Our research impact
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Plutonium research marks humankind’s permanent impact on our planet
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Disorder is Good – Taming disorder in self-assembled materials with topology
Instead of fighting disorder, we should identify structures that are ordered enough to perform the required function.
We have combined cutting edge experiments with breakthrough methods from topological data analysis to quantify emerging structure in apparently disordered nano-assemblies and classify their response to light. We aim to design a new generation of controllable nanosystems at a fraction of the cost of the current methods.
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Developing a National Code of Corporate Governance for Ghana
Research by Southampton Business School academics
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Mirror Talkers – eco tips for hairdressers to share with their clients to save time, resources and money
Mirror Talkers – eco tips for hairdressers to share with their clients to save time, resources and money.
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Kickstarting small and medium-sized enterprises sustainability reporting internationally
Southampton Business School is leading the way on embedding sustainable accounting practices; using sustainability reporting to assess, measure and generate plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Helping SMEs address digital and sustainability challenges and achieve growth
Professor Ajit Nayak's research on strategic management has helped Small and Medium Enterprises adapt to the changing business environment, creating new strategies and developing new capabilities to stay competitive and achieve growth.
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Removing carbon from the atmosphere
A Southampton geochemist is carrying out research to speed up the removal of greenhouse gases from the atmosphere. It is receiving an explosion of international interest in the global bid to reduce carbon dioxide (CO₂ ) in the atmosphere and reach net zero.
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Helping local winegrowing communities adapt to global challenges
Ethnographic research in Burgundy’s vineyards inspired new perspectives on how rural communities can tackle issues such as globalisation and climate change.
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The motivational power of positive news stories
Professor Denise Baden challenged traditional ideas about how news should be reported, inspiring initiatives by leading media organisations such as the BBC and “the Guardian”.
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Sustainability at astronomical levels
A space research collaboration between the University and Astroscale UK Ltd has made considerable progress towards a safe and sustainable orbital environment.
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Helping Ugandan businesses demonstrate their sustainability
Businesses in Uganda are reaping the benefits of sustainability reporting thanks to the efforts of a Southampton academic.
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Describing new dinosaur species
PhD student Chris Barker, Dr Neil Gostling and his team have described three species of dinosaur previously unknown to science, from bones found on the Isle of Wight.