The University has a number of world-leading researchers, centres and institutes that push the boundaries of research by working together in multi-disciplinary themes.
Click on an area of interest for more information about the research we undertake.
Life Sciences
- Life Sciences Interface Forum
- Provides a mechanism to develop a co-ordinated portfolio of research programmes. Fosters cross-disciplinary dialogue within the University, nurturing distinctive and world-leading research programmes.
- Southampton Neuroscience Group (SoNG)
- Develops and implements a research strategy that supports the complementary aims and activities of Neuroscientists across the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences.
Engineering
- Southampton Nano Forum
- The Southampton Nano Forum fosters research in NanoScience and NanoTechnology, providing investment and discussion across a wide range of disciplines.
- national Centre for Advanced Tribology, Southampton (nCATS)
- Multi-disciplinary centre, linking world class research groups of 6 Schools within the University to develop enhanced capabilities in advanced computational and experimental Tribology.
Environment
- Environment
- Fosters cross disciplinary research into environmental issues, with emphasis on two major themes: Health and the Environment, and Energy and the Environment.