(IN BRIEF) Dr. Sadie Jones, an astronomer from the University of Southampton, has drawn inspiration from her expedition to Svalbard, Norway, to write her first children’s book, Seren and the Polar Bear Cub, aimed at readers 10 and up. The … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) New research led by the University of Southampton shows that children whose mothers took vitamin D supplements during pregnancy have stronger bones at age seven. Part of the MAVIDOS trial, the study found that these children had higher … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Scientists from the University of Southampton have begun sea trials on a wind-powered technology designed to reduce the carbon emissions of large cargo ships by up to a third. The wing-sail, developed by Smart Green Shipping, was retrofitted … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Di Gilpin, Dr. Joseph Banks, partnership, Sea Trials, shipping emissions, Smart Green Shipping, sustainability, University of Southampton, Wind-Powered Cargo Ship
(IN BRIEF) An international team of researchers has made a significant breakthrough in Alzheimer’s drug development with the introduction of RI-AG03, a novel peptide inhibitor that targets and inhibits two key aggregation-promoting hotspots of the Tau protein, which is critical … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Alzheimer's Treatments, dementia, Dr Richard Oakley, Dr. Anthony Aggidis, Peptide Inhibitor, Professor Amritpal Mudher, RI-AG03, Tau Protein, University of Southampton
(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the University of Southampton have made significant progress towards developing a blood test capable of identifying millions of individuals unknowingly spreading tuberculosis (TB). By analyzing blood markers, the study identified a set of six proteins highly … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) A groundbreaking trial called GUSTO, led jointly by the University of Southampton, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and the University of Leeds, has been launched to potentially revolutionize bladder cancer treatment by matching therapies to the genetic … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, United Kingdom
Tagged bladder cancer, GUSTO, James Catto, partnership, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Simon Crabb, sustainability, treatment, University of Leeds, University of Southampton
(IN BRIEF) A recent study, conducted by a collaborative team including the University of Southampton and Imperial College London, has identified that individuals with compromised immune systems, such as those with solid organ transplants, rare autoimmune diseases, or blood cancer … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Healthcare, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, United Kingdom
Tagged blood cancer affecting lymphocytes, Dr Michelle Willicombe, Dr Peter Lanyon, Higher Risk, Immunocompromised Individuals, Imperial College London, Limited COVID-19 Antibodies, MELODY Study, Professor Sean Lim, rare autoimmune diseases, RESEARCH, solid organ transplants, University of Southampton, wellness
(IN BRIEF) Scientists at the University of Southampton have initiated the development of an underwater artificial intelligence (AI) bot called Aqua, designed to detect activities that pose harm to the ocean environment. The AI system, codenamed MARLIN, received over £700,000 … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Education, Environment, Industrial, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Aqua, Dr Ryan Mowat, illegal fishing, MARLIN, Ocean Environment, Paul White, sustainability, Underwater AI Bot, underwater sensors, University of Southampton
HORIZON-RIA PROJECT GRANTED FOR THE EARLY DETECTION OF SEPSIS AT THE POINT-OF-CARE DISRUPTIVE SOLUTION FOR SEPSIS DIAGNOSIS AT THE POINT OF CARE THAT WILL OFFER MULTIPLEXED (WITHIN A SINGLE TEST) (IN BRIEF)The AMBROSIA project has been granted under the call … Read the full press release
Posted in Czech Republic, Education, European Union, France, Greece, Healthcare, Ireland, Netherlands, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Spain, Switzerland, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged AMBROSIA, Argotech, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Biopix DNA Technology P.C., Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, diagnostics, Dr. Alexandros Pantazis, HORIZON-RIA, intelligent sepsis diagnosis, Ligentec, Microfluidics, microLIQUID, nucleic acids, Optical Sensor, PoC, PoC sepsis diagnostic unit, Point of Care, Prof. Nikos Pleros, SEPSIS, SMART PHOTONICS BV, University of Bourgogne, University of Ioannina, University of Southampton, Vall d'Hebron Research Institute, X-Celeprint
(IN BRIEF) University of Southampton colleagues are taking part in the ABP Southampton Marathon, with distances ranging from 5km to the full marathon, and raising funds for various charitable causes. The University has also been announced as the new Culture … Read the full press release
(PRESS RELEASE) FARNBOROUGH, 21-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — BAE Systems (LON: BA), a British multinational defence, security, and aerospace company, has announced it will partner with the University of Nottingham, a top 20 UK university and 8th in the UK for … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged additive layer manufacturing, BAE Systems, Cranfield University, Cripps, digital manufacturing, greenhouse gas emissions, Industry 4.0, lightweight materials, metrology, net zero, power management systems, Professor Andy Schofield, Professor Andy Wright, Professor Svetan Ratchev, sustainability, sustainable energy, sustainable technologies, University of Birmingham, University of Manchester, University of Nottingham, University of Southampton, University of Strathclyde
(PRESS RELEASE) BRISTOL, 11-May-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — The ‘Germ Defence’, which is an evidence-based, behaviour change website, that has proved quite successful in reducing infection transmissions for seasonal and swine flu originally developed by researchers from Bristol, Bath and Southampton … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Healthcare, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged aerosol scientists, Clinicians, coronavirus, COVID-19, Dr Ben Ainsworth, epidemiologists, Germ Defence, immunologists, mathematical modellers, Paul Little, Professor Lucy Yardley, swine flu, synthetic biologists, University of Bath, University of Bristol, University of Southampton, virologists
SOUTHAMPTON, 19-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The Law School at the University has launched the Stefan Cross Centre for Women, Equality & Law (SCC), thanks to a generous donation from Southampton Law School alumnus, Mr Stefan Cross QC (Hons). High profile claims … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Law, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Dr Sara Benedi Lahuerta, equality, law, Law School, Stefan Cross QC (Hons), University of Southampton, WOMEN
SOUTHAMPTON, 20-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — As social media has experienced considerable exponential growth-rate over the past decade, sadly the same has occurred with online hate speech. Clear evidence of this picture is the fact that different international organisations, including the … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Government, Internet & Online, Law, Media, News, Non Profit, Politics, Science, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged bigotry, derogatory posts, Dr Luiz Valerio P. Trindade, hate content, hate speech, hateful posts, inappropriate content, Intolerance, Lindsey Wilson, misogyny, online hate speech, online life, public policy, public policy recommendations, qualitative study, racism, racist content, racist views, social media, social media platforms, sociological research, sociology, University of Southampton, verbal abuse, Who Why How
SOUTHAMPTON, 19-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — A major project led by the University of Southampton looking at the philosophy of pregnancy and early motherhood has been nominated for a national award. The Philosophy of Pregnancy, Birth and Early Motherhood project led by … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Education, Healthcare, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Award, Birth, Dr Elselijn Kingma, Early Motherhood, pregnancy, Professor Fiona Woollard, University of Southampton
SOUTHAMPTON, 03-May-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — What do you get when you place over 40 academic experts in five public venues in Southampton over three consecutive nights? That’s the recipe for this year’s instalment of the ever-popular Pint of Science (PoS) festival, hosted by … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Pint of Science (PoS) festival, Sophie Arthur PhD, University of Southampton
SOUTHAMPTON, 02-Apr-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Rear Admiral Philip Greenish CBE has been appointed as the new Chair of Council of the University of Southampton for a three-year term starting 1 August 2018. He also becomes an ex officio Pro Chancellor of … Read the full press release
SOUTHAMPTON, 02-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Commitment, community and collaboration are all words used to describe University of Southampton student midwife Lucy Price, one of five finalists for the 2018 Pregnacare Award for UK Student Midwife of the Year. The Award, presented … Read the full press release
SOUTHAMPTON, 02-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Researchers at the University of Southampton have won more than £900,000 in funding for a project to improve access to artificial limbs in lower and middle income countries (LMICs). The ambitious three-year project will see two … Read the full press release
SOUTHAMPTON, 08-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Just weeks after the publication of the UK government’s review of the country’s capabilities in artificial intelligence, Southampton Professor Dame Wendy Hall, co-chair of the review, says the time is right to capitalise while the time … Read the full press release
SOUTHAMPTON, 29-Sep-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — New research by Dr Anita Lavorgna, Lecturer in Criminology at the University of Southampton, will aim to tackle the global illegal trade in endangered plants, worth billions each year. Thanks to a grant from the New Investigators scheme, … Read the full press release
SOUTHAMPTON, 29-Sep-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The University of Southampton has forged a new strategic partnership for public engagement with the Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium, inspired by a shared vision to change the world for the better by revolutionising public engagement … Read the full press release
SOUTHAMPTON, 14-Aug-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Patients with a common type of fast-growing cancer are being given fresh hope in a new clinical trial. Scientists at the University of Southampton are, for the first time, to trial a new experimental drug, in … Read the full press release
SOUTHAMPTON, 25-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — A project led by the University of Southampton has secured £5m over four years to help improve food and water security for people in sub-Saharan Africa. The money, from Research Councils UK (RCUK), is part … Read the full press release
SOUTHAMPTON, 25-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — International rock sensations Coldplay have donated to the University of Southampton’s campaign for the Centre for Cancer Immunology. The band chose the campaign through the close links drummer Will Champion has with both Southampton and the … Read the full press release
SOUTHAMPTON, 10-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Researchers from the University of Southampton will take part in the three-day international Pint of Science (PoS) festival from 15-17 May, delivering unique talks, demonstrations and live experiments across the pubs of Southampton. Tickets for Pint … Read the full press release
SOUTHAMPTON, 10-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — An interactive website developed by health psychology and primary care researchers at the University of Southampton has been shown to reduce dizziness amongst adults aged 50 and above. Results of a study into the effectiveness … Read the full press release
SOUTHAMPTON, 29-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Researchers at the University of Southampton have engineered cells with a ‘built-in genetic circuit’ that produces a molecule that inhibits the ability of tumours to survive and grow in their low oxygen environment. The genetic circuit … Read the full press release
SOUTHAMPTON, 17-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — New research, led by the University of Southampton, has found that human activities such as shipping are having a noticeable impact on marine species and their native habitats. The research, published in the journal Biology Letters, … Read the full press release
SOUTHAMPTON, 17-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Animals feeding at sea inherit a chemical record reflecting the area where they fed, which can help track their movements, according to a new study by scientists from the University of Southampton. Chemical testing of the … Read the full press release
SOUTHAMPTON, 02-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — University of Southampton lecturer James Wilson has been short-listed for one of the most prestigious teaching honours in UK higher education. James, a lecturer in Mental Health, is in the running to be named ‘Most Innovative … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Education, Healthcare, United Kingdom
Tagged James Wilson, Times Higher Education Award, University of Southampton
SOUTHAMPTON, 02-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The University of Southampton has announced the appointment of journalist and broadcaster Jon Sopel as Pro-Chancellor. Sopel, a graduate of the University in 1981 with a BSc in Politics and Sociology, has enjoyed a distinguished career … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Management, Media, United Kingdom
Tagged Dr Gill Rider, Jon Sopel, journalist and broadcaster, University of Southampton
SOUTHAMPTON, 25-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Archaeologists at the University of Southampton are exploring the landscape around a group of giant military badges cut into a chalk hillside in Wiltshire by soldiers waiting to be drafted to the trenches in the First … Read the full press release
Southampton, 26-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — A study involving the University of Southampton has shed new light on the genetic make-up of Chlamydia trachomatis and it’s relation to trachoma, the leading infectious cause of blindness. The prevailing belief was that the … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Science, United Kingdom
Tagged Chlamydia trachomatis, Dr Pat Anderson, University of Southampton
The assumption that rising unemployment, leads to rising crime, is being challenged by new research from the UK universities of Southampton and Sheffield and the French university SciencesPo. Southampton, 22-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Their study has found that the relationship … Read the full press release
Researchers from the University of Southampton have demonstrated for the first time a new laser cooling method, based upon the interference of matter waves, that could be used to cool molecules. SOUTHAMPTON, 19-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Our ability to produce samples … Read the full press release
SOUTHAMPTON, 5-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Reflecting Photonics, the International Year of Light garden sponsored by the University of Southampton, was recently voted Best Garden in the People’s Choice Awards at the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) show at Tatton Park. Sponsored by … Read the full press release
SOUTHAMPTON, 5-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — University of Southampton alumnus Lawrence Walters (Ship Science, 2014), along with his friend Tom Rainey (both 23), has completed a 93 day row across the Atlantic Ocean from New York and arriving in Salcombe, Devon yesterday … Read the full press release
SOUTHAMPTON, 5-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Researchers in the United Kingdom (Southampton), Singapore and New Zealand (Auckland) from the EpiGen Global Research Consortium are to trial the use of a combination of nutrients and probiotics before and during pregnancy in a bid … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Healthcare, Science, Society, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Auckland UniServices at the University of Auckland, Liggins Institute, Medical Research Council Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit, MRC LEU, National University Health System (NUHS), National University of Singapore (NUS), Nestlé Research Center, pregnancy, probiotics, Professor Chong Yap Seng, Singapore Institute for Clinical Sciences of the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Thomas Beck, University of Southampton
SOUTHAMPTON, 19-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Patrick Sturgis, Professor of Research Methodology in Social Statistics and Demography at the University of Southampton, has been announced as Chair of an inquiry set up to examine errors in the pre-election opinion polls for the … Read the full press release
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