A key activation molecule which enables the body’s own immune system to fight cancer, developed by the University of Southampton, has been issued a US patent. CD27 is found on T cells and can be manipulated by certain antibodies to fight cancer. It is this process that has been issued the patent entitled: Human immune […]
Lewis Morgan, an Engineering Science student from the University of Southampton, is taking part in a non-stop driving challenge across the length of Britain, in a bid to be crowned one of the nation’s most economical driver. He will compete in the 1,701 mile Formula Student Diesel Eco Driving Challenge against teams from universities across […]
Southampton General Hospital and Romsey Hospital are taking part in the largest ever study to find a cure for Parkinson’s disease. Both hospitals will play a major role in the Tracking Parkinson’s study. The project was launched today by Parkinson’s UK and the charity need volunteers from Hampshire to take part. Anyone who has been […]
The largest ever gathering of P&O cruise ships will happen in Southampton on 3rd July. Seven ships and 15,000 passengers will gather in the port and it will be quite a sight. Her Royal Highness, the Princess Royal will be in attendance to see this historic occasion. “The Grand Event” is part of a year […]
On 23rd March, HRH Prince Edward visited the University of Southampton to officially open the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Plaza. As well as it being the diamond jubilee for HM The Queen, the university is also in its 60th year. it was awarded special permission to name the area outside the Life Sciences Building […]