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UN appoint Dame Wendy Hall to new AI body
The United Nations have appointed Dame Wendy Hall to their new high-level advisory body on artificial intelligence (AI). Dame Wendy is a...
Oct 30, 2023


Asthma attacks in older men could be triggered by immune cells
Southampton researchers are part of an international team that has identified an immune cell responsible for some hard-to-treat asthma...
Oct 23, 2023


Research coffee mornings reveal unexpected benefits of building public involvement
People across Wessex are hearing about research at virtual meetings run by University Hospital Southampton (UHS). Involving people in...
Oct 20, 2023


Active children have a better quality of life, study finds
New research shows that being active is good for children’s self-esteem and friendships. Insights from an international study suggest...
Oct 11, 2023


Southampton professor awarded prestigious Hagler Fellowship
Professor Philip Calder has been awarded an international fellowship to expand the study of fatty acids. The Hagler Fellowship, awarded...
Oct 3, 2023


AI analyses breathing and speech to track infection progression
Southampton researchers are developing an app to help spot signs of a respiratory infection getting worse. Respiratory tract infections...
Sep 19, 2023


Adult asthma risk predicted from childhood symptoms
A new scoring system can predict how likely young children with symptoms such as wheezing are to have asthma in later life. Asthma...
Sep 13, 2023


Fridge-free vaccines could greatly expand access worldwide
Southampton researchers are working with Stablepharma Ltd to trial vaccines that don’t need to be kept cold. The partners have been...
Sep 12, 2023


Partnering with the public to advance health and care research
People from across our communities are having their say on how we can improve the way we work with patients and the public. Involving...
Sep 8, 2023


New study could reduce antibiotic use for common skin infection
Southampton researchers are testing a shorter course of antibiotics to treat cellulitis. Cellulitis is a deep skin infection that’s...
Sep 1, 2023


Boys who smoke in their early teens put future children at risk, study finds
New research suggests boys who smoke in their early teens risk damaging the genes of their future children. Researchers from the...
Aug 31, 2023


Hospital volunteers run exercise classes for older patients
A new study will see if virtual sessions by trained volunteers can help older patients regain their strength after they return home. At...
Aug 29, 2023


Southampton’s research into AI for genetics receives funding boost
Researchers in Southampton will develop Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to improve the analysis and interpretation of newly discovered...
Aug 17, 2023


Nutrition awareness app helps spot signs of child risk
Southampton researchers have developed a digital tool to support nutrition focused assessments in children. Good nutrition is important...
Aug 3, 2023


Professor Cyrus Cooper wins prestigious award
Southampton’s Professor Cyrus Cooper has been recognised with the Royal Osteoporosis Society’s highest honour. The Linda Edwards Award...
Jul 26, 2023
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