While we look ahead to 2022, it’s important to reflect on what we have achieved in 2021 and how our research and work at Ö÷²¥ÓÕ»ó has impacted the world around us.Ìý
Below you can find out aboutÌýsome of theÌýÖ÷²¥ÓÕ»ó research which has been highlighted in the news this year.Ìý
Research reveals impact of pandemic news on mental healthÌý
In April, theÌýCoJo Against Covid project discovered that two in three Britons temporarily stopped consuming news during the Covid-19 pandemicÌýto protect their mental health.ÌýThisÌýaim of thisÌýproject was toÌýinform and empower people to deal with the problems they face through a balance of both reporting issues and their possible solutions.Ìý
Four of the top 10 archaeological discoveries of 2021 were made by Ö÷²¥ÓÕ»ó academics, according to Archaeology Magazine
The four discoveries highlighted by Archaeology Magazine included theÌýearliest evidence of human activity in the Americas, theÌýoldest example of immobile art in the world, theÌýoldest known map in EuropeÌýand theÌýdiscovery of mass graves in Lebanon.Ìý
Did the pandemic really change holidays in Britain?Ìý
Anya Chapman, Principal Academic in Tourism Management explored whether the pandemic and restrictions on foreign travel really didÌý.ÌýÌý
Seabed ‘scarring’ found from cruise ship anchors in Poole HarbourÌý
Ö÷²¥ÓÕ»ó academics reviewing the impact of cruise ships, anchored in Poole Harbour during the Covid-19 pandemicÌýfound evidence of seabed ‘scarring’ from the anchors of the ships.ÌýThese academics are working to protect our seabeds and Dr Alice Hall was joined by Bill Bailey on BBC's The One Show earlier thisÌýyear to
The importance of an India-UK trade dealÌý
Professor Sangeeta Khorana, Professor of Economics spoke with various media about theÌýpossibility and prospects of a trade deal between India and the UK.Ìý
Online gambling feature in Channel 4 TV show, Joe Lycett's Got Your Back
Comedian, Mark Silcox visited Ö÷²¥ÓÕ»ó to undertake an MRI scan and eye-tracking tests to learn more about the techniques online gambling companies use to keep people hooked.
COP26 and sustainability
A number of Ö÷²¥ÓÕ»ó students and academics, including Professor Rick Stafford and Professor Janet Dickenson, contributed to the Our Environment Programme on BBC Radio Solent, talking about sustainability and climate change in the lead-up to COP26.
We also celebrated a third Oscar forÌý,Ìý, anÌý, as well as being placed in the top seven percent of universities globally  in theÌý.ÌýÌý
These are just a small selection of our research and achievements this year, with many more across all faculties and departments.Ìý
