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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News
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Revolution Plastics Institute at the forefront of Global Plastics Treaty Negotiations
New cosmic map supports Einstein’s prediction about gravity
Orangutans and chimpanzees change their facial expressions according to their playmate characteristics
University to share in £3 million funding to reduce plastic waste
University expert announced as new chair of National Water Safety Forum
Events
View all eventsNov 27 2024
Working with CIVICA Projects: Experience of the Digital Trade Index Project
Nov 27 2024
BRIDGE Monthly Research Seminar (Entrepreneurship and Innovation cluster)
Nov 28 2024
Civic Networking Event: The Importance of Partnerships in Research
Nov 28 2024
Startup Mastery at Beer & Pizza: Plan, Fund, Market and Grow
Dec 2 2024
UoP Heritage Hub Exhibition Space – Official Launch
Blogs
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Time is running out for a treaty to end plastic pollution – here’s why it matters
Lucille's Placement Diary - Why I chose to do a placement
Revolution Plastics Institute attending the final negotiations for a Global Plastics Treaty in Busan
Glasgow School of Art: wrangles, delays and challenges of a faithful reconstruction ten years on
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
Participation and Performance
Alumni
Humans in extremes
Featured research stories
New resource to help in the fight against climate change
Study suggests mild COVID-19 can have harmful effects on cardiovascular health
First ever sturgeon to be found in Africa
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.
Business Covid Webinar Series
View all of the episodes in the webinar series from the Faculty of Business and Law
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.
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
Read SOLVE and explore how we're searching for radical solutions to some of the most pressing issues facing society and the planet.
Media enquiries
Want an expert opinion on a story? Our press officers can put you in touch with the right person.
- Phone: +44 (0)23 9284 2728 (8.30am-5.30pm)
- Email: pressoffice@port.ac.uk
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.