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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Undergraduate Open Days

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New project to measure the value of digital culture and heritage to society

21 September 2023

New project to measure the value of digital culture and heritage to society
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Astrophysicist joins astronaut Tim Peake on an incredible journey through our Universe

18 September 2023

Astrophysicist joins astronaut Tim Peake on an incredible journey through our Universe
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University officially launches its London campus in Waltham Forest

15 September 2023

University officially launches its London campus in Waltham Forest
Dinosaur fossil

New fossil shows Europe had different herbivorous dinosaurs to Asia and America

15 September 2023

New fossil shows Europe had different herbivorous dinosaurs to Asia and America

Nominate an inspiring individual who makes a difference for an honorary award

15 September 2023

Nominate an inspiring individual who makes a difference for an honorary award

Sep 29 2023

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Oct 1 2023

Earth Science Teachers Association Conference 2023

9.00am - 6.00pm

£230-£130

Earth Science Teachers Association Conference 2023

Oct 3 2023

Work Experience Festival

11.00am - 2.00pm

Free

Work Experience Festival

Oct 5 2023

The Basics of Writing - Finding Time to Research and Write

12.00pm - 1.00pm

Free

The Basics of Writing - Finding Time to Research and Write

Oct 11 2023

Women in Economics Mentoring | Student Information Event

1.00pm - 2.30pm

Free

Women in Economics Mentoring | Student Information Event

Oct 12 2023

Female Entrepreneurs Network: Sara Guiel

10.00am - 12.00pm

Free

Female Entrepreneurs Network: Sara Guiel
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Zarin Jahera Purne: The University has provided me with incredible experiences

Zarin Jahera Purne: The University has provided me with incredible experiences
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Ukraine war: beware all the talk of ‘breakthroughs’ or ‘gamechangers’ – it’s going to be a long, bloody and costly struggle

Frank Ledwidge

Ukraine war: beware all the talk of ‘breakthroughs’ or ‘gamechangers’ – it’s going to be a long, bloody and costly struggle
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Chibuzor Ajoko Dennis: I wanted to earn an qualification from an internationally recognised institution

Chibuzor Ajoko Dennis: I wanted to earn an qualification from an internationally recognised institution
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Sex Education review: this ‘kind comedy’ climaxes with its most mature and progressive series yet

Deborah Shaw

Sex Education review: this ‘kind comedy’ climaxes with its most mature and progressive series yet
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Kabari Okafor: I chose Portsmouth because of the city’s serenity and quality of life

Kabari Okafor: I chose Portsmouth because of the city’s serenity and quality of life

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.
European sturgeon
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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.

Two female students hugging and smiling at university graduation
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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.