
Create art with microbes and unmask how microbes can support your wellbeing and protect you from diseases. Image promoting one of the BSF activities.
Staff Matters September 2026
In this edition:
- Microbes, mocktails and smart tech: How our academics are celebrating innovation at the British Science Festival
- Partnering today to power tomorrow – the benefits of festival sponsorship
- Discover science, creativity and hidden treasures at the Library during the British Science Festival
- Celebrating 10 years of Southampton Pride
- Making sustainability part of everything the University does
- Professor John Marshall receives Polar Medal from King Charles III
- Humanities academic helps bring forgotten musical masterpieces back to life
- Creativity and research combine in “Capturing the Oceanscape” photography and sound competition
- Professor Samuele Cortese receives the Senior Clinical Award from the British Association for Psychopharmacology
- Dr Chiara Dall’Ora wins prestigious NIHR Research Leaders prize
- University archaeologist honoured with prestigious lectureship
- Southampton Sport awarded CUBO Award for Excellence in Student Experience
- ECS lecturer takes part in Royal Society Pairing Scheme
- Connecting over food: a chance to improve wellbeing
- Our staff in the news
- Benefits Spotlight
Editor’s Message
We are delighted to share the September edition of Staff Matters with you.
This month’s issue continues to reflect the work of the remarkable UoS staff community. We look forward to activities and exhibitions that will be available at the British Science Festival, which is coming very soon. We also celebrate some brilliant achievements from colleagues across the University, and take a look at our vision for sustainability.
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