Research confirms how global warming links to carbon emissions
01 December 2014
Research has identified, for the first time, how global warming is related to the amount of carbon emitted.
Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute appoints Shell Professor
01 December 2014
The University of Southampton has appointed ship science expert Dr Dominic Hudson as the Shell Professor of Ship Safety and Efficiency.
Southampton named as primary care partner
02 December 2014
The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) has named the University of Southampton as one of nine institutions making up the School for Primary Care Research (SPCR). The University will share in more than £30 million of government funding over the next five years to improve healthcare delivery in general practice.
New study explains the role of oceans in global ‘warming hiatus’
03 December 2014
New research shows that ocean heat uptake across three oceans is the likely cause of the ‘warming hiatus’ – the current decade-long slowdown in global surface warming.
03 December 2014
Scientists from the Universities of Southampton and Cambridge have identified how a simple chemical called nitrate, found in leafy green vegetables, can help thin blood ensuring oxygen can be delivered to all corners of the body efficiently.
Genetic screening should be extended to patients with triple-negative breast cancer
04 December 2014
More patients with triple-negative breast cancer should undergo genetic testing for inherited mutations in known breast cancer predisposition genes, including BRCA1 and BRCA2, a new study has found.
How strong do you think you are? British studies shine light on how strength changes across life
05 December 2014
Researchers from the Medical Research Council Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit (MRC LEU), University of Southampton have shed new light on how grip strength changes across the lifespan.
Southampton scientists make breakthrough in understanding of rare blood cancer
08 December 2014
A breakthrough in understanding of a rare form of blood cancer by the University of Southampton could lead to significant improvements in treatment for patients.
New insight into risk of Ankylosing Spondylitis
09 December 2014
Scientists at the University of Southampton have discovered variations in an enzyme belonging to the immune system that leaves individuals susceptible to Ankylosing Spondylitis.
Getting antibodies into shape to fight cancer
12 December 2014
Scientists at the University of Southampton have found that the precise shape of an antibody makes a big difference to how it can stimulate the body’s immune system to fight cancer, paving the way for much more effective treatments.
Southampton researchers tackle one of the biggest questions in dementia research
15 December 2014
Researchers in Southampton are tackling one of the biggest questions in dementia research; why might current approaches in Alzheimer’s trials be failing?
University of Southampton proves its world-leading research status
18 December 2014
The Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014 has reaffirmed the University of Southampton's position as one of the leading research universities, following publication of the latest national assessment of research (Thursday 18 December).
Southampton joins world-leading project to transform treatment of cancer and rare diseases
22 December 2014
The University of Southampton, in collaboration with University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) and hospital partners, has been named one of 11 centres involved in a national genome project set to transform diagnosis and treatment for patients with cancer and rare diseases.
New cell marking technique to help understand how our brain works
22 December 2014
Scientists from the University of Southampton have colour marked individual brain cells to help improve our understanding of how the brain works.