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News
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Backing those who serve: University launches new civic initiative
As global plastics treaty talks get stuck in a hiatus, UK leadership comes under the spotlight
University of Portsmouth launches the UK’s first Probation Practice Apprenticeship
University of Portsmouth steps closer to opening first Dental School in the South-East
Global Professor leads major research on women’s survival and resilience in war zones
Events
View all eventsJan 21 2026
Gendered Conflict, Unyielding Spirit: The Cultural Power of Sudanese Women
Jan 22 2026
Relational & Restorative Practice: Reflect & Review
Jan 28 2026
We See You – Understanding Armed Forces, Veteran and Blue-Light Communities
Jan 28 2026
Forensic Linguistics: Using Language Analysis to Catch Criminals - Webinar
Blogs
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Some dogs can pick up hundreds of words – do they learn like children?
19th-century plan for a slaving empire based in US deep south and Caribbean resonates with Trump’s foreign policy today
Why the home secretary can’t fire a police chief who has done wrong – it’s key to the integrity of British policing
My complete guide for January arrivals at Portsmouth: essential winter start tips — from settling in to spring integration
Wormholes may not exist – we’ve found they reveal something deeper about time and the universe
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.
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.
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.
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.