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.

Got an enquiry? Contact our Press and Media team at pressoffice@port.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)23 9284 2728, and our Events Team at events@port.ac.uk.

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Portsmouth

University supports project to share Portsmouth’s post-WW2 Black stories

6 May 2026

University supports project to share Portsmouth’s post-WW2 Black stories
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From garden to garment: Students grow plants to use in sustainable fashion

6 May 2026

From garden to garment: Students grow plants to use in sustainable fashion
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International scientists urge urban planners to stop burying rivers to build cities

6 May 2026

International scientists urge urban planners to stop burying rivers to build cities
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University of Portsmouth raises over £11k at Fratton Park as Students vs Staff charity match marks 7th year

5 May 2026

University of Portsmouth raises over £11k at Fratton Park as Students vs Staff charity match marks 7th year
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Small talk shapes big trends: Physics predicts how language patterns spread

5 May 2026

Small talk shapes big trends: Physics predicts how language patterns spread

May 6 2026

The Sociology of AI - Webinar 

4.00pm - 5.00pm

Free

The Sociology of AI - Webinar 

May 6 2026

Life Solved Live - Getting Violence Wrong: From Extremists to Incels

6.00pm - 8.45pm

Free

Life Solved Live - Getting Violence Wrong: From Extremists to Incels

May 7 2026

Faculty of Science and Health: Faculty Learning Support - Webinar

12.00pm - 1.00pm

Free

Faculty of Science and Health: Faculty Learning Support - Webinar

May 7 2026

Freda Swain: Portsmouth's Unsung Composer

5.30pm - 7.00pm

Free

Freda Swain: Portsmouth's Unsung Composer
Nature

How to build cities for wildlife, not just people – new research

Helen Currie

How to build cities for wildlife, not just people – new research
Wildflower amphitheatre in Ravelin Park

Letting it grow for nature this No Mow May

Letting it grow for nature this No Mow May
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Clinical Academic Research Lead Appointments

Clinical Academic Research Lead Appointments
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What is a foundation year?

What is a foundation year?
Biobank sample

UK Biobank records listed for sale in China: why open data might be the answer

Simon Kolstoe

UK Biobank records listed for sale in China: why open data might be the answer

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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Port Cities and Maritime Cultures Podcast

A new podcast from the University of Portsmouth - focuses on the past, present and future importance of the waterfront and coastal communities.
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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.

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.

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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