Professor Jon Copley has spoken to Sky News' Money blog about what it's like to be a marine biologist - from salaries to the reality of deep-sea expeditions and the biggest threat to our oceans.
Read more 👇
news.sky.com/story/marine...
A young child is reading a book, illuminated by soft light in a darkened room. Their face is in profile, focused intently on the text, creating a serene and introspective atmosphere.
There's no robust evidence that ADHD is being over diagnosed in the UK - our experts say 🧠
Instead, they say long waits for assessment, support and treatment are more pressing concerns.
Read more 👉 https://tr.pulse.ly/w9ouxzqudp | @sotonpsychology.bsky.social
Artist’s impression of two large spinosaurus dinosaurs standing in shallow water during a smoky prehistoric wildfire scene, with flying reptiles overhead and one dinosaur roaring while the other stands nearby. Credit: Anthony Hutchings.
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Proud to celebrate our dinosaur expert Dr Neil Gostling and former student Thomas Land for their parts in the new Spielberg documentary The Dinosaurs on Netflix 🦕
Dr Gostling researched Spinosaurus habits, and Thomas was a science researcher.
Find out more: www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2026/03...
A group of six people wearing high-visibility vests, hard hats, and gloves are standing together at a construction site, smiling for the camera. They are gathered around a metal beam, with a tall red and yellow crane structure visible in the background. Blue fencing surrounds the site under a clear sky.
We've reached the highest point in constructing our new teaching and learning building on Highfield campus! 🎉
To celebrate, we held a steel-signing topping out ceremony with university leaders and local guests.
Find out more: www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2026/03...
@wearekier.bsky.social
Eight people pose indoors in casual attire. Two hold a small drone with blue accents. Behind them, screens display a logo and the words "Certificate to fly."
A person types on a black laptop displaying code, with a drone resting on a round table in front of them. The setting is informal, featuring green cushioned seating in the background.
Our student engineers have carried out the world’s first demo of a 'blockchain black box’ on a drone. It records flight data on a secure digital ledger so it's actions can be verified and trusted.
Read more: https://southampton.pulse.ly/j3o142z2pz
Helping prevent severe asthma attacks 🫁
Researchers at @uhsft.bsky.social & @unisouthampton.bsky.social are leading a UK-first study.
This is seeing if an extra check-up can help children who are overusing reliever inhalers.
Watch for it on BBC and ITV today 📺
research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/dangero...
A soft robotic wing submerged in water, made of flexible metallic material with yellow and green bands, featuring red sensor dots along its length. It is positioned in front of large blue cylindrical structures.
What if robots could move through water like fish? 🐟
Researchers have created a soft robotic wing that senses water currents and adapts its shape automatically.
Find out more: www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2026/02...
Professor William Powrie and Vice-Chancellor Professor Mark E. Smith stand in a grand room with red walls and ornate paintings. The King and Queen greet them, with the Queen shaking Professor Powrie’s hand while the Vice-Chancellor holds the award. Guests are seated in the background.
Our incredible team behind pioneering rail research was awarded a #QEdPrize by the King and Queen at St James’s Palace today for work strengthening the UK’s rail network.
Professor William Powrie and Vice-Chancellor Professor Mark E Smith collected the award.
See more: tr.ee/1UAKWs
Is your phone your comfort blanket? 📲
Phubbing, checking your phone during conversations, is linked to deeper psychological needs. New research by psychologist Dr Claire Hart shows attachment insecurity and materialism as key factors.
Read more 👇 https://southampton.pulse.ly/afvzxczrt5
Forget the flowers and try a playable poem instead 💕
Jordan Magnuson, Senior Lecturer in Games and Media shares how these five short video games that work like poems are perfect for Valentine's Day.
Read the article now: https://theconversation.pulse.ly/4glivoft2y
A lively crowd participates in a pride parade, holding rainbow flags high against a backdrop of ornate historical buildings and a partly cloudy sky.
Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual (LGB) people vote more when they live near other LGB people, according to new research led by Dr @turnbulldugarte.com and colleagues in Sweden.
Find out more: https://southampton.pulse.ly/eohs8ktjfz
@sotonpolitics.bsky.social
Medical staff in protective clothing perform an endoscopy on a seated patient in a dimly lit room with colorful lights reflecting on the ceiling. Monitors display images from the procedure.
Our researchers are using mindfulness to enable more effective endoscopies in awake patients. It means doctors could catch cancers earlier without using general anaesthetic or sedation.
Read more 👉 https://tr.pulse.ly/6xvbgbtozq | @nottmhospitals.bsky.social
The Earth is covered in cracked ice, creating a textured, white surface. Set against a dark space background with subtle stars and a stretch of the Milky Way galaxy visible on the right side.
A coastal landscape in Scotland with rugged cliffs and grassy hillsides jutting into calm blue waters under a partly cloudy sky.
Hundreds of millions of years ago our planet was frozen, in a state called Snowball Earth. Researchers here at Southampton have examined how the climate would have fluctuated.
Read more: https://tr.pulse.ly/si1ggtin1u
@gernon.bsky.social | @cgrifgeo.bsky.social | @sotonoceanearth.bsky.social
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One in four pregnancies are affected by maternal obesity.
Our researchers contributed to a Royal College of Physicians report linking it to far higher risks of serious complications including gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia and haemorrhage.
Find out more 👉 https://tr.pulse.ly/dm2bmrljr5
A scientist in a white lab coat and blue gloves uses a pipette to transfer liquid into a pink tray with tubes. The laboratory is well-equipped with colourful containers, shelves of equipment, and a purple chair, creating a vibrant and professional setting.
We’re proud to be partnering with GSK, Oxford and Cambridge to help train future leaders in pharmaceutical science, with a newly launched doctoral training programme.
Read more: tr.ee/xgzjS6
@ox.ac.uk | @gsk.bsky.social | @ukri.org | @cam.ac.uk
A major incident has been declared at UHS this morning following a fire.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service were called to Southampton General Hospital at 5.30am and the fire has now been contained:
www.uhs.nhs.uk/whats-new/ne...
Fascinating interview with Prof Will Jennings on his latest research into how people view their local area.
He says people have pride in their areas but feel they have been left behind 👇
Two scientists in lab coats are working in a laboratory filled with complex equipment. One is pouring liquid from a container, while the other monitors the process. They wear protective eyewear and gloves.
Black and white close-up of a microscopic organism with a spherical shape, composed of three interconnected sections. Each section has a textured surface of hexagonal patterns resembling honeycomb structures. A scale bar in the bottom-left corner indicates the size as 50 micrometers.
Our scientists have examined fossilised plankton that’s millions of years old to help predict the future of our oxygen starved oceans.
They’ve found the condition of seas has a chance of improving in centuries to come.
Find out more: www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2026/01...
We are up one place, to 33rd, in the QS World University Rankings: Europe 🎉
TIME Magazine’s first university world rankings have also placed us 7th in the UK and 39th globally, out of 500 institutions!
Find out more: https://southampton.pulse.ly/i3uginzhc4
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Applications have now opened for the new Spärck AI scholarship programme.
Named after British computer scientist Karen Spärck Jones, the scholarships will train the next generation of AI experts.
Apply now: tr.ee/7ABqhR
@russellgroup.bsky.social | @engineering-soton.bsky.social
A man with brown hair and a beard smiles at the camera. He is wearing a blue and white pin striped shirt, and has a stethoscope around his neck.
A sleek silver laptop sits on a white desk with its screen displaying a login page for "LabCloud" in blue hues. Connected to the laptop is a small white device used to identify respiratory viruses in just 60 seconds.
Our researchers are working with University Hospital Southampton to trial a new device that could cut the time to diagnose respiratory viral infections from hours to just minutes.
Read more: https://tr.pulse.ly/dtirogdrxc
@uhsft.bsky.social | @uhsftresearch.bsky.social
We are taking our research to Parliament!
By bringing our nasal spray evidence directly to policymakers, research teams are accelerating talks about how simple, preventative measures can inform NHS winter preparedness, antimicrobial resistance and public health messaging.
Well done to all 👏
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A person in a hard hat and orange safety vest examines a rocky hillside, using a tool to inspect or collect samples. The terrain is rugged and the sky above is clear.
Rows of tiny, translucent, spiral-shaped shells scattered on a black background.
Our scientists have unravelled a 66 million-year-old mystery behind how our planet transformed from a tropical greenhouse to the ice-capped world of today.
Read more: tr.ee/dPOe9u
@amoeba-lab.bsky.social | @sotonoceanearth.bsky.social | @russellgroup.bsky.social
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Clunky and patched-up systems are blocking access to GP appointments, according to new research we’ve done with the @ox.ac.uk.
Researchers argue a more patient-focused approach and fewer blanket policies are key to making improvements.
Read more 👉 https://tr.ee/DA6ywo
A young child sleeps on white bedding while hugging a teddy bear. A small electrode is stuck with a plaster to the child's forehead, connected to a trigeminal nerve stimulation device resting on the pillow next to them.
Our researchers are part of a large trial into a brain stimulation device for ADHD.
The device is approved in the US, but the new study found it is ineffective.
Read more 👉 tr.ee/gffnZQ
A vibrant cityscape at sunset with a glowing orange sun above a densely packed skyline. Tall skyscrapers are silhouetted against the sky, and a river with bridges and a ship runs through the city.
Aerial view of a winding river cutting through an expansive urban landscape. Numerous bridges cross the river, with clusters of skyscrapers and densely packed buildings lining the banks. Green parks and residential areas are scattered throughout the cityscape.
Our researchers (@sotonoceanearth.bsky.social) have found vast areas of densely populated deltas are sinking even faster than sea levels are rising, placing millions at risk of flooding.
Read more 👉 https://tr.ee/TujCXP
A vast starry sky with a white dwarf star glowing brightest in the centre. The star's radiant glow contrasts with the dense backdrop of smaller, twinkling stars scattered across the dark expanse.
Professor Christian Knigge in a red shirt and glasses sits at a desk, smiling and looking at the camera. Behind them, a large computer monitor displays a colourful, close up image of how a star looks in space. Another monitor shows a text-based interface. The room has a window with a blurred snowy landscape outside.
Our astronomers have discovered something never seen before in space - a mysterious shock wave surrounding a white dwarf star.
Read more: tr.ee/T2K834
@russellgroup.bsky.social @spacesouthcentral.bsky.social @engineering-soton.bsky.social @eso.org
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 👇
A microscopy image showing five rounded cells outlined in white. Inside each cell, small coloured dots are scattered across the surface. The image highlights cellular structures and molecular arrangement within the cells.
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: www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2026/01...
Professor John Marshall, in outdoor attire, operates a power drill on a rocky, barren mountainside. He wears a dark hat, glasses, and has a gray beard. The terrain is steep with loose dirt and stones.
Two people in bright orange survival suits and life jackets are on a small inflatable boat. They are navigating icy waters, with icebergs visible in the background and a cloudy sky overhead. One person is handling the motor, while the other sits facing forward.
Red and black tents are pitched on a snowy, rocky slope under an overcast sky. The ground is thinly covered with snow, revealing many stones. The background shows a large, snow-dusted hill.
Professor John Marshal with glasses and a hat smiles at the camera while sitting beside a rocky outcrop. He is wearing a beige vest and blue sleeves. In front of him are geological tools including a hammer, measuring tape, and a notepad with notes.
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: www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2026/01...
