Read the latest news from the University, including student successes and research breakthroughs, browse our calendar of upcoming events, listen to the latest podcast episodes, and read blogs from academics across our 5 faculties.
Got an enquiry? Contact our Press and Media team at pressoffice@port.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)23 9284 2728, and our Events Team at events@port.ac.uk.
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News
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Duchenne muscular dystrophy’s impact on the brain may be reversible
New research shows how technology can help support marginalised communities in a global crisis
Researchers identifying causes of rare neurological conditions in children receive £1.1m in funding
Smart insoles that could change the game for sports and health
Events
View all eventsApr 3 2025
Relational & Restorative Practice Seminar: Building Better Connections
Apr 10 2025
Innovation Connect & Eagle Labs: An Introduction to Data Wrangling
Apr 10 2025
KTP50 2025: Innovate & Elevate: Sustainable Composite Solutions
Apr 16 2025
Let's talk... Designing and Building Inclusive Learning and Teaching Spaces
Blogs
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Humans are bad at reading dogs’ emotions – but we can do learn to do better
Donald Trump’s ‘chilling effect’ on free speech and dissent is threatening US democracy
A 1930s movement wanted to merge the US, Canada and Greenland. Here’s why it has modern resonances
Chewing gum is plastic pollution, not a litter problem
Atlantic sturgeon were fished almost to extinction − ancient DNA reveals how Chesapeake Bay population changed over centuries
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.
Research Futures
Our Research Futures webinar is focused on furthering conversations between our various disciplines to support our researchers’ projects and interactions while in isolation.
Business Covid Webinar Series
View all of the episodes in the webinar series from the Faculty of Business and Law
Getting Started Series
Our 'Getting Started' webinar series is designed to give you up-to-the-minute information, tips and guidance to help you get started with your uni application.
Magazines
Read SOLVE to explore our research success stories and discover how we're addressing the planet's most-pressing issues through our research.
SOLVE
Read SOLVE and explore how we're searching for radical solutions to some of the most pressing issues facing society and the planet.
Media enquiries
Want an expert opinion on a story? Our press officers can put you in touch with the right person.
- Phone: +44 (0)23 9284 2728 (8.30am-5.30pm)
- Email: pressoffice@port.ac.uk
For urgent, out-of-hours media enquiries, call +44 (0)7594 502 933.
Please do not use the out-of-hours media number for enquiries about coronavirus. Please use the University Coronavirus Information line +44 (0)23 9284 5588.