Our research impact

Research led by Professor Ivan Haigh on storm surges, sea level rise and climate change is ensuring flood barriers are maintained and future-proofed to protect 30 million people.

University of Southampton spin-out company, ViridiCO2, is revolutionising the sustainability of chemical manufacturing processes by making products from carbon dioxide (CO2).

Multidisciplinary team has found a way to turn water into hydrogen fuel using optical fibres.

Software will support efforts to curb illegal trade and bring criminals to justice

A Southampton Chemistry researcher is using pioneering computational chemistry modelling methods to make positive changes in everything from clean fuel to healthcare.

A team of Southampton researchers is part of a Europe-wide project to assess whether measures taken by shipping companies to cut air pollution are working or just moving the problem elsewhere.

Project will improve quality of airborne data used in forestry, agriculture and environmental monitoring.

A new project aims to mitigate the effect of increasing air traffic on people on the ground.

A team of researchers in Southampton played a key role in a European project to determine the viability of safely and securely storing carbon offshore.

A Southampton researcher is developing new techniques to measure the temperature of the upper atmosphere and model the impact of the aurora on climate systems.

The University is leading research into remote sensing to improve food security, population mapping and disaster response.

The University of Southampton has led research into the first comprehensive worldwide analysis of climate risk to children.