Get to know our facilities and equipment. Find information including image galleries, technical specs and contact details.
3D X-ray imaging facility
We carry out advanced three-dimensional imaging and computed tomography.
Boldrewood towing tank
This facility supports a wide range of research and commercial activities across the maritime, aerospace, energy and transportation sectors.
Coral reef laboratory
Coral reef science: inspiring awareness of the need to protect marine ecosystems.
High voltage laboratory
The Tony Davies high voltage laboratory (TDHVL) is our centre for research into dielectric materials and insulation systems, as well as high voltage and related phenomena.
Organic geochemistry laboratories
We have a dedicated sample preparation lab, wet chemistry lab space, and an instrumentation lab.
Research aquarium
Our multi-purpose research aquarium houses a variety of tanks and facilities for keeping and handling live specimens.
Research vessel
The University of Southampton's research vessel, Callista.
Testing and structures research laboratory
This regional and national centre for experimental mechanics research contains equipment capable of testing materials and structures across a range of scales.
Wind tunnel: 3.5m by 2.4m by 10.5m
The R J Mitchell Wind Tunnel is the largest of our wind tunnels. It's ideal for vehicle aerodynamic work and performance sport testing. It can also be used for consultancy.
