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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
Remembering Henry Nowak 💙
Our statement: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/news/statements/henry-nowak.page
We are delighted that Professor Alberto Naveira Garabato has been elected to the Fellowship of @royalsociety.
It is one of the highest honours a scientist can receive and recognises Alberto's immense contribution to oceanography.
Find out more: https://southampton.pulse.ly/7gxp15eghi
We’re incredibly proud of our postgraduate Business School students who have taken 1st and 3rd place at the Universities Business Challenge Global Masters 🏆
A national competition bringing together teams from across the UK to run a simulated company.
We are hosting a free screening of The People’s Emergency Briefing.
The film, featuring @ChrisGPackham CBE alongside leading experts, sets out the implications of climate and nature breakdown for the UK.
Find out more: https://southampton.pulse.ly/gje1pskgqj
We’re so proud of our talented Fashion Design graduates who showcased their work at Winchester Cathedral this week.
Presenting a powerful display of emerging fashion talent, creativity and ambition.
A brilliant example of what our students can achieve 💫
@unisoton_wsa @WinCathedral Read more 👉 https://tr.ee/t3ieoi
Reusable catheters are just as safe as the single-use ones, according to our study.
Switching to reusable options doesn't increase UTI risks and could save thousands of tonnes of plastic waste from UK landfills each year.
Read more: https://southampton.pulse.ly/iapmgljgfb
Nearly all severe asthma patients are battling other hidden health issues - with most having three or more.
Our latest study has discovered that the illnesses tend to appear in clusters, paving the way for more effective treatment for millions.
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Our researchers have identified the best dosage for each ADHD medication.
It could help patients avoid dosages that are too low to be effective or too high, causing side effects.
Find out more: https://southampton.pulse.ly/zjdxkug1bo
@NIHRresearch | @TheLancet | @CorteseSamuele
A new Clean Air South report highlights progress on tackling air pollution across the South - from zero exhaust emission buses to anti-idling campaigns at schools.
Find out more: https://southampton.pulse.ly/o425liz9vz
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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