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

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

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

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

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

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 👇

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

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

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 👏

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

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

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

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

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 👇

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...

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...

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.bsky.social student, talk festive favorites and play 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. They are aiming to make AI fair and inclusive for all communities.

That’s a wrap on our Winter Graduation ceremonies ❄️ 🎓 Huge congratulations to all our graduates, your hard work and determination have truly paid off. Thank you to everyone who joined us over the last three days. And don't forget to stay in touch 🌟 Swipe to see a few of our favourite moments!

Our scientists, with University of Birmingham, have shown adding anti-body treatment to chemotherapy can benefit children with a rare form of cancer. Neuroblastoma mainly affects young children aged under five. Read more 👉https://southampton.pulse.ly/cueuqo8pdf

We're delighted to stand as a key partner in the new Advanced Skills Alliance between Australia and the UK. Our expertise will boost the skills and research needed to support the security, defence and resilience of both nations. Read more: https://southampton.pulse.ly/atl0yncjcb

Day 1 of Winter Graduation is complete. Congratulations to the Class of 2025, and thank you to all who joined us in celebrating 🎓 #WeAreUoS

Congratulations to the Class of 2025! 🎓 Today marks the start of our graduation ceremonies and we're proud to be celebrating the achievements of our incredible students. See more: https://southampton.pulse.ly/mcefixytlm

We are shocked and deeply saddened to confirm that the person who died following an incident in Portswood on Wed 3 Dec was a student here at our University. Our thoughts are with Henry's family, friends and all those who loved him. Our statement is here: southampton.pulse.ly/u8fhexwlkz

Our researchers have found flood risks in cities like Shanghai are increasing due to climate change and other factors. The international team say floods in Shanghai could be 80% larger and much deeper by 2100. Find out more 👉 www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2025/12... @sotonoceanearth.bsky.social

Toxic bug E. coli uses a secret weapon to survive in our gut even when it is being treated with antibiotics 🧪 Our scientists have unmasked a super-pump inside the bacteria that is activated by our stomach acid. Read more 👉 https://tr.pulse.ly/gomzlvmqrd

A new whooping cough vaccine trialled by UoS Medicine @uhsftresearch.bsky.social @ox.ac.uk could offer better protection. The @nihr.bsky.social @iliadbio.bsky.social supported study shows a vaccine can stop infection causing bacteria from living in the nose and throat. More 👉 https://tr.ee/hK8NsY

Do you get enough omega-3 in your diet? 🐟 Our scientists have discovered that three in four people worldwide are not meeting their recommended doses of the essential fatty acid. Read more 👉 southampton.pulse.ly/u8lo61ezgg @research-uos.bsky.social @southamptonbrc.bsky.social

Aboriginal Australians and New Guineans descend from settlers who migrated south, 60,000 years ago, to the ancient supercontinent of Sahul. Our maritime archaeologists with @huddersfielduni.bsky.social used DNA techniques to reach their findings. Read more 👉 www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2025/11...

Our scientists are a step closer to understanding what triggers very intense, brightly coloured auroral storms during displays of the southern and northern lights. They’ve discovered a link with low frequency radio waves found in space, above the aurora. Read more 👉 https://tr.ee/2qe5gu

We are partnering with to boost semiconductor innovation in the UK 🤝🏼 It will enable students, researchers, start-ups, and industry partners to develop the next generation of miniature sensors and devices used in modern tech. Find out more 👉 https://tr.pulse.ly/xsazxdkmhw

Which treatments work best for ADHD? Our researchers have conducted the most comprehensive research review yet and created an online tool to help patients and clinicians make shared decisions. Find out more 👉 https://tr.pulse.ly/pditlg4tz4 @nihr.bsky.social @sotonpsychology.bsky.social

What will today's Budget mean for you? 📊 Our expert Dr M Hosam Al Kaddour from University of Southampton Business School gives his view 👇 @sotonpolitics.bsky.social

Our rail research has won a #QEdPrize, the highest national honour for educational institutions 🎉 We're leading the way in future-proofing the UK's railways – using science to reach the most economical and effective solutions. Find out more 👉 www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2025/11...

60 million year old rock samples under the South Atlantic Ocean have been found to store carbon dioxide for millennia in lava rubbles. Research led by Dr Rosalind Coggon analysed drilled lavas to show how much CO₂ the rocks capture via reactions with the ocean. Read more 👉 https://tr.ee/DcXIr1

We're delighted to be part of a new consortium led by @theturing.bsky.social Institute which will develop an AI system supporting national security. Read more 👉 tr.ee/geoD6L @news.ukri.org

Our researchers have mapped 52 different bacteria-eating viruses (phages) in the fight against antibiotic resistant hospital superbugs. The research was made possible by Bowel Research UK. Find out more 👉 https://southampton.pulse.ly/czdvrfqaem

Summer could be 42 days longer by the end of the century according to our @sotongeogenviron.bsky.social scientists and @royalholloway.bsky.social researchers ☀️ European lake mud dating back thousands of years helped them make the prediction. Read more 👉 https://tr.pulse.ly/fdcljgd2ga

Did you know ancient bogs could hold clues to a major shift in the Earth's climate? ❄️ Our scientists discovered that sudden shifts in the Southern Westerly Winds 15,000 years ago triggered a massive growth of peatland swamps. Read more 👉 https://tr.pulse.ly/1iav2mascn @climate-zoe.bsky.social

Could weight loss drugs like Ozempic help to boost the effectiveness of breast cancer treatments in women with obesity? Our researchers have been funded by Against Breast Cancer to investigate. Read more 👉 https://tr.pulse.ly/vitxspwdgm

Good luck to our former Chancellor Ruby Wax as she embarks on bush tucker trials and jungle adventures in I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! 🐍 Could Ruby be swapping her cap and ceremonial mace for a crown and sceptre?

Intense sand mining is putting the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia at risk of collapse with catastrophic consequences. Scientists have now determined the cause of this decline to be sand mining in the Mekong River in Cambodia and Vietnam. 👉 https://southampton.pulse.ly/bqqpxhrguz