulse.ly/ceqvwv4rpq

Core samples being extracted at Karnak by 4 men.

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University of Southampton @unisouthampton.bsky.social · 5d

Great to welcome His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh to see how ground-breaking light-based tech is driving the UK’s economic growth.

The Duke met academics at the forefront of developing silicon photonics, as well as young people considering a career in science.

Read more 👉 tr.ee/omAFNY

His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh observes a demonstration at a wooden table, where two young women present a small machine connected to a laptop, with a display board on photonics in the background.

His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh and Vice-Chancellor Mark E. Smith smile as they hold a framed chip, while a group of people watch in the background.

His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh in full cleanroom protective suit alongside researchers during a laboratory tour.

His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh is welcomed with a handshake during his visit, greeted by staff and dignitaries lined up in reception.

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University of Southampton @unisouthampton.bsky.social · 5d

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University of Southampton @unisouthampton.bsky.social · 5d

Our researchers @sotonoceanearth.bsky.social have examined 5 million year old plankton fossils as part of an international research project 🌊

The study suggests tropical Pacific Ocean ecosystems may be more resilient to climate warming than first feared.

Find out more 👉 tr.ee/BpAlpo

Microscope image of foraminifera samples used in the research.

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University of Southampton @unisouthampton.bsky.social · 6d

We are saddened to hear of the death of Dr Jane Goodall, who was awarded an Honorary Degree from Southampton in 2019.

Dr Goodall was a committed conservationist and a world-leading expert on chimpanzees.

Her dedication to her work was inspiring.

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University of Southampton @unisouthampton.bsky.social · 6d

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University of Southampton @unisouthampton.bsky.social · 6d

Verses Mode: Join game designer and lecturer Jordan Magnuson to find out if video games can be poems at Winchester School of Art on Sunday as part of Winchester Poetry Festival 🎊

Find out here 👉 https://tr.pulse.ly/ewrqgpradj

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University of Southampton @unisouthampton.bsky.social · 7d

What if the computers of the future ran on light? 💡

Senior Research Fellow Colin Mitchell from the Optoelectronics Research Centre explains how silicon photonics makes it possible and why it matters 👇

#Innovation #STEM #SiliconPhotonics

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University of Southampton @unisouthampton.bsky.social · 8d

We're launching a project to tackle significant health inequalities affecting Southampton's Black community.

It follows research showing that Black people report higher rates of chronic pain than other groups.

Read more 👉 www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2025/09...

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A research team from Southampton and Keele, working in collaboration with the NHS and Versus Arthritis, poses together in an office with large windows and modern furniture. The diverse group of 14 people, dressed in casual and business attire, smile warmly.

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University of Southampton @unisouthampton.bsky.social · 9d

Great to see @worldpop-uos.bsky.social data is now being used by @newsfromgoogle.bsky.social.

It's helping estimate the number of people at risk of flooding worldwide to improve responses to potential disasters 👇

WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 13d

🌊 AI + human‑centred data is making waves. Discover how WorldPop’s high-resolution population data helps Google’s Flood Hub predict floods and identify who’s at risk, covering 700M+ people in 100+ countries.

🔗 worldpop.org/blog/how-worldpop-data-powers-googles-global-flood-forecasting-revolution

How WorldPop Data Powers Google’s Global Flood Forecasting Revolution

As climate change drives more extreme weather patterns, the need for accurate and timely flood forecasting has never been greater. A global leader in this effort, Google’s Flood Hub, uses artificial i...

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University of Southampton @unisouthampton.bsky.social · 13d

The future of wearable tech is in futuristic electronic clothing that monitors our health and copes with everyday wear and tear – and there’s a lot of research happening behind the scenes to achieve this.

Great to see Prof Steve Beeby’s work in the field outlined in #IngeniaMag 👉 tr.ee/KqpE73

Royal Academy of Engineering @raeng.org.uk · 20d

How are engineers shaping the future of fashion? 👚♻️
This #LondonFashionWeek, we’re highlighting how electronic clothing is opening up new possibilities for wearable tech – advancing innovation in fashion, healthcare, and sustainability: www.ingenia.org.uk/articles/the...

The road to scaling electronic clothes | Ingenia

Ingenia focuses on all aspects of engineering. Our articles showcase a wide range of engineering and technology innovation, from robotics and data to the latest in renewable energy and medical technol...

www.ingenia.org.uk

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University of Southampton @unisouthampton.bsky.social · 13d

Supermassive blackholes in the early universe are not as big as previously thought, our scientists say.

Their study found that a cosmic giant at the centre of an infant galaxy – some 12 billion lightyears away – was actually 10 times smaller than expected.

Read more 👉 https://tr.ee/5IAafN

A swirling disk of bright red and white gas surrounds a black hole. A luminous jet shoots upwards from its center against a backdrop of stars in deep space.

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University of Southampton @unisouthampton.bsky.social · 19d

Great news! We’ve climbed to 17th in @thetimes.com Good University Guide 2026 🎉

We’re delighted to see our research excellence, rising student satisfaction scores, strong graduate prospects and investment in new facilities highlighted.

For more 👉 www.thetimes.com/uk-universit...

Great news! We’ve climbed to 17th in @thetimes Good University Guide 2026 🎉

We’re delighted to see our research excellence, rising student satisfaction scores, strong graduate prospects and investment in new facilities highlighted.

For more 👉 https://www.thetimes.com/uk-university-rankings

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University of Southampton @unisouthampton.bsky.social · 20d

Our medical students are doing placements in care homes as part of a new pilot scheme with the Hampshire Care Association, providing the next generation of doctors with first-hand experience of the care sector.

Find out more 👉 https://tr.pulse.ly/yasrsy8rrj

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University of Southampton @unisouthampton.bsky.social · 22d

Demand could be just as important as skill level in how people feel about immigration.

Our researchers have found people are as likely to grant visas to fruit and vegetable pickers and care home workers as they are to lawyers and office managers.

Read more 👉 https://tr.ee/LIB8kf

Workers in hooded jackets pick strawberries in a misty field, one carrying a box overhead.

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University of Southampton @unisouthampton.bsky.social · 23d

We've been ranked 20th in the Guardian University Guide! 🎉

With 11 subjects in the top 10, including 2nd in civil engineering and 3rd in midwifery - this is thanks to the hard work and commitment of our fantastic students and colleagues.

Explore more 👉https://theguardian.pulse.ly/nqqw3tblqw

Four student are walking together on a sunny pathway lined with greenery. One is wearing a white hoodie and shorts, another a blue jacket and shorts, the third a light-patterned dress, and the last a red "Chicago Bulls" T-shirt with jeans. They appear engaged in conversation and smiling.

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University of Southampton @unisouthampton.bsky.social · 28d

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University of Southampton @unisouthampton.bsky.social · 28d

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

Close-up of a laboratory setup featuring a row of five transparent microcentrifuge tubes filled with a blue liquid.

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University of Southampton @unisouthampton.bsky.social · 28d

A greedy star not too far from Earth is eating its cosmic twin at a rate not seen before, our space scientists say.

Double star V Sagittae is burning unusually bright as the super-dense white dwarf is gorging on its larger mate in a feeding frenzy.

Discover more 👉 https://tr.ee/4Zyulr

Bright white dwarf feeding off its larger star in blue haze.

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University of Southampton @unisouthampton.bsky.social · 29d

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University of Southampton @unisouthampton.bsky.social · 29d

From sun-blocking chemicals to thickening sea ice 🧊🌊

Researchers have found five geoengineering ideas to tackle climate breakdown, but found these are unlikely to work, could harm ecosystems, and may reduce our chances of reaching net zero.

Read more 👉 tr.ee/6jto7T

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Two people in bright jackets stand on vast, white sea ice scattered with numerous blue melt ponds, creating a striking contrast against the pristine Arctic ice.

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University of Southampton @unisouthampton.bsky.social · 29d

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University of Southampton @unisouthampton.bsky.social · Sep 8

Don't miss our expert @astro-pwise.bsky.social on BBC Four tonight.

He's been speaking with Sky at Night about how astronomers are measuring the expansion of our universe by watching stars explode.

Watch it here from 10pm 👉 https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002j9vz

A spacious, modern lecture hall with tiered seating and wood paneling. Dr Phil Wiseman and Maggie Aderin-Pocock sit at desks having a conversation. A professional video camera on a tripod is positioned in the foreground, facing them with additional lighting equipment set up nearby.

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University of Southampton @unisouthampton.bsky.social · Sep 8

Congratulations to our colleagues appointed to serve on the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2029 panels.

A prestigious recognition of expertise and a vital role in assessing UK research across UK universities.

Find out 👉 https://tr.ee/pwOHZi

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