Our research impact
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Preventing the transmission of non-communicable disease risk between generations
Research from the Developmental Origins of Health and Disease Centre demonstrates how the diet and lifestyle choices of prospective parents and pregnant mothers can affect the long-term health of their children.
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Optimising treatment for gastrointestinal cancers
Through large-scale clinical trials and other studies, Southampton research has defined new standards of care and changed worldwide clinical practice for cancers of the gastrointestinal tract.
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Using optical fibres to create a sustainable fuel supply
Multidisciplinary team has found a way to turn water into hydrogen fuel using optical fibres.
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Changing the lives of young people through archaeology
The Black Sea Maritime Archaeology Project integrated education and research in order to inspire the next generation of STEM students.
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Tackling the wildlife traffickers
Software will support efforts to curb illegal trade and bring criminals to justice
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Combating guilt around infant feeding
Tackling unhelpful ways of thinking and talking about parental feeding choices.
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Working out if a computer can play jazz
A Southampton researcher was awarded an Alan Turing Institute fellowship to investigate whether AI can replicate the complexities of jazz improvisation.
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Campaigning for equality in the film industry
A team from Southampton has influenced UK film industry policy by highlighting the role of women and the obstacles they face.
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Inspiring young people to make positive lifestyle choices
An education and medicine collaboration helps youngsters make informed decisions about their health and wellbeing in the face of the pandemic.
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Unearthing pandemic insights to help towns level up
A think tank jointly founded by a Southampton professor identifies the UK towns most at risk from the effects of COVID-19.
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Revolutionising ways to find essential materials
A Southampton Chemistry researcher is using pioneering computational chemistry modelling methods to make positive changes in everything from clean fuel to healthcare.
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Supporting primary languages teachers through online learning
Putting research into practice is central to a Southampton-led research project designed to empower primary school teachers in their teaching of foreign languages.