Health Sciences, UoS

We’re proud to share that Nursing has led the way among the University’s subjects in this year’s @worlduniranking, ranking 13th globally 🌍 This success also helped the University double its subjects in the global top 50, now at six. Find out more: topuniversities.com/subject-rankin…

Congratulations to Professors Catherine Bowen and Mari Carmen Portillo, who have both been appointed as Senior Investigators by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). arc-wx.nihr.ac.uk/post/two-arc-l…

We’ve announced the latest cohort of NIHR Senior Investigators, reflecting the breadth of modern research leadership. For the first time, the cohort includes two senior research leaders from Northern Ireland, alongside increased representation from post-1992 universities. Senior Investigators are among NIHR’s most influential researchers, driving innovation, mentoring future leaders, and shaping policy and practice. Learn more about this year's cohort.👉nihr.ac.uk/news/new-nihr-…

We were delighted to host the @NIHRresearch Strategy & Engagement Board in Southampton last week. It included a great spotlight on Wessex research with 6⃣ fantastic presenters from across the region and career stages - all chaired by @WHPChristineMcG of @Wessexhp 🚀💙

Research Fellow Dr Keyvan Hosseini has spoken to the New York Times about air pollution in Tehran and the role of mazut - a low-grade oil that is thought to be burning near the city, releasing toxic gases. Read his insights here: nytimes.com/2026/03/11/cli…

Here's your sign! Why you need to attend the Science and Engineering Day 2026? 📅 Saturday 14 March 2026 ⏰ 10:30 – 16:30 📍Highfield Campus and Boldrewood Innovation Campus 👉 Tickets: sotsef.co.uk/SED 🔍 #SOTSEF #WeAreUoS #BSW26 @unisouthampton

Adapting healthcare to a changing climate 🌍 👏 Congratulations to our @NIHRresearch Climate Change and Health award winners in #Southampton. Dr Dawn-Marie Walker and Professor Davide Filingeri have secured 2⃣ of 7⃣ national awards to build resilience👇 nihr.ac.uk/nihr-climate-c…

Applications are now open for the @NIHRresearch INSIGHT scheme, which provides support for health and care professionals to undertake fully-funded master's programs. Find out more about opportunities in the South Central region: southampton.ac.uk/study/fees-fun…

"It helped shape my identity as a researcher committed to tacking inequalities, promoting integration across mental & physical healthcare & giving a voice to those seldom heard." Find out what it's like to study through the South Central INSIGHT scheme: wessexhealthpartners.org.uk/news/96/inspir…

Occupational Therapy (OT) students say they have gained skills and confidence through taking part in the iDOT project, which connects them virtually with fellow OT students across the world. Read more: southampton.ac.uk/healthsciences…

Comprehensive knowledge, clinical experience, and mentorship are critical to ensure nurse prescribers make optimal decisions when managing patients with multimorbidity, according to new research led by Annie Herklots. Read more: bit.ly/4kkNhFY

Singing for lung health may improve quality of life for people with COPD, but clinical trials are needed to assess the benefits after pulmonary rehab. Dr Adam Lewis has led a feasibility study to inform a future randomised controlled trial. Read more: bmjopenrespres.bmj.com/content/13/1/e…

As January draws to a close, are you finding it tricky to stick to your New Year's Resolutions? Associate Professor of Behavioural Science Dr Chloe Grimmett shares her top tips to help you get back on track and achieve your goals: southampton.ac.uk/healthsciences…

Around 200 first year nursing students had the chance to practice their clinical skills during a newly introduced simulation week. Students were involved in a range of simulated care scenarios, working with actors who played the role of patients: southampton.ac.uk/healthsciences…

We are up one place, to 33rd, in the QS World University Rankings: Europe 🎉 @TIME Magazine’s first university world rankings have also placed us 7th in the UK and 39th globally, out of 500 institutions! Find out more: southampton.pulse.ly/fsaueic1iz @worlduniranking

Global impact 🌎 Our researchers have created the world’s first comprehensive tool to assess quality of life for young people with cancer – ranging from daily activities and relationships to self-esteem and priorities. Read more: bit.ly/4pPCky9 #HealthResearch

A huge congratulations to all of our 2025 graduates - it was brilliant to celebrate with you today. Wishing you all the very best for the future #WeAreUoS

Innovative e-learning, shaped by Southampton research, is helping health professionals to improve the experience of men who are living with low-risk prostate cancer. Read more: southampton.ac.uk/research/highl…

Congratulations to Lisa Roberts (@LPhysioprof) from @unisouthampton, @HSciences and @UHSFT who has been named president elect of @EUROSPINESoc 👏💙 Low back pain is a leading cause of disability. Research and education are key to improving spine care. 🔗 research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/southampt…

For people living with MS, even small increases in temperature can trigger or worsen symptoms. @mssocietyuk speak to Dr Nuno Koch Esteves and Professor Davide Filingeri about their research focusing on climate change and its impact on vulnerable groups. mssociety.org.uk/research/lates…