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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Student House B Roll Shoot

Study reveals household spending trends over 30 years

17 April 2024

Study reveals household spending trends over 30 years
PFC vs Port Vale

University congratulates Portsmouth Football Club on a historic season

17 April 2024

University congratulates Portsmouth Football Club on a historic season
Delivering an effective Global Plastics Treaty at a national level - Policy Brief

Seven building blocks for a successful National Action Plan to address plastic pollution

17 April 2024

Seven building blocks for a successful National Action Plan to address plastic pollution
Big Plastic Count results graphic

UK's largest plastic waste survey reveals 1.7 billion pieces of plastic packaging still being thrown away by households weekly

17 April 2024

UK's largest plastic waste survey reveals 1.7 billion pieces of plastic packaging still being thrown away by households weekly
Satellites orbiting

Portsmouth’s space mission design facility used to help tackle space debris

16 April 2024

Portsmouth’s space mission design facility used to help tackle space debris

Apr 22 2024

Knowledge Exchange Networking: Public Speaking Workshop

11.00am - 1.00pm

Free

Knowledge Exchange Networking: Public Speaking Workshop

Apr 24 2024

Assessment and Feedback - Principles to Practice

12.00pm - 2.00pm

Free

Assessment and Feedback - Principles to Practice

Apr 25 2024

Innovation Connect & Eagle Labs - Sales, Operations and Carbon accounting

7.00am - 9.00am

Free

Innovation Connect & Eagle Labs - Sales, Operations and Carbon accounting

Apr 25 2024

Tayo and Antoinette Oguntonade - A passion for property: Bridging the wealth gap

5.00pm - 7.00pm

Free

Tayo and Antoinette Oguntonade - A passion for property: Bridging the wealth gap

Apr 26 2024

Blue Horizon - Addressing climate change within blue economies

12.00pm - 1.00pm

Free

Blue Horizon - Addressing climate change within blue economies
Nadin Eluemunor promotes study abroad opportunities

How I find a study/life balance that works for me

How I find a study/life balance that works for me
The unstoppable evolution of the English language

The unstoppable evolution of the English language

The unstoppable evolution of the English language
Students working in computer lab

Participate in Paid Economics Experiments

Participate in Paid Economics Experiments
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How I find a study/life balance that works for me using digital tools

How I find a study/life balance that works for me using digital tools
Destroyed city

Ukraine war: battlefield tipping in Russia’s favour as Kyiv begs allies for more arms

Christopher Morris

Ukraine war: battlefield tipping in Russia’s favour as Kyiv begs allies for more arms

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.
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.