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News
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Decades of memory science to help preserve crucial victim and witness evidence through new digital partnership
Work is set to begin on a new mobility hub at the University of Portsmouth
New Cycle Hub with 336 new secure spaces to be built as part of the University of Portsmouth’s Estate Masterplan
Events
View all eventsJun 18 2026
-Sep 10 2026
Placement Top Tips - Searching and Applying for Placements
Jun 18 2026
-Sep 10 2026
Placement Top Tips - Searching and Applying for Placements
Jun 19 2026
Using activity theory to enhance rigor in qualitative literature synthesis
Jun 22 2026
Workshop on Investigating Research Misconduct in UK Universities
Jun 24 2026
What is Originality in the Humanities and the Social Sciences?
Blogs
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Back to where it all began: Three friends return to Portsmouth after three decades
Supergirl: why DC comics is betting big on a hero long stuck in Superman’s shadow
Ukraine war now longer than the first world war – but the similarities are unsettling
Exploring the UK: my transport tips as an international student
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
Port Cities and Maritime Cultures Podcast
Featured research stories
New resource to help in the fight against climate change
Study suggests mild COVID-19 can have harmful effects on cardiovascular health
First ever sturgeon to be found in Africa
Webinars
Hear from our academics and experts directly from wherever in the world you are, by viewing one of our webinar series.
Thinking about uni
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.
Media enquiries
Want an expert opinion on a story? Our press officers can put you in touch with the right person.
- Phone: +44 (0)23 9284 2728 (8.30am-5.30pm)
- Email: pressoffice@port.ac.uk
For urgent, out-of-hours media enquiries, call +44 (0)7594 502 933.