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Study finds distinct patterns lead to domestic partner homicide

23 April 2024

Study finds distinct patterns lead to domestic partner homicide
Satellites orbiting

Portsmouth’s space mission design facility used to help tackle space debris

22 April 2024

Portsmouth’s space mission design facility used to help tackle space debris
phd

PhD scholarships will investigate ‘hidden treasures’ to help plan for the future of local institutions

22 April 2024

PhD scholarships will investigate ‘hidden treasures’ to help plan for the future of local institutions
Cressida Bowyer presents at Demystifying Reuse event in Ottawa

Plastic experts urge world leaders to prioritise 'Reuse'

21 April 2024

Plastic experts urge world leaders to prioritise 'Reuse'
Student House B Roll Shoot

Study reveals household spending trends over 30 years

17 April 2024

Study reveals household spending trends over 30 years

Apr 24 2024

Assessment and Feedback - Principles to Practice

12.00pm - 2.00pm

Free

Assessment and Feedback - Principles to Practice

Apr 25 2024

Innovation Connect & Eagle Labs - Sales, Operations and Carbon accounting

7.00am - 9.00am

Free

Innovation Connect & Eagle Labs - Sales, Operations and Carbon accounting

Apr 25 2024

Tayo and Antoinette Oguntonade - A passion for property: Bridging the wealth gap

5.00pm - 7.00pm

Free

Tayo and Antoinette Oguntonade - A passion for property: Bridging the wealth gap

Apr 26 2024

Blue Horizon - Addressing climate change within blue economies

12.00pm - 1.00pm

Free

Blue Horizon - Addressing climate change within blue economies

Apr 30 2024

Academic Practice – Developing your Approach

12.00pm - 2.00pm

Free

Academic Practice – Developing your Approach
Plastic pollution on a beach

A global plastics treaty is being negotiated in Ottawa this week – here’s the latest

Antaya March

A global plastics treaty is being negotiated in Ottawa this week – here’s the latest
Nadin Eluemunor at a stand promoting study abroad opportunities

The power of saying ‘yes’ as an international student

The power of saying ‘yes’ as an international student
Photo by James Wakibia

Revolution Plastics Institute attending the fourth negotiations for a Global Plastics Treaty in Ottawa

Revolution Plastics Institute attending the fourth negotiations for a Global Plastics Treaty in Ottawa
Logo for Portsmouth University Literary Prize

UoP Writing Prize 2023 Winner: Dascha Imani

UoP Writing Prize 2023 Winner: Dascha Imani
Aerial view of Portsmouth, with the Spinnaker tower in the forefront

Stepping out of your comfort zone is worth the risk

Stepping out of your comfort zone is worth the risk

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.
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.
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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.