• Founding member of the Russell Group

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    in the UK for research impact

    Source: REF 2021

  • 92%

    of our research is world leading and internationally excellent

    Source: REF 2021

  • Bridging disciplines for research innovation

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    Recognising the rights of children in the climate change impacts: child climate risk index

    Southampton GeoData in Geography and Environmental Science led a UK-wide team working with UNICEF to develop the Children’s Climate Risk Index (CCRI).

  • Sarah Ennis and James Ashton

    Uncovering the genetics of inflammatory bowel disease

    University of Southampton academics, Sarah Ennis and James Ashton are leading a landmark study exploring how genetics contribute to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

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