Research centres and institutes

We're exploring scalable actions and sustainable solutions to build an equitable and sustainable society.

Find out more about our expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI).

ACRE addresses the gap in provision for autistic adults in terms of employment and to facilitate job retention by developing tools to support employers. 

At the Centre for Applied Geosciences at the University of Portsmouth, we investigate natural and manmade hazards and geo-heritage conservation. Find out more

We're committed to the protection, restoration and sustainable governance of our aquatic environments

In the Centre for Comparative and Evolutionary Psychology, we're exploring evolutionary processes and comparing humans with other animals, to study the origins of behaviour.

Create stunning works for film, TV, music, gaming and immersive reality in the UK's first integrated facility of its kind.

The Centre for Cybercrime and Economic Crime brings together expertise in cybercrime and economic crime to enhance research, teaching and innovation.

We're researching topics such as citizenship, race, language across borders, social theory and transnational politics.

At the Centre for Enzyme Innovation, we are working to solve one of the most pressing environmental issues facing our planet.

We're working to develop technology that makes work more efficient for the organisations that form the National Health Service (NHS).

In the Centre for Interaction, Development and Diversity, we study psychological phenomena in relation to the contexts and situations in which they emerge.

The Centre for Innovative and Sustainable Finance (CISF) is undertaking research that helps governments, organisations, individuals, and society adapt to the evolving national and international financial landscape. Find out more here.

We're using our expertise in analytics, system design, simulation, programming, and forecasting to help organisations around the world make better decisions.

The interdisciplinary Centre for Port Cities and Maritime Cultures focuses on the past, present and future importance of urban-maritime cultures and communities within a global context.

We're researching the history and culture of the English speaking world through literature.

In the Dog Cognition Centre, we're exploring the behaviour and cognitive processes of man's best friend – and studying everything from human-dog communication, to facial expressions in dogs.

The Global Plastics Policy Centre is helping to find sustainable solutions to tackle plastic pollution around the world.

The Heritage Hub brings together researchers and professionals from across the university to tackle key issues in heritage and heritage conservation locally, nationally and internationally.

We're exploring disciplinary boundaries to discover, understand and develop knowledge for the benefit of the environment and humankind.

Researchers at our Institute of Cosmology & Gravitation explore the evolution of our Universe and aim to inspire the next generation of scientists. 

Explore the marine ecosystems of the Solent European Marine Site at our shoreside marine station, complete with floating research platform, £2 million aquarium and laboratory suite, and 2 research vessels, RV Calypso and RV Noctiluca. 

The ICRFP has an established international reputation for conducting a broad range of criminological and forensic psychology research.

In our Quantum Science and Technology Hub (QSTH), we're studying quantum science and developing novel quantum technologies.

From developing sustainable fashion to combatting microplastics, we’re putting our research into practice, working with local groups, organisations, businesses and individuals to solve the planet's plastic problem.