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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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Portsmouth expert celebrates major win at international event
University of Portsmouth expert reveals declining competitive balance in English cricket
Portsmouth academic recognised for their contribution to learning and teaching
Research identifies ‘hidden epidemic’ of fraud anxiety in adults living alone
Can plastic waste be tackled fairly? New study explores Viet Nam’s approach
Events
View all eventsJul 18 2025
KTP 50th Anniversary Summer BBQ at the University of Portsmouth
Jul 21 2025
Networking event: Lessons learned from the FLOWER Project and Future Perspectives
Jul 24 2025
KTP50 2025: Innovate and Elevate: Deploying Responsible AI in Business
Aug 8 2025
Innovation Connect: Free Coworking Day at Halpern House
Sep 18 2025
KTP50 2025: Innovate and Elevate: Extreme Environment and Human Physiology
Blogs
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Record numbers at annual Festival of Doctoral Research
Stowe Family Law prize to honour top Portsmouth law student
‘Pig butchering’ scams have stolen billions from people around the world. Here’s what you need to know
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
Port Cities and Maritime Cultures Podcast
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.