Our research impact

A dentistry simulation model led by Southampton has directly influenced government policy to improve dental outcomes and stabilise the country's dentistry sector.

A chemistry research project is making new advances in detecting cancer cells that currently can't be seen. 

Global health experts at Southampton are working with government to improve survival rates for expectant mothers and newborns. Their findings are influencing policy.

Through the Connecting Culture research project, Southampton City Council will plan cultural activities for children and young people by drawing on their real-life experiences.

A new project aims to mitigate the effect of increasing air traffic on people on the ground.

Health researchers share their insights to support both astronauts in space and people on Earth.

Biological Sciences and Health Sciences are showing how copper can provide a permanent defence against the spread of Coronavirus on surfaces in just one minute.

The University is leading research into remote sensing to improve food security, population mapping and disaster response.

The University of Southampton has led research into the first comprehensive worldwide analysis of climate risk to children.

Our researchers are finding ways to provide food security for the future.

When COVID-19 hit in late 2019, a worldwide fight to beat it began. Our biomedics have taken on the challenge to diagnose it quicker and treat it better - with promising early successes.

Helping young people to make positive lifestyle choices has never been as important as it is now. LifeLab is working to ensure young people have a voice, and that they understand the choices they can make to reduce the impact COVID-19 on their lives.