Research represents the lifeblood of the University of Southampton. It powers everything we do, from our innovative teaching methods to our growing portfolio of spin out companies.
Researcher at work
A researcher checks equipment while conducting research on a glacier.
Without research we simply would not be able to teach in the way we do. At Southampton our students learn from world leaders in their fields, from the pioneers of the World Wide Web to the leaders of ocean and earth sciences, from world-renowned marine engineers to prominent medical professionals.
A Southampton researcher is given the freedom to explore new directions and make their own discoveries in their own way. They work in constant partnership with industry, government and other universities to break new ground in their chosen discipline. Real-world applications are at the core of our research ethos, so our people work at the cutting edge, devising innovative solutions to the world’s problems.
But don’t take our word for it, find out for yourself. Discover our wealth of expertise in the New Boundaries section, or delve deeper into our research groups and learn more about our leading researchers in the Research Directory section.
It takes a special kind of person to work at Southampton. You’ll need to be committed, ambitious, talented, highly motivated and individual. If that sounds like you, click below to find out more about opportunities here.