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Allison Stratford

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Proud Associate Director Corporate Communications at @unisouthampton.bsky.social Tweeting about the place and the people. I love latte and πŸ₯• cake.

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Promotional graphic for a Science and Engineering Day talk titled β€˜Alien vs Archaeologist: What is pseudoscience?’ by Jack Rogers. Event at Highfield Campus on Saturday 14th March from 11:00 to 11:45. Includes University of Southampton branding, a circular photo placeholder, a link to book free tickets, and the hashtag #SOTSEF.

Promotional graphic for a Science and Engineering Day talk titled β€˜Alien vs Archaeologist: What is pseudoscience?’ by Jack Rogers. Event at Highfield Campus on Saturday 14th March from 11:00 to 11:45. Includes University of Southampton branding, a circular photo placeholder, a link to book free tickets, and the hashtag #SOTSEF.

Join Jack Rogers for a thought provoking talk exploring aliens, archaeology, and the meaning of pseudoscience πŸ‘½πŸ›οΈ

Tickets: bit.ly/SED26AlienVs...

#SOTSEF #WeAreUoS #BSW26 @unisouthampton.bsky.social

25.02.2026 14:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Another @theconversation.com article from @unisouthampton.bsky.social πŸ’•

10.02.2026 20:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Mnemonic
Β 
Thirty days hath September,
April, June and November.
Unless a leap year is its fate,
February hath twenty-eight.
All the rest hath three days more,
excepting January,
which hath six thousand,
one hundred and eighty-four.


Brian Bilston

Mnemonic Β  Thirty days hath September, April, June and November. Unless a leap year is its fate, February hath twenty-eight. All the rest hath three days more, excepting January, which hath six thousand, one hundred and eighty-four. Brian Bilston

Annual reminder of how many days there are in each month.

23.01.2026 10:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1203    πŸ” 366    πŸ’¬ 20    πŸ“Œ 28

Great information piece from @unisouthampton.bsky.social academic Simon Boxall.

23.01.2026 16:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Great to see another @uk.theconversation.com article from @michaelghead.bsky.social and @unisouthampton.bsky.social colleagues

15.01.2026 19:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Let’s talk! Your presentation was excellent thank you. It would be great to explore opportunities. I will email you direct 😊

14.01.2026 16:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Excited to hear your presentation πŸ‘‹

14.01.2026 14:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A vast starry sky with a white dwarf star glowing brightest in the centre. The star's radiant glow contrasts with the dense backdrop of smaller, twinkling stars scattered across the dark expanse.

A vast starry sky with a white dwarf star glowing brightest in the centre. The star's radiant glow contrasts with the dense backdrop of smaller, twinkling stars scattered across the dark expanse.

Professor Christian Knigge in a red shirt and glasses sits at a desk, smiling and looking at the camera. Behind them, a large computer monitor displays a colourful, close up image of how a star looks in space. Another monitor shows a text-based interface. The room has a window with a blurred snowy landscape outside.

Professor Christian Knigge in a red shirt and glasses sits at a desk, smiling and looking at the camera. Behind them, a large computer monitor displays a colourful, close up image of how a star looks in space. Another monitor shows a text-based interface. The room has a window with a blurred snowy landscape outside.

Our astronomers have discovered something never seen before in space - a mysterious shock wave surrounding a white dwarf star.

Read more: tr.ee/T2K834

@russellgroup.bsky.social @spacesouthcentral.bsky.social @engineering-soton.bsky.social @eso.org

12.01.2026 11:02 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Great thought leadership post from @unisouthampton.bsky.social 🚒

09.01.2026 19:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A white women in an orange hazmat suit holding up a sign that says β€œwhen is bins?” Behind her are other people wearing hazmat suits.

A white women in an orange hazmat suit holding up a sign that says β€œwhen is bins?” Behind her are other people wearing hazmat suits.

#IYKYK

24.12.2025 16:08 β€” πŸ‘ 65    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 2

Delighted to see @unisouthampton.bsky.social colleague @philactive.bsky.social published for a second time in @timeshighered.bsky.social Campus

23.12.2025 19:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I love your beautiful posts. Thank you and best wishes for the festive break.

22.12.2025 13:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A collection of late autumn/winter berries in a black chipped enamelled background & with hand written labels. The colours of the berries graduate from one side of the photo to the other

A collection of late autumn/winter berries in a black chipped enamelled background & with hand written labels. The colours of the berries graduate from one side of the photo to the other

If you findπŸŽ„ hard due to grief,trauma,family stuff,wonky self esteem,neurodivergence &/or an urge to throw Christmas down the loo, become a reclusive pagan & maybe make a small hat out of mistletoe at a push,then hi,me too.Here are some good twigs & I’m sending gentle thoughts. It’s only a few days🌿

21.12.2025 21:00 β€” πŸ‘ 262    πŸ” 35    πŸ’¬ 11    πŸ“Œ 1
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Happy Solstice, Bluesky lovelies! As the light returns, may people round the world, allow it to enlighten our hearts & minds & actions with kindness & empathy. Each new day,is a new opportunity for each one of us to share light, in our own way. β˜€οΈπŸ•ŠοΈβ™₯️

21.12.2025 17:38 β€” πŸ‘ 3248    πŸ” 387    πŸ’¬ 65    πŸ“Œ 13
A woman in a graduation cap and gown stands between two people, posing for a photo. The group smiles while standing outside a building with stone columns. Other people are seen in the background.

A woman in a graduation cap and gown stands between two people, posing for a photo. The group smiles while standing outside a building with stone columns. Other people are seen in the background.

Graduation ceremony on stage with people in academic robes seated; fireworks burst from the floor, and a screen displays "Congratulations" against a blue backdrop.

Graduation ceremony on stage with people in academic robes seated; fireworks burst from the floor, and a screen displays "Congratulations" against a blue backdrop.

Two graduates in academic gowns and caps smile, standing shoulder to shoulder amidst a crowd. A modern building with large windows is in the background.

Two graduates in academic gowns and caps smile, standing shoulder to shoulder amidst a crowd. A modern building with large windows is in the background.

A young woman in a graduation cap and gown stands smiling beside a man in a suit holding a folder. They are outdoors in a formal setting with other graduates and attendees visible in the background.

A young woman in a graduation cap and gown stands smiling beside a man in a suit holding a folder. They are outdoors in a formal setting with other graduates and attendees visible in the background.

Day 1 of Winter Graduation is complete.

Congratulations to the Class of 2025, and thank you to all who joined us in celebrating πŸŽ“

#WeAreUoS

16.12.2025 16:30 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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We’re pleased to announce that @unisouthampton.bsky.social will be joining our UK Summer Schools consortium from 2026!

Students can now apply to Sutton Trust summer schools at the University of Southampton from January ‡️

www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...

15.12.2025 08:45 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Really interested to have sight of these 😊 great work

08.12.2025 19:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Love this @elisafadda.bsky.social 🦌

08.12.2025 19:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A photo I took of a dense patch of snowdrops against a dark fence, with rays of sunlight shining down on them and sunlight illuminating their petals from behind.

A photo I took of a dense patch of snowdrops against a dark fence, with rays of sunlight shining down on them and sunlight illuminating their petals from behind.

A small reminder, especially if you struggle with low mood in the winter, that this is just 8 or 9 weeks away, fewer in some cases πŸ‘‡πŸΌπŸŒ±πŸŒ±

08.12.2025 12:20 β€” πŸ‘ 466    πŸ” 64    πŸ’¬ 19    πŸ“Œ 8

The entire academic system is being held up by coffee

30.11.2025 16:53 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of an advertisement for a podcast called Historical Who by Jessica Spurrell and her friend Ellie Wilson. The real history behind Dr Who

Photo of an advertisement for a podcast called Historical Who by Jessica Spurrell and her friend Ellie Wilson. The real history behind Dr Who

21.11.2025 21:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Check out this brilliant #
podcast by @unisouthampton.bsky.social colleague Jessica Spurrell. If you are interested in #History and/or/both #DrWho.
The real history behind Dr Who episodes. #EduSky

21.11.2025 21:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Early Career Researchers wanted!

Apply to speak/perform at next year's British Science Festival #BSF26. We'll be at the University of Southampton.

Award Lectures are available in seven areas incl. social sciences, and seek to highlight the interdisciplinarity of science, research and innovation:

18.11.2025 11:49 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Read what our @unisouthampton.bsky.social colleague Louis says about scary stories here πŸ‘‡πŸŽƒ

27.10.2025 17:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Really chuffed to be featured. Lovely work led by @gruiformabi.bsky.social. @unisouthampton.bsky.social @sotonbiosciences.bsky.social

16.10.2025 08:29 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Synagogue attack: the Manchester I know – by antisemitism researcher and Mancunian Jew Manchester Jewry has maintained an extraordinarily strong local identity, but is notable in its diversity.

"Synagogue attack: the Manchester I know – by antisemitism researcher and Mancunian Jew" by Tony Kushner, James Parkes Professor of Jewish/non-Jewish Relations theconversation.com/synagogue-at...

06.10.2025 08:12 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A great example of the remarkable work of our #academic colleagues here at @unisouthampton.bsky.social
#AcademicSky #SiliconPhotonics

03.10.2025 14:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@unisouthampton.bsky.social colleague Tom Chapman writes for @timeshighered.bsky.social #AcademicSky πŸ‘‡

01.09.2025 13:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
An underlined quote  in a book that reads as follows…

β€œThe biggest communication
problem is we do not listen to
understand. We listen to reply.

– Stephen R. Covey”

And I feel it is important to mention here that I was not the one that highlighted this quote (because I’m not a monster). Again, just to reiterate, I, Adam Sharp, do not, now or ever, go around highlighting passages in books like some kind of savage.

An underlined quote in a book that reads as follows… β€œThe biggest communication problem is we do not listen to understand. We listen to reply. – Stephen R. Covey” And I feel it is important to mention here that I was not the one that highlighted this quote (because I’m not a monster). Again, just to reiterate, I, Adam Sharp, do not, now or ever, go around highlighting passages in books like some kind of savage.

Today is World Listening Day so it's a good time to share this again...

18.07.2025 10:33 β€” πŸ‘ 619    πŸ” 191    πŸ’¬ 16    πŸ“Œ 18
Black and white photograph of students sat in rows in graduation robes with University officials processing down the aisle

Black and white photograph of students sat in rows in graduation robes with University officials processing down the aisle

@unisouthampton.bsky.social #Graduation starts today! We'd like to send our very best wishes to all those students graduating.
The photograph shows Southampton students in July 1964.
[Image copyright Southern Newspapers]
@uosengagement.bsky.social

16.07.2025 06:00 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0