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Got an enquiry? Contact our Press and Media team at [email protected] or by calling +44 (0)23 9284 2728, and our Events Team at [email protected].
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News
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Redefining honesty in a crisis: Why truth alone is not enough
20 years of trend maps reveal a surprising picture of climate change on Kilimanjaro
Breakthrough cosmic hydrogen measurement could transform our view of the Universe
Scientists revive decades-old approach to target cancer-linked genes using synthetic DNA
Human and chimpanzee leaders share a taste for risk
Events
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Webinar: Uni in 20 | Supercharge Your Super-curricular
Nov 10 2026
Ocean with David Attenborough: Film Screening and Expert Panel Discussion
Blogs
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New University of Portsmouth collaboration with the University of La Frontera, Chile on volcanic soils
15th International Counter Fraud, Cybercrime and Forensic Accounting Conference brings together global experts at the University of Portsmouth
The greenest initiatives are often the most invisible – experts explain why that’s a problem
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.
Thinking about uni
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Media enquiries
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- Phone: +44 (0)23 9284 2728 (8.30am-5.30pm)
- Email: [email protected]
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