Read the latest news from the University, including student successes and research breakthroughs, browse our calendar of upcoming events, listen to the latest podcast episodes, and read blogs from academics across our 5 faculties.

Got an enquiry? Contact our Press and Media team at pressoffice@port.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)23 9284 2728, and our Events Team at events@port.ac.uk.

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Explore our upcoming Undergraduate Open Days

There's no better way to get to know the University of Portsmouth and the city, than to come to see it for yourself. Come to one of our open experience days, and we'll help you explore our island city, and get to know what life as a student is like. 

  • Saturday 23 March 2024
  • Saturday 20 April 2024

Book your place now

Woman swimming outside

Study to explore if outdoor swimming is helpful for depression after successful trial

28 March 2024

Study to explore if outdoor swimming is helpful for depression after successful trial
International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP) expedition

Evolution of the most powerful ocean current on Earth

27 March 2024

Evolution of the most powerful ocean current on Earth
books

National Campaign shows creative and economic value of English degrees

26 March 2024

National Campaign shows creative and economic value of English degrees
classroom

New study calls for inclusion of death education in school curriculum

20 March 2024

New study calls for inclusion of death education in school curriculum
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Portsmouth researcher awarded share of £6.6m funding to help develop new drug

20 March 2024

Portsmouth researcher awarded share of £6.6m funding to help develop new drug

Apr 4 2024

Civic Networking & Coffee Event

10.00am - 12.00pm

Free

Civic Networking & Coffee Event

Apr 11 2024

Teaching Peace in Higher Education

9.30am - 12.30pm

Free

Teaching Peace in Higher Education

Apr 15 2024

Three Powerful Techniques to Reduce Stress

1.00pm - 2.00pm

Free

Three Powerful Techniques to Reduce Stress

Apr 16 2024

Learning Design - Designing Wicked Modules with a Wow Factor

12.00pm - 2.00pm

Free

Learning Design - Designing Wicked Modules with a Wow Factor

Apr 17 2024

BCP Application Clinic

12.00pm - 1.30pm

Free

BCP Application Clinic
B Roll shoot

Our Clearing Checklist 2024

Our Clearing Checklist 2024
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The academic imprisoned for his research

The academic imprisoned for his research
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China’s UK election hack – how and why the Electoral Commission was targeted

China’s UK election hack – how and why the Electoral Commission was targeted
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Stellar murder: when stars destroy and eat their own planets

Or Graur

Stellar murder: when stars destroy and eat their own planets
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Drive-Away Dolls: overturning the bad, sad and tragic stereotypes of lesbians in film

Deborah Shaw

Drive-Away Dolls: overturning the bad, sad and tragic stereotypes of lesbians in film

Podcasts

We're developing our podcasts to bring you expert insight on topical issues, stories from our students and alumni, and University news. Find out more about our existing podcast series below.

Life Solved

Life Solved lifts the lid on the latest ideas and discoveries that look set to change our lives.
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Participation and Performance

Gain insight into the career journeys of leading sport and exercise psychologists.
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Alumni

Hear fascinating stories direct from our alumni, as well as their helpful tips and advice about life as a student in Portsmouth.
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Humans in extremes

Discover extraordinary activities our guests have taken on in extreme conditions in this podcast series with Dr Heather Massey, Senior Lecturer in Sport, Exercise and Health.
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Featured research stories

New resource to help in the fight against climate change

A new resource launched this week aims to build a complete picture of action being taken along the South Coast to help combat the effects of climate change.
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Study suggests mild COVID-19 can have harmful effects on cardiovascular health

A first-of-its-kind study has compared artery stiffness in participants pre and post-COVID-19 infection.
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First ever sturgeon to be found in Africa

The discovery of this fossil is the first of its kind to be found on the continent.
European sturgeon
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Webinars

Hear from our academics and experts directly from wherever in the world you are, by viewing one of our webinar series.

Research Futures

Our Research Futures webinar is focused on furthering conversations between our various disciplines to support our researchers’ projects and interactions while in isolation.

TEC-0419-School of Computing Conference; 3rd April 2019
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Business Covid Webinar Series

View all of the episodes in the webinar series from the Faculty of Business and Law

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Getting Started Series

Our 'Getting Started' webinar series is designed to give you up-to-the-minute information, tips and guidance to help you get started with your uni application.

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Magazines

Read SOLVE to explore our research success stories and discover how we're addressing the planet's most-pressing issues through our research.

SOLVE magazine cover September 2022

SOLVE

Read SOLVE and explore how we're searching for radical solutions to some of the most pressing issues facing society and the planet.

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Media enquiries

Want an expert opinion on a story? Our press officers can put you in touch with the right person.

For urgent, out-of-hours media enquiries, call +44 (0)7594 502 933

Please do not use the out-of-hours media number for enquiries about coronavirus. Please use the University Coronavirus Information line +44 (0)23 9284 5588.