Health Sciences at the University of Southampton.
Southampton, England
Joined June 2012
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Extreme heat is placing growing pressure on hospitals, creating complex challenges around patient safety and healthcare resilience.
New research examined 129 overheating incidents across two NHS Trusts and found air conditioning alone is not the answer: medrxiv.org/content/10.64898…
Dr Lindsey Cherry and Louise Johnson have shared their stories as Allied Health Professional (AHP) Clinical Academics as part of a new project aiming to showcase career paths and provide honest insights into life in clinical academia.
Read more: southampton.ac.uk/healthscie…
ALT Dr Lindsey Cherry (left) and Louise Johnson
We're delighted to have several courses ranked in the top 10 in the Guardian University Guide 2027.
🏅4th - Midwifery
🏅4th - Physiotherapy
🏅10th - Children's Nursing
🏅10th - Occupational Therapy
Thank you to all who played a part in our success.
theguardian.com/education/ng…
We're offering three full tuition fee scholarships for UK students from racially minoritised ethnic backgrounds studying eligible MSc or MRes courses across Environmental and Life Sciences.
Find out more and apply by 14 September 2026: southampton.ac.uk/study/fees…
ALT Three students sat in the library
Dr Chiara Dall'Ora has been named as one of 20 NIHR20 Rising Research Leaders. The awards recognise outstanding individuals who lead and deliver research across health and social care.
Read more: southampton.ac.uk/healthscie…
@ora_dall @NIHRresearch
ALT Dr Chiara Dall'Ora
Dr Keyvan Hosseini spoke to BBC Verify about the environmental impact of a major oil slick which has washed up on the Iran Coast, with potentially serious consequences for wildlife, protected ecosystems & fishing communities.
Read more: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr7k…
A huge congratulations to all of our students who graduated today. We are so proud of all you've achieved, and excited to see what the future holds.
Keep in touch: southampton.ac.uk/alumni-sup…
ALT Sparklers on stage and 'congratulations' projected on the wall at the end of the 2026 graduation ceremony
Applications for our live virtual work experience for students in Year 12/13 close at 5pm tomorrow (1st July).
Observe clinicians in practice, experience University taster sessions and speak with current students and clinicians.
Find out more: southampton.ac.uk/schoolsand…
ALT Students in a simulated ward environment
Electric cars are getting bigger, with SUVs accounting for almost 75% of electric models in Europe.
In an article for The Conversation, Dr Dawn-Marie Walker and Dr Keyvan Hosseini (@K1Hosseini) explain why this is a problem.
theconversation.com/why-the-…
Are you interested in gaining work experience for a career in healthcare?
In partnership with @UHSFT, we are delighted to offer live virtual work experience for students in Year 12/13.
Find out more and apply now: southampton.ac.uk/schoolsand…
Occupational Therapy students took on the challenge of sharing their research projects in just three minutes at this year’s Student Occupational Therapy Student Conference.
Prizes were awarded across categories including Most Innovative Project and Best Storytelling.
ALT Occupational Therapy Students who took part in the 3-minute thesis competition
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Reusable catheters are just as safe as the single-use ones, according to our study.
Switching to reusable options doesn't increase UTI risks and could save thousands of tonnes of plastic waste from UK landfills each year.
Read more: southampton.pulse.ly/iapmglj…
ALT A cluster of various reusable catheter tips in different colours, including green, orange, and white, are arranged against a blue background. A white text box reads, "Reusable catheters a safe choice that could save NHS millions."
Climate change poses increasing risks to staff wellbeing, patient safety and the resilience of NHS hospitals.
In this policy brief, the NIHR THERMO-CARE project shares insights and recommendations for dealing with overheating incidents:
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ALT The face of a hospital worker in scrubs and a mask with sweat beads on their forehead
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-…
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).
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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-sen…
ALT We’ve announced the latest cohort of NIHR Senior Investigators, reflecting the breadth of modern research leadership.
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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/clima…
ALT Dr Keyvan Hosseini
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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
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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-chan…
