Highfield Campus
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We are based at the Highfield campus, which hosts most STEM groups and labs. Here, you will quickly find the collaborator or the piece of equipment you are seeking.
The campus stands by Southampton Common and hosts a variety of restaurants, supermarkets, cafes, pubs, farmer street markets on Mondays, and the Jubilee Sport Centre.
Southampton Common is a 90-hectare large park featuring woodland, parkland, ponds, wetlands, nature trails, a children's play area, a model yachting lake, and a fishing lake.
It is a biological site of scientific interest, hosting a variety of flora and fauna. Cemetery Lake is popular for birdwatching. Located just a few steps away from the Highfield Campus.
Southampton Common
Department of Electronics and Computer Science
The School of Electronics and Computer Science (ECS) of the University of Southampton, our department, is the leading department of its kind in the country, with some of the best facilities and equipment in the UK.
It is ranked first in the UK for electronic engineering research, and counts over 300 members of staff organised into several focus groups.
The Institute for Life Sciences (IfLS), where part of our labs are based, is an interdisciplinary research institute, bringing together expertise from across the University to tackle the biggest global challenges in the life sciences.
The institute operates at the international scale involving experts in biology, medicine, electronics, physics, and more.
The Institute for Life Sciences
Jubilee Sport Centre
The Jubilee Sport and Recreation Centre is the campus' sports venue. Newly refurbished facilities include a large gym with over 200 exercise stations, a 25 metre swimming pool, a 150-station fitness suite, 12 courts, a climbing and bouldering wall, a martial arts studio, and more.
University personnel can also access discounted courses on sailing and other water sports at the nearby reserve.
Portswood quarter is the preferred residential area for students, being adjacent to the University and hosting several shops, pubs and restaurants. More than a quarter of residents are students.
According to a report in the Daily Echo, Coldplay drummer Will Champion used to live in Portswood.
Portswood Quarter
Southampton City Centre
The vibe of Southampton city centre mirrors the heart of a city shaped by stories of the past with the enthusiastic rhythm of contemporary life.
Shops, cafes, parks, and cultural gems like the City Art Gallery create a lively and young-friendly atmosphere.
Southampton harbour is a major international port with green shores, marinas, and views of the Isle of Wight creating a nice balance of industry and coastal calm.
Best place for those who are passionate about waterfronts walks, boats, open-air bars, and fish-based dishes.
Southampton Harbour
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