Your University Events
Find out about our extensive alumni and supporter events programme that takes place throughout the year – online, on campus, across the UK, and internationally.
Upcoming Events
Turner Sims Summer Festival 2025
- Join us for main auditorium performances across the three days, including folk, a classical mix-tape programme, and jazz, plus free Vibe Lounge events in the foyer.
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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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The 7th Annual Helen Alexander Memorial Lecture 2024 presents Dame Amanda Blanc DBE
The Helen Alexander Memorial Lecture is an annual event, with the overarching theme of Women in Business. Each year, a prominent female leader is invited to discuss an important aspect of business. The lecture is devoted to the memory of Dame Helen Alexander, a much loved and pioneering figure in British business, and supported by three organisations that she was closely associated with: The Economist, Informa and the University of Southampton. This year's speaker will be Dame Amanda Blanc, chief executive of Aviva.
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WATCH NOW | Wade Lecture 2024 presents Professor Joanna Wardlow CBE: “Neuroimaging and its spectacular insights into brain health and disease”
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This year's Wade Lecture took place on Tuesday 29th October, and welcomed Professor Joanna Wardlaw CBE, with her talk "Neuroimaging and its spectacular insights into brain health and disease". The lecture was hosted by Professor Roxi Carare. Professor Carare is Head of School at the University of Southampton with research interests in dementia and neurodegenerative diseases.
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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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WATCH NOW | The Parkes Institute – Montefiore Lecture 2023-24 presents: “Jerusalem in Rome and Galilee: Encountering the Holy City in Jewish and Christian Mosaics”
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Recording available to watch now. This lecture explored a wide range of depictions of Jerusalem in floor and wall mosaics produced during late antiquity (third to eighth centuries CE). During this period, which saw the emergence of both orthodox Christianity and novel forms of Judaism, visual representations of Jerusalem became increasingly prominent in the decoration of religious buildings throughout the Mediterranean, from the grand basilicas of Rome in the west to rural synagogues and churches in Palestine and Arabia in the east. We show how images of Jerusalem bridged the great gaps in both space and time that separated the religious communities of late antiquity from Jerusalem and its glorious past. In the process, these images brought the visual presence of the Holy City into spaces of worship throughout the Roman Empire, thereby fostering memories of the past, hopes for the future, and forging networks of belonging that radiated out from this sacred centre into the cities, towns, and even villages of the late Roman world.
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THIS WEEK | SIAH Public Life Seminar Series presents: Alexander Rehding from Harvard University
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Join the Southampton Institute of Arts and Humanities for its Public Life seminar series, with Alexander Rehding (Fanny Peabody Professor of Music at Harvard University) in conversation with Ryan Bishop (Professor in Graphic Arts at the University of Southampton). Their discussion will cover Rehding’s research in music theory and history, focussing on questions of music and identity, cultural transfer, historiography, as well as ecomusicology, media theory, sound studies, and digital humanities.
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Available to watch NOW | International Women’s Day Lecture 2024 – “Inspiring Inclusion” | Rt Hon Justine Greening
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The University of Southampton was delighted to welcome former MP and alumna , the Rt Hon Justine Greening, who joined us for our annual International Women's Day event - celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women from our University community. Justine has become a household name, tackling some of the biggest projects and challenges facing society. The focus of her special ‘in conversation’ online event was ‘Inspiring Inclusion’ and was hosted by our Vice President, Professor Jane Falkingham.
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THIS WEEK | REGISTER NOW | A Journey into Cancer Immunology: how Southampton is leading the way
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Join us online for this event which will focus on world-leading Cancer Immunology research at the University of Southampton. Our experts will share highlights of our world class cancer immunology research. Learn about the incredible impact of our work through the story of one of our patients, and find out how donations from alumni and supporters are helping to train the next generation of cancer scientists.
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WATCH NOW | Annual STAG Public Lecture 2023: Artificial Intelligence & Scientific Discovery: The Deep Learning Revolution
Recording now available online! This talk reviews the challenges posed by the explosive growth of data generated by facilities such as the Diamond Synchrotron and the CryoEM Facilities at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. Scientists are beginning to use machine learning and AI tech to automate parts of the data pipeline and to find new scientific discoveries. The ‘Deep Learning’ neural networks discovered in 2012 have already transformed many areas of computer science. Most recently these Deep Learning networks have created powerful ‘chatbots’ such as ChatGPT. The talk concludes with a vision of how this ‘AI for Science’ agenda can be truly transformative for many areas of scientific discovery. Click on "View Details" to access the recording.
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WATCH NOW | Black History Month Lecture 2023: In conversation with Tolúlọpẹ́ Ògúnrẹ̀mí
Recording of this talk is now available online! To celebrate Black History Month 2023 - Tolúlọpẹ́ Ògúnrẹ̀mí, Outstanding Alumni Award Winner, spoke with with Pascal Matthias about her academic and professional career, and about her mission in founding Coders of Colour. Click on "View Details" to access the recording.
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WATCH NOW | Helen Alexander Memorial Lecture 2023 presents Dame Kate Bingham
Recording of this lecture is now available online! This annual lecture is devoted to the memory of Dame Helen Alexander, a much loved and pioneering figure in British business, and supported by three organisations that she was closely associated with: The Economist, Informa and the University of Southampton. This year's speaker was Dame Kate Bingham, managing partner at SV Health Investors, talking on the topic: The role of venture capital in growing the UK's life sciences sector and driving innovation to tackle diseases. Click on "View Details" and/or "Register" to access the recording.
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WATCH NOW | Annual 34th Wellington Lecture 2023 presents: Professor Tony Pollard
Recording of lecture now available online! We were honoured to welcome University of Glasgow's Professor Tony Pollard, Professor of Conflict Archaeology and History to Southampton in October. Professor Pollard spoke on 'Aftermath, 1815 and Beyond: Battlefield Clearance and Archaeology at Waterloo'. We are honoured to welcome University of Glasgow's Professor Tony Pollard, Professor of Conflict Archaeology and History. Professor Pollard will be speaking on 'Aftermath, 1815 and Beyond: Battlefield Clearance and Archaeology at Waterloo'. Click on "View Details" to access the recording.
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WATCH NOW | MENA Network Lecture – In Conversation with Muna AbuSalayman
Recording of this talk now available online! We welcomed Muna Abu Sulayman to the University in October as part of the MENA Network lecture programme for an 'In Conversation' talk, hosted by Professor Jane Falkingham OBE. Muna AbuSulayman is an award-winning strategic development leader and one of the Arab World's most popular media personalities whose work has focused on systems thinking solutions to ensure universal opportunity for all. Click on "View details" to access the recording.
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Southampton Institute for Arts & Humanities | Archive
- Choose from a fantastic series of archived talks and webinars - topics include "Female Serial Killers in Contemporary Victorian Gothic" to "Urban Space in Contemporary Chinese Neo-Noir"
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