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Southampton academic named as finalist in European university spin-out awards
27 November 2008
Brian Hayden, Professor of Physical Chemistry at the University of Southampton, is one of 33 entrepreneurs named as finalists in the first pan-European awards for researchers who start businesses.
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Top sports researcher involved in Britain's Olympic success presents RNLI Annual Lecture
25 November 2008
A fascinating insight into how engineering knowledge is applied to sport will be presented at this year's Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) Annual Lecture at the University of Southampton on 4 December 2008.
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Southampton astronomers help catch unique images of exploding star
24 November 2008
Images of a rare astronomical event that has not been witnessed for more than 100 years have been captured thanks to the efforts of astronomers from the University of Southampton.
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Rocket scientists splash down in Southampton
19 November 2008
Talented students with ambitions to lead the next generation of Space engineers are gathering in Southampton this weekend (22 - 23 November) for the 20th annual conference of UK Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (UKSEDS).
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Psychological therapies could be key to helping homeless back into society
18 November 2008
The key to solving the issue of repeat homelessness is to focus on an individual's psychological needs and not to force them back into a society they are emotionally and practically ill-equipped to deal with, says a leading cognitive therapist.
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Nostalgic thoughts of happier times can help overcome loneliness
18 November 2008
Nostalgia, a sentimental longing for the past, has a crucial part to play in combating feelings of isolation and loneliness, claim researchers in a new study.
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Major prize for Southampton scientist
17 November 2008
Climate expert Heiko Pälike has been awarded a 2008 Philip Leverhulme Prize. These prestigious prizes are awarded annually to the "best young scientists in the UK".
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HTA-funded research finds combination of incontinence products most effective
17 November 2008
The NHS, nursing homes and the public spend around £94 million each year on incontinence pads. Now, new research published by the National Institute for Health Research Health Technology Assessment (NIHR HTA) programme suggests that allowing users of incontinence pads to choose combinations of designs for different circumstances would be both clinically efficient and more cost-effective.
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Research into preserving old sound recordings scoops international prize
13 November 2008
A team of researchers at the University of Southampton are the first recipients of a new international prize, which recognises and rewards outstanding contributions to research in the field of the technology of preservation of moving images and recorded sound.
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Out of this world: new popular science book explains how spacecraft fly
14 November 2008
A new popular science book by a Southampton academic aims to explain the design and operation of spacecraft in an entertaining and readable way - without using complex mathematical equations.
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Hats off for Southampton's first winter graduations!
14 November 2008
This year, for the first time, University of Southampton students will be attending graduation ceremonies in December as well as July.
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University of Southampton joins new EU network to study black holes
13 November 2008
The University of Southampton has joined an exclusive EU-wide research network to study black holes and train the next generation of space scientists.
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Clinical research symposium celebrates Southampton's successes
10 November 2008
The University of Southampton and Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust are co-hosting a conference this week celebrating the life-enhancing clinical research undertaken by specialists in the city.
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Changing language in Harold Wilson's Commons speeches indicates cognitive deterioration during his final term of office
10 November 2008
A linguistic analysis of Harold Wilson's performance at the dispatch box suggests that the earliest stages of Alzheimer's disease may well have contributed to his decision to resign, according to a study just published online in the Journal of Neurolinguistics.
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Prestigious lecture examines living with environmental change
07 November 2008
The impact of climate change, loss of biodiversity and pressure on natural resources, such as energy, water and food, on our lives, is examined at the University of Southampton’s prestigious 9th IBM Hursley Lecture next week.
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New device to improve transistor quality
06 November 2008
A new configurable chip which can correct faults in newly- manufactured transistors and can be implemented in mainstream devices such as mobile phones and computers, has been developed by engineers at the University of Southampton.
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Winchester School of Art becomes an Apple Authorised Training Centre
4 November 2008
Students at the University of Southampton's school of art are getting a boost to their future careers with an opportunity to gain a prestigious professional qualification as part of their studies.
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In the footsteps of a national hero: the Duke of Wellington uncovered
3 November 2008
Military historian, broadcaster and author Richard Holmes is sharing his insight into the man behind the hero on Thursday 20 November 2008 at the University of Southampton at this year's 20th Wellington Lecture.
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Airbus turns to Southampton for quiet future
03 November 2008
A new research centre is set to help combat the pressing environmental issue of aircraft noise by identifying quiet solutions for future airliners.