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News
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Recognise excellence across Portsmouth: Nominations open for the University’s Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence 2026
From Demons to Mega Behemoths: How "monstrous” scam networks are growing
Progress on global plastics treaty depends on stronger negotiation conditions
University of Portsmouth to help train hundreds of new Met police recruits
Events
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Female offenders: Witches, poisoners and enchantresses? - Webinar
Mar 24 2026
Reform or Re:Form-what’s wrong with the police and what should we do about
Mar 24 2026
Locating Global Horror: With Special Guest, Director Roar Uthaug!
Blogs
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Why harmful content keeps reaching children online – and what advertising has to do with it
University of Portsmouth staff and alumni central in UN global summit to tackle fraud
Five paintings that capture the complexity of motherhood – chosen by art historians
Why Friday the 13th was bad luck for the Knights Templar and their legacy
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.