Looking ahead, through our world-leading research, innovation and enterprise, we aspire to change the world for the better.
New Boundaries is our biannual research magazine. It gives a flavour of our broad range of research, which crosses the boundaries separating the traditional disciplines. With our innovative and entrepreneurial approach, coupled with our global partnerships with businesses and the public sector, our researchers are tackling the most pressing challenges facing society today.
Read the latest edition of New Boundaries:
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New Boundaries November 2012 - further reading
Featuring Performance sports excellence: Our expertise helps British athletes achieve success; Towards personalised medicine: Pioneering genetics research could lead to tailored treatments. More...
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New Boundaries - June 2012
Featuring 'Exploring uncharted waters' - deep-sea vents teeming with new life; 'Enhancing MRI' - pioneering research could revolutionise MRI in hospitals. More...
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New Boundaries - December 2011
Featuring 'Super-fast DNA testing' - groundbreaking research that could lead to faster medical diagnosis and crime scene investigation; 'Carbon-rich oceans' - understanding the effects of rising CO2 levels on ocean life. More...
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New Boundaries December 2011 - further reading
Links and staff profiles for all the major stories in the December 2011 issue of New Boundaries. More...
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New Boundaries May 2011 - further reading
Links and staff profiles for all the major stories in the May 2011 issue of New Boundaries. More...
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New Boundaries - November 2010
Featuring 'Food for the Future' - researching innovative ways to meet the world's growing demand for energy, food and water. More...
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New Boundaries - May 2010
Featuring Dr Stuart Clarke’s research on pneumonia and meningitis vaccines, which help protect millions of people around the world from these diseases every year. More...
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Harnessing life-changing energy
Many people in rural villages across Africa have no electricity. An energy supply would create life-changing benefits, such as pumped water and refrigeration for vaccines. More...
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Protecting against global diseases
More than 1.6 million people die every year from meningitis, sepsis and pneumonia caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae. More...
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The power of information
Data is vital for every aspect of our lives; it underpins our economy and society. More...
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Atlas of birth
Online map of maternal health to influence world leaders. More...
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Tackling global disease. Key gene for blood disorders identified
A Southampton study has shed light on how serious blood disorders develop, which could lead to new treatments in the future. More...
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Southampton's world-class supercomputer opens Windows
The University of Southampton's supercomputer has the power of over 4000 PCs and is named as the fastest Microsoft Windows-powered computer in all of Europe. More...