Health Sciences, UoS

Health Sciences at the University of Southampton.

[Health Sciences, UoS @HSciences]

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: https://t.co/r7jxbUZzT5

@ora_dall @NIHRresearch

[Health Sciences, UoS @HSciences]

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: https://t.co/HB054SEpin

[Health Sciences, UoS @HSciences]

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: https://t.co/ZcEoV25uMX

[Health Sciences, UoS @HSciences]

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: https://t.co/QaKGKhG2Oc

[Health Sciences, UoS @HSciences]

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.

https://t.co/CkcpS555Lz

[Health Sciences, UoS @HSciences]

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: https://t.co/QaKGKhG2Oc

[Health Sciences, UoS @HSciences]

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.

[University of Southampton @unisouthampton]

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: https://t.co/0l1rJTL9l2

[Health Sciences, UoS @HSciences]

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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[Health Sciences, UoS @HSciences]

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: https://t.co/WXMEr79p4m

[Health Sciences, UoS @HSciences]

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).

https://t.co/A5iOuL48NM

[National Institute for Health and Care Research @NIHRresearch]

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.👉https://t.co/S5XIo2XqMe

[NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Southampton @SouthamptonBRC]

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 🚀💙

[Health Sciences, UoS @HSciences]

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: https://t.co/4VqXn8OP0I

[UoS Public Engagement @UoS_Engagement]

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: https://t.co/dBX0v6ZxMY 🔍

#SOTSEF #WeAreUoS #BSW26 @unisouthampton

[Health Research | Southampton @UHSFTresearch]

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👇
https://t.co/7RJaLiyelP

[Health Sciences, UoS @HSciences]

Applications are now open for the @NIHRresearch INSIGHT scheme, which provides support for health and care professionals to undertake fully-funded master's programs.

Find out more about opportunities in the South Central region:
https://t.co/mHDSGC29lR

[Health Sciences, UoS @HSciences]

"It helped shape my identity as a researcher committed to tacking inequalities, promoting integration across mental & physical healthcare & giving a voice to those seldom heard." Find out what it's like to study through the South Central INSIGHT scheme:

https://t.co/Hxcyn7KsRJ

[Health Sciences, UoS @HSciences]

Occupational Therapy (OT) students say they have gained skills and confidence through taking part in the iDOT project, which connects them virtually with fellow OT students across the world.

Read more: https://t.co/dqxZw5cyjT

[Health Sciences, UoS @HSciences]

Comprehensive knowledge, clinical experience, and mentorship are critical to ensure nurse prescribers make optimal decisions when managing patients with multimorbidity, according to new research led by Annie Herklots.

Read more: https://t.co/j67oSno5V5