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.

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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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DESI observes the sky from the Mayall Telescope, shown here beneath the Milky Way

Scientists reveal ‘dark energy’ could be changing over time in unexpected ways

20 March 2025

Scientists reveal ‘dark energy’ could be changing over time in unexpected ways
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Data from new space telescope unveils spectacular discoveries about the Universe

19 March 2025

Data from new space telescope unveils spectacular discoveries about the Universe
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Portsmouth expert gives evidence at UK Government social media inquiry

19 March 2025

Portsmouth expert gives evidence at UK Government social media inquiry
greenhouse gas

Companies with high greenhouse gas emissions more likely to manipulate finances

18 March 2025

Companies with high greenhouse gas emissions more likely to manipulate finances
Marcus Gover

Business expert joins Revolution Plastics Institute

17 March 2025

Business expert joins Revolution Plastics Institute

Mar 20 2025

Global Week Games

2.00pm - 4.00pm

Free

Global Week Games

Mar 20 2025

Access to Work Grant - The Government's Best Top Secret!

4.00pm - 5.00pm

Free

Access to Work Grant - The Government's Best Top Secret!

Mar 21 2025

Hack the System: Restorative Tools for Neurodivergent Navigation

1.00pm - 2.00pm

Free

Hack the System: Restorative Tools for Neurodivergent Navigation

Mar 21 2025

Let's Talk- Raising awareness about potential bias or stereotyping at work

2.00pm - 3.00pm

Free

Let's Talk- Raising awareness about potential bias or stereotyping at work

Mar 24 2025

Civic Networking Event: Let’s Talk About Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

10.00am - 12.00pm

Free

Civic Networking Event: Let’s Talk About Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
womens rugby

Why the future of women’s rugby in England looks stronger than ever

Christina Philippou

Why the future of women’s rugby in England looks stronger than ever
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Fraud, Cybercrime and Ageing in the UK and South Korea

Mark Button

Fraud, Cybercrime and Ageing in the UK and South Korea
row of european flags

Who still cares about Brexit anyway? We do.

Who still cares about Brexit anyway? We do.
Solène Gabriel student

Life as a Franco-Mauritian Student in England

Life as a Franco-Mauritian Student in England
Soldiers dressed in army camouflage march in formation

The US has lifted its intelligence sharing pause with Ukraine. But the damage may already be done

The US has lifted its intelligence sharing pause with Ukraine. But the damage may already be done

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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Port Cities and Maritime Cultures Podcast

A new podcast from the University of Portsmouth - focuses on the past, present and future importance of the waterfront and coastal communities.
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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

Students in a computer suite
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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.