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Seminars run by the Faculty of Science and Health are open to all our postgraduate students and academic staff, and some are also open to members of the public and other institutions.
We have seminars from these areas in the Faculty of Science and Health:
- Institute of Life Sciences and Healthcare
- School of Dental, Health and Care Professions
- School of the Environment and Life Sciences
- School of Medicine, Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences
- School of Psychology, Sport and Health Sciences
Institute of Life Sciences and Healthcare
Seminars open to all University of Portsmouth PGRs and staff
30 September 2026
1.00pm - 2.00pm
Beyond the Robot: How Research, Technology and People Will Transform Surgery
Prof Jim Khan, Consultant Colorectal Surgeon Clinical Academic Research Lead, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Hybrid
King Henry Building, Room 0.02
Networking lunch from 12.30pm in King Henry Building Foyer.
8 October 2025
12.00pm - 1.00pm
From Research to Impact: Building Industry Partnerships to Advance Health Research
Prof Joanna Wakefield-Scurr
Lower-Limb Biomechanics of Knee Osteoarthritis and Total Knee Replacement
Josie Morris
Hybrid
25 November 2026
1.00pm - 2.00pm
In search of the 8th factor - haemophilia from the first century to the 21st
Professor Edward Tuddenham
Hybrid
27 January 2027
1.00pm - 2.00pm
Beyond the Spliceosome: Unexpected Roles of SNRNP70 in Neuronal Function and Dysfunction
Dr. Nikolas Nikolaou
Hybrid
School of Dental, Health and Care Professions
There are no seminars currently scheduled. Return to our research seminar landing page to discover events by other faculties.
School of the Environment and Life Sciences
There are no seminars currently scheduled. Return to our research seminar landing page to discover events by other faculties.
School of Medicine, Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences
There are no seminars currently scheduled. Return to our research seminar landing page to discover events by other faculties.
School of Psychology, Sport and Health Sciences
Seminars open to all
23 September 2026
1.00pm - 2.00pm
Understanding research communication
Robyn Austin-Montague (University of Portsmouth)
Hybrid
7 October 2026
1.00pm - 2.00pm
Citizen sport diplomacy: lessons learned from two exchanges
Dr Jacob Tingle (Trinity University, USA)
Hybrid
King Henry Building, Room 1.05
14 October 2026
1.00pm - 2.00pm
What does disability means to people? Identity, neurodiversity, and psychological outcomes
Dr Rachel VanDaalen (University of Oxford, University College London)
Hybrid
4 November 2026
1.00pm - 2.00pm
What next for facial signal analysis?
Dr Alex Mielke (Queen Mary University of London)
Hybrid
King Henry Building, Room 1.05
18 November 2026
1.00pm - 2.00pm
What does it take to lead?
Prof Liza Howe-Walsh (University of Portsmouth)
Hybrid
King Henry Building, Room 1.05
25 November 2026
1.00pm - 2.00pm
The validity of nonverbal and verbal lie detection
Prof Aldert Vrij (University of Portsmouth)
Hybrid
2 December 2026
12.30pm - 1.30pm
Neurodivergence and homelessness: falling through the gaps and navigating the maze; Creative methodologies and insights from circus research: humour, risk, and resilience
Dr Gemma Williams (UoP), Dr Jorgiana Harwood-May (UoP)
Hybrid
20 January 2027
1.00pm - 2.00pm
TBA and Breathe your way to the podum
Dr Iris Nomikou (UoP), Dr Mitch Lomax (UoP)
Hybrid
10 February 2027
1.00pm - 2.00pm
There's a fine line between banter and making someone feel uncomfortable: Examining Perceptions of Safety and Risk Among Women Runners in Northern Ireland (SHE RUNS** Network)
Dr Emma Calow (University of Portsmouth)
Hybrid
King Henry Building, Room 1.05
16 February 2027
1.00pm - 2.00pm
Masking and mental health in neurodivergent young people
Dr Laura Hull (University of Bristol)
Hybrid
University Learning Centre, Room 1.24
17 February 2027
1.00pm - 2.00pm
Co-creation with teachers of an outdoor school area and outdoor swimming (title TBA)
Dr Øyvind Bjerke (NTNU, Norway)
Hybrid
10 March 2027
1.00pm - 2.00pm
SPSHS enLightening Research Seminars
Dr Luke Felton (University of Portsmouth), Dr Claire Eglin (University of Portsmouth)
Hybrid
King Henry Building, Room 1.05
17 March 2027
1.00pm - 2.00pm
Are there any events for which we cannot develop a false memory?
Mental health and organisational support for grassroots football referees
Dr Jon Koppel (University of Portsmouth)
Robyn Bate (University of Portsmouth)
21 April 2027
1.00pm - 2.00pm
Towards reliable anxiety biomarkers in human EEG: Recent developments related to Reinforcement Sensitivity Theory
Dr Roger Moore (University of Portsmouth) and Ben Stocker (University of Portsmouth)
Hybrid
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