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Cutting international shipping carbon emissions
Researchers from Southampton have coordinated sea trials of a 20-metre high wing-sail that could be fitted to large cargo vessels, cutting carbon emissions by a third. -
Giving autistic children a voice – the power of ‘I am’ Digital Stories
‘I am’ Digital Stories created by Southampton researchers are ensuring that the voices of autistic children and young people are heard during crucial transitions in their education and lives. -
Transforming the diagnosis and treatment of depression
Research by Southampton Professor Tony Kendrick is continuing to transform the management of depression and long-term antidepressant use in the UK. -
Closing the attainment gap
Teams at the University of Southampton are collaborating with student ambassadors, local businesses, and local schools to close attainment gaps, provide opportunities for disadvantaged pupils, and make education equitable. -
Can robots and migration help address the challenges of ageing?
Research by Southampton demographers has explored strategies to best address the skills shortages caused by ageing and whether migration and the use of robotics can help alleviate some of the resulting pressures.
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Targeting childhood vaccines globally
WorldPop, a research group led by Professor Andy Tatem, is revolutionising global health efforts by enabling governments to vaccinate children who were previously unreachable. -
The Debt Dilemma: How Rising Debt Levels May Widen Inequality in the UK
Debt and inequality are two issues that increasingly dominate discussions across Western Europe. -
Measuring unmet need for social care among older persons
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An electronic smart glove improves life for stroke survivors
A University of Southampton team has invented an electronic glove that enables movement in the paralysed hands of stroke survivors – supporting their rehabilitation. -
Shining a light on neutron stars with string theory
Southampton research is pushing forward the frontiers of our understanding of the fundamental laws of nature by revealing insights into the interiors of neutron stars. -
Adapting to warmer waters
Southampton PhD student Karolina Zarzyczny is improving our understanding of the mass movement of marine life in our oceans due to global heating.
