We are the culture of the University of Southampton. That means that you are the culture of the University of Southampton. Culture is not delivered by the Vice-Chancellor or the Dean (yes, they have a role to play in creating
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“How we contribute to the culture of the University” by Professor Tim Underwood
“Remembrance Day 2019” by Adrian Reyes-Hughes
100 years ago at 11 am on the 11th November 1919 the first Service of Remembrance (Poppy Day) post World War One was carried out with due reverence at The Cenotaph in Whitehall, London, remembering the many thousands of UK
Read more“Open Access” by Professor Philip Calder
Last week was Open Access Week. I think this passed with little, perhaps no, attention from within the Faculty which is a shame, since, as my blog Plan S and You of April 2019 highlighted, everyone in the Faculty is
Read more“What do the public require from 21st century medical graduates?” By Professor Karen Morrison
In September, several of us in the Faculty were sent a ‘Call for Evidence’ document by Health Education England (HEE) in which advice was sought from key stakeholders and partners to establish ‘what the NHS, patients and the public require
Read more“Welcome back” by Professor Diana Eccles
Welcome to staff and students as we start the new academic year in the Faculty of Medicine. Optimism is associated with exceptional longevity according to researchers at The Rockerfeller University, New York. So we should all try and look on
Read more‘And now you can dare to dream’ by Professor Diana Eccles
Last November, I received an invitation to represent the European Society of Medical Oncology, speaking at the Japanese Society of Medical Oncology in Kyoto in July 2019. My first thought was “what a great opportunity”, my second was “I think
Read more“A refreshed sense of purpose” by Professor Tim Underwood
“A brilliant team who collaborate to deliver innovative discovery cancer science and patient benefit.” This is the refreshed sense of purpose that the Cancer Sciences Unit is bringing to life right now. This is the “Why”. The order of words
Read more“So, hows it going?” by Professor Diana Eccles
Ten months into being Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and I have lost count of the number of times that people have asked me: “How is it going?” A new role or job is a journey, so I find
Read moreOf colleagues and friends – by Professor John Holloway
Last week I was in Norway attending the annual meeting of the RHINESSA study. It is always a pleasure to visit the lovely city of Bergen and catch up with colleagues who have now become friends. This week I am
Read moreSaying thank you – a blog by Professor Karen Morrison
A few months ago we were making preparations for the Donors’ Thanksgiving Ceremony, which we hold every few years. This is an event in which our students and staff get together with families and friends of those who have made
Read moreA time to reflect
This week started with me giving a lecture on our MSc Genomics course.
Read moreUpdate from the Dean of Medicine
The Faculty of Medicine senior leadership team met last week for our second away day of the academic year.
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