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University of Southampton
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The official account for the University of Southampton. Founding member of the Russell Group.

Ranked among the top 100 universities worldwide.
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Ever wondered why we sometimes see colours that aren’t actually there?

It’s a phenomenon called ‘colour afterimages’ – and our psychologist Dr Christoph Witzel has found, for the first time, the missing link that explains why we see them.

Read more 👉 https://tr.ee/0quZBG
Dr Witzel (in a red shirt) arranges colourful paper squares on a slanted, white surface under bright LED lights. Several white bowls containing colored squares are on the table. A large camera setup is on the right side, pointing at the surface.
November 6, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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As part of #NationalEngineeringDay, we're highlighting the engineers behind our nC2 consultancy who are celebrating 10 years of success 🌟

A specialist team in material sciences, they work from the University’s labs to stress-test and improve safety components.

Read more 👉 https://tr.ee/0Si0mb
A woman wearing glasses and blue gloves operates a piece of laboratory equipment in a room with blue-tinted lighting. She is focused on adjusting a component of the machine on a counter surrounded by various tools and scientific instruments. Two scientists wearing safety goggles and lab coats are working with a cylindrical metal container emitting vapor, likely involving a cryogenic process. Both are wearing thick red heat-resistant gloves. The laboratory setting is filled with equipment and storage boxes in the background. A group of seven people, all wearing blue shirts, stand together on a staircase. They are smiling and looking up at the camera. The stairs form diagonal lines in the background, creating a sense of depth and perspective. Two scientists in lab coats stand in a laboratory, examining a sample. One holds the sample between gloved fingers while standing beside a large laboratory machine with control panels and an open compartment.
November 5, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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Heat pumps could help stabilise the UK's electricity supply.

Our experts found that when households temporarily had their heat pump use reduced during peak grid demand hours, electricity demand dropped by around 90%.

Read more 👉 https://southampton.pulse.ly/diqabkgsgy
Power lines are silhouetted against an orange sunset sky on the left side of the image. On the right, a quote from Dr Patrick James of the University of Southampton discusses how heat pumps provide affordable heating, ease grid stress, cut emissions, and increase energy resilience.
October 28, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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Our students and researchers will help to develop the next generation of drone technology.

They'll be working with @minima-global.bsky.social on the world’s first deployment of drones with blockchain embedded into their hardware.

Find out more 👉 https://tr.pulse.ly/9x8ewvuvfe
A drone flying over a frozen lake near a rocky shoreline partially covered in snow. The sunlight illuminates the icy surface, creating a serene contrast between the land and the frozen water body.
October 28, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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Our scientists are joining forces on a flagship project that will take e-textiles to the next level 🚀

Think clothing for health and fitness monitoring, enhancing virtual reality, and even smart textiles for car interiors. The possibilities are limitless 🌟

Read more 👉 https://tr.ee/P0zNza
A group of ten people stands in a laboratory setting. They are smiling and casually dressed in varying outfits, such as button-up shirts and sweaters. Behind them are shelves with stacked items and a flexible duct pipe extending from the ceiling. The room has a scientific, industrial look, with visible equipment and a clock on the wall. Close-up of a 3D printing setup featuring two bright spotlights illuminating a thin stream of blue filament being extruded. The setup includes precise metal and plastic components in a structured frame.
October 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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We were honoured to host the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) Chair Inaugural Lecture, “India’s Rise as a Responsible Global Leader”, this week ✨

Joined by our VC Professor Mark E. Smith, the occasion celebrated growing India-UK ties, reflecting our commitment to global collaboration.
Vice Chancellor, Professor Mark E. Smith giving speech at the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) Chair Inaugural Lecture. Professor Prakash Chand Kandpal delivering a lecture at the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) Chair Inaugural Lecture. Lord Mayor James Baillie, wearing ornate ceremonial robes with gold detailing and a chain of office, smiles while standing next to a woman attendee dressed in professional attire. Vice-President Professor Jane Falkingham, wearing glasses and a rainbow lanyard, stands talking with two attendees at the event, all dressed in business attire during the ICCR Chair Inaugural Lecture.
October 24, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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Revolutionary new space telescope @4most-eu.bsky.social has captured its first data from the universe.

Our scientists are part of the team behind the super-scope and say it’ll reveal how galaxies and black holes formed.

Read more 👉 tr.ee/ba4NEs
The VISTA 4MOST, a large, intricate astronomical device, housed inside an industrial facility. The structure features a prominent circular component with visible wiring and metal framework, supported by a sturdy blue frame with stairs and a raised platform for access. The VISTA mountain top observatory stands on rocky terrain under a clear night sky, with the Milky Way stretching across and a bright planet shining above.
October 22, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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Congrats to archaeologist Dr Georgia Andreou and English lecturer Dr @callanjd.bsky.social who’ve been awarded the @leverhulme.ac.uk, Philip Leverhulme Prize.

Each receive £100,000 for their research, recognising international impact at an early stage of their careers.

Find out more 👉 tr.ee/r7NxWU
Two side-by-side portraits: on the left, Dr Georgia Andreou with long dark hair wearing a patterned blouse against a plain background; on the right, Dr Callan Davies with short hair in a patterned jumper standing in front of a bookshelf filled with books.
October 21, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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Solar panels are powering sustainability at University of Southampton Science Park showing how research and enterprise can deliver real impact ☀️

On World Energy Saving Day, find out how university spin-out Absolar Solutions is changing the world.

Read more 👉 https://tr.pulse.ly/ygb0glkf7r
October 21, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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Congratulations to Professor Paul Little, winning Royal College of General Practitioners Research Paper of the Year 🌟

He and his team’s research found that simple nasal sprays, can shorten illness, ease symptoms and even reduce the need for antibiotics.

Read more 👉 https://tr.ee/P2bffM
October 20, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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Congratulations to Professor Benjamin Oliver on his Ivor Novello Award nomination for Best Community and Participation Composition for VENT with Rachel Warr 🎉

Winners are announced on 11 Nov. Good luck Benjamin!

Find out more 👉 www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2025/10...

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Benjamin Oliver and Rachel Warr stand in the foreground, both smiling and clapping. Other people in the background are also clapping, with a bright light illuminating the scene.
October 16, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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Congratulations to our NIHR ARC Wessex researchers awarded over £16m to continue targeting issues in healthcare, public health and social care.

The money from NIHR research is part of a £157 million investment across England, over five years.

Read more 👉 www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2025/10...
October 15, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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Our researchers have received over £1m from World Cancer Research Fund to improve breast cancer treatment.

They aim to measure body composition of patients to help personalise treatments and make them more effective.

Read more 👉 https://tr.ee/QSqhRg

@wcrf.org @uhsftresearch.bsky.social
A woman with short white hair and a pink blazer sits, smiling. Beside her is a quote about the challenges of breast cancer treatment, emphasizing the difficulties of chemotherapy and the potential for new research to improve patient care. The text shows affiliation with the University of Southampton. Her full quote reads: As someone who has personally experienced the challenges of breast cancer treatment, I understand how rough it can be and how difficult it is to get doses right. Currently, a lot of patients find chemotherapy courses very challenging, and we can’t always know when more targeted treatments might be appropriate. This research could allow clinicians in future to reduce the guesswork and give patients with breast cancer an all-round better experience.
October 15, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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Could chickpeas, lentils and sunflowers become the new normal for UK farmers?

With harvests already being lost due to extreme weather, our researchers are leading a new network to prepare the UK food system for climate change.

Find out more 👉 tr.ee/hhd3au
Rows of open sacks filled with a variety of colourful lentils, grains, and seeds. Each sack has a red label with black text.
October 14, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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Our researchers are amongst 160 scientists warning that we are rapidly approaching Earth system tipping points.

A new report released today - ahead of #COP30 - also highlights positive tipping points to drive decarbonisation.

Read more 👉 https://tr.ee/a8odum
Vivid underwater scene showing colorful corals beneath clear turquoise water, transitioning to a serene sandy beach with lush green palm trees under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.
October 13, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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We’re getting ready to bring our annual Arts & Humanities Festival to Southampton city centre next month 🎭

Join us for a series of events from 6 to 15 November, and for our family-friendly Arts & Humanities Day.

Find out more and reserve your free tickets here 👉 https://tr.pulse.ly/hnrwrrkvzi
October 10, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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100 years ago, RRS Discovery set off on a voyage which began the modern era of British oceanographic research and conservation.

A new exhibition in Hartley Library tells its story using historic accounts and advanced research.

Find out more 👉 https://southampton.pulse.ly/e9ncanmwnw
October 7, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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Our researchers have carried out the most complete study of Egypt’s Karnak temple, one of the ancient world’s largest temple complexes.

It reveals new evidence on the age of the temple, its landscape, and tantalising links to ancient Egyptian mythology.

Read more 👉 https://tr.pulse.ly/ceqvwv4rpq
Core samples being extracted at Karnak by 4 men.
October 6, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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Great to welcome His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh to see how ground-breaking light-based tech is driving the UK’s economic growth.

The Duke met academics at the forefront of developing silicon photonics, as well as young people considering a career in science.

Read more 👉 tr.ee/omAFNY
His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh observes a demonstration at a wooden table, where two young women present a small machine connected to a laptop, with a display board on photonics in the background. His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh and Vice-Chancellor Mark E. Smith smile as they hold a framed chip, while a group of people watch in the background. His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh in full cleanroom protective suit alongside researchers during a laboratory tour. His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh is welcomed with a handshake during his visit, greeted by staff and dignitaries lined up in reception.
October 3, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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Our researchers @sotonoceanearth.bsky.social have examined 5 million year old plankton fossils as part of an international research project 🌊

The study suggests tropical Pacific Ocean ecosystems may be more resilient to climate warming than first feared.

Find out more 👉 tr.ee/BpAlpo
 Microscope image of foraminifera samples used in the research.
October 3, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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We are saddened to hear of the death of Dr Jane Goodall, who was awarded an Honorary Degree from Southampton in 2019.

Dr Goodall was a committed conservationist and a world-leading expert on chimpanzees.

Her dedication to her work was inspiring.
Portrait of Dr Jane Goodall
October 2, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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Verses Mode: Join game designer and lecturer Jordan Magnuson to find out if video games can be poems at Winchester School of Art on Sunday as part of Winchester Poetry Festival 🎊

Find out here 👉 https://tr.pulse.ly/ewrqgpradj
Pixel art scene of a stick figure walking a small dog along a coastal path.
October 2, 2025 at 8:34 AM
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What if the computers of the future ran on light? 💡

Senior Research Fellow Colin Mitchell from the Optoelectronics Research Centre explains how silicon photonics makes it possible and why it matters 👇

#Innovation #STEM #SiliconPhotonics
October 1, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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We're launching a project to tackle significant health inequalities affecting Southampton's Black community.

It follows research showing that Black people report higher rates of chronic pain than other groups.

Read more 👉 www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2025/09...

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A research team from Southampton and Keele, working in collaboration with the NHS and Versus Arthritis, poses together in an office with large windows and modern furniture. The diverse group of 14 people, dressed in casual and business attire, smile warmly.
September 30, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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Great to see @worldpop-uos.bsky.social data is now being used by @newsfromgoogle.bsky.social.

It's helping estimate the number of people at risk of flooding worldwide to improve responses to potential disasters 👇
September 29, 2025 at 9:11 AM