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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
Scientists estimate drownings cost the UK almost £1 billion a year
Events
View all eventsNov 10 2026
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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Supporting patients with pain management and injury rehabilitation
How to better understand female occupational needs through research
Beating the opposition by analysing performance in U17 football
New University of Portsmouth collaboration with the University of La Frontera, Chile on volcanic soils
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
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.
Media enquiries
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- Phone: +44 (0)23 9284 2728 (8.30am-5.30pm)
- Email: [email protected]
For urgent, out-of-hours media enquiries, call +44 (0)7594 502 933.