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.

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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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Student Impact Awards winners

Students’ contribution to the community celebrated at inaugural awards evening

1 May 2024

Students’ contribution to the community celebrated at inaugural awards evening
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Study finds distinct patterns lead to domestic partner homicide

1 May 2024

Study finds distinct patterns lead to domestic partner homicide
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From steam to green: Lloyd's Register Foundation funds maritime energy transition research to understand impact on coastal communities

30 April 2024

From steam to green: Lloyd's Register Foundation funds maritime energy transition research to understand impact on coastal communities
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New Government-backed partnership to revolutionise sustainability practice in the advertising industry

30 April 2024

New Government-backed partnership to revolutionise sustainability practice in the advertising industry
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Portsmouth to host world premiere of unique version of musical masterpiece ‘The Creation’

26 April 2024

Portsmouth to host world premiere of unique version of musical masterpiece ‘The Creation’

May 4 2024

Festival of Crime

10.00am - 4.00pm

Free

Festival of Crime

May 7 2024

Train to Teach Webinar

5.00pm - 6.00pm

Free

Train to Teach Webinar

May 7 2024

The School of Health and Care Professions Offer Holders Webinar

6.00pm - 7.00pm

Free

The School of Health and Care Professions Offer Holders Webinar

May 7 2024

BAL Study Abroad: Parent & Guardian Webinar

7.00pm - 8.00pm

Free

BAL Study Abroad: Parent & Guardian Webinar

May 8 2024

Staff Network Celebration

1.00pm - 3.00pm

Free

Staff Network Celebration
Student House B Roll Shoot

Unlocking savings: my guide to student discounts in the UK

Unlocking savings: my guide to student discounts in the UK
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Russia has tightened its hold over the Sahel region – and now it’s looking to Africa’s west coast

Russia has tightened its hold over the Sahel region – and now it’s looking to Africa’s west coast
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US sanctions on Iranian hackers highlight growing concern about the Islamic Republic’s cyberwarriors

US sanctions on Iranian hackers highlight growing concern about the Islamic Republic’s cyberwarriors
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Placement Experience: HRM Training Placement at MINI Plant, Oxford.

Placement Experience: HRM Training Placement at MINI Plant, Oxford.
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Take part in this study and receive £50 for 3 hours of your time

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.
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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.