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. 

  • Saturday 23 March 2024
  • Saturday 20 April 2024

Book your place now

University of Portsmouth signage on building

University of Portsmouth statement on Israel/Gaza conflict

18 March 2024

University of Portsmouth statement on Israel/Gaza conflict
Festival of crime

Wannabe crime fighters - May the Force be with you at the Festival of Crime

18 March 2024

Wannabe crime fighters - May the Force be with you at the Festival of Crime
Stephen Morgan and Ruth Pearson

MPs visit new medical school

14 March 2024

MPs visit new medical school
GB Row Challenge rowing boat in the middle of the ocean

First report on data collected by record-breaking rowers shows Great Britain’s warming seas

13 March 2024

First report on data collected by record-breaking rowers shows Great Britain’s warming seas
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Have your say on how health and social care can improve in Hampshire

13 March 2024

Have your say on how health and social care can improve in Hampshire

Mar 19 2024

Mock Assessment Centre with RSM Accountants

Event times vary

Free

Mock Assessment Centre with RSM Accountants

Mar 20 2024

Innovation Connect & Eagle Labs - Lunch and Learn: AI for Business

1.00pm - 2.30pm

Free

Innovation Connect & Eagle Labs - Lunch and Learn: AI for Business

Mar 20 2024

Community Conversation - Influence Healthcare and Social Work Education

2.00pm - 4.00pm

Free

Community Conversation - Influence Healthcare and Social Work Education

Mar 20 2024

Blue Horizon - Exploring Gender Dynamics in Blue Economy.

2.00pm - 3.00pm

Free

Blue Horizon - Exploring Gender Dynamics in Blue Economy.

Mar 21 2024

Enterprise Showcase

2.00pm - 3.00pm

Free

Enterprise Showcase
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Elephant calves have been found buried – what does that mean?

Leanne Proops

Elephant calves have been found buried – what does that mean?
school children building with university students

ViaLibera! Architecture students revive a street in Palermo, Italy

Guido Robazza

ViaLibera! Architecture students revive a street in Palermo, Italy
Painting of the San Jose

The sunken treasure of the San José shipwreck is contested – but its real riches go beyond coins and jewels

Ann Coats

The sunken treasure of the San José shipwreck is contested – but its real riches go beyond coins and jewels
What we take with us game logo

I created a ‘cosy game’ – and learned how they can change players’ lives

Adam Jerrett

I created a ‘cosy game’ – and learned how they can change players’ lives
An illustrated map displaying diverse city locations.

African food shops in Portsmouth

African food shops in Portsmouth

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.
3 oysters being held in a hand
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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.