There are plenty more articles and stories to discover in your latest edition of Southampton Connects Alumni & Supporters.
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Southampton makes its cultural mark
Southampton celebrates the completion of the cultural quarter, welcoming Nuffield Southampton Theatres, John Hansard Gallery, and City Eye into the heart of the city.
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Two decades in the spotlight
Alumnus Jonathan Shepherd celebrates 20 years performing with the Southampton University Players (SUP) by taking to the stage in their latest production.
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Graduate forges friendship with Holocaust survivor
Find out how the generosity of an alumna led to a meeting of minds between a student and a survivor of the Holocaust.
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“Winter is coming!”
How our researchers modelled the climate of popular drama Game of Thrones to discover how the fictional settings could be real-life environments.
Royal recognition for University staff
We have had plenty to celebrate already in 2018 with a crop of New Year Honours and a special invitation from the Queen…
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Showtime in Las Vegas
University staff and students swap campus life for the glitz of Las Vegas to showcase cutting-edge tech.