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The latest news releases from the University of Southampton

University of Southampton researchers awarded £28,000 for new dementia study
20 May 2012 23:00

Scientists at the University of Southampton are beginning a new study to shed light on the role of the immune system in Alzheimer’s disease, thanks to a grant of £28,656 from Alzheimer’s Research UK.

Leading health sciences researchers undertake radical new cancer survivorship study
16 May 2012 23:00

Researchers from the Macmillan Survivorship Research Group (MSRG), at the University of Southampton, have developed the first study of its kind looking at the experiences and needs of people after primary treatment of colorectal cancer.

Chocolate and diamonds: Why volcanoes could be a girl’s best friend
14 May 2012 23:00

Scientists from the University of Southampton have discovered a previously unrecognised volcanic process, similar to one that is used in chocolate manufacturing, which gives important new insights into the dynamics of volcanic eruptions.

The use of acoustic inversion to estimate the bubble size distribution in pipelines
14 May 2012 23:00

New research from the University of Southampton has devised a new method to more accurately measure gas bubbles in pipelines.

‘Mixed’ family mums ensure minority culture continues in the home
14 May 2012 23:00

The mothers of Britain's ‘mixed families’ are ensuring their children learn about their heritage and culture, according to a collaborative development project between the University of Southampton and London South Bank University. Findings show even if a child’s father hails from a minority background, it will still be the mother who is responsible for teaching them about the father’s culture.

Exhibition to commemorate child refugees of the Spanish civil war
8 May 2012 23:00

The University of Southampton is holding a special exhibition to commemorate 75 years since thousands of Basque children were evacuated from Spain to the UK during the country’s civil war.

Study shows Avastin has similar effect to Lucentis in treating most common cause of blindness in the developed world
7 May 2012 23:00

Scientists at the University of Southampton have taken part in a study, which shows that Avastin and Lucentis are equally effective in treating a common cause of blindness, which could save the NHS millions of pounds a year.

Ilika wins New Energy Award
1 May 2012 23:00

Ilika, a spin out company from the University of Southampton, is pleased to announce that it was awarded the University Spin-out of the Year Award at the New Energy Awards 2012, a leading event in the renewable energy sector.

Impact of the University of Southampton on London 2012 highlighted in new report
1 May 2012 23:00

Universities Week (30 April – 7 May) report shows impact of universities’ research and sport development around the Olympic and Paralympic Games and UK sports industry.

Eye expert leads calls for blindness warnings on cigarettes
30 April 2012 23:00

Andrew Lotery, a professor of ophthalmology at the University of Southampton and consultant ophthalmologist at Southampton General Hospital, has called for new health warnings on cigarettes to highlight smokers’ increased risk of blindness.

Survey shows cyclists are using their bikes more frequently
29 April 2012 23:00

Two-thirds of people questioned in Southampton, for one of the largest cycling surveys in the UK, say they are taking to their bikes more frequently than they were three years ago.

University of Southampton climbs three places in top ten of student experience survey
26 April 2012 23:00

The University of Southampton has climbed three places from tenth to seventh in the Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2012.

University of Southampton develops a midwifery programme to lower maternal and neonatal mortality rates in South Sudan
24 April 2012 23:00

Academics and midwives at the University of Southampton have developed an in-service midwifery training programme that aims to improve maternity services, lower maternal mortality rates and empower women in South Sudan.

University of Southampton confirmed as a leader for studying Engineering in the UK
23 April 2012 23:00

The University of Southampton has gained top ten places in each of the five Engineering subject areas in the independent, annual, undergraduate ranking, ‘The Complete University Guide’ for 2013.

Dame Helen Alexander installed as University Chancellor
19 April 2012 23:00

Dame Helen Alexander, CBE, has been installed as the 7th Chancellor of the University of Southampton during a formal ceremony.

Southampton researchers lead two international projects to help people out of poverty around the world
18 April 2012 23:00

Researchers at the University of Southampton are about to embark on two international studies to improve the lives of more than one billion people who live in poverty around the world.

Positive results in Southampton-led patient trial for new asthma treatment
18 April 2012 23:00

Scientists from the University of Southampton and Synairgen, a respiratory drug development company spun out from the University, can announce positive data from its Phase II clinical trial, into the effectiveness of the drug SNG001 (inhaled interferon beta) for asthma patients.

University professor to chair council on bioethics
15 April 2012 23:00

Professor of Healthcare Law at the University of Southampton Jonathan Montgomery has been appointed as the new Chair of the Nuffield Council on Bioethics.

The University of Southampton joins a world first bid to find a cure for Parkinson’s
15 April 2012 23:00

Parkinson’s UK is launching the biggest in-depth research study tracking people with the neurological condition ever mounted anywhere in the world today (April 16).

Scientists discover genes that influence risk of fracture and osteoporosis
15 April 2012 23:00

Scientists at the Medical Research Council (MRC) Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit at the University of Southampton have participated in the largest international study of its kind to identify the genes responsible for osteoporosis.

Southampton research could lead to better treatments for cardiovascular disease
3 April 2012 23:00

Scientists at the University of Southampton have discovered a new process that controls the ability of arteries to regulate blood pressure.

The sounds of Mars and Venus are revealed for the first time
1 April 2012 23:00

In a world first, the sounds of Mars and Venus are revealed as part of a planetarium show in Hampshire this Easter.