Read the latest news from the University, from student success stories and alumni achievements to research breakthroughs across our 5 faculties.
18 June 2019 4 min read
New research, led by comparative psychologist Dr Juliane Kaminski at the University of Portsmouth, has revealed the evolutionary story behind the adorable look dogs give their owners, known as 'puppy dog eyes'. Read more about this eye-opening research here.
20 May 2019 4 min read
The expertise of experienced burglars puts them streets ahead of householders, and even well ahead of other criminals, according to a new study led by Dr Claire Nee.
11 April 2019 3 min read
Autism research has been used to set up the first free employment profiling service to help more people on the autistic spectrum find meaningful work.
21 March 2019 6 min read
The world’s smallest bears can mimic another bear’s facial expressions, casting doubt on primates’ supremacy at this form of communication. Read more today.
12 September 2018 1 min read
A Korean police instructor at the Korean National Police University secured a prestigious government Overseas Fellowship to attend ICJS.
28 November 2017 1 min read
Great ape species study involving researchers from the University of Portsmouth nominated for ‘Breakthrough study of the year’ by Science magazine.
22 November 2017 4 min read
A new great ape species has been discovered in Indonesia’s upland forests by an international team of researchers. Read more today.
14 November 2017 3 min read
Crib-biting in horses – a distressing compulsive disorder – might be related to a lack of trace element selenium in their diets, according to new research.
08 November 2017 3 min read
Our researchers have produced a new children’s book that uses innovative research to raise pupils’ motivation and achievement. Read more today.
01 November 2017 2 min read
Our postgraduate students have one of the best research experiences in the country, according to the Postgraduate Research Experience Survey. Read more today.
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