Read archived stories below.
Behind the screen
The surprising influence of German-speaking immigrants on British cinema
Agincourt – exploding the myth
We’ve all heard the story or read Shakespeare’s play, but what is the truth behind the Battle of Agincourt? University of Southampton military historian Anne Curry believes she has the answers.
Behind the screen
A study into the work of German-speaking immigrants in British cinema currently underway at Southampton’s School of Humanities is unearthing details of the influence these people have had on the industry and the legacy they have left behind.
Reading disability
A joint study between the Universities of Southampton and Cardiff has found strong evidence that suggests certain reading disabilities in children could be linked to two specific genes.
The nuclear negotiators
With so much at stake in the global nuclear nonproliferation debate there is a need for sound and impartial advice at every stage. The Mountbatten Centre for International Studies is the University’s response to this need.
The Ghost Ship
It left art critics gushing and experienced sea farers scratching their heads, but for Dr David Labbe the Ghost Ship project was a voyage of discovery that saw art and engineering come together in an exciting and innovative way.