The official account for the University of Southampton. Founding member of the Russell Group. Ranked among the top 100 universities worldwide.https://bsky.app/profile/unisouthampton.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/unisouthampton.bsky.social/post/3mlkwyqrblt2fFor decades Antarctica defied global warming trends - until 2015 when everything changed ❄️ New research by our academics has uncovered a "triple-whammy" of climate chaos that flipped the Southern Ocean out of balance. Read more 👉 https://tr.ee/teNc8111 May 2026 09:19 +0000at://did:plc:dkjgbqef3jy6wudxhckwhoh6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlkwyqrblt2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/unisouthampton.bsky.social/post/3mlftcjnifw2mWorking with the @nhm-london.bsky.social, our researchers have assessed 50 years of research on deep sea mining. They warn that mining at hydrothermal vents and seamounts would be likely to result in irrevocable biodiversity loss.09 May 2026 08:29 +0000at://did:plc:dkjgbqef3jy6wudxhckwhoh6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlftcjnifw2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/unisouthampton.bsky.social/post/3mldgdip6u22zHappy 100th birthday to honorary graduate Sir David Attenborough! Sir David received his honorary degree in 1992, the same year he opened the annual meeting of the British Association for the Advancement of Science in Southampton, now the British Science Festival, returning to the city 16-20 Sept.08 May 2026 09:32 +0000at://did:plc:dkjgbqef3jy6wudxhckwhoh6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mldgdip6u22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/unisouthampton.bsky.social/post/3ml6w7rjqe32mA new cochlear implant trial, involving our researchers, will give those who are severely and profoundly deaf a say in how they view improvements to help them hear. This trial will be used to review NHS guidance on providing implants to adults. See more: https://southampton.pulse.ly/7sx34xee8w06 May 2026 14:33 +0000at://did:plc:dkjgbqef3jy6wudxhckwhoh6/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6w7rjqe32mhttps://bsky.app/profile/unisouthampton.bsky.social/post/3ml6bmsvxky2fOur scientists have discovered an imbalance of nutrients in seawater can cause destructive diseases in corals 🪸 Their research at the Coral Reef Lab shows it could be driving infection more than the heat stress from warming oceans. Read more👉 https://tr.pulse.ly/69vrjkwnxx06 May 2026 08:24 +0000at://did:plc:dkjgbqef3jy6wudxhckwhoh6/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6bmsvxky2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/unisouthampton.bsky.social/post/3ml3rikbp7o2kOur archaeologists are unlocking the secrets of a pre-historic human-made island, or ‘crannog’, in Scotland. They designed a new technique to overcome problems with surveying in shallow waters of a loch on the Isle of Lewis. More: https://southampton.pulse.ly/zahhdfo7yb @archsoton50.bsky.social05 May 2026 08:30 +0000at://did:plc:dkjgbqef3jy6wudxhckwhoh6/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml3rikbp7o2khttps://bsky.app/profile/unisouthampton.bsky.social/post/3mkkngssz7a2oWe’re pleased to unveil design images of the Institute for Medical Innovation - a £100m facility at @uhsft.bsky.social bringing together researchers, medics, engineers and computer scientists to tackle disease and drive breakthroughs faster than ever. More: https://southampton.pulse.ly/9w7l2djhle28 Apr 2026 13:02 +0000at://did:plc:dkjgbqef3jy6wudxhckwhoh6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkkngssz7a2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/unisouthampton.bsky.social/post/3mk3pdovgvk2qGreat to have @realbaddiel.bsky.social in conversation with Devorah Baum at this year’s @parkesinstitute.bsky.social Lecture. David discussed his bestselling memoir My Family, sharing reflections on grief, fame, Jewishness and cats. Thank you to everyone who joined us!22 Apr 2026 14:27 +0000at://did:plc:dkjgbqef3jy6wudxhckwhoh6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk3pdovgvk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/unisouthampton.bsky.social/post/3mjh6it4k4w2mFin whales reduce their calls by as much as 50% during seismic surveys, our researchers have found. They are worried the surveys, which are used to find oil and gas, could impact whales' ability to communicate, navigate and forage. Find out more: https://southampton.pulse.ly/ydb45ctfop14 Apr 2026 10:32 +0000at://did:plc:dkjgbqef3jy6wudxhckwhoh6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjh6it4k4w2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/unisouthampton.bsky.social/post/3mj4zuib7ga2jFibreoptic cables are all around us - and they can be used to listen to their surroundings👂 Our researchers are ‘listening’ to UK cities for the first time at scale to capture sounds and vibrations throughout underground optical fibre networks ⚙️ Watch the full video 👉 https://tr.ee/A9hOLW10 Apr 2026 09:42 +0000at://did:plc:dkjgbqef3jy6wudxhckwhoh6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj4zuib7ga2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/unisouthampton.bsky.social/post/3mibcdifzou2jFamilies waiting for months or years for an ADHD diagnosis feel stressed, powerless and “forever in limbo” according to a study by our Psychology at Soton researchers. They spoke to parents of children on waiting lists about their experiences. Read more: https://southampton.pulse.ly/i2tsqsuax130 Mar 2026 08:59 +0000at://did:plc:dkjgbqef3jy6wudxhckwhoh6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mibcdifzou2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/unisouthampton.bsky.social/post/3mhxbdaaor72lAn unassuming yellow wildflower, steeped in folklore for its healing powers, has been proven to have genuine medicinal qualities. Read more 👉 https://tr.ee/yO1PWB26 Mar 2026 09:15 +0000at://did:plc:dkjgbqef3jy6wudxhckwhoh6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhxbdaaor72lhttps://bsky.app/profile/unisouthampton.bsky.social/post/3mhvlohixss2qWe have doubled our top 50 subjects in the QS World Rankings by Subject 2026 🌍 We now have 6 subjects in the global top 50, led by nursing at 13th. Plus, we’re now ranked in 37 subjects, with new entries in Art & Design and Data Science & AI. See more: https://www.topuniversities.com/subject-rankings25 Mar 2026 17:15 +0000at://did:plc:dkjgbqef3jy6wudxhckwhoh6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhvlohixss2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/unisouthampton.bsky.social/post/3mhda44gw742iOur researchers have paved the way for a system to monitor the health of people worldwide trying for a baby. These metrics could shape care and support before pregnancy and parenthood, reducing health inequalities and improve health for future families. 👉 https://southampton.pulse.ly/hptjmfyuu918 Mar 2026 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:dkjgbqef3jy6wudxhckwhoh6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhda44gw742ihttps://bsky.app/profile/unisouthampton.bsky.social/post/3mhapi5vz652yA new paper involving our researchers suggests fathers’ health and well-being is crucial to improving pregnancy and child outcomes. While the focus of pre-pregnancy health has traditionally been on mothers, the team say fathers have a real impact too. Read more 👉 https://tr.ee/9Sb0us17 Mar 2026 09:57 +0000at://did:plc:dkjgbqef3jy6wudxhckwhoh6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhapi5vz652yhttps://bsky.app/profile/unisouthampton.bsky.social/post/3mgwou6jykk2yWe’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/wtJGHv13 Mar 2026 10:19 +0000at://did:plc:dkjgbqef3jy6wudxhckwhoh6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgwou6jykk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/unisouthampton.bsky.social/post/3mgp4w7km2k2vWe’re proud to announce the launch of our new Southampton Space Institute, which is dedicated to keeping the UK at the forefront of the global space industry. It builds on our 65-year heritage of education and research in space science, aeronautics and astronautics. Read more: tr.ee/hTCGrl10 Mar 2026 10:09 +0000at://did:plc:dkjgbqef3jy6wudxhckwhoh6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgp4w7km2k2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/unisouthampton.bsky.social/post/3mgfhwhuyzy2yThere's no robust evidence that ADHD is being over diagnosed in the UK - our experts say 🧠 Instead, they say long waits for assessment, support and treatment are more pressing concerns. Read more 👉 https://tr.pulse.ly/w9ouxzqudp | @sotonpsychology.bsky.social06 Mar 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:dkjgbqef3jy6wudxhckwhoh6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgfhwhuyzy2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/unisouthampton.bsky.social/post/3mgf6abwxws2wProud to celebrate our dinosaur expert Dr Neil Gostling and former student Thomas Land for their parts in the new Spielberg documentary The Dinosaurs on Netflix 🦕 Dr Gostling researched Spinosaurus habits, and Thomas was a science researcher. Find out more: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2026/03/southampton-dinosaur-experts-part-in-new-spielberg-documentary.page06 Mar 2026 11:06 +0000at://did:plc:dkjgbqef3jy6wudxhckwhoh6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgf6abwxws2whttps://bsky.app/profile/unisouthampton.bsky.social/post/3mgd7qlyyms2wWe've reached the highest point in constructing our new teaching and learning building on Highfield campus! 🎉 To celebrate, we held a steel-signing topping out ceremony with university leaders and local guests. Find out more: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2026/03/university-marks-major-milestone-for-newest-building.page @wearekier.bsky.social05 Mar 2026 16:28 +0000at://did:plc:dkjgbqef3jy6wudxhckwhoh6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgd7qlyyms2whttps://bsky.app/profile/unisouthampton.bsky.social/post/3mg7zphlzhu2fOur student engineers have carried out the world’s first demo of a 'blockchain black box’ on a drone. It records flight data on a secure digital ledger so it's actions can be verified and trusted. Read more: https://southampton.pulse.ly/j3o142z2pz04 Mar 2026 10:02 +0000at://did:plc:dkjgbqef3jy6wudxhckwhoh6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg7zphlzhu2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/unisouthampton.bsky.social/post/3mftn2o2pys2pWhat if robots could move through water like fish? 🐟 Researchers have created a soft robotic wing that senses water currents and adapts its shape automatically. Find out more: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2026/02/robotic-wing-inspired-by-nature-delivers-leap-in-underwater-stability.page27 Feb 2026 11:44 +0000at://did:plc:dkjgbqef3jy6wudxhckwhoh6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mftn2o2pys2phttps://bsky.app/profile/unisouthampton.bsky.social/post/3mfmnqyfqts24Our incredible team behind pioneering rail research was awarded a #QEdPrize by the King and Queen at St James’s Palace today for work strengthening the UK’s rail network. Professor William Powrie and Vice-Chancellor Professor Mark E Smith collected the award. See more: tr.ee/1UAKWs24 Feb 2026 17:07 +0000at://did:plc:dkjgbqef3jy6wudxhckwhoh6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfmnqyfqts24https://bsky.app/profile/unisouthampton.bsky.social/post/3mf2hls2mpp2eIs your phone your comfort blanket? 📲 Phubbing, checking your phone during conversations, is linked to deeper psychological needs. New research by psychologist Dr Claire Hart shows attachment insecurity and materialism as key factors. Read more 👇 https://southampton.pulse.ly/afvzxczrt517 Feb 2026 11:29 +0000at://did:plc:dkjgbqef3jy6wudxhckwhoh6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf2hls2mpp2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/unisouthampton.bsky.social/post/3mespiqrk6625Forget the flowers and try a playable poem instead 💕 Jordan Magnuson, Senior Lecturer in Games and Media shares how these five short video games that work like poems are perfect for Valentine's Day. Read the article now: https://theconversation.pulse.ly/4glivoft2y14 Feb 2026 09:29 +0000at://did:plc:dkjgbqef3jy6wudxhckwhoh6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mespiqrk6625https://bsky.app/profile/unisouthampton.bsky.social/post/3melayu3bou2xLesbian, Gay and Bisexual (LGB) people vote more when they live near other LGB people, according to new research led by Dr @turnbulldugarte.com and colleagues in Sweden. Find out more: https://southampton.pulse.ly/eohs8ktjfz @sotonpolitics.bsky.social11 Feb 2026 10:21 +0000at://did:plc:dkjgbqef3jy6wudxhckwhoh6/app.bsky.feed.post/3melayu3bou2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/unisouthampton.bsky.social/post/3meipcyye2s2xOur 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.social10 Feb 2026 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:dkjgbqef3jy6wudxhckwhoh6/app.bsky.feed.post/3meipcyye2s2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/unisouthampton.bsky.social/post/3meg65mnvnq2mHundreds of millions of years ago our planet was frozen, in a state called Snowball Earth. Researchers here at Southampton have examined how the climate would have fluctuated. Read more: https://tr.pulse.ly/si1ggtin1u @gernon.bsky.social | @cgrifgeo.bsky.social | @sotonoceanearth.bsky.social09 Feb 2026 09:47 +0000at://did:plc:dkjgbqef3jy6wudxhckwhoh6/app.bsky.feed.post/3meg65mnvnq2m