We’re pleased to announce the appointment of Professor @charlottesummers.bsky.social as our new Dean of the Faculty of Medicine. A member of our alumni, she joins us from the University of Cambridge where she leads the Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Heart & Lung Research Institute. 👉 tr.ee/wtJGHv

Today is #WorldSleepDay 💤 On average, humans spend about one-third of their lives sleeping. The 2026 theme #SleepWellLiveBetter emphasises the strong connection between good sleep, physical health and mental well-being. 🧡 🧡🧡 Find out more 🔗 worldsleepday.org #HealthySleep2026

🫶Thank you so much to everyone who joined us for #sapcsw2026 📹 Watch our 2‑minute recap and relive two unforgettable days packed with innovation and connection. youtu.be/LZ71Ky3PYSg?... @sapc.ac.uk

🤔 Considering a future in Medicine? @unisouthampton.bsky.social Why not register to attend an Open Day and find out what it means to study Medicine at a leading UK institution. 📅 In Person: Jun, Sept, Oct & Nov 💻 Virtual: Jul & Nov 👉 More info www.southampton.ac.uk/open-days/un... ✨ #VisitUoS

✨ Save the Date! The British Science Festival is coming to Southampton, 16–20 September 2026! 🎉🔬 Featuring free events, exhibitions & performances. Stay tuned for more details! 👀💫 In partnership with the British Science Association & University of Southampton. britishsciencefestival.org

We are pleased to congratulate our NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) colleagues whose work has been recognised in the British Journal of General Practice (BJGP) Top Ten most read and published papers of 2025: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/spcr-fu... #SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research

Exciting opportunity! The @nihrspcr.bsky.social Summer Internship Programme 2026 has launched. A fantastic chance for UK undergraduate students to gain hands-on experience in primary care research. Apply now: bit.ly/46ebrfu #PrimaryCare #Undergraduate #Internship

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

One week left to register for SW SAPC 2026! ⏳ Join us for a packed and exciting programme of primary care research and discussion. 🧠💬 Find details and register via the SW SAPC 2026 website 🌐 tinyurl.com/SWSAPC26 #sapcsw2026

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 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 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

🎉 Take a sneak peek at where it’s all happening! Here’s a walkthrough of the venue for SW SAPC 2026 👀✨ youtu.be/0bGaMjCR71s We can’t wait to welcome you there - registrations are still open! 🔗 Sign up here: tinyurl.com/SWSAPC26 #sapcsw2026

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

Was your abstract accepted for SW SAPC 2026? Congratulations! 🎉 Fewer than 10 early bird packages left - register now before they’re gone! 🐦 ✅ Find details and register via the SW SAPC 2026 website 🌐 tinyurl.com/SWSAPC26 #sapcsw2026

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...

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.

✨ The Medical Education team is taking a short festive break. A huge thank you to all our supporters and followers. Your engagement means so much to us. Have a magical Holiday Season and a Happy New Year. We look forward to connecting again in 2026! 🎉

Around 1 in 4 students report having a diagnosed mental health issue at university. On Thursday 12th of March, 2026, we aim to get the nation talking about student mental health. Join us for #UniMentalHealthDay and let’s make a difference together: https://bit.ly/4p0sxE4

Join our Faculty of Medicine as a Teaching Fellow! Shape the future of medical education through teaching, curriculum design & assessment. Find out more about the undergraduate education 👇 www.southampton.ac.uk/study/subjec... 📆 Closes: 13 Jan 2026 👉 Apply now: jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...

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

The call for #Southampton #Science and #Engineering Festival 2026 at @unisouthampton.bsky.social - including Science and Engineering Day, is NOW OPEN! ↘️ Visit sotsef.co.uk/sed-registration to find out more 🗓️ Deadline for contributors: Monday 12th January 2026 #SOTSEF🔍 #BSW25 #WeAreUoS

Not long left to apply for this fantastic opportunity 👇 to develop an educational portfolio that includes leadership, teaching, curriculum design and assessment in the early years of the primary care components of BM4/5/6/EU programmes @unisouthampton.bsky.social #AHPs #MedicalEducation #JoinUoS

🚨 We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to take on the part-time role of 'Finals Clinical Assessment Coordinator' in the assessment team. Current clinical knowledge and experience is essential. Closing Date: Friday 07 November 2025 Find out more: jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...

📢 Deadline Extended! 🗓️ We know many colleagues have recently been away on annual leave, so we’ve extended the deadline⏳ 📝 Abstract submissions for South West SAPC are extended until 9am on Monday 17th November! 🔗 Submit yours here: tinyurl.com/SWSAPC26 #sapcsw2026

🚨 Have you registered to attend 'Alive: An Alternative Anatomy' a talk by author Gabriel Weston? Time is running out, so book now to avoid disappointment. 💖 📆 11 November 2025 🕡 18:30-19:30 📍 Avenue Campus 🔗 Find out more: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/alive-an-a... #MedEd #WeAreUoS #MedicalHumanities

⏳ Have you got your abstract submitted for South West SAPC 2026? No? Hurry! 📝 Submissions close at 9am on Monday morning. 📤 🔗 Submit yours here: tinyurl.com/SWSAPC26 #sapcsw2026

Each winter, thousands of people are admitted to hospital with a viral #respiratory #infection, putting enormous pressure on the #NHS. The UNIVERSAL study is finding new ways to prevent and treat these infections, and recently recruited its 900th participant! Find out more - bit.ly/3JkvXmt

Every M1nute Counts this World Stroke Day! Did you know 1 in 4 of us is at risk of stroke in our lifetime? It is in everyone's interest to know the signs of stroke. Find out more: www.world-stroke.org/world-stroke... Be ready to #ActFAST #WorldStrokeDay2025 #MedicalEducation

#JoinUoS and apply for our AHP Teaching Fellow vacancy @unisouthampton.bsky.social Find out more via the link below for this exciting opportunity to join our Primary Care education team. 👇 🔗 jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx... Applications close: Tues 11 November 2025 (11.59 pm GMT).

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 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...

#WorldAnatomyDay2025 🧡 In unity with our many colleagues in the UK and across the world, our anatomy team wants to wish everyone a Happy World Anatomy Day 2025! Here's to another year of connections and collaborations within the anatomy community. 🔗 www.southampton.ac.uk/clas/

Celebrating #AHPsDay and the vital role of Allied Health Professionals in healthcare. 🧡 We're recruiting a Teaching Fellow (with an AHP background) to join our Primary Care Education team @unisouthampton.bsky.social Find out more 👇 🔗 jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx... #JoinUoS #MedEd #PrimaryCare

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

The #WorldMentalHealthDay 2025 theme highlights the importance of being able to protect your mental health in times of global instability. It's okay to ask for help, no matter what you, or anyone else is going through 🧡 www.southampton.ac.uk/studentservi... www.southampton.ac.uk/hr/services/...

We can't wait to meet you, this Sunday 5 October at our next @unisouthampton.bsky.social Open Day. Find out more about Medicine and decide whether Southampton is right for you. 👨‍🎓 Can't make it? We have one more Virtual Open Day in November 👇 #JoinUoS #MedEd www.southampton.ac.uk/open-days/un...

⏳1 month left to submit your abstracts for South West SAPC 2026 📤 Submit via the SW SAPC 2026 website 🌐 tinyurl.com/SWSAPC26 #sapcsw2026

COMING SOON 📢 Free online NIHR School for Public Health Research Public Mental Health virtual symposium, 7 Oct 2025 (10am–4pm) showcasing the latest research from the Public Mental Health Programme. 🔗 Register: bit.ly/45rXqe9 #NIHR #MentalHealth @capcbristol.bsky.social @ashmore1973.bsky.social

🚨 NEW JOB ALERT! We are seeking applications from people with Allied Healthcare Professional (AHP) backgrounds to join us @unisouthampton.bsky.social Post: Teaching Fellow, Primary Care Education Team Deadline: Tues 28 October '25 More info 👇 🔗 jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx... #JoinUoS #MedEd

Will you be joining us in Southampton📍on 5–6 March 2026 🗓️ for the South West SAPC regional meeting? Registration is now open ✅ Find details and sign up via the SW SAPC 2026 website 🌐 tinyurl.com/SWSAPC26 #sapcsw2026

Did you know it's National Eye Health Week! 👀 This annual UK event is dedicated to promoting the importance of prioritising your vision. ✅ Book regular eye tests 🥗 Make healthy lifestyle choices ⚠️ Know the signs of eye problems 🔗 www.visionmatters.org.uk #EyeHealth #VisionMatters #PublicHealth

Our medical students are doing placements in care homes as part of a new pilot scheme with the Hampshire Care Association, providing the next generation of doctors with first-hand experience of the care sector. Find out more 👉 https://tr.pulse.ly/yasrsy8rrj

We are excited to announce that abstract submission for the South West SAPC conference 2026 is now live! The deadline for submissions is 9:00 GMT on Monday 3rd November 2025. You can submit your abstract here: southampton.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... @sapc.ac.uk

Today on Emergency Services Day, we say a huge thank you to all emergency service teams across the UK. We’re proud to stand alongside our 999 colleagues every day. 🚑🚒🚓🚁 #999Day 📸 @ambientlife.bsky.social

It's #KnowYourNumbers week, the UK's biggest blood pressure testing & awareness event. 5 million UK adults aged 18-64 may have undiagnosed high blood pressure – increasing their risk of heart attack, stroke, & kidney disease. Get your blood pressure checked! www.bloodpressureuk.org/know-your-nu...

Great to see our researchers involved in world-first genetic research on brain aneurysms, with the potential to improve early detection and patient care. Find out more below 👇

Our global health experts highlight the urgent need for more cancer research funding for lower-income countries, which receive just a small share of money worldwide. Read more 👉 https://southampton.pulse.ly/hhur5pomai @michaelghead.bsky.social

Did you catch our experts from @southamptonctu.bsky.social on the BBC today? Their latest trial is working to spot early signs of 10 different cancers. Here’s what Professor Andy Davies and Dr Victoria Goss told them 👉 https://bbc.pulse.ly/sojwwjx3we