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Asking a person to talk about their parents in therapy can distort memories of childhood emotions

11 October 2024

Asking a person to talk about their parents in therapy can distort memories of childhood emotions
Hot weather

Call for urgent global research into the mental health impacts of extreme heat 

10 October 2024

Call for urgent global research into the mental health impacts of extreme heat 
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The dark side of brands – How FOMO fuels obsessive passion and compulsive buying

7 October 2024

The dark side of brands – How FOMO fuels obsessive passion and compulsive buying
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Can hot tubs boost health for older adults?

7 October 2024

Can hot tubs boost health for older adults?
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From War-Torn Childhood to World-Changing Tech: Portsmouth scientist shares inspirational story

7 October 2024

From War-Torn Childhood to World-Changing Tech: Portsmouth scientist shares inspirational story

Oct 21 2024

Enhancing your Professionalism with a Growth Mindset

12.00pm - 1.00pm

Free

Enhancing your Professionalism with a Growth Mindset

Oct 23 2024

Wellbeing Café Pumpkin Painting

3.00pm - 4.30pm

Free

Wellbeing Café Pumpkin Painting

Oct 24 2024

Celebrating Women in Innovation: From Refugee to Cancer Pioneer

11.00am - 1.00pm

Free

Celebrating Women in Innovation: From Refugee to Cancer Pioneer

Nov 6 2024

Information Fair - Wednesday 6th November 2024

10.00am - 3.30pm

Free

Information Fair - Wednesday 6th November 2024

Nov 6 2024

Innovation Connect & Eagle Labs - Lunch and Learn: Marketing Mix Series

12.00pm - 2.00pm

Free

Innovation Connect & Eagle Labs - Lunch and Learn: Marketing Mix Series
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How I learned a new language at university

How I learned a new language at university

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My favourite cafes on campus
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How can tech help combat procrastination?

How can tech help combat procrastination?
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In my opinion you’re wrong!

In my opinion you’re wrong!
Space X

How do we ensure the security of space applications?

How do we ensure the security of space applications?

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

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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.