Read the latest news from the University including student successes and research breakthroughs, browse our calendar of upcoming events, and read blogs from academics across our 5 faculties.

Due to necessary preventative measures regarding Coronavirus, we have had to cancel some of our events. Please check the relevant event page for the latest update. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

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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International study suggests female corporate leaders make firms less likely to greenwash

23 March 2023

International study suggests female corporate leaders make firms less likely to greenwash
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New AI project to save lives on the battlefield

21 March 2023

New AI project to save lives on the battlefield
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UK’s first “PLAYCE” to be built in Portsmouth to encourage people to get moving

21 March 2023

UK’s first “PLAYCE” to be built in Portsmouth to encourage people to get moving
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EnterpriseFest showcases startup talent

17 March 2023

EnterpriseFest showcases startup talent
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International premiere of awarding-winning documentary

16 March 2023

International premiere of awarding-winning documentary

Mar 27 2023

Road to Net Zero - EMphasis3 Decarbonisation Workshops

9.30am - 4.30pm

Free

Road to Net Zero - EMphasis3 Decarbonisation Workshops

Mar 28 2023

Key elements to build a profitable low carbon business

9.30am - 4.30pm

Free

Key elements to build a profitable low carbon business

Mar 29 2023

Developing a Growth Mindset will Change your Life

12.00pm - 1.00pm

Free

Developing a Growth Mindset will Change your Life

Mar 29 2023

Menopause Support Group

12.00pm - 1.00pm

Free

Menopause Support Group

Mar 29 2023

Grants to fast-track Innovation & Growth - Space Sector

12.30pm - 4.30pm

Free

Grants to fast-track Innovation & Growth - Space Sector
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What is the likely outcome of the meeting of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee?

Robert Gausden

What is the likely outcome of the meeting of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee?
RIS Festival

Public Engagement Network

Jen Gupta

Public Engagement Network
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The ‘Hidden Curriculum’ – what we forget students don’t know

The ‘Hidden Curriculum’ – what we forget students don’t know
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Using Robotics to Support Physical Recovery ft. Amy Wright

Using Robotics to Support Physical Recovery ft. Amy Wright
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Vision, drive and passion for the fight

Vision, drive and passion for the fight

Featured research stories

Emotional labour takes its toll on customer-facing jobs

A new study calls on tour operators to mitigate the cost of its staff’s emotional labour and argues such changes would be easy and quick.
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New enzyme discovery is another leap towards beating plastic waste

It is hoped this work will help tackle the challenge of plastic pollution and convert waste plastic into valuable products.
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Economic Crime Act has loopholes says leading economic crime expert

A new UK government act designed to target the assets of Russian oligarchs and other money launderers comes with loopholes.
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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.

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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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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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Magazines

Read SOLVE to explore our research success stories and discover how we're addressing the planet's most-pressing issues through our research.

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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.