The University of Southampton is recognised as one of the UK’s leading universities, currently ranked 12th in the Sunday Times University Guide.
Point zero. Exploring the dawn of time
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The fight for a cure. Dementia linked to chronic stress
Chronic stress is being investigated in a new Alzheimer’s Society funded research project as a risk factor for developing dementia. More...
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Treasures of the deep. Oceans support our dwindling resources
The deep sea is still relatively unexplored, but pioneering Southampton researchers have discovered deep-sea vents teeming with new life and valuable metals such as gold, platinum and copper. More...
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Light work. The miracle of the human hand
The human hand is remarkable. It is a perfect functional tool; tasks which are impossible for even our most advanced robots are easily accomplished by a functional hand. More...
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Scanning the human barcode. DNA tests aid faster diagnosis
Southampton researchers are developing an innovative technique for DNA testing that is paving the way to point-of-care tests for medical conditions and faster crime scene analysis. More...
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Breathe easy. The healing power of urban trees
New research by scientists at the University of Southampton has shown how London’s trees can improve air quality not only by consuming CO2, but by filtering out pollution particulates, which are damaging to human health. More...
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Industrial revolution. 3D printing ushers in a new age
Three-dimensional printing - the technology which enables complex components to be built up layer by layer - has been around for two decades. Initially, its primary application was product prototyping. More...
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Miracle metal. Copper takes on the superbugs
Every year, approximately seven million people worldwide acquire a healthcare-associated infection (HAI). Of the four million in Europe, around 37,000 die. More...
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Cool heads. A new era in crisis management
A Southampton-led research project is set to create true partnerships between people and computers, helping to tackle some of today’s most pressing challenges. More...
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Transforming internet infrastructure. The photonics hyperhighway
Pioneering research aims to make the internet faster. More...
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Redefining business and university relationships. World-leading collaboration
World-leading expertise from the University of Southampton and Lloyd’s Register is being brought together in the largest research collaboration of its kind in the UK. More...
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Out of this world. Leading space science
The University of Southampton is home to some of the world’s leading space researchers, ranging from astronomers to engineers. Whether investigating orbital debris or monitoring black holes, they are at the cutting edge of space science. More...
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Harnessing nature. Combating breast cancer
New research from the University of Southampton has revealed that a plant compound in watercress may have the ability to suppress breast cancer cell development by 'turning off' a signal in the body, thereby starving a growing tumour of essential blood and oxygen. More...