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Irene PurdieHead of Brand Communications
The University of Southampton is a top 20 UK university and a top 100 university globally. The university is an exceptional place whose people achieve remarkable things. They are a world-leading, research intensive university, with a strong educational offering, renowned for innovation and enterprise.
The ambition at the University of Southampton is to change the world. This is a grand statement, but it is an achievable one with the support of the more than 200,000 hardworking people who make up the students, staff, alumni, and community of the institution.
The Latest from University of Southampton
Our astronomers have discovered something never seen before in space - a mysterious shock wave surrounding a white dwarf star.
Read more: https://tr.ee/T2K834
Make sure you check out the latest edition of Re:action.
Learn more about creating an environment where people can thrive.
Discover the full issue below 👇
The Winter edition of Re:action magazine is out now! This issue focuses on research culture - who does research, how it's done, and how it's shared. Find out how @UniSouthampton initiatives are creating an inclusive and open environment: https://tinyurl.com/58pcxve7 #ResearchCulture
Our researchers have developed a promising new way to boost the body’s immune response to cancer.
New multi-pronged antibodies can grab more immune receptors and gather them together for a stronger anti-tumour response.
Read more: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2026/01/researchers-find-promising-new-way-to-boost-the-immune-response-to-cancer.page
Congratulations to Professor John Marshall on his Polar Medal, recognising his decades of research in the harsh polar regions.
Awarded by His Majesty King Charles III to those who have made outstanding achievements in polar research.
Find out more: https://southampton.pulse.ly/ajg0txwuak
A cold but beautiful day on campus ❄️
Happy New Year from everyone at the University of Southampton! ✨
Whether you’re studying, researching, teaching or supporting our University, we can’t wait to see what 2026 brings.
Merry Christmas🎄🌟
Whether you’re celebrating today or simply enjoying a quieter moment, we’re wishing everyone a joyful day.
Thank you for being part of our community - today and always 💙
From joyful melodies to instantly recognisable tunes, Dan, Head of Jazz, Pop & Musical Theatre Performance and Anastasia, a @UoSMusic student, talk festive favorites and play some of the songs that make the season feel special🎄
Tell us, what’s your favourite Christmas song?
Our AI experts are leading an international project to tackle AI risks in languages including Urdu and Pashto.
Dr Shoaib Jameel and Ubaid Azam are part of a United Nations programme to address AI trust and safety. By focusing on underrepresented languages, they are aiming to
From humble beginningsto world-renowned status
The University of Southampton has built up strong relationships with partner organisations all over the world, including business, industry and other leading higher education institutions. The university has a campus in Malaysia, with a high focus on Engineering courses. Following the first two years in Malaysia our students continue their studies in the UK with access to our world-class research facilities. UoS also has strategic partnerships with Dalian Polytechnic University and universities within China and Singapore.
The university is a founding member of Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) for international research collaboration and addressing issues of global significance.
Core Principles
- Collegiality: one team working, planning, and delivering together, toward our shared vision
- Quality: always striving to achieve the highest quality in everything we do
- Internationalisation: delivering across global markets and building strong partnerships with other leading organisations
- Sustainability: ensuring our actions lead to financial, social, and environmental sustainability
A top 20 UK university
22,000
Enrolled students
£137m
Annual research income (16/17)
The University of Southampton is a world-class research-intensive Russell Group university. Over 96 percent of our research has been assessed as world-leading and internationally excellent in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014.
The university groups its groundbreaking work being carried out by world-leading researchers into the eight research themes, through which they are addressing some of the most challenging issues facing society today. These eight research themes are: Energy, Environment, Global economy and culture, Health and healthcare, Population, migration and mobility, Security, Technology, and Transport.
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