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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Seascape

University of Portsmouth helps UK move closer to developing financial markets that support marine restoration and value nature

16 May 2024

University of Portsmouth helps UK move closer to developing financial markets that support marine restoration and value nature
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New exhibition opens in Bristol - ‘Echoes of the Shore: New Horizons for Marine Research and Management’

14 May 2024

New exhibition opens in Bristol - ‘Echoes of the Shore: New Horizons for Marine Research and Management’
Close up image of a seal in the ocean

Data collected by record-breaking rowers builds a unique picture of coastal biodiversity

14 May 2024

Data collected by record-breaking rowers builds a unique picture of coastal biodiversity
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University of Portsmouth students to be given unique insight into life living with dementia

13 May 2024

University of Portsmouth students to be given unique insight into life living with dementia
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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

May 17 2024

BCP Application Clinic (online)

10.30am - 1.00pm

Free

BCP Application Clinic (online)

May 20 2024

Digital Technologies in the Workplace

9.30am - 4.15pm

Free

Digital Technologies in the Workplace

May 20 2024

Academic Practice - Bridging the Classroom

1.00pm - 3.00pm

Free

Academic Practice - Bridging the Classroom

May 21 2024

Digital and Mindset Workshop for Learners

1.00pm - 4.30pm

Free

Digital and Mindset Workshop for Learners

May 22 2024

Knowledge Exchange Networking: Finding Financial Support for Businesses

9.00am - 11.00am

Free

Knowledge Exchange Networking: Finding Financial Support for Businesses
The Hard Interchange Bus & Coach Station

Want to stay local for university?

Want to stay local for university?
Finola Elmes

Finola Elmes – BSc (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice (Distance Learning)

Finola Elmes – BSc (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice (Distance Learning)
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Dealing with exam stress and pressure

Dealing with exam stress and pressure
African women

Female genital mutilation is on the rise in Africa.

Tamsin Bradley

Female genital mutilation is on the rise in Africa.
black hole

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

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.
Life Solved logo with pictures and descriptive text
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Participation and Performance

Gain insight into the career journeys of leading sport and exercise psychologists.
Tennis racket and tennis ball on tennis court
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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.
Profile image of Vincent Pericard at Pompey Fratton Park
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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.
Landscape in Sicily
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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.

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.

Two female students hugging and smiling at university graduation
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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.