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The official account for the University of Southampton. Founding member of the Russell Group. Ranked among the top 100 universities worldwide.

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University of Southampton @unisouthampton.bsky.social · 6d ago

Dramatic sea level rise thousands of years ago transformed the coastline of the Northern Adriatic. The prehistoric site, today’s Venice, was once dry land, kilometres from the coast, and Trieste city looked down on hills and swamps rather than the sea. Read more 👉 https://tr.pulse.ly/pxs5hcx0zu

A high-angle aerial view of the Victory Lighthouse in Trieste, Italy, focusing on its circular stone balcony, glass lantern room, and copper dome topped with a bronze statue of the Winged Victory.

The statue, facing right, stands on one leg with wings raised behind her. Below the lighthouse, a steep, green hillside slopes down to a coastal road and railway tracks running parallel to the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Trieste, which glisten under a bright sun.

In the background, the city of Trieste curves around the harbor against a backdrop of distant hills under a clear blue sky with light clouds.

Aerial view of a coastal lagoon with a network of winding, light-blue water channels cutting through low-lying muddy landforms and salt marshes. The landscape transitions from solid, developed land with roads and structures on the left to shallow, sandy wetlands and open sea in the distance under a pale blue sky.

University of Southampton @unisouthampton.bsky.social · last wk.

We have once again been named among the top 20 universities in the UK in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 🎓 Read more here, as we placed 18th in the latest rankings: https://southampton.pulse.ly/ifbhph6zlb

University of Southampton @unisouthampton.bsky.social · last wk.

Our researchers are warning that inconsistent use of the terms ‘neurodiversity’ and ‘neurodivergence’ in mental health research could obscure important differences between diagnoses and make findings harder to interpret. Find out more: https://southampton.pulse.ly/rjs5xj4rsx

University of Southampton @unisouthampton.bsky.social · last wk.

Day one of the British Science Festival ✅ There's still plenty happening across the festival over the next few days. You can browse all of our FREE events, talks, workshops and experiences here: britishsciencefestival.org/events/?utm_... @britsciassoc.bsky.social

A man wearing a white lab coat, safety glasses, and purple gloves pours a glowing liquid from two clear bottles simultaneously into a large beaker on a table in front of him. The mixture glows brightly blue inside the beaker.

An eye-level medium shot captures a smiling woman and man standing behind two white robots on a table against a white-paneled wall.

Two smiling young women stand behind a green-topped table outdoors. The woman on the left holds green, stringy slime, while the woman on the right shines a black UV flashlight onto it.

British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 2w ago

We’ve arrived in Southampton! 🎉 The British Science Festival starts tomorrow, with five days of FREE events, talks, performances, workshops and experiences across the city. Not sure where to start? Our event guide is essential reading. 📖 Start planning your Festival visit!

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University of Southampton @unisouthampton.bsky.social · 2w ago

We have risen two places in The Guardian University Guide 2027, to 18th position 🎉 This includes 12 of our subjects being ranked in the top 10 🏅 A huge congratulations to all of our colleagues and students, whose work has contributed to these fantastic results.

Four students walk and chat happily together along a sunny university pathway, with a dark blue banner at the bottom stating "18th in the UK Guardian University Guide" alongside a white university crest.

University of Southampton News @uosmedia.bsky.social · 3w ago

Did you catch our expert Dr Jay Amin in the @telegraph.co.uk this weekend? He's been talking about simple habits that could help lower the risk of cognitive decline and "dementia-proof" our brains. Read his article here 👇 www.telegraph.co.uk/health-fitne... @russellgroup.bsky.social #Dementia

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University of Southampton @unisouthampton.bsky.social · 3w ago

Can you tell which of these faces isn’t real? Our researchers have put together a short training programme that helps people spot AI generated faces. Read more: https://southampton.pulse.ly/wqxsmhbfef

A side-by-side comparison of two smiling women, shown in close-up headshots. One is real and one is made using AI.

On the left is a woman with straight, dark brown hair parted down the middle, dark brown eyes, light skin with subtle freckles, and a wide smile. On the right is a woman with wavy, light brown hair parted to her left, light blue-grey eyes and a gentle smile.

University of Southampton @unisouthampton.bsky.social · 4w ago

Our researchers have found that early school starts and weekend lie ins could be contributing to anxiety in teenagers. They found teens with greater levels of ‘social jet lag’ are more likely to report higher levels of anxiety and vice versa. Read more 👉 https://tr.pulse.ly/aohxvjsp3c

An over-the-shoulder, high-angle close-up of a person with brown, curly hair in a messy bun lying on their side in bed. They are facing away, with their left ear visible, resting on a dark gray pillow next to a window with closed, warm-toned cellular shades. A textured beige quilted blanket covers their shoulder.

University of Southampton @unisouthampton.bsky.social · last mo.

Congratulations to Dr Chiara Dall'Ora, Associate Professor in Health Workforce, @sotonhsciences.bsky.social, on receiving an NIHR20 Rising Research Leaders Prize! 👏 Chiara’s research explores how nurse staffing, shift patterns and workforce wellbeing affect staff, and how evidence can improve care.

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University of Southampton @unisouthampton.bsky.social · last mo.

Could an ancient mega-escarpment explain the Grand Canyon’s mysterious billion-year gap in its rock record? New research from our scientists suggests it might. Find out more: tr.ee/cnu1o6 @gernon.bsky.social | @sotonoceanearth.bsky.social | @sotongeogenviron.bsky.social

A high-angle view of the Grand Canyon under a partly cloudy sky, with the Colorado River winding through the canyon floor. The sun illuminates a rocky, orange-red foreground dotted with sparse, dry desert shrubs.

Hartley Special Collections @hartleyspecialc.bsky.social · last mo.

Psst! Did you know that Heritage Open Days are now less than a month away? Our activities include tours, our new Earth, Sea and Sky exhibition and a talk about searching for apple heritage varieties! Book your place now! www.heritageopendays.org.uk/submission-e...

University of Southampton @unisouthampton.bsky.social · last mo.

Our WSA fine art students are displaying their work in a new exhibition alongside pieces by established artists. ‘Sea, Sky and Earth’ in our Hartley Library also features work by current and former staff, and coincides with us hosting the British Science Festival. Find out more: tr.ee/yvU5OD

Three artworks are displayed on a wall painted in horizontal stripes of white, turquoise, light blue and green. A large orange, yellow and black abstract woodcut print hangs below two smaller coastal landscape paintings in blue, yellow, white and orange.

An oval vehicle wing mirror with a black frame and mount is attached to a white pillar painted with horizontal stripes of light blue and green. The mirror's surface features a smooth gradient print transitioning from bright orange at the top to white in the middle, and ending with light blue and teal at the bottom. In the soft-focus background, an art gallery space is visible with glass display cases, framed paintings on the walls, and matching green and blue stripes painted along the gallery walls.

Curating student XiaoYu Wu with exhibition materials stands in front of a poster with the heading "SEA SKY EARTH" and a description of the exhibition.

A landscape linocut print titled "Cowslips" by Lucy May, printed on white paper. The artwork depicts a meadow filled with stylised green grass, yellow cowslips, and small white wildflowers.

University of Southampton @unisouthampton.bsky.social · last mo.

Our researchers have developed a powerful AI tool that reveals previously invisible patterns inside breast cancers. It could help identify high-risk patients, predict how breast cancer progresses, and lead to more targeted treatments. Read more 👉 https://tr.pulse.ly/swvsgqec4c

Microscopic view of a tissue microarray core stained with immunohistochemistry against a white background. The circular tissue section shows a dense sheet of small, round cells stained light blue. Within the tissue core, thin, elongated blood vessels are highlighted with dark brown staining. Very sparse, tiny, dot-like reddish-brown signals are visible within the cytoplasm of some cells.

A circular fluorescence microscopy tissue section on a black background, displaying a dense cellular structure stained in vibrant magenta, bright yellow, white, and sparse cyan. A prominent oval glandular duct-like structure stands out near the lower center, outlined in magenta with a yellow and white interior. Magenta-stained cells form dense, swirling clusters throughout the tissue, interspersed with scattered yellow and white-labeled cells.

University of Southampton @unisouthampton.bsky.social · last mo.

Our experts surveyed nearly 2,000 nurses and revealed that workplace culture and day-to-day conditions were among the strongest factors influencing whether experienced workers chose to stay in the NHS. Read more: https://southampton.pulse.ly/dc2hja3tbo @rcn.org.uk | @uhsftresearch.bsky.social

An angled, close-up shot captures a healthcare provider measuring a patient’s blood pressure.

University of Southampton @unisouthampton.bsky.social · last mo.

Top 20 in the UK! 🎉 We're ranked joint 18th in this year's Daily Mail University Guide. We've also placed 14th for research quality and 26th for graduates landing high-skilled jobs.

An image featuring five diverse, smiling students taking a selfie outdoors in front of a modern building. A male student in the center wears a white T-shirt and makes a playful hand sign. Below the photo, a dark blue banner displays the text "18th in the UK Daily Mail University Guide".

University of Southampton @unisouthampton.bsky.social · last mo.

Hop, hop, hop and away! Our researchers have revealed how the first ever bird to inhabit the Earth could have taken flight – something that’s puzzled scientists for over a century. Find out how ➡️ www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2026/08...

Illustration of two Archaeopteryx on a bare branch against a sunset sky. One faces left, while the other hangs upside down facing right.

University of Southampton @unisouthampton.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Our researchers are warning that declining use of folic acid supplements before pregnancy is undermining progress in preventing serious birth defects. In England fewer than one in five women are now taking folic acid before pregnancy. Read more 👉 https://tr.ee/xt6LeC | @nihr.bsky.social

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University of Southampton @unisouthampton.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Congrats to our Prof Amanda Bragg-Mollison who has been named a National Teaching Fellow by Advance HE. The award is one of the UK's highest academic honours. Read more:https://southampton.pulse.ly/lcjlhjm0sr https://bsky.pulse.ly/obawssrxwp | @advancehe.bsky.social | @russellgroup.bsky.social

A woman in a blue plaid dress sits on a stone bench in a lush, sunlit garden, surrounded by trees and greenery.

University of Southampton @unisouthampton.bsky.social · 2mo ago

We are part of a major new international project to study the Southern Ocean 🧊 The project will establish a new system for observing the seas around Antarctica so we can understand how changes there are shaping our climate. Read more 👉 https://tr.ee/V4AgMM @noc.ac.uk @bas.ac.uk

A large ice floe floats on a dark, choppy sea under a dramatic, cloudy sky. In the distance, snow-covered mountains are partially visible beneath heavy clouds, with rays of sunlight breaking through, casting light on the icy landscape.

A large, flat-topped iceberg with jagged, sculpted sides floats in a dark, choppy sea under a gray, overcast sky. Waves crash against the iceberg, highlighting its stark, icy blue color.

University of Southampton @unisouthampton.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Researchers at the university and @uhsft.bsky.social have led a world-first trial of a fridge-free tetanus-diphtheria vaccine, which can be stored at temperatures of up to 30°C for at least two years without losing effectiveness. Find out more: https://southampton.pulse.ly/7bici5onps

A healthcare worker in a grey uniform and protective apron administers an injection to a woman with long brown hair sitting in a hospital setting. A caption reads, "World-first trial could transform vaccine delivery around the world."

University of Southampton @unisouthampton.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Our researchers have found that Arctic winter sea ice coverage has returned to a state of significant decline after a temporary slowdown. Find out more: https://southampton.pulse.ly/prbdvfjcqu @sotonoceanearth.bsky.social | @noc.ac.uk

Aerial view of fragmented sea ice floating on water. The ice is textured, with varying thicknesses and jagged edges.

University of Southampton @unisouthampton.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Our researchers have worked with Hampshire schoolchildren to turn broken instruments into climate art. Find out more: www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2026/07...

A collection of creatively painted acoustic guitars and violins hangs against a plain wall. Each instrument features unique artwork, including floral patterns, abstract designs, landscapes, and vibrant color schemes.

University of Southampton @unisouthampton.bsky.social · 2mo ago

We were proud to present Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah CBE with an honorary Doctor of Science, nominated by Professor Sir Stephen Holgate in recognition of her clean air campaign. Read more: www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2026/07...

Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah CBE and Professor Sir Stephen Holgate in academic regalia stand side by side outdoors. They are wearing black hats and robes in vibrant red and light blue with gold tassels, under a leafy green tree.

University of Southampton @unisouthampton.bsky.social · 2mo ago

What a week 🎓✨ From proud smiles to big celebrations, it’s been an unforgettable start to graduation. Here’s to everyone who crossed the stage, and everything still to come. Well done Class of 2026.

A group of graduates wearing black caps and gowns are seated in an auditorium. They are smiling and clapping, appearing joyful and proud. The background is filled with an audience, slightly blurred, creating a vibrant and celebratory atmosphere.

A graduate in cap and gown shakes hands with an older man wearing elaborate academic robes on a stage. They stand in front of a wooden podium with carved designs. Several people in caps and gowns are seated in the background, clapping and smiling. The setting is decorated with blue flowers and has a large screen showing a similar image projected behind them.

A group of graduates in black gowns and caps, adorned with blue and red stoles, gather joyfully. One graduate in the foreground beams widely, hugging another, as people in the background smile and celebrate under the sun.

Graduates wearing black caps and gowns stand with their backs to the camera in a large hall during a ceremony. One adjusts her cap, while a "Congratulations" sign is illuminated on the wall above. The room is packed with seated guests, some wearing masks, under a soft blue glow.

University of Southampton @unisouthampton.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Our researchers have found that pollution from cruise ships could make viral infections like the common cold or COVID-19 worse. Find out more: https://southampton.pulse.ly/xllcie0tle

A person wearing a yellow hard hat and high-visibility vest is adjusting a silver scientific instrument on a tripod next to a road. The area is surrounded by lush greenery with a speed limit sign visible in the background.

A person wearing a lab coat, safety glasses, and blue gloves examines a sample in a laboratory. They stand near a window, surrounded by scientific equipment and storage containers.

University of Southampton @unisouthampton.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Graduation 2026 is officially underway! 🎓 Here's to the achievements, the memories, and the exciting journeys ahead. Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🎉 📸 Check out some highlights from day one so far and find out more: tr.ee/8nvtga

A group of people gathered outside during a graduation ceremony. A man in a white shirt and tie is taking a selfie with two women. Graduates in gowns and caps are in the background.

A young woman in a graduation gown and cap stands between two smiling people, likely her parents. They are outdoors in front of a building with large columns.

A graduate in a black cap and gown stands with an older man in a checkered shirt, smiling under the bright sunlight.

The O2 Guildhall set against a clear blue sky. Large blue letters spell "UOS" in front, with "University of Southampton" written on fencing nearby.

University of Southampton @unisouthampton.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Could our latest discovery put us on the brink of a breakthrough in quantum technology? Our experts have unveiled a new way of building ultra-thin materials just a few atoms thick – and they say it could accelerate research in quantum materials and electronics. Read more: https://tr.ee/MhesGK

A close-up of a transparent blue film labeled "mica membrane." The membrane, a rectangular area with a shiny, reflective surface, shows iridescent colours under light.

University of Southampton @unisouthampton.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Good news for nature conservation in our backyard. We're launching the New Forest Living Lab, a programme led by our @sotongeogenviron.bsky.social dedicated to developing the next generation of conservationists. Read more: tr.ee/88DxRg @forestresearchuk.bsky.social

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Three people in a lush green forest, smiling at the camera. The person on the left wears a gray shirt and sunglasses on their head. The middle person has a floral-printed light blue shirt and holds a pole with a device. The person on the right, wearing a black tank top and red cap, holds a small object in their hand.

University of Southampton @unisouthampton.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Our expert Prof Ivette Fuentes recently sat down with New Scientist to discuss why gravity might not work the way we think. Watch her interview: tr.ee/BJpH3Y @russellgroup.bsky.social | @spacesouthcentral.bsky.social | @newscientist.com | @physicsworld.bsky.social

A man and a woman sit in an empty lecture hall with blue seats, engaged in conversation. A large, illuminated spotlight is positioned behind them, highlighting their faces. The backdrop features wooden paneling and two glass bottles on the ledge.

A woman in a blue shirt writes mathematical equations on a large green chalkboard in a lecture hall. To the left, a man in a white shirt and brown shorts adjusts a video camera on a tall tripod. A wooden podium with a blue surface is nearby, and a fire extinguisher is mounted on the wall.