Microscopic dust particles found in underground railways may pose health risk
New research from the University of Southampton has found that working or travelling on an underground railway for a sustained period of time could have health implications.
CUHK Invites Applications to the “Chinese Studies as a Major Area” Funding Scheme
Ocean nutrients are a key component of future environmental change say scientists
Variations in nutrient availability in the world’s oceans could be a vital component of future environmental change, according to a multi-author review paper involving scientists from the University of Southampton.
Filling the education gap
WUN Chief Executive talks to China Daily News about trends in higher education.
Balancing the best of East and West
WUN Chief Executive talks to China Daily News about cultural differences from East to West.
£3.7 million to help improve mental health treatment in Europe
The University of Southampton has been given £3.7 million to help train and structure career paths for young scientists in Europe working in mental health research.
New research looks at novel ways to combat drug resistance
University of Southampton biological scientists are leading a major research project aimed at making drugs more effective.
University of Leeds Appoints Next Vice-Chancellor
The Council has appointed Sir Alan Langlands as the next Vice-Chancellor of the University.
Impact of Iceland volcano on ocean biology assessed
The impact of the 2010 Icelandic volcano eruption had a significant but short-lived effect on the biology of the North Atlantic Ocean according to a team led by scientists from the University of Southampton – who were on a shipboard research expedition in the area at the time.
Launch of the first ever UK-wide equipment sharing database for higher education
Led by the University of Southampton and funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) on behalf of RCUK SSC Ltd, the new national aggregation portal allows institutions to both contribute to and access facilities and equipment data from a selection of UK universities.
