(IN BRIEF) A new University of Southampton–led human challenge trial has shown that BPZE1, a nasal spray vaccine for whooping cough, can prevent the bacteria from colonising the nose and throat — a first for any whooping cough vaccine. Conducted … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, Healthcare, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Ashley Dalton, BPZE1, clinical trial, controlled infection model, Diane Gbesemete, human challenge trial, ILiAD Biotechnologies, Marian Knight, nasal spray vaccine, NIHR, NIHR Southampton BRC, NIHR Southampton CRF, PERISCOPE consortium, pertussis, public health, respiratory infections, Robert Read, The Lancet Microbe, UKHSA, University Hospital Southampton, University of Oxford, University of Southampton, University of Southampton research demonstrates strong protection from BPZE1 nasal vaccine against whooping cough spread, vaccine, whooping cough
(IN BRIEF) A new international study led by the University of Southampton warns that Shanghai could face far larger and deeper floods by 2100 as extreme weather, sea-level rise, and land subsidence interact to intensify compound flood events. Researchers modelled … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged adaptation planning, climate change, compound floods, delta cities, extreme weather, flood defences, Hurricane Katrina, land subsidence, Min Zhang, One Earth, polder effect, Robert Nicholls, sea level rise, Shanghai, Shanghai Normal University, storm surge, Thames Barrier, typhoons, UEA, University of East Anglia, University of Southampton, University of Southampton and partners project major expansion of flood severity in Shanghai under future climate scenarios, Yangtze River
(IN BRIEF) A major new study led by Royal Holloway, University of London — with contributions from the University of Southampton and several European institutions — shows that Europe could gain more than an extra month of summer days by … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Arctic warming, climate dynamics, climate projections, Dr Ash Abrook, Dr Celia Martin-Puertas, Dr Laura Boyall, environmental research, European climate change, European weather systems, extended summers, heatwaves, lake sediment records, latitudinal temperature gradient, Nature Communications, Research Reveals Ancient Climate Records Explain Europe’s Rapidly Expanding Summer Season in a Warming World, Royal Holloway University of London, seasonal climate history, University of Southampton
(IN BRIEF) A global team led by the University of Southampton has discovered that ancient peat bogs across the Southern Hemisphere expanded rapidly around 15,000 years ago due to abrupt shifts in the Southern Westerly Winds, a finding published in … Read the full press release
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Tagged atmospheric circulation, Australasia, bog formation, carbon cycle, carbon sink, climate change, Dr Haidee Cadd, Dr Zoë Thomas, global warming, Nature Geoscience, peatlands, post Ice Age climate, Radiocarbon dating, Scientists Identify Wind-Driven Climate Mechanism Behind Post–Ice Age Bog Formation Across the Southern Hemisphere, South America, Southern Africa, Southern Ocean, Southern Westerly Winds, sub-Antarctic islands, University of Southampton
(IN BRIEF) The 4MOST telescope, a pioneering international project based at the European Southern Observatory in Chile, has captured its first data, launching a new era in astronomical discovery. Capable of observing 2,500 celestial objects simultaneously, the instrument will study … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Education, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged 4MOST telescope, 4MOST Telescope Opens New Window to the Universe with First Data Captured from Deep Space, astronomy, Astrophysics, Chile, Chris Frohmaier, cosmic discovery, cosmic evolution, Dark Energy, European Southern Observatory, fibre optics, from Black Holes to Dark Energy, galaxy growth, international collaboration, lensed galaxies, Matt Quilt, New 4MOST Telescope Begins Unveiling the Universe’s Secrets, Phil Wiseman, space research, spectroscopic telescope, star formation, supermassive black holes, tides, Time-Domain Extragalactic Survey, University of Portsmouth, University of Southampton
(IN BRIEF) The Leverhulme Trust has announced the 2025 Philip Leverhulme Prize winners, awarding £3 million across 30 exceptional researchers from universities including Oxford, Cambridge, Southampton, and Liverpool. Each prize, worth £100,000, supports researchers in Archaeology, Chemistry, Economics, Engineering, Geography, … Read the full press release
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Tagged Academic Excellence, archaeology, chemistry, Dr Beatriz Marín-Aguilera, Dr Callan Davies, Dr Clare Balboni, Dr Ed Pulford, Dr Elisabeth Niklasson, Dr Georgia Andreou, Dr Ian Cushing, Dr John Rowan, Dr Joshua Dean, Dr Jun Jiang, Dr Kasia Paprocki, Dr Letizia Gionfrida, Dr Ludvig Sinander, Dr Mathelinda Nabugodi, Dr Matthew Jones, Dr Mattia Silvi, Dr Noreen Masud, Dr Philip Riris, Dr Rebecca Beveridge, Dr Soroush Abolfathi, Dr Sydney Calkin, Dr Thomas Cowan, Economics, engineering, geography, INNOVATION, Languages and Literatures, Leverhulme Trust, Leverhulme Trust honours excellence in research with £3 million in 2025 Philip Leverhulme Prizes, London School of Economics, Manchester Metropolitan University, Philip Leverhulme, Philip Leverhulme Prizes, Philip Third Viscount Leverhulme, Professor Alexander Forse, Professor Anna Vignoles, Professor Attila Lindner, Professor Constantine Yannelis, Professor Emilio Martínez-Pañeda, Professor Emily Draper, Professor Felipe González, Professor Meera Mehta, Professor Noa Zilberman, research funding, The Leverhulme Trust awards £3 million to 30 leading UK researchers through the 2025 Philip Leverhulme Prizes, UK universities, University College London, University of Aberdeen, University of Bristol, University of Cambridge, University of East Anglia, University of Glasgow, University of Liverpool, University of Manchester, University of Nottingham, University of Oxford, University of Southampton, University of Warwick, William Lever
(IN BRIEF) The University of Southampton, in partnership with the Hampshire Care Association, has launched a pilot programme placing third-year medical students into nursing homes across Hampshire. Running from September to December 2025, the initiative provides students with practical experience … Read the full press release
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Tagged Andrea Pattison, dementia care, Dr Alex Corcoran, Durban House, Emma Heath, end-of-life care, Hampshire Care Association, health and social care integration, holistic care, Marie Wheeler, medical students, NHS reforms, nursing homes, Pilot programme gives Southampton medical students first-hand experience of social care to support health system integration, prevention, primary care, rehabilitation, social care, St Ronans Care Home, University of Southampton, University of Southampton medical students join Hampshire care homes in pioneering placement pilot
(IN BRIEF) The University of Southampton and University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust will open the £100 million Institute for Medical Innovation at Southampton General Hospital. This new building will co-locate researchers in medicine, engineering, and computer science to tackle … Read the full press release
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Tagged biomedical engineering, cancer research, Centre for Cancer Immunology, David French, dementia research, fundraising campaign, IMI, infectious diseases, Institute for Medical Innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, medical computing, medical training, partnership, Professor Mark E. Smith, respiratory conditions, Sight Loss, Southampton General Hospital, Southampton medical hub, state-of-the-art labs, translational research, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, University of Southampton
(IN BRIEF) A joint report from the University of Southampton and the University of Cambridge, funded by the Nuffield Foundation, explores artificial intelligence’s growing impact on UK public services. While AI-driven tools—such as council chatbots, GP booking systems, and hospital … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Education, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged administrative justice, AI@Southampton, artificial intelligence, Bennett Institute, Dame Wendy Hall, Diane Coyle, digital skills, Just outcomes report, Local Government, Nuffield Foundation, partnership, public health, public services, Regulation, University of Cambridge, University of Southampton, Web Science Institute
(IN BRIEF) The University of Southampton has achieved a top-200 overall ranking in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025 out of 2,318 universities assessed against the UN Sustainable Development Goals, with standout performances in Partnerships for the Goals (42nd … Read the full press release
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Tagged Alice Brock, Awards, Central America, Clean Air South, climate change, Complete University Guide, food security, GHANA, global partnerships, health inequalities, leadership, Nature and Biodiversity Community Hub, partnership, Phillip Wright, SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 15 Life on Land, SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals, Simon Kemp, sustainability, Sustainability and Resilience Institute, Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025, United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, University of Southampton
(IN BRIEF) The University of Southampton has been selected by the UK government to lead the Spärck AI scholarship programme, which fully funds master’s degrees in artificial intelligence and bears the name of computing pioneer Karen Spärck Jones. As one … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Education, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged AI research and innovation, AI Security Institute, applications spring 2026, artificial intelligence training, cohort October 2026, fully funded master’s degrees, Karen Spärck Jones, partnership, Peter Kyle MP, Plan for Change, Professor Mark Spearing, Spärck AI scholarships, tech workforce development, UK government initiative, University of Southampton
(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the University of Southampton will join the Breast Walk Ever charity event on 8 June 2025 to support Against Breast Cancer and raise funds for vital research into secondary breast cancer. ABC-funded PhD student Grace Hayes … Read the full press release
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Tagged ABC events, Against Breast Cancer, bone metastasis, Breast Walk Ever, Cancer Detection, cancer research, charity event, Deborah Parnell, fundraising, fundraising event, Grace Hayes, Hursley, immunology, immunotherapy, miONCO test, PhD student research, Richard Martin, secondary breast cancer, Southampton researchers, University of Southampton, Winchester
(IN BRIEF) A study from the University of Southampton and the University of Bergen reveals that boys who become overweight during their early teens may inadvertently affect the health of their future children. The research found epigenetic changes in genes … Read the full press release
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Tagged adolescent obesity, asthma, childhood obesity, DNA methylation, Dr. Negusse Tadesse Kitaba, epigenetics, generational health, health disparities, health inequalities, lung function, Nature Communications Biology, Norwegian Research Council, Obesity, obesity prevention, Professor Cecilie Svanes, Professor John Holloway, public health, RESEARCH, University of Bergen, University of Southampton
(IN BRIEF) Scientists at the University of Southampton have engineered a new type of super-strong antibody, which could significantly enhance immune system responses in cancer patients. By altering the shape and rigidity of antibodies, the team discovered that these modified … Read the full press release
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Tagged antibodies, antibody engineering, Cancer Immunotherapy, Cancer Research UK, cancer treatment, disulfide bonds, immune response, immune system, immunotherapy, Isabel Elliott, Ivo Tews, Mark Cragg, Nature Communications, rigid antibodies, structural biology, super-strong antibody, University of Southampton
(IN BRIEF) The AIMMS initiative, a mentorship program designed to support minority women in academic medicine and health sciences, has proven to be an effective tool in breaking down barriers and promoting career advancement. Developed by the University of Southampton … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged academic medicine, AIMMS Mentoring, Athena Swan, career progression, diversity, Dr. Musarrat Maisha Reza, health inequalities, Health Sciences, leadership, Meena Upadhyaya, mentoring, minority women, Mirembe Woodrow, Nisreen Alwan, PLOS ONE, University of Exeter, University of Southampton
(IN BRIEF) The University of Southampton’s new E-beam lithography facility, which is the second of its kind globally, will significantly advance semiconductor technology in the UK. The facility, which provides unmatched accuracy in designing the components of future technologies, supports … Read the full press release
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Tagged Defense Systems, E-beam lithography, INNOVATION, Lord Vallance, medical diagnostics, Optoelectronics Research Centre, semiconductor skills package, semiconductor technology, talent development, UK semiconductor sector, University of Southampton
(IN BRIEF) A new UK research network led by the University of Southampton is investigating how the gut microbiome influences the brain and immune system. With £4.5 million in BBSRC funding, the four-year project brings together scientists from Southampton, Cambridge, … Read the full press release
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Tagged ADHD, Alzheimer's, Anne Ferguson-Smith, autism, BBSRC, brain-gut connection, dementia, diet and mental resilience, gut health, gut microbiome, gut-brain axis, healthspan, immune system, inflammation, Jessica Teeling, Jonathan Swann, King’s College London, lifestyle and cognition, mental health, microbiome research, mood disorders, neurodegenerative disease, neuroinflammation, neuroscience research, Parkinson's disease, Quadram Institute, UK science funding, University of Cambridge, University of Southampton
(IN BRIEF) A team of scientists from the University of Southampton, in partnership with researchers from Queen’s University in Canada and the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, has discovered new evidence detailing the intensity of a 6th century climate … Read the full press release
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Tagged 6th century, Bond 1 event, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Christopher Spencer, climate crisis, European migrations, glacial transport, Greenland, historical climate change, icebergs, Iceland, Late Antique Little Ice Age, partnership, Queens University, rock samples, Roman Empire collapse, Ross Mitchell, sustainability, Tom Gernon, University of Southampton, volcanic eruptions, zircon crystals
(IN BRIEF) DNV has launched the Ground Investigation for Floating Wind (GIFT) joint industry project (JIP) to establish clear guidelines for ground characterization in offshore wind projects. This collaboration, involving over 15 industry partners and academic institutions, aims to improve … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Technology
Tagged Alejandro Borobia, Amy Beeston, anchor design, BOEM, DNV, environmental classes, fixed-bottom foundations, floating wind farms, floating wind turbines, geophysical, geotechnical, geotechnical engineers, gift, ground characterization, Ground Investigation for Floating Wind, ground investigations, ground modeling, HEREMA, installation, JIP, Joint Industry Project, offshore wind development, partnership, project timelines, recommended practice, soil profiles, subsea cables, sustainability, Texas A&M, The Crown Estate, University of Massachusetts Amherst, University of Southampton, Yiorgos Perikleous
(IN BRIEF) A study conducted by the University of Southampton reveals significant challenges faced by paramedics in responding to end-of-life patients in England. Key issues identified include a lack of patient information, barriers to medication administration, and insufficient training, which … Read the full press release
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Tagged advance care planning, ambulances, anticipatory medications, BMC Palliative Care, Dr Natasha Campling, Dr Sarah Holmes, end-of-life care, frailty, healthcare challenges, healthcare professionals, heart failure, hospital transfer, Marie Curie, medication administration, medication barriers, National Institute for Health and Care Research, NHS trusts, NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Wessex, palliative care, paramedics, patient care, patient information, Professor Sue Latter, training, University of Southampton
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