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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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News
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The inconvenient truth about Chernobyl: “Humans are the real threat to nature”
Big ideas on tap - crowd-favourite ‘Pint of Science’ is back in Portsmouth
Global push for reuse stalls as fragmented policies holds back progress of tackling plastic pollution, new reports finds
150-year-old museum specimen revealed as missing link in evolution of ancient fish
DESI completes planned 3D map of the Universe and continues exploring
Events
View all eventsApr 23 2026
Health Psychology: Why does behaviour matter in healthcare? - Webinar
Apr 24 2026
Making Sense of Apprenticeship Funding : What the 25/26 changes mean
Apr 24 2026
Engineering geology: When geological science meets engineering practice - Webinar
Blogs
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New volunteering event brings students and asylum seekers together
Chernobyl’s wildlife: the real story isn’t the presence of radiation – it’s the absence of humans
Alzheimer’s drugs offer little benefit, major review finds – and the reasons go deeper than the science
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
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.