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. 

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Portsmouth study finds hairdressers could help spot early signs of skin cancer

15 May 2025

Portsmouth study finds hairdressers could help spot early signs of skin cancer
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Proposed new route to sharper imaging using quantum interference

14 May 2025

Proposed new route to sharper imaging using quantum interference
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University staff and students raise almost £12,000 at Fratton Park charity football match

12 May 2025

University staff and students raise almost £12,000 at Fratton Park charity football match
Portsmouth Elite Athlete Centre

New sports facility at University of Portsmouth will support future athletes

12 May 2025

New sports facility at University of Portsmouth will support future athletes
Eldon Building at University of Portsmouth

Life Solved Live: Technologies that can shape the future of healthcare

9 May 2025

Life Solved Live: Technologies that can shape the future of healthcare

May 19 2025

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Jun 30 2025

Panel + Lecture Series

1.00pm - 3.00pm

Free

Panel + Lecture Series

May 20 2025

‘Custodians of Knowledge and Decolonising Practices’

1.00pm - 3.00pm

Free

‘Custodians of Knowledge and Decolonising Practices’

May 21 2025

Learner Voice Conference

10.00am - 12.00pm

Free

Learner Voice Conference

May 22 2025

KTP50 2025: Innovate & Elevate: Intelligent Operational Optimisation

1.00pm - 2.00pm

Free

KTP50 2025: Innovate & Elevate: Intelligent Operational Optimisation

May 23 2025

MCP Application Clinic - Online

Event times vary

Free

MCP Application Clinic - Online
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All about university offers

All about university offers
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Who is Project 2025 co-author Russ Vought and what is his influence on Trump?

Dafydd Townley

Who is Project 2025 co-author Russ Vought and what is his influence on Trump?
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Contribute to how we understand and diagnose anxiety

Contribute to how we understand and diagnose anxiety
CCI Facilities; June 2019

Individuals with experience seeking sanctuary sought for "Photovoices" study

Individuals with experience seeking sanctuary sought for "Photovoices" study
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Could gravity be evidence that the universe is a computer simulation? My new study suggests so

Melvin Vopson

Could gravity be evidence that the universe is a computer simulation? My new study suggests so

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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Port Cities and Maritime Cultures Podcast

A new podcast from the University of Portsmouth - focuses on the past, present and future importance of the waterfront and coastal communities.
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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.
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.
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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.

Read the magazine

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.