iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

University of Surrey @uniofsurrey.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Our School of Engineering is bringing 3D design and printing to Surrey Teaching Centre, Tadworth Court, as part of a Royal Society-funded national scheme. Pupils recovering from acquired brain injury at The Children's Trust will get hands-on design training. www.surrey.ac.uk/news/3d-prin...

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University of Surrey @uniofsurrey.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

On Saturday 10 October, we're bringing World Space Week to Tunsgate Quarter in Guildford with the Institute of Physics. Guildford House (155 High Street) will host a SEN-friendly zone, giving neurodiverse visitors a calmer space to explore. www.surrey.ac.uk/news/guildfo...

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University of Surrey @uniofsurrey.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Onslow Park and Ride is now a live trial site testing greener alternatives to glyphosate. Surrey researchers and Guildford and Waverley councils are measuring water, plastic and fuel impact, not just whether the alternatives kill weeds. bit.ly/3VrUzPI

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University of Surrey @uniofsurrey.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Pellets that turn toilet water blue may help us flush less. Surrey researchers found that people skip flushes when alone, but not with guests around. Social pressure, not habit, is the real barrier to saving water. www.surrey.ac.uk/news/could-t... #WaterConservation

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University of Surrey @uniofsurrey.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

National plan urges AI teaching at universities, with Surrey’s discipline-specific model leading the way www.surrey.ac.uk/news/nationa...

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University of Surrey @uniofsurrey.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Universities UK’s Future Jobs Roadmap is out today and our University is one of the case studies highlighting our AI in Education Framework. From September, every degree here includes discipline-specific AI teaching. www.future.universitiesuk.ac.uk/future-jobs/roadmap

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University of Surrey @uniofsurrey.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

AI video models often fail to follow camera commands because their training method lets the “teacher” cheat, judging frames using future footage. @peoplecentredai.bsky.social & NVIDIA’s fix gave the most accurate camera control of seven methods tested. www.surrey.ac.uk/news/surrey-...

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University of Surrey @uniofsurrey.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Congratulations to Professor Andrew King, who has been elected Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences. www.surrey.ac.uk/news/andrew-... @acadsocsciences.bsky.social

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University of Surrey @uniofsurrey.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Congratulations to Professor Gang Li for being elected Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences. www.surrey.ac.uk/news/gang-li...

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University of Surrey @uniofsurrey.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Calling something ‘AI’ tells you less and less when upscaling and filling use AI too. Professor John Collomosse argues for provenance – a record of how a file was made, edited and shared, travelling with it. stories.surrey.ac.uk/how-to-know-...

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University of Surrey @uniofsurrey.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

We ask where our food comes from. We are now starting to ask the same questions about images in our feeds. Professor John Collomosse and his team have spent ten years building the digital provenance technology to answer that question. stories.surrey.ac.uk/how-to-know-...

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University of Surrey @uniofsurrey.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent has marked half a century as Chancellor of the University of Surrey. This makes him the longest-serving chancellor of any English university. www.surrey.ac.uk/news/univers...

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University of Surrey @uniofsurrey.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

We're proud to be ranked 7th in the UK for overall student satisfaction* in the 2026 National Student Survey. *Measured by % positivity based on Q1-24 for all institutions listed in the Guardian University Guide league tables. #ProudToBeSurrey #NSS2026

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University of Surrey @uniofsurrey.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

We are proud to be ranked in the TOP 200 globally out of more than 1,600 institutions in THE Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026, published today. We have also moved up to =17th place when ranked alongside UK institutions. #ProudToBeSurrey

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University of Surrey @uniofsurrey.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

We’re delighted to have climbed 16 places in the QS World University Rankings 2027, entering the global Top 250 at number 246 (out of over 8000 institutions). #ProudToBeSurrey #QSWUR

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University of Surrey @uniofsurrey.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Congratulations to Professor Clare Rusbridge, veterinary neurologist at our School of Veterinary Medicine, on being appointed MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours for services to animal welfare and the veterinary profession. www.surrey.ac.uk/news/disting...

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University of Surrey @uniofsurrey.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

We have been awarded new funding to expand our provision of defence-relevant skills in engineering and computer science – as part of the defence-related skills funding competition. bit.ly/49PW3b5 #DefenceSkills #Engineering

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University of Surrey @uniofsurrey.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Surrey spin-out, BiofuelAi, wins government flagship Manchester Prize thanks to AI system that could help heat more UK homes by making Britain’s biogas plants smarter: bit.ly/4ukWlhh

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University of Surrey @uniofsurrey.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Why do some vaccines stop you getting seriously ill but not stop you catching something in the first place? New research suggests part of the answer is a biological ceiling in how the immune system builds antibodies. Read more on our website bit.ly/49ZUXtt

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University of Surrey @uniofsurrey.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Former CEO of the UK Space Agency, Dr Paul Bate, joins the Surrey Space Institute www.surrey.ac.uk/news/surrey-space-…

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University of Surrey @uniofsurrey.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Bacteria kept wet during coating formation survive around 500 times more, Surrey study finds www.surrey.ac.uk/news/new-permanent…

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University of Surrey @uniofsurrey.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Professor Rupert Pearse OBE, who helped drive a fivefold increase in clinical studies at Barts Health, is joining Surrey as Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean of Health and Medical Sciences this summer bit.ly/438ZqWC

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University of Surrey @uniofsurrey.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Wartime records of the Dorking Refugee Committee – set up by E.M. Forster and Vaughan Williams to help people fleeing the Nazis – are going online for the first time. Surrey researchers and Dorking Museum are making them publicly accessible. www.surrey.ac.uk/news/wartime...

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University of Surrey @uniofsurrey.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

From September 2026, every University of Surrey student – undergraduate and postgraduate – will develop discipline-specific AI skills as part of their degree. www.surrey.ac.uk/news/ai-be-e... #AIEducation #HigherEducation

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University of Surrey @uniofsurrey.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

iNOS – a protein known for driving inflammation – turns out to have a hidden second role: physically binding to IRG1 to suppress the immune response, no nitric oxide required. www.surrey.ac.uk/news/discove... #Immunology #InflammatoryDisease

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University of Surrey @uniofsurrey.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Women diagnosed with cancer in pregnancy face lasting emotional, psychological and financial harm, a Surrey study finds. Fragmented care compounds an already devastating experience. New research calls for better coordination between cancer and obstetric teams. www.surrey.ac.uk/news/cancer-...

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University of Surrey @uniofsurrey.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Our pee could help tackle global fertiliser and wastewater challenges. In a new study, our researchers show how human urine can be turned into a nutrient-rich fertiliser using a low-energy process. www.surrey.ac.uk/news/our-pee...

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University of Surrey @uniofsurrey.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Standard depression screening tools could be missing key symptoms in South Asian patients – including physical pain and heart-related sensations not listed in diagnostic criteria. www.surrey.ac.uk/news/standar... #MentalHealth #HealthInequalities

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University of Surrey @uniofsurrey.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Children with cancer said improving their hospital experience should be a research priority. It received no recent funding at all. New study maps where UK childhood cancer research money goes – and where it doesn’t www.surrey.ac.uk/news/five-ch... #ChildhoodCancer #SurreyShapes

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University of Surrey @uniofsurrey.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

England faces a five billion litre daily water shortfall by 2055. A new report finds that showers, toilets and leaks are the priority – but habits, not motivation, are the real challenge. www.surrey.ac.uk/news/changin... #WaterEfficiency #Sustainability

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University of Surrey @uniofsurrey.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

A sugar-processing enzyme studied for 70 years has a hidden second function: the yeast Pfk2 subunit unwinds RNA and promotes translation of cell cycle mRNAs, independently of its catalytic glycolytic activity. www.surrey.ac.uk/news/sugar-p... #CellBiology #Glycolysis

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University of Surrey @uniofsurrey.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

AI that knows when to ask for help – and doesn't always ask the same person. Our researchers have developed a system that shares complex cancer cases fairly across pathology teams, reducing burnout risk. www.surrey.ac.uk/news/optimis... #SurreyShapes #CancerResearch

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University of Surrey @uniofsurrey.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Don’t allow the mega-space-primes to limit UK ambitions in space. Collaborate to prevent fragmentation limiting our future in space. That is the call from Professor Adam Amara and the Surrey Space Institute. www.surrey.ac.uk/news/new-ins... #SurreySpace

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University of Surrey @uniofsurrey.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

£700,000 research project to understand why people with learning disabilities and severe mental illness face barriers to cancer treatment. www.surrey.ac.uk/news/six-yea... #SurreyShapes #CancerResearch

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University of Surrey @uniofsurrey.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Have you listened to our latest Surrey Speaks episode: ADHD – Social Media Myths vs Medical Reality? We’ve unpacked why ADHD content has surged online, how misinformation spreads and why self-diagnosis can carry real risks. 🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/3OdImuv #ADHD #Neurodiversity #MentalHealth

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University of Surrey @uniofsurrey.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Annabelle Gawer, Professor of the Digital Economy, shares expert insight in a BBC investigation into men covertly filming women on nights out and profiting online. Revenues could reach millions: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Men covertly filming women at night and profiting from footage, BBC finds

The BBC went undercover to investigate an industry where women are filmed at night without their knowledge.

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University of Surrey @uniofsurrey.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

New sign language AI will learn from natural Deaf conversations – capturing turn-taking, body language and how people really communicate. www.surrey.ac.uk/news/sign-la... @peoplecentredai.bsky.social

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University of Surrey @uniofsurrey.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

The first dataset to improve machine translation from English to Malayalam – a language spoken by millions of people in India – has been developed by our researchers. 🔗 www.surrey.ac.uk/news/first-ever-da…

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University of Surrey @uniofsurrey.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

How the retina builds itself: virtual model offers new hope for vision restoration. Read more: www.surrey.ac.uk/news/virtual-retin…

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Institute for Sustainability @ifssurrey.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Hosted the #RolandCliftLecture at @uniofsurrey.bsky.social last week! Prof. Alastair Lewis shared key insights on #airquality, #decarbonisation, and #systemsthinking, followed by a thought-provoking panel discussion. Thanks to Prof. Lewis, our panellists, and guests! #Sustainability #ClimateAction

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University of Surrey @uniofsurrey.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Don’t miss tonight’s Beaver Moon as it lights up the sky this Bonfire Night. Find out everything you need to know about the largest supermoon of 2025 here: www.surrey.ac.uk/news/commentary-ev…

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University of Surrey @uniofsurrey.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Our researchers manipulated a card reader into taking a phantom payment of £25,000 while it was offline – exposing the hidden security loopholes in contactless payment systems. Here’s what they found out: www.surrey.ac.uk/news/exposing-secu…

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University of Surrey @uniofsurrey.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

🌍 Roland Clift Lecture: Delivering an Equitable Low Carbon and Clean Air Future by Prof. Alastair Lewis 🗓️ 5 Nov | 🕕 6–8 PM 📍 Uni of Surrey 🎟️ Free: eventbrite.co.uk #ProudToBeSurrey #RolandCliftLecture #ClimateAction

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University of Surrey @uniofsurrey.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Researchers from our School of Health Sciences and @oxprimarycare.bsky.social are tackling the NHS workforce crisis with a new NIHR-funded project. The study will explore how to best integrate new healthcare roles into GP surgeries to improve patient care. bit.ly/3IOMZcd #NHS

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University of Surrey @uniofsurrey.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

A positive outlook on ageing could be the key to getting older adults to be more active. Our latest research shows that viewing ageing as a time of growth, rather than decline, may lead to higher physical activity levels. bit.ly/4nMMKNL @victischler.bsky.social

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University of Surrey @uniofsurrey.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Researchers found that different strains of Avian Pathogenic E. coli (APEC) act differently, some are able to invade cells, while others are more lethal. bit.ly/42ybX6b @jaimehat.bsky.social

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University of Surrey @uniofsurrey.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

We're partnering on an Innovate UK-backed project to create an AI-powered mental health app for neurodivergent young people. The project, led by Photography-Based Therapeutics Ltd, uses AR and AI to transform photography into a therapeutic tool for emotional expression. bit.ly/4mOYOgf

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University of Surrey @uniofsurrey.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Our VC, Prof Stephen Jarvis, is honoured to join this week’s British trade mission to India. As founder members of the new UK Universities in India Alliance, we’re proud to be part of a higher education skills and research accelerator for UK/India trade and growth. www.surrey.ac.uk/news/surrey-...

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University of Surrey @uniofsurrey.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Researchers are teaming to create "Immune Digital Twins", AKA virtual models of a patient's immune system, allowing doctors to simulate treatments for diseases before ever administering them. bit.ly/3WhUATv @researchdataall.bsky.social @rdaeurope.bsky.social

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University of Surrey @uniofsurrey.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Our School of Health Sciences is leading research into whether drones could play a role in getting defibrillators to cardiac arrest patients more quickly. bit.ly/4mJUQWf @scottfsmunro.bsky.social #Drones #MedTech #Research #Innovation #Healthcare #EmergencyServices #PublicHealth

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