The University of Southampton is changing the world for the better, working with industry, governments and research institutions to make a global impact. Our staff and students tackle real-world issues, making a difference to people’s lives in the local community, across the UK and around the world.
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From new approaches to sustainable power to pioneering treatments for conditions such as cancer and Alzheimer’s disease, we are addressing some of today’s major challenges.
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A new assessment of the University of Southampton's economic impact shows that we benefit the regional Hampshire economy to the tune of £1.3 billion annually and the city of Southampton specifically by £0.9 billion. On a national scale we contribute £2.5 billion to the economy.
The report highlights the wider impact of the University through its supply chains and networks. For example, it reveals that whilst the University directly employs around 6,000 staff, it supports the employment of over 14,000 in the city. The study indicates that the University had a total impact in 2015/16 of:
£0.9 billion GVA* and 14,000 jobs in Southampton;
£1.3 billion GVA and 19,800 jobs in the region;
£2.5billion GVA and 32,900 jobs nationally
Download the Economic Impact Assessment report
Find out more about our work with business.
A Southampton education is a firm foundation for career success and many of our graduates have emerged as leaders in their fields. They include:
Many of our own world-class staff also studied at Southampton, including Web Science pioneer Professor Dame Wendy Hall.
Find out more about our alumni.
Our students are making a positive impact on people’s lives in developing countries through the award-winning social enterprise programme, Enactus. One example is Right Light, a student-led initiative which is improving the wellbeing and economic chances of people in rural Africa by giving them access to safe, sustainable solar lamps.
We work with schools and colleges across the region. Initiatives such as Learn with US aim to encourage talented young people who might not otherwise see higher education as an option for them. Another successful project, LifeLab, brings Hampshire schoolchildren into the laboratory for hands-on learning. As well as having a lasting effect on their health-related lifestyle choices, LifeLab is encouraging more students to consider further study and a career in science.
Making an impact on society and the economy is one of our key strategic aims. Find out more about the University strategy.