Our research impact
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Understanding the impact of migration on older people’s support networks
Support networks for an ethnic minority of older people in Romania have changed following the large-scale emigration in 1990 by their younger family members.
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Developing infrastructure to tackle homelessness
Southampton clinical psychologists link research, education and social enterprise to tackle homelessness.
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Transforming patients’ experiences of living with increased cancer risk
Innovative e-learning, shaped by Southampton research, is improving the experience of men living with increased risk of prostate cancer.
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Protecting marine biodiversity
Mapping seagrass in the Western Indian Ocean to boost conservation efforts
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Engineering resilient rail embankments
Future-proofing railway embankments from the impacts of climate change.
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Understanding and Projecting Childbearing Trends in the UK
Fertility forecasting projections developed by Southampton academics are being used by national statistical offices and government departments. They help shape plans for future demand in schooling, housing, childcare services, and health and welfare provisions.
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Tackling pension poverty
Addressing inequalities in the pension system.
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Dealing with chronic pain
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Incorporating AI and digital transformation into project management
With the significant growth in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation, research from Southampton has shown these technologies can influence public and private sector project management.
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Rapid diagnosis of dementia
A new rapid laser-based test that could diagnose different types of dementia in just minutes has been developed by Southampton researchers.
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Developing community-led climate and health solutions in Ghana
Working with local people to improve their understanding of the climate crisis on their health and wellbeing.
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Finding cancer treatments using AI
Southampton researchers are using AI to study how immune cells function in the body, aiming to improve immunotherapy treatments and patient outcomes.