Health Sciences, University of Southampton

26/08/2026

Thinking about postgraduate study? We're offering three full tuition fee scholarships for UK students from racially minoritised ethnic backgrounds studying eligible MSc or MRes courses across Environmental and Life Sciences.

Find out more and apply by 14 September 2026:

Explore the Postgraduate Taught Equitable Scholarship at our university. Empowering diversity: scholarships for black students and ethnic minorities in the UK.

14/08/2026

Dr Keyvan Hosseini has spoken to BBC Verify about the environmental impact of a major oil slick which has washed up on the Iran Coast.

While the extent of the damage to marine life is still being assessed, it could have serious consequences for wildlife, protected ecosystems and fishing communities.

Read Keyvan's insights:

Experts tell BBC Verify pollution has spread from a ship attacked on 3 August and threatens vulnerable wildlife.

13/08/2026

16/07/2026

A huge congratulations to all of our students who graduated today. We are so proud of all you've achieved, and excited to see what the future holds.

Keep in touch: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/alumni-supporters.page

03/07/2026

30/06/2026

Applications for our live virtual work experience for students in Year 12/13 close soon.

Complete the form by 5pm tomorrow (Wednesday 1st July) to have the chance to observe clinicians in practice, experience University 'taster' sessions and speak with current students and clinicians.

Find out more and apply: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/schoolsandcolleges/health-sciences-work-experience.page

18/06/2026

Electric cars are getting bigger, with SUVs accounting for almost 75% of electric models in Europe.

In an article for The Conversation, Dr Dawn-Marie Walker and Dr Keyvan Hosseini explain why this is a problem.

If SUVs were a country, they would be one of the world’s five biggest CO₂ emitters.

15/06/2026

Are you interested in gaining work experience for a career in healthcare?

The University of Southampton and University Hospital Southampton are delighted to offer live virtual work experience for students in Year 12/13, giving a well-rounded view of life as a practicing healthcare professional.

Find out more and apply now: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/schoolsandcolleges/health-sciences-work-experience.page

28/05/2026

Occupational Therapy students took on the challenge of sharing their research projects in just three minutes at this year’s Occupational Therapy Student Conference.

Prizes were awarded across categories including Most Innovative Project, Best Storytelling and Best Contribution to OT Practice, with the overall winner’s award going to Jessica Deeks

21/05/2026

Reusable catheters are just as safe for patients as single-use ones and do not increase the risk of urinary tract infections, a new study has found.

Researchers from the School of Health Sciences followed hundreds of patients for a year to measure the health impact of reusable intermittent urinary catheters against single-use ones.

They discovered that those who tested reusable catheters used 35 per cent fewer antibiotics compared to their single-use only counterparts.

Find out more:

Reusable catheters a safe choice that could save NHS millions