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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Helping great ideas become reality

13 February 2025

Helping great ideas become reality
UoP alumni wedding pre shoot

Portsmouth alumni celebrate wedding

12 February 2025

Portsmouth alumni celebrate wedding
The undermat mining trace fossil Oldhamia from Cambrian deep-marine deposits of Maine, United States (Image credit: M. Gabriela Mangano)

University of Portsmouth expert helps unlock secrets of ancient deep-sea life

12 February 2025

University of Portsmouth expert helps unlock secrets of ancient deep-sea life
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New research investigates misogyny and consent on escort online reviews

11 February 2025

New research investigates misogyny and consent on escort online reviews
Aerial footage of flooding in South Africa

New AI-powered early warning system to combat climate-induced disasters in South Africa

11 February 2025

New AI-powered early warning system to combat climate-induced disasters in South Africa

Feb 18 2025

Criminal Justice Careers Fest

11.00am - 2.00pm

Free

Criminal Justice Careers Fest

Feb 20 2025

Speed Friending - Thursday 20 February 2025

5.00pm - 8.30pm

Free

Speed Friending - Thursday 20 February 2025

Feb 26 2025

Innovation Connect & Eagle Labs- Get Set for Financial Success

12.00pm - 2.00pm

Free

Innovation Connect & Eagle Labs- Get Set for Financial Success

Feb 28 2025

KTP50 2025: Innovate & Elevate: Sustainable Environmental Engineering

1.00pm - 2.00pm

Free

KTP50 2025: Innovate & Elevate: Sustainable Environmental Engineering

Feb 28 2025

BSA Postgraduate Regional Event (ONLINE)

1.45pm - 5.00pm

Free

BSA Postgraduate Regional Event (ONLINE)
Trump and Macron

Trump tariffs: there may be silver linings in the trade war storm clouds

Scott Mahadeo

Trump tariffs: there may be silver linings in the trade war storm clouds
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Representing my country at the Festival of Cultures

Representing my country at the Festival of Cultures
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Psychotherapy may change memories of childhood – here’s why practitioners should warn clients

Lawrence Patihis

Psychotherapy may change memories of childhood – here’s why practitioners should warn clients
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Lying about your alibi: can you convince the officer that you were there?

Lying about your alibi: can you convince the officer that you were there?
Two University of Portsmouth graduates standing in front of their restaurant, Marley's with a big '6' balloon smiling to camera

Love at first bite

Love at first bite

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.
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.

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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.