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

A new breakthrough by our scientists could pave the way for more targeted treatments for some blood cancer patients. Researchers identified a specific subtype of lymphoma which doesn’t respond well to current therapies. Read more 👉 https://southampton.pulse.ly/6ymk1rtwvd

Our Earth scientists have discovered how continents are slowly peeled from beneath, fuelling volcanic activity in an unexpected place - the oceans 🌊 Discover more 👉 southampton.pulse.ly/xfz0mvyw2c @sotonoceanearth.bsky.social

Our researchers have developed an AI tool that can spot objects lodged in patients’ airways better than radiologists. It outperformed experts in checking CT scans for hard-to-see objects that can have serious health consequences. Read more 👉 https://tr.ee/QZUWvK

Our scientists are close to a breakthrough in the fight against fatty liver disease 🔬 They are working on tiny models of the gut, liver and fat tissue to find new treatments for the condition, affecting one in five people in the UK. Read more 👉 https://tr.pulse.ly/hn4yxytavf

Lest we forget 🌹
 Today, our community united in remembrance, honouring the bravery and selflessness of those who served for our freedom.   Students and staff observed a two-minute silence, listened to the Last Post, and laid wreaths in tribute.

Ever wondered why we sometimes see colours that aren’t actually there? It’s a phenomenon called ‘colour afterimages’ – and our psychologist Dr Christoph Witzel has found, for the first time, the missing link that explains why we see them. Read more 👉 https://tr.ee/0quZBG

As part of #NationalEngineeringDay, we're highlighting the engineers behind our nC2 consultancy who are celebrating 10 years of success 🌟 A specialist team in material sciences, they work from the University’s labs to stress-test and improve safety components. Read more 👉 https://tr.ee/0Si0mb

Heat pumps could help stabilise the UK's electricity supply. Our experts found that when households temporarily had their heat pump use reduced during peak grid demand hours, electricity demand dropped by around 90%. Read more 👉 https://southampton.pulse.ly/diqabkgsgy

Our students and researchers will help to develop the next generation of drone technology. They'll be working with @minima-global.bsky.social on the world’s first deployment of drones with blockchain embedded into their hardware. Find out more 👉 https://tr.pulse.ly/9x8ewvuvfe

Our scientists are joining forces on a flagship project that will take e-textiles to the next level 🚀 Think clothing for health and fitness monitoring, enhancing virtual reality, and even smart textiles for car interiors. The possibilities are limitless 🌟 Read more 👉 https://tr.ee/P0zNza

We were honoured to host the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) Chair Inaugural Lecture, “India’s Rise as a Responsible Global Leader”, this week ✨ Joined by our VC Professor Mark E. Smith, the occasion celebrated growing India-UK ties, reflecting our commitment to global collaboration.

Revolutionary new space telescope @4most-eu.bsky.social has captured its first data from the universe. Our scientists are part of the team behind the super-scope and say it’ll reveal how galaxies and black holes formed. Read more 👉 tr.ee/ba4NEs

Congrats to archaeologist Dr Georgia Andreou and English lecturer Dr @callanjd.bsky.social who’ve been awarded the @leverhulme.ac.uk, Philip Leverhulme Prize. Each receive £100,000 for their research, recognising international impact at an early stage of their careers. Find out more 👉 tr.ee/r7NxWU

Solar panels are powering sustainability at University of Southampton Science Park showing how research and enterprise can deliver real impact ☀️ On World Energy Saving Day, find out how university spin-out Absolar Solutions is changing the world. Read more 👉 https://tr.pulse.ly/ygb0glkf7r

Congratulations to Professor Paul Little, winning Royal College of General Practitioners Research Paper of the Year 🌟 He and his team’s research found that simple nasal sprays, can shorten illness, ease symptoms and even reduce the need for antibiotics. Read more 👉 https://tr.ee/P2bffM

Congratulations to Professor Benjamin Oliver on his Ivor Novello Award nomination for Best Community and Participation Composition for VENT with Rachel Warr 🎉 Winners are announced on 11 Nov. Good luck Benjamin! Find out more 👉 www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2025/10... @ivorsacademy.bsky.social

Congratulations to our NIHR ARC Wessex researchers awarded over £16m to continue targeting issues in healthcare, public health and social care. The money from NIHR research is part of a £157 million investment across England, over five years. Read more 👉 www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2025/10...

Our researchers have received over £1m from World Cancer Research Fund to improve breast cancer treatment. They aim to measure body composition of patients to help personalise treatments and make them more effective. Read more 👉 https://tr.ee/QSqhRg @wcrf.org @uhsftresearch.bsky.social

Could chickpeas, lentils and sunflowers become the new normal for UK farmers? With harvests already being lost due to extreme weather, our researchers are leading a new network to prepare the UK food system for climate change. Find out more 👉 tr.ee/hhd3au

Our researchers are amongst 160 scientists warning that we are rapidly approaching Earth system tipping points. A new report released today - ahead of #COP30 - also highlights positive tipping points to drive decarbonisation. Read more 👉 https://tr.ee/a8odum

We’re getting ready to bring our annual Arts & Humanities Festival to Southampton city centre next month 🎭 Join us for a series of events from 6 to 15 November, and for our family-friendly Arts & Humanities Day. Find out more and reserve your free tickets here 👉 https://tr.pulse.ly/hnrwrrkvzi

100 years ago, RRS Discovery set off on a voyage which began the modern era of British oceanographic research and conservation. A new exhibition in Hartley Library tells its story using historic accounts and advanced research. Find out more 👉 https://southampton.pulse.ly/e9ncanmwnw