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Improving the lives of older people in Kenya
Our research into ageing and the wellbeing of older people in Kenya has influenced benefit systems within Kenya and across sub-Saharan Africa more widely. -
Looking after the sandwich generation
Research from the University is informing policy on how society can support the so-called ‘sandwich generation’. -
Helping Ugandan businesses demonstrate their sustainability
Businesses in Uganda are reaping the benefits of sustainability reporting thanks to the efforts of a Southampton academic. -
Protecting communities against viruses
An education programme developed at the University, designed to help primary school children protect themselves from the spread of COVID-19, is now available to young people across the UK. -
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. -
Protecting against rising sea levels
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. -
Making new products with waste CO2
University of Southampton spin-out company, ViridiCO2, is revolutionising the sustainability of chemical manufacturing processes by making products from carbon dioxide (CO2). -
Finding new ways to help autistic children cope with change
Education researchers at Southampton are listening to the views of youngsters with autism to help them settle into new schools. -
Helping young people overcome early neglect
A Southampton collaboration explores the impact of early neglect and deprivation on Romanian adoptees. The work aims to inform policy and practice to help young people and their families get the right support. -
Improving cancer treatments through monoclonal antibodies
Our researchers are supporting the clinical development of anti-cancer monoclonal antibody treatments, to make treating certain cancers more effective than ever before. -
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. -
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.
