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‘Insightful and enjoyable’ – the growing benefits of mentoring in reverse
‘You can’t teach an old dog new tricks,’ or so we are told. There are many senior research leaders in Southampton that will disagree....
Dec 10, 2024


LifeLab scoops national award for improving the health of young people
Southampton’s LifeLab programme has been nationally recognised for its work to improve the health and wellbeing of young people. ...
Dec 4, 2024


Southampton professor champions report to improve asthma and COPD care in hospitals
New recommendations from a national audit could lead to better care for people with respiratory conditions. The National Respiratory...
Dec 2, 2024


Southampton nutrition scientist secures funding for obesity research
Dr Helena Fisk is looking at new ways to improve obesity-associated inflammation. The Southampton researcher has secured funding from the...
Nov 29, 2024


Placenta scientist awarded international honour
Dr Jane Cleal has been recognised as an outstanding researcher in the field of placental biology. She was presented the 2024 Andrée...
Nov 26, 2024


Southampton selected for £50m challenge to reduce disparities in maternity outcomes
Southampton researchers will be at the heart of a national initiative to tackle disparities in maternity outcomes. The University of...
Nov 26, 2024


Regional partners unite to tackle obesity and excess weight in children
Professor Keith Godfrey is supporting a new initiative to help children in Dorset stay a healthy weight. Academics and healthcare...
Nov 13, 2024


World pole sport champion thanks researchers who fixed shoulder injury
For 20 years Paul Bradley, a former powerlifter, only used his ‘good’ arm to reach above his head. An injury dislocated his shoulder and...
Nov 13, 2024


Vaccine research in the spotlight at science festival
An art project promoting vaccines in pregnancy was showcased in London last month. Visitors of all ages interacted with the Clothed with...
Nov 6, 2024


Vitamin D during pregnancy boosts children’s bone health even at age seven
Children whose mothers took extra vitamin D during pregnancy continue to have stronger bones at age seven, according to new research....
Nov 6, 2024


Monitoring muscle changes: Meet Paul Muckelt
Southampton researchers are advancing a handheld device to measure muscle health. Sarcopenia causes a loss of muscle mass and function in...
Nov 6, 2024


Weight loss pill shows promising results in first clinical trial
A first trial of an expanding pill has demonstrated the technology’s potential as a weight-loss treatment. The Sirona capsule is designed...
Oct 23, 2024


Experts warn of expected rise in age-related muscle loss
Southampton researchers are highlighting the need to identify people at risk of a common muscle-wasting disease. Sarcopenia is...
Oct 3, 2024


Fellowships enable funding boost for fatty acid research
Southampton researchers are exploring the effects of dietary fats on inflammation. Dr Helena Fisk and Dr Ella Baker from the University...
Oct 1, 2024


Lung scarring disease has first positive trial results in a decade
Researchers have identified a much-needed treatment for patients with a fatal lung condition. Dr Sophie Fletcher led Southampton’s...
Sep 26, 2024
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