Health Sciences, University of Southampton
@sotonhsciences.bsky.social
School of Health Sciences. #3 in UK for Nursing (QS), #3 in UK for Midwifery (Guardian), #1 in UK for Physiotherapy (CUG), #3 in UK for Occupational Therapy (CUG).
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Congratulations to Lisa Roberts from @unisouthampton.bsky.social, @sotonhsciences.bsky.social and @uhsft.bsky.social on becoming president elect of Eurospine 👏💙
Low back pain is a leading cause of disability. Research and education are key to improving care.
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Low back pain is a leading cause of disability. Research and education are key to improving care.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Congratulations to Lisa Roberts from @unisouthampton.bsky.social, @sotonhsciences.bsky.social and @uhsft.bsky.social on becoming president elect of Eurospine 👏💙
Low back pain is a leading cause of disability. Research and education are key to improving care.
🔗 research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/southam...
Low back pain is a leading cause of disability. Research and education are key to improving care.
🔗 research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/southam...
For people living with MS, even small increases in temperature can trigger or worsen symptoms.
@mssocietyuk.bsky.social speak to Dr Nuno Koch Esteves and Professor Davide Filingeri about their research around climate change and its impact on vulnerable groups.
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@mssocietyuk.bsky.social speak to Dr Nuno Koch Esteves and Professor Davide Filingeri about their research around climate change and its impact on vulnerable groups.
www.mssociety.org.uk/research/lat...
The heat is on: heat vulnerability and MS in a warming world
We sat down with researchers Dr Nuno Koch Esteves and Professor Davide Filingeri from the University of Southampton to learn about their work on heat vulnerability.
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November 17, 2025 at 1:28 PM
For people living with MS, even small increases in temperature can trigger or worsen symptoms.
@mssocietyuk.bsky.social speak to Dr Nuno Koch Esteves and Professor Davide Filingeri about their research around climate change and its impact on vulnerable groups.
www.mssociety.org.uk/research/lat...
@mssocietyuk.bsky.social speak to Dr Nuno Koch Esteves and Professor Davide Filingeri about their research around climate change and its impact on vulnerable groups.
www.mssociety.org.uk/research/lat...
Important work by our Health Sciences researchers, exploring the challenges and barriers faced by paramedics in providing effective care to individuals in the last year of life.
🩺 New Policy Brief | Enhancing Paramedic Care at End of Life
The ParAid study, funded by Marie Curie is the first England-wide evaluation of paramedic practice at end of life, exploring the challenges they face while providing recommendations
To read: buff.ly/aLeYYi3
The ParAid study, funded by Marie Curie is the first England-wide evaluation of paramedic practice at end of life, exploring the challenges they face while providing recommendations
To read: buff.ly/aLeYYi3
November 14, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Important work by our Health Sciences researchers, exploring the challenges and barriers faced by paramedics in providing effective care to individuals in the last year of life.
Join us for our Inaugural Lecture Series - free events, open to all.
On 26 November, Professor of Psychology of Prosthetics & Orthotics Maggie Donovan-Hall will share her career journey & person-centred approach to health technology & service development
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On 26 November, Professor of Psychology of Prosthetics & Orthotics Maggie Donovan-Hall will share her career journey & person-centred approach to health technology & service development
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Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences' Inaugural Lecture series
Join us for the Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences' Inaugural Lectures to celebrate the careers of our new Professors.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Join us for our Inaugural Lecture Series - free events, open to all.
On 26 November, Professor of Psychology of Prosthetics & Orthotics Maggie Donovan-Hall will share her career journey & person-centred approach to health technology & service development
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On 26 November, Professor of Psychology of Prosthetics & Orthotics Maggie Donovan-Hall will share her career journey & person-centred approach to health technology & service development
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Congratulations to Dr Vicky Payne (@drvickypayne.bsky.social) who has received an Outstanding Contribution Award from the Neonatal Nurses Association (@neonatalnursesuk.bsky.social) in recognition of her work across research, education and practice.
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October 23, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Congratulations to Dr Vicky Payne (@drvickypayne.bsky.social) who has received an Outstanding Contribution Award from the Neonatal Nurses Association (@neonatalnursesuk.bsky.social) in recognition of her work across research, education and practice.
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We are delighted that Professor Catherine Bowen from the School of Health Sciences will be leading the new ARC, continuing valuable applied health and care research across the South of England.
Find out more: www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2025/10...
Find out more: www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2025/10...
Welcome news today. After 18 months of hard work we can tell everyone that we will be continuing our research until 2031
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£16.3 million for health and care research in Wessex
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has awarded University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Southampton £16.3 million to continue valuable applied...
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October 15, 2025 at 12:26 PM
We are delighted that Professor Catherine Bowen from the School of Health Sciences will be leading the new ARC, continuing valuable applied health and care research across the South of England.
Find out more: www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2025/10...
Find out more: www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2025/10...
Why is it so hard to create and sustain healthy behaviours? Dr Chloe Grimmett shares her insights and evidence-based strategies for staying motivated and making healthy changes on the Stress-Free Longevity podcast: youtu.be/pm5c8piYUUw?...
Episode 13: Understanding Behaviour Change with Doctor Chloe Grimmett
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September 10, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Why is it so hard to create and sustain healthy behaviours? Dr Chloe Grimmett shares her insights and evidence-based strategies for staying motivated and making healthy changes on the Stress-Free Longevity podcast: youtu.be/pm5c8piYUUw?...
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Our researchers, together with spin out company Radii Devices, have developed and tested a new, data-driven way of fitting prosthetic legs which could lead to better fitting prosthetics, in less time and at a lower cost.
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@innovateuk.bsky.social @raeng.org.uk
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August 22, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Our researchers, together with spin out company Radii Devices, have developed and tested a new, data-driven way of fitting prosthetic legs which could lead to better fitting prosthetics, in less time and at a lower cost.
Read more 👉 tr.ee/hZXJnP
@innovateuk.bsky.social @raeng.org.uk
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@innovateuk.bsky.social @raeng.org.uk
Wishing second-year Health Sciences PGR Kirsty Way the best of luck as she takes part in this year's World Games, which begin today in China.
Kirsty has secured Great Britain’s only female spot in the double mini trampoline, a fast-paced gymnastics discipline.
Good luck Kirsty!
Kirsty has secured Great Britain’s only female spot in the double mini trampoline, a fast-paced gymnastics discipline.
Good luck Kirsty!
August 11, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Wishing second-year Health Sciences PGR Kirsty Way the best of luck as she takes part in this year's World Games, which begin today in China.
Kirsty has secured Great Britain’s only female spot in the double mini trampoline, a fast-paced gymnastics discipline.
Good luck Kirsty!
Kirsty has secured Great Britain’s only female spot in the double mini trampoline, a fast-paced gymnastics discipline.
Good luck Kirsty!
🎥 See highlights from the Advanced Clinical Practice Research Exchange Event!
This was a fantastic day of sharing research, exchanging ideas, and building connections.
Watch the moments from the day in our highlights video.
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This was a fantastic day of sharing research, exchanging ideas, and building connections.
Watch the moments from the day in our highlights video.
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July 15, 2025 at 4:35 PM
🎥 See highlights from the Advanced Clinical Practice Research Exchange Event!
This was a fantastic day of sharing research, exchanging ideas, and building connections.
Watch the moments from the day in our highlights video.
📽️ tinyurl.com/2025-ACP-Res...
This was a fantastic day of sharing research, exchanging ideas, and building connections.
Watch the moments from the day in our highlights video.
📽️ tinyurl.com/2025-ACP-Res...
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We are ready to go! 🎉
Join researchers and staff from @unisouthampton.bsky.social, and friends of the Public and Community Engagement Hubs at #SouthamptonMela Festival this Saturday 12th July (12-5PM)!
#UoSRoadshow #UoSPCEHubs #WeAreUoS
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Join researchers and staff from @unisouthampton.bsky.social, and friends of the Public and Community Engagement Hubs at #SouthamptonMela Festival this Saturday 12th July (12-5PM)!
#UoSRoadshow #UoSPCEHubs #WeAreUoS
@southamptonctu.bsky.social @johnhansardgallery.bsky.social
July 10, 2025 at 9:48 AM
We are ready to go! 🎉
Join researchers and staff from @unisouthampton.bsky.social, and friends of the Public and Community Engagement Hubs at #SouthamptonMela Festival this Saturday 12th July (12-5PM)!
#UoSRoadshow #UoSPCEHubs #WeAreUoS
@southamptonctu.bsky.social @johnhansardgallery.bsky.social
Join researchers and staff from @unisouthampton.bsky.social, and friends of the Public and Community Engagement Hubs at #SouthamptonMela Festival this Saturday 12th July (12-5PM)!
#UoSRoadshow #UoSPCEHubs #WeAreUoS
@southamptonctu.bsky.social @johnhansardgallery.bsky.social
The 2025/26 Public Engagement Development Fund Call is now open!
Staff, PGRs and community partners can apply for funding to develop, explore and deliver projects that strengthen public engagement with our university’s research and its impact.
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Staff, PGRs and community partners can apply for funding to develop, explore and deliver projects that strengthen public engagement with our university’s research and its impact.
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July 3, 2025 at 1:09 PM
The 2025/26 Public Engagement Development Fund Call is now open!
Staff, PGRs and community partners can apply for funding to develop, explore and deliver projects that strengthen public engagement with our university’s research and its impact.
Read more 👉 bit.ly/44tkR57
Staff, PGRs and community partners can apply for funding to develop, explore and deliver projects that strengthen public engagement with our university’s research and its impact.
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We’re delighted to welcome Prof. Michael Boniface as Co-Director Designate for the proposed next phase of #ARCWessex! His appointment reflects exceptional contributions to applied health and care research, as well as experience in large-scale projects.
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Professor Michael Boniface Appointed to Key Research Role
Professor Michael Boniface Appointed to Key Research Role
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July 3, 2025 at 10:43 AM
We’re delighted to welcome Prof. Michael Boniface as Co-Director Designate for the proposed next phase of #ARCWessex! His appointment reflects exceptional contributions to applied health and care research, as well as experience in large-scale projects.
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As part of our Faculty Inaugural Lecture Series—showcasing the work of newly promoted Professors—Prof. Pete Worsley gave an insightful lecture - Heads, Shoulders, Knees and Amputees: Research at the Interface Between Engineering and Health.
Watch here 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4nh...
Watch here 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4nh...
Professor Pete Worsley | Inaugural Lecture Series | University of Southampton
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June 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
As part of our Faculty Inaugural Lecture Series—showcasing the work of newly promoted Professors—Prof. Pete Worsley gave an insightful lecture - Heads, Shoulders, Knees and Amputees: Research at the Interface Between Engineering and Health.
Watch here 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4nh...
Watch here 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4nh...
There's still time to sign up for the Advanced Clinical Practice Research Exchange Event at the University of Southampton! Programme now available with details of all our speakers! 👇
Join us at the University of Southampton for the Advanced Clinical Practice Research Exchange Event on 3rd July, 10:00-15:00 at Highfield campus! Showcase your research, share ideas, and network. Free entry and refreshments.
Register here 👉 bit.ly/4jiU0yz
Register here 👉 bit.ly/4jiU0yz
Advanced Clinical Practice Research Exchange
The South East Region Higher Education Network - The University of Southampton is hosting the South East Regional Advanced Clinical Practice Research Exchange Event on Thursday 3rd July, 10:00-15:00 at Highfield campus. This is an opportunity for you to showcase the impact of advanced clinical practice, acting as a forum for sharing ideas and exchanging knowledge.
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June 18, 2025 at 7:02 PM
There's still time to sign up for the Advanced Clinical Practice Research Exchange Event at the University of Southampton! Programme now available with details of all our speakers! 👇
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Don't miss the final national #ARCseminar of 2025
Wed 9 July - Creative arts for #dementia
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Short talks explore the impact of music therapy, singing & dancing interventions for people with dementia & using creative arts to involve people with dementia in research.
Wed 9 July - Creative arts for #dementia
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Short talks explore the impact of music therapy, singing & dancing interventions for people with dementia & using creative arts to involve people with dementia in research.
June 11, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Don't miss the final national #ARCseminar of 2025
Wed 9 July - Creative arts for #dementia
eventbrite.com/e/creative-a...
Short talks explore the impact of music therapy, singing & dancing interventions for people with dementia & using creative arts to involve people with dementia in research.
Wed 9 July - Creative arts for #dementia
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Short talks explore the impact of music therapy, singing & dancing interventions for people with dementia & using creative arts to involve people with dementia in research.
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Pint of Science is coming to Southampton (May 19 to 21) 🍻🔬
Where science and beer join forces for a series of wacky and insightful sessions led by our amazing researchers 🤖
Read more 👉 tr.ee/0J2MLN
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Where science and beer join forces for a series of wacky and insightful sessions led by our amazing researchers 🤖
Read more 👉 tr.ee/0J2MLN
@pintofscience.uk
May 9, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Pint of Science is coming to Southampton (May 19 to 21) 🍻🔬
Where science and beer join forces for a series of wacky and insightful sessions led by our amazing researchers 🤖
Read more 👉 tr.ee/0J2MLN
@pintofscience.uk
Where science and beer join forces for a series of wacky and insightful sessions led by our amazing researchers 🤖
Read more 👉 tr.ee/0J2MLN
@pintofscience.uk
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Our cancer scientists have engineered a new type of super-strong antibody🧪
They’ve been working with Cancer Research Uk and said the discovery could be used to boost the immune systems of patients fighting the disease🧫🦠
Read more👉 brnw.ch/21wSkY3
@russellgroup.bsky.social @smclondon.bsky.social
They’ve been working with Cancer Research Uk and said the discovery could be used to boost the immune systems of patients fighting the disease🧫🦠
Read more👉 brnw.ch/21wSkY3
@russellgroup.bsky.social @smclondon.bsky.social
May 1, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Our cancer scientists have engineered a new type of super-strong antibody🧪
They’ve been working with Cancer Research Uk and said the discovery could be used to boost the immune systems of patients fighting the disease🧫🦠
Read more👉 brnw.ch/21wSkY3
@russellgroup.bsky.social @smclondon.bsky.social
They’ve been working with Cancer Research Uk and said the discovery could be used to boost the immune systems of patients fighting the disease🧫🦠
Read more👉 brnw.ch/21wSkY3
@russellgroup.bsky.social @smclondon.bsky.social
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Our experts at @southamptonctu.bsky.social have discovered that a drug which prevents cancer cells from repairing can control the growth of a rare form of the disease caused by asbestos.
What does this mean for patients? 👉 brnw.ch/21wSjEn
@asthmaandlung.org.uk @sotonhsciences.bsky.social
What does this mean for patients? 👉 brnw.ch/21wSjEn
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April 30, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Our experts at @southamptonctu.bsky.social have discovered that a drug which prevents cancer cells from repairing can control the growth of a rare form of the disease caused by asbestos.
What does this mean for patients? 👉 brnw.ch/21wSjEn
@asthmaandlung.org.uk @sotonhsciences.bsky.social
What does this mean for patients? 👉 brnw.ch/21wSjEn
@asthmaandlung.org.uk @sotonhsciences.bsky.social
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Our feasibility work using maps to explore differences in ambulance attendance and conveyance for older adults - hoping to continue this collaboration! @geodianna.bsky.social @sotonhsciences.bsky.social @arcwessex.bsky.social @helenpocock.bsky.social #dementia
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Exploring the potential of geospatial mapping of emergency call data to improve ambulance services for older adults: a feasibility study in the south central region of England
Background Ambulance trusts across the UK serve vast and varied regions, impacting equitable healthcare access, especially for older patients facing urgent, non-life-threatening conditions. Detailed v...
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April 28, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Our feasibility work using maps to explore differences in ambulance attendance and conveyance for older adults - hoping to continue this collaboration! @geodianna.bsky.social @sotonhsciences.bsky.social @arcwessex.bsky.social @helenpocock.bsky.social #dementia
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A study by our @sotonhsciences.bsky.social researchers shows understaffing among registered nurses increases their chances of going off sick. The study also found a link between long shifts and nurse sickness.
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April 23, 2025 at 1:19 PM
A study by our @sotonhsciences.bsky.social researchers shows understaffing among registered nurses increases their chances of going off sick. The study also found a link between long shifts and nurse sickness.
Read more👉 brnw.ch/21wSadd
@ora-dall.bsky.social
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@ora-dall.bsky.social
Join us at the University of Southampton for the Advanced Clinical Practice Research Exchange Event on 3rd July, 10:00-15:00 at Highfield campus! Showcase your research, share ideas, and network. Free entry and refreshments.
Register here 👉 bit.ly/4jiU0yz
Register here 👉 bit.ly/4jiU0yz
Advanced Clinical Practice Research Exchange
The South East Region Higher Education Network - The University of Southampton is hosting the South East Regional Advanced Clinical Practice Research Exchange Event on Thursday 3rd July, 10:00-15:00 at Highfield campus. This is an opportunity for you to showcase the impact of advanced clinical practice, acting as a forum for sharing ideas and exchanging knowledge.
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April 7, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Join us at the University of Southampton for the Advanced Clinical Practice Research Exchange Event on 3rd July, 10:00-15:00 at Highfield campus! Showcase your research, share ideas, and network. Free entry and refreshments.
Register here 👉 bit.ly/4jiU0yz
Register here 👉 bit.ly/4jiU0yz
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Seeing marvel in the ordinary is a gift not to be underappreciated.
April 1, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Seeing marvel in the ordinary is a gift not to be underappreciated.
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Applications are now open for the "Revolutionary Therapies in Cancer Treatment" course at our International Summer School 2025!
Expand your knowledge of rapidly advancing research in this field.
Read more 👉 bit.ly/41ZOslf
Expand your knowledge of rapidly advancing research in this field.
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March 19, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Applications are now open for the "Revolutionary Therapies in Cancer Treatment" course at our International Summer School 2025!
Expand your knowledge of rapidly advancing research in this field.
Read more 👉 bit.ly/41ZOslf
Expand your knowledge of rapidly advancing research in this field.
Read more 👉 bit.ly/41ZOslf
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Applications are open for "The Neurobiology of Disease: Understanding Alzheimer's" course at our International Summer School 2025!
Apply by 31 March 2025 to get a 30% discount on tuition fees!
Read more 👉 bit.ly/3E3etYW
Apply by 31 March 2025 to get a 30% discount on tuition fees!
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March 19, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Applications are open for "The Neurobiology of Disease: Understanding Alzheimer's" course at our International Summer School 2025!
Apply by 31 March 2025 to get a 30% discount on tuition fees!
Read more 👉 bit.ly/3E3etYW
Apply by 31 March 2025 to get a 30% discount on tuition fees!
Read more 👉 bit.ly/3E3etYW