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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Artist's impression of the Euclid spacecraft

Portsmouth experts power Euclid’s hunt for cosmic lenses using AI and citizen science

28 November 2024

Portsmouth experts power Euclid’s hunt for cosmic lenses using AI and citizen science
NEIRS

New partnership to improve economic excellence is confirmed

27 November 2024

New partnership to improve economic excellence is confirmed
olympics

Study reveals mixed legacy of the 2012 London Olympics on promised urban regeneration

26 November 2024

Study reveals mixed legacy of the 2012 London Olympics on promised urban regeneration
Revolution Plastics Institute co-host an event in Busan ahead of INC-5

Revolution Plastics Institute at the forefront of Global Plastics Treaty Negotiations

22 November 2024

Revolution Plastics Institute at the forefront of Global Plastics Treaty Negotiations
DESI observes the sky from the Mayall Telescope, shown here during the 2023 Geminid meteor shower

New cosmic map supports Einstein’s prediction about gravity

20 November 2024

New cosmic map supports Einstein’s prediction about gravity

Dec 4 2024

Female Entrepreneurs Network: Digital Marketing and Branding Masterclass

11.00am - 2.00pm

Free

Female Entrepreneurs Network: Digital Marketing and Branding Masterclass

Dec 5 2024

Relational & Restorative Practice Seminar: Emotional Wellbeing

9.15am - 11.30am

Free

Relational & Restorative Practice Seminar: Emotional Wellbeing

Dec 9 2024

A Neuro-inclusive Future: Embracing Neurodiversity in the Workplace

12.00pm - 1.00pm

Free

A Neuro-inclusive Future: Embracing Neurodiversity in the Workplace

Dec 9 2024

Christmas Ornament Decorating

7.00pm - 9.00pm

Free

Christmas Ornament Decorating

Dec 11 2024

BRIDGE Monthly Research Seminar (Social Vulnerability Research Cluster)

3.00pm - 4.00pm

Free

BRIDGE Monthly Research Seminar (Social Vulnerability Research Cluster)
Photo of Lucille Seppi with her dog

Christmas in the UK as an International Student

Christmas in the UK as an International Student
Unsplash TikTok

How a little-known far-right candidate manipulated TikTok to rise to the top in the Romanian election

How a little-known far-right candidate manipulated TikTok to rise to the top in the Romanian election
Unsplash Plastic Pollution

How theatre, music and film are helping us unlock new solutions to the world’s plastics problem

How theatre, music and film are helping us unlock new solutions to the world’s plastics problem
Car tyres

Car tyres shed a quarter of all microplastics in the environment – urgent action is needed

Alex Ford

Car tyres shed a quarter of all microplastics in the environment – urgent action is needed
manila

Feud between Marcos and Duterte families distracts from suffering of typhoon-hit Philippines

Tom Smith

Feud between Marcos and Duterte families distracts from suffering of typhoon-hit Philippines

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.
Life Solved logo with pictures and descriptive text
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Participation and Performance

Gain insight into the career journeys of leading sport and exercise psychologists.
Tennis racket and tennis ball on tennis court
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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.
Profile image of Vincent Pericard at Pompey Fratton Park
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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.
Landscape in Sicily
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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.
3 oysters being held in a hand
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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

Students in a computer suite
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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.