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

Data from new space telescope unveils spectacular discoveries about the Universe

Portsmouth expert gives evidence at UK Government social media inquiry

Companies with high greenhouse gas emissions more likely to manipulate finances

Business expert joins Revolution Plastics Institute
Events
View all eventsMar 20 2025
Access to Work Grant - The Government's Best Top Secret!
Mar 21 2025
Hack the System: Restorative Tools for Neurodivergent Navigation
Mar 21 2025
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
Blogs
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Why the future of women’s rugby in England looks stronger than ever
Fraud, Cybercrime and Ageing in the UK and South Korea

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

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.