Watch or Listen to Event Recordings
Take a look through our events recording collection below - we have a fantastic back catalogue of lectures, talks and online events on wide range of topics!
Watch Past Events
AI@Southampton: Loops of Perception
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This session will showcase work in progress from a project that explores the remote sensing and imaging of distant subjects.
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WATCH NOW | Gift of Sight ‘Beating Blindness’ Lecture
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We are delighted to present the Gift of Sight ‘Beating Blindness’ Lecture 2025. This will be a hybrid event with the option of taking part in person at The Concorde in Eastleigh, or online from the comfort of your own home.
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WATCH NOW | AI: Friend or Foe? In Conversation with Dame Wendy Hall DBE
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How do you feel about AI? Are you worried it will take over our jobs and damage our planet - or are you excited about its potential to improve our health and simplify our lives? Without strong regulations, ethical safeguards, and transparency, could these powerful technologies harm society more than they help it? Join this discussion about the future of artificial intelligence in an exclusive online event featuring the renowned computer scientist Dame Wendy Hall DBE, a global pioneer in AI, the Web, and data science, and Regius Professor of Computer Science at the University of Southampton. Hosted by fellow alumna, the BBC’s Zoe Kleinman, an acclaimed technology journalist, this event promises an insightful and engaging exploration of the challenges, opportunities, and ethical considerations surrounding AI in today’s world.
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WATCH NOW | In Conversation with Jon Sopel | Inside Politics: From Washington to Westminster
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Renowned British journalist, Southampton Pro-Chancellor, alumnus, bestselling author, political insider, and presenter of the chart-topping podcast The News Agents, we were thrilled to welcome Jon Sopel back for another In Conversation event. In 2022, after eight years reporting from the heart of American politics, Jon returned to the UK to find British politics drastically transformed. During this live In Conversation event, Jon and Russell dissect the political upheavals, societal shifts, and cultural nuances that have reshaped the political landscape on both sides of the Atlantic. With his characteristic wit and clarity, Jon offered a personal exploration of the changes that have redefined his homeland, alongside his thoughts on 'life across the pond', including the return of President Trump to the White House.
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WATCH NOW: A Deep Dive into Cancer Vaccines: Uncovering the groundbreaking science behind the deadlines | Cancer Immunology Hybrid Lecture
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Watch the recording of this annual lecture, held on Wednesday 27th January: A Deep Dive into Cancer Vaccines: Uncovering the ground-breaking science behind the headlines. This lecture demonstrated the world-leading Cancer Immunology research at the University of Southampton. During this event, our experts shared how our world class cancer immunology research is helping to develop life-saving cancer vaccines. You will about the incredible impact of our work in cancer vaccines through the story of one of our patients, and find out how donations from alumni and supporters are driving forward this incredible, lifesaving research.
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WATCH NOW | The 35th Annual Wellington Lecture presents Emeritus Professor Adrian Smith: “Wellington and two world wars”
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The 35th Annual Wellington Lecture took place on Tuesday 29 October at Turner Sims on Highfield Campus. We were honoured to present Emeritus Professor of Modern History at the University of Southampton, Adrian Smith, who spoke on 'Wellington and two world wars'.
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