Promoting our research impact
The outstanding research at the University of Southampton continues to have a high impact on various facets of our society, with colleagues contributing towards a better future one step at a time.
A new suite of highlights is now available to explore – find a preview of some of the new stories below, alongside links which you can use to share with your networks and spread the word about the fantastic work taking place at our University.
Transforming chronic respiratory disease care
Groundbreaking sticker could monitor breathing and help save lives.
Southampton scientists have been instrumental in developing a wearable ‘sticker’ that can accurately monitor and detect changes in people’s breathing – even when not in direct contact with the skin. The technology measures respiratory rate over long periods of time, which isn’t achievable using conventional counting of manual breathing.
Featured colleagues: Professor Neil White
Read the full Research highlight on the University website.
Highlighting risks from car brake dust emissions
Brake pad emissions can be more toxic than diesel exhaust.
Researchers at Southampton have found that microscopic particles emitted from certain commonly fitted brake pads can be more toxic than those found in diesel vehicle exhaust. Findings suggest that a reduction of copper content in brake pads could help reduce some of the harmful effects of vehicle-emitted particulate matter.
Featured colleagues: Dr James Parkin and Professor Matthew Loxham
Read the full Research highlight on the University website.
Promoting sustainable aquaculture
Researchers at Southampton are working with low-income fishing communities in India to promote sustainable fishing practices and protect biodiversity in the oceans.
As a part of her PhD, Avanthika Kamath is working to understand fishing processes, challenges, and how improvements can be made to benefit the Mangalore fishing community’s livelihoods. She aims to bridge the gap between policymakers and the people on the ground, who would be impacted by the future policies that focus on sustainability.
Featured colleagues: Professor Paul Kemp, Dr Bindi Shah and Avanthika Kamath
Read the full Research highlight on the University website.
Developing our future tech wardrobes
Experts in electronics, sustainability, and textiles have joined forces to develop e-textiles, clothing that can make a difference to our lives without us noticing any of the embedded electronics.
This is part of a five-year project in collaboration with the University of Glasgow. The Southampton team, led by Steve Beeby, Professor of Electronic Systems and Devices, work to ensure that the clothing will withstand everyday wearing and washing, and that every development is underpinned by sustainability.
Featured colleagues: Professor Stephen Beeby and Professor Ian Williams
Read the full Research highlight on the University website.
Pioneering Alzheimer’s drug development
A group of scientists, including Professor Amritpal Mudher, a Professor of Neurosciences at Southampton, have developed a new drug that prevents the build-up of Tau proteins.
These proteins play a crucial role in maintaining the structure and function of neurons or brain cells, and stop working properly in Alzheimer’s disease. Following laboratory tests and studies using fruit flies that have shown very promising findings covered by 28 different countries, the project will continue to test the drug, before proceeding to clinical trials.
Featured colleagues: Professor Amritpal Mudher
Read the full Research highlight on the University website.
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