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Ever wondered who Darth Vader, Harry Potter, Snow White, or Thanos would vote for? 💭The answers in our latest research m...
17/03/2025

Ever wondered who Darth Vader, Harry Potter, Snow White, or Thanos would vote for? 💭

The answers in our latest research might surprise you 👀👇

Who does Darth Vader vote for

Just 3 days to go until our Science and Engineering Day 🎉Have you got your tickets yet? There's still time to grab your ...
12/03/2025

Just 3 days to go until our Science and Engineering Day 🎉

Have you got your tickets yet? There's still time to grab your free tickets here👉 https://sotsef.co.uk/SED/explore/

07/03/2025

Ahead of flying out for the start of the Formula 1 season next week, James Allison, Technical Director of the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team, stopped by for an exclusive careers talk where he shared insights into life at the cutting edge of motorsport 🏎️

From engineering and operations to business roles, students got a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to succeed in F1. Plus, they picked up insider tips on standing out in the recruitment process and even put their skills to the test in the team’s e-simulator! 🎮 🏁

Breaking ground for the future! 🎉We celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony for our brand-new education building at Highf...
05/03/2025

Breaking ground for the future! 🎉

We celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony for our brand-new education building at Highfield Campus today 🏢

Set to open in Autumn 2027, the five-storey building will enhance students’ university experience by combining new teaching and study spaces with social and wellbeing facilities.

It will also be home to the internationally renowned Primary Care Research Centre!

Find out more 👉 https://brnw.ch/UoS_News_NewUniversityBuilding

There's still time to get your tickets for Shostakovathon, a musical event celebrating the works of Dimitri Shostakovich...
26/02/2025

There's still time to get your tickets for Shostakovathon, a musical event celebrating the works of Dimitri Shostakovich, while supporting life-saving research at the Centre for Cancer Immunology.

🗓 Sunday 2 March
⏰ 11:30am, 1:30pm, 4pm and 7:30pm
📍 Turner Sims, Highfield Campus

Organised by alumni volunteers, this special event will bring together more than 60 musicians from ensembles across the region, who will perform four concerts in one day!

You are welcome to join for one, two, three, or all four concerts – book your tickets here 👉https://brnw.ch/21wQXGw

All proceeds from the Shostakovathon will support groundbreaking cancer research at the Centre for Cancer Immunology. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy world-class music while making a meaningful impact.

Astronomer Dr Annagrazia Puglisi captured this spectacular image of the sun setting beneath the ancient Atlas Comet C/20...
21/02/2025

Astronomer Dr Annagrazia Puglisi captured this spectacular image of the sun setting beneath the ancient Atlas Comet C/2023 as it travels across the Milky Way. She was on her way to Santiago de Chile to speak about the importance of diversity and inclusion in Astrophysics research.

Dr Puglisi was recently part of an international team closing in on an intergalactic mystery about the creation of the most massive galaxies in the universe 🔭

Read more 👉 https://ac.pulse.ly/ib3a3trtu1

Are you a current UoS student and interested in postgraduate study?Don’t forget to book your place on our next Master Yo...
19/02/2025

Are you a current UoS student and interested in postgraduate study?

Don’t forget to book your place on our next Master Your Next Move events on 26 February and 5 March. With drop-ins at Highfield, WSA and NOCS, you’ll be able to chat with staff and current students, and find out more about:

- Master’s and PhD study options at Southampton

- How we will support you in your next steps

- When and how to apply

- Managing your finances, fees and funding (including how to benefit from our 10% alumni discount)

- Career advice and guidance

- and more!

Book your place 👉 bit.ly/4hJUHzV

18/02/2025

Great to see Charles West's research making a real impact! 💙

His work is improving treatment for advanced pelvic cancers, and Sharon’s story shows just how vital this research is.

Watch below 🎥

Ever thought about doing a PhD but aren’t sure what it involves? 🧠Our ‘Demystifying the PhD’ lunchtime seminars will tak...
17/02/2025

Ever thought about doing a PhD but aren’t sure what it involves? 🧠

Our ‘Demystifying the PhD’ lunchtime seminars will take away some of the mystery surrounding PhD study, helping you find out what it’s actually like to become a postgraduate researcher.

What are doctorates and are they for me?
🗓 Thursday 6 March 2025
⏰ 12pm – 1pm

Process for applying to PhD programmes
🗓 Thursday 13 March 2025
⏰ 12pm – 1pm

A day in the life of a PhD student
🗓 Thursday 20 March 2025
⏰ 12pm – 1pm

Career prospects beyond the PhD
🗓 Thursday 27 March 2025
⏰ 12pm – 1pm

Book your place on MyCareer – you can attend all 4 online sessions, or just the ones that interest you 👉 https://brnw.ch/21wQKKz

Fall in love with science this Valentine’s Day! 💙We’re thrilled to launch the 2025 Southampton Science and Engineering F...
14/02/2025

Fall in love with science this Valentine’s Day! 💙

We’re thrilled to launch the 2025 Southampton Science and Engineering Festival - our largest event yet. This festival marks an exciting lead-up to hosting the British Science Festival in 2026.

🗓️ Join us 7 - 16 March 2025. Don’t miss out - find out more and book your free tickets today 👉 https://sotsef.co.uk/

Join the Parkes Institute for a screening and roundtable discussion on Jesse Eisenberg’s film A Real Pain at Harbour Lig...
12/02/2025

Join the Parkes Institute for a screening and roundtable discussion on Jesse Eisenberg’s film A Real Pain at Harbour Lights Picturehouse 🎬

Find out more and book your tickets below 👇

🎥 On Monday 24th February, we are holding a screening and roundtable event on Jesse Eisenberg’s 2025 film ’A Real Pain’ at Harbour Lights Picturehouse cinema in Southampton.

Released in the US in 2024 and nominated for four Golden Globe Awards, A Real Pain is Jesse Eisenberg’s new comedy road movie-turned Holocaust film. Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin play Jewish-American cousins David and Benji, who travel to Poland from New York to the home of their late grandmother, who survived the Holocaust.

The film screening will be followed with a roundtable discussion between Parkes scholars Dr Emily-Rose Baker, Dr Janek Gryta and Professor Tony Kushner, chaired by doctoral researcher and outreach fellow, Charlie Knight. This will be followed by a public Q&A session.

🔗 Book your tickets here: https://www.picturehouses.com/movie-details/000/HO00015842/a-real-pain-q-a-southampton

Exciting Opportunity for Year 12 Students! 🧑‍🎓📚Applications are now open for the Experience University of Southampton Re...
06/02/2025

Exciting Opportunity for Year 12 Students! 🧑‍🎓📚

Applications are now open for the Experience University of Southampton Residential!

Open to Year 12 students who meet our academic and Widening Participation criteria, successful applicants will join us on campus for an immersive 4-day, 3-night programme where they will:
• Experience student life firsthand
• Explore the diverse degrees offered at the University of Southampton
• Connect with current students, academics, researchers, and alumni

This free residential is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about studying at a Russell Group university, supporting attendees to make informed decisions about their future university journey!

Click here to find out more 👉 https://brnw.ch/21wQsto

Are you a current student and interested in postgraduate study? 🎓Come along to our next Master Your Next Move events on ...
05/02/2025

Are you a current student and interested in postgraduate study? 🎓

Come along to our next Master Your Next Move events on 26 February and 5 March. With drop-ins at Highfield, WSA and NOCS, you’ll be able to chat with staff and current students, and find out more about:

- Master’s and PhD study options at Southampton

- How we will support you in your next steps

- When and how to apply

- Managing your finances, fees, and funding (including how to benefit from our 10% alumni discount)

- Career advice and guidance

- And more!

To book your place, visit 👉 https://brnw.ch/21wQuIE

05/02/2025

Medicine student Becca Heritage underwent multiple amputations and the country’s ninth hand transplant after she contracted meningitis and sepsis.

Now back at university, she’s campaigning to raise awareness of vaccination, and of organ and limb donation.

Read Becca’s remarkable story 👉 https://brnw.ch/21wQtZB

This World Cancer Day, we’re highlighting the work of our researchers in the fight against cancer. From advancing treatm...
04/02/2025

This World Cancer Day, we’re highlighting the work of our researchers in the fight against cancer. From advancing treatments to launching new initiatives, their efforts are making a real impact.

Find out more below 👇

Celebrating the Year of the Snake! 🧧 🐍 This week, students came together at Wessex Lane Halls for a vibrant celebration ...
31/01/2025

Celebrating the Year of the Snake! 🧧 🐍

This week, students came together at Wessex Lane Halls for a vibrant celebration filled with incredible performances and activities, including Yi Quin Lion Dancing, Chinese drumming, and Guzheng music.

Students also took part in a dance class, Tai Chi session, and arts and crafts, making it a fantastic opportunity to experience rich cultural traditions.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the celebrations! ❤️

30/01/2025

Ever wondered what makes whales some of the most fascinating creatures on the planet? 🐋

Our very own Professor Jon Copley reveals his top 3 whale facts you won’t want to miss!

Want to learn more? Join Jon and other pioneering experts from across the university at Wi******er Cathedral on Thursday 6 February, for an immersive and thought-provoking evening that explores the diverse worlds created by whales.

Bringing together science, art and law as we delve deep into the impact of these majestic creatures on our planet.

Find out more here 👉 https://brnw.ch/21wQlVG

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