Mark E Smith
@VCMarkESmith
Official account of Professor Mark E Smith, Vice-Chancellor of @unisouthampton - a founder member of the Russell Group and a top 100 world-ranked university
Fantastic visit the @NOCsouthampton a key player in Britain’s future as a maritime leader. Their work is helping drive growth in maritime tech, offshore energy, and defence capability. Proud to back their role in national renewal and ensure local young people are part of it.
ConGRADulations - You did it! 🎓✨ Here’s to the Class of 2025 - your future starts now! Be proud, feel inspired and keep reaching for the stars 💪 We are so proud 💙 #WeAreUoS #Graduation2025
Wheels up. What a day. So hugely, immensely proud of everyone who made this possible: the visit, the trade deal; the wider relationship. Thank you🙏. So much more to come 🇬🇧🤝🇮🇳
Concluding a very important UK visit. The outcomes of this visit will benefit our future generations and contribute to shared growth and prosperity. Gratitude to the PM Keir Starmer, the UK Government and people for their warmth. Here are highlights from the visit……
Pleased to share my insights in @CityAM about the signing of today’s #landmark #Free #Trade #Agreement between #UK & #India, the beginning of a “new golden era” in the #bilateral relationship👇 Well done to all involved🎉 @Keir_Starmer @narendramodi #UKIndiaFTA…
Keir Starmer and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi have signed a trade deal worth an estimated £6bn, with the UK Prime Minister hailing the landmark agreement a “historic day” for Britain and India. The trade pact – the result of over three years of negotiations – will see…
शिक्षा के क्षेत्र में भी India और UK एक नया chapter लिख रहे हैं। UK की 6 universities भारत में campus खोल रही हैं।पिछले हफ्ते ही भारत के गुरुग्राम शहर में University of Southampton के campus का उद्घाटन हुआ है। #PMModiInUK
What a great privilege to be marking the historic UK-India deal with two prime ministers @Keir_Starmer and @narendramodi with @unisouthampton leading the way on HE

Our academics are working with parents who have experienced pregnancy loss to share their data in hope it could shape future maternal care. They are exploring how everyday data from fitness trackers or wellbeing apps could be safely used with consent. Read more 👉…
Huge congratulations to all our honorary graduates and alumni award winners! 🎓 We’re proud to recognise your achievements, impact, and contributions to our community and beyond at this year's graduation ceremonies. See more 👉 southampton.pulse.ly/fujofwbyt8
From Southampton's lecture theatres to a life at sea 🌊 Congratulations to Vice Admiral Sir Jerry Kyd, former Fleet Commander of the @RoyalNavy, who was awarded his honorary degree today. Now Lieutenant-Governor of Jersey, he had these words of advice for our graduates 👇
Modi begins UK visit; to sign free trade deal July 24 #ModiInUK #IndiaUKFTA #FreeTradeDeal #UKIndiaRelations #GlobalTrade #NarendraModi #TradeMatters #IndoUK #StrategicPartnership #ModiDiplomacy #UKIndia2030 #TradeBoost easterneye.biz/india-uk-trade…
🎓 Congratulations to the @unisouthampton Class of 2025! From its roots as the Hartley Institution in 1862 to its world-renowned reputation today, Southampton University’s legacy of excellence continues to make the city proud. 👏 #ClassOf2025
Graduation is in full swing, and we’ve seen so many proud smiles and well-deserved celebrations!🎓 Congratulations to everyone who has graduated this week. Your achievements are just the beginning of an amazing journey ahead. #WeAreUoS #Graduation #ClassOf2025
Our researchers have been working with the @nationaltrust on a collection of smartphone games that will allow visitors to explore the world's largest prehistoric stone circle at Avebury in new and exciting ways. Find out more 👉 southampton.pulse.ly/8gnholrdag
🏆We’re proud to share that our Country Director @albarrett09 has been honoured with the @AalekhFoundOrg #WomenAchievers Award 2025 for her exemplary contribution towards strengthening India-UK ties through arts and education. Congratulations, Alison! 👏✨
Aalekh women achiever’s 2025 #AalekhAchievers2025 #AlisonBarrett #BritishCouncilIndia #WomanOfImpact #GlobalLeadership #CulturalDiplomacy #EducationForAll #WomenWhoInspire #AalekhFoundation #BridgeBuilder #purposefulleadership
Congratulations to Dame Esther Rantzen, who has been awarded an honorary degree in recognition of her lifelong dedication to improving the lives of others. Her work includes setting up ChildLine in 1996, and The Silver Line in 2012. Read more 👉 tr.pulse.ly/vel0br1wlv
Graduation is in full swing, and we’ve seen so many proud smiles and well-deserved celebrations!🎓 Congratulations to everyone who has graduated this week. Your achievements are just the beginning of an amazing journey ahead. #WeAreUoS #Graduation #ClassOf2025
It's been a great week celebrating becoming the first international university to open a campus in India. A pivotal step in advancing transnational education in India, recognising students’ academic potential and the country’s rise as a global leader in research and innovation.…
Am very heartened to meet the Union Education Minister Shri Dr Dharmendra Pradhan, and excited about the Internationalisation of Higher Education. 3 major global universities have established base in India, and 17 more will be here in the next 10 to 12 months. Shri @dpradhanbjp…
🌟Celebrating @LifelabSoton's achievements🌟 Last week, researchers at @UHSFT and @unisouthampton joined young people and collaborators for the 2025 LifeLab Showcase. It celebrated LifeLab's work - part of our nutrition, lifestyle and metabolism theme 👇 southamptonbrc.nihr.ac.uk/post/lifelab-s…
Honoured to take part in the #official #opening of the @unisouthampton #Delhi #campus, a historic moment with dignitaries, government leaders, colleagues & stakeholders. This marks the first-ever #international #campus in #India under the NEP 2020. Congratulations to all involved
Step into the future of UK-India education collaboration! Join Lindy Cameron as she explores the new Southampton University Delhi campus — a shining example of how UK universities are creating global opportunities through innovation and partnership.