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Look through our informative blogs about university life written by our current students

Our students make a difference to the local community and worldwide through their studies, research and placements.

In this study and student life theme blog, you'll get a glimpse at student achievements, life at Portsmouth and tips on studying at uni from our staff and students.

Student stories

An audience in red chairs facing a screen showing a British Film Institute showcase

University of Portsmouth showcase industry-ready filmmaking talent at the British Film Institute

University of Portsmouth showcase industry-ready filmmaking talent at the British Film Institute
Over the shoulder of a male student opening the Reverie app with a screen showing "How are you feeling?"

Theo Graham: how I turned my final-year project into a real product

Theo Graham: how I turned my final-year project into a real product
Student wearing colorful hoodie and smiling.

Max’s Clearing Story

Max’s Clearing Story
Student smiling.

Jess's Clearing Story

Jess's Clearing Story
Student wearing graduation cap and gown.

Chloe's Clearing story

Chloe's Clearing story

Placement stories

Amelie working at an Event

Placement Experience: Marketing Intern at Johnson & Johnson

Placement Experience: Marketing Intern at Johnson & Johnson
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Placement Experience: Health and Safety Intern at BSH Home Appliances

Placement Experience: Health and Safety Intern at BSH Home Appliances
Ella at Mini Cooper

Placement Experience: HRM Training Placement at MINI Plant, Oxford.

Placement Experience: HRM Training Placement at MINI Plant, Oxford.
Ellie on the NBC Universal red carpet

Placement Experience: DreamWorks Marketing Intern at NBC Universal

Placement Experience: DreamWorks Marketing Intern at NBC Universal
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Placement Experience: Commercial Operations Assistant Intern at Arcadis

Placement Experience: Commercial Operations Assistant Intern at Arcadis

International student stories

International student Koke walking along seafront smiling

Three years at Portsmouth: one international student's journey

Three years at Portsmouth: one international student's journey
The Hard Interchange Bus & Coach Station

Exploring the UK: my transport tips as an international student

Exploring the UK: my transport tips as an international student
Love is love sign raised at Portsmouth Pride

Four things I’m most looking forward to at my first in-person Pride parade

Four things I’m most looking forward to at my first in-person Pride parade
International student Omer is laughing

My tips for a productive morning

My tips for a productive morning
Polish stand with a selection of traditional dishes, for Festival of Cultures

Representing Poland at Festival of Cultures

Representing Poland at Festival of Cultures

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