University of Southampton

The University of Southampton is a research university in Southampton, England. The university’s origins date back to the founding of the Hartley Institution in 1862. In 1902, the Institution developed into the Hartley University College, awarding degrees from the University of London. On 29 April 1952, the institution was granted full university status, allowing it to award its own degrees.

University of Southampton's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Earth Sciences, Computer Science, and Engineering. University of Southampton’s most academically influential people include Stephen Baxter, Darren Naish, and Wendy Hall.