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. 

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The “PLAYCE” to be: Construction begins on UK’s first multi-functional activity space in Portsmouth

10 May 2024

The “PLAYCE” to be: Construction begins on UK’s first multi-functional activity space in Portsmouth
Christina Philippou at Royal Garden Party

Academic receives recognition for her research at Royal Garden Party

10 May 2024

Academic receives recognition for her research at Royal Garden Party
Student planting flowers

Students help create nature-friendly spaces on campus

10 May 2024

Students help create nature-friendly spaces on campus
Student House B Roll Shoot

Partnership provides free meals for students during busy exam period

10 May 2024

Partnership provides free meals for students during busy exam period
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New DNA origami technique promises breakthroughs in medicine

9 May 2024

New DNA origami technique promises breakthroughs in medicine

May 13 2024

PowerPoint – Tricks and Tips for Enhancing L&T

12.00pm - 2.00pm

Free

PowerPoint – Tricks and Tips for Enhancing L&T

May 13 2024

How to Make New Goals and Habits Stick?

12.00pm - 1.00pm

Free

How to Make New Goals and Habits Stick?

May 15 2024

BCP Application Clinic

9.00am - 11.00am

Free

BCP Application Clinic

May 15 2024

Why Be a Mentor for the Girls' Network? Info Session for Staff

12.00pm - 1.00pm

Free

Why Be a Mentor for the Girls' Network? Info Session for Staff

May 15 2024

Learning Design - Why Do We Teach

12.00pm - 2.00pm

Free

Learning Design - Why Do We Teach
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Is dark matter’s main rival theory dead? There’s bad news from the Cassini spacecraft and other recent tests

Harry Desmond

Is dark matter’s main rival theory dead? There’s bad news from the Cassini spacecraft and other recent tests
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Launch of new maritime podcast from the University of Portsmouth

Guy Collender

Launch of new maritime podcast from the University of Portsmouth
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We’ve researched trans inclusion for nearly a decade – how we do our work has changed

Rosa Marvell

We’ve researched trans inclusion for nearly a decade – how we do our work has changed
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Why women would prefer to be alone in the woods with a bear than a man

Lisa Sugiura

Why women would prefer to be alone in the woods with a bear than a man
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The ancient Egyptian goddess of the sky and how I used modern astronomy to explore her link with the Milky Way

Or Graur

The ancient Egyptian goddess of the sky and how I used modern astronomy to explore her link with the Milky Way

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.
RIS Photoshoots; June 2019
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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.

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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.