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Explore our upcoming Undergraduate Open Days

There's no better way to get to know the University of Portsmouth and the city, than to come to see it for yourself. Come to one of our open experience days, and we'll help you explore our island city, and get to know what life as a student is like. 

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Why caring about climate change does not always translate into greener holidays

14 October 2026

Why caring about climate change does not always translate into greener holidays

Earth was "breathing" oxygen billions of years before it hit the atmosphere

13 October 2026

Earth was "breathing" oxygen billions of years before it hit the atmosphere
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University of Portsmouth PhD student wins national physics award

13 October 2026

University of Portsmouth PhD student wins national physics award
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Portsmouth academics join the great crab rescue mission at Canoe Lake

12 October 2026

Portsmouth academics join the great crab rescue mission at Canoe Lake
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New species of Jurassic crocodile had unusually slender teeth

12 October 2026

New species of Jurassic crocodile had unusually slender teeth

Oct 14 2026

Designing Ethical Research in Policing

1.00pm - 5.00pm

Free

Designing Ethical Research in Policing

Oct 15 2026

Doing Research in Policing

9.00am - 2.00pm

Free

Doing Research in Policing

Oct 19 2026

Value, Pricing and Conversion

12.00pm - 4.00pm

Free

Value, Pricing and Conversion

Oct 20 2026

Building Future Talent in Construction: Degree Apprenticeship Opportunities

10.00am - 11.00am

Free

Building Future Talent in Construction: Degree Apprenticeship Opportunities

Oct 20 2026

Webinar: So you want to study Politics, International Relations or International Development?

4.00pm - 5.00pm

Free

Webinar: So you want to study Politics, International Relations or International Development?
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Councils that restrict harmful advertising won’t lose out on profits

Kate Whitman

Councils that restrict harmful advertising won’t lose out on profits
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We See You: The Learning Journeys Behind Service Life

We See You: The Learning Journeys Behind Service Life
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Open Days: A guide for neurodiverse students

Open Days: A guide for neurodiverse students
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Building a culture of open research

Building a culture of open research
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Appeal for young researchers to join our Europe-wide coastal cultures network

Guy Collender

Appeal for young researchers to join our Europe-wide coastal cultures network

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.
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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.
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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

Unsure about whether university could be for you? We've gathered all of our advice and guidance about what university is really like, so that you can feel confident in making an informed choice for your future.

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Make the right choice for you

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.