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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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Kids predict what Portsmouth will look like in 100 years for centenary celebrations
England moves closer to large-scale restoration of native oyster reefs
University helps air ambulance crew test new life-saving technology
Portsmouth astronomers help build the Universe's biggest-ever gravitational lens catalogue
James Webb telescope’s controversial ‘Little Red Dots’ finally explained
Events
View all eventsNov 15 2026
-Dec 5 2026
University Open Days - Accommodation Tours
Nov 17 2026
Sector Spotlight: Business, Leadership & Management
Nov 18 2026
Taster Day: Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
Blogs
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Starting the conversation: Men’s mental health and the power of simply showing up
Supporting patients with pain management and injury rehabilitation
How to better understand female occupational needs through research
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.