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Staff Matters November 2026
In this edition:
- UoS appointed Vice-Chair for Research for a key United Nations initiative
- Marking UK Disability History Month 2026
- An interview with Professor Abhilash Nair, Director of Research and Enterprise at UoSD
- UoS researcher explores how data and visualisation can help build stronger democracies
- Professor Alex Gershkov elected as Fellow of the Econometric Society
- Dame Wendy Hall receives the Institution of Engineering and Technology’s highest honour
- UoS achieves NNECL Quality Mark for care-experienced and estranged student support
- Student Founder Showcase celebrates a summer of ideas, ambition and possibility
- Southampton Law students recognised for outstanding contribution to pro bono work
- Emily Carter: Completing a tandem skydive for Guide Dogs
- Our staff in the news
- Benefits spotlight
Editor’s Message
We are delighted to share the November edition of Staff Matters with you.
This month we learn how research at UoS is shaping policy at the United Nations; look ahead to UK Disability History Month; and feature the remarkable work of our colleagues across academic disciplines and in professional services, particularly those with a focus on supporting students.
Stories in this edition
UoS appointed Vice-Chair for Research for a key United Nations initiative
An interview with Professor Abhilash Nair, Director of Research and Enterprise at UoSD
UoS researcher explores how data and visualisation can help build stronger democracies
Professor Alex Gershkov elected as Fellow of the Econometric Society
Dame Wendy Hall receives the Institution of Engineering and Technology’s highest honour
UoS achieves NNECL Quality Mark for care-experienced and estranged student support
Student Founder Showcase celebrates a summer of ideas, ambition and possibility
Southampton Law students recognised for outstanding contribution to pro bono work
