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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Explore our upcoming Undergraduate Open Days

There's no better way to get to know the ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï and the city, than to come to see it for yourself. Come to one of our open experience days, and we'll help you explore our island city, and get to know what life as a student is like. 

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Study suggests drunk witnesses are less likely to remember a suspect’s face

19 February 2025

Study suggests drunk witnesses are less likely to remember a suspect’s face
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Treasure trove of black holes in dwarf galaxies discovered

19 February 2025

Treasure trove of black holes in dwarf galaxies discovered
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Going ‘out of this world’ to improve Gosport school children’s digital skills

18 February 2025

Going ‘out of this world’ to improve Gosport school children’s digital skills
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UK aid failing to meet objectives and support developing countries

18 February 2025

UK aid failing to meet objectives and support developing countries
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Frailty score could help reduce pressure on hospital beds and lower costs

17 February 2025

Frailty score could help reduce pressure on hospital beds and lower costs

Feb 26 2025

Innovation Connect & Eagle Labs- Get Set for Financial Success

12.00pm - 2.00pm

Free

Innovation Connect & Eagle Labs- Get Set for Financial Success

Feb 28 2025

KTP50 2025: Innovate & Elevate: Sustainable Environmental Engineering

1.00pm - 2.00pm

Free

KTP50 2025: Innovate & Elevate: Sustainable Environmental Engineering

Feb 28 2025

BSA Postgraduate Regional Event (IN-PERSON)

1.45pm - 5.00pm

Free

BSA Postgraduate Regional Event (IN-PERSON)

Feb 28 2025

BSA Postgraduate Regional Event (ONLINE)

1.45pm - 5.00pm

Free

BSA Postgraduate Regional Event (ONLINE)

Mar 1 2025

ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï American Recruitment event

4.00pm - 6.30pm

Free

ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï American Recruitment event

Children’s experiences of participation in private law hearings

Children’s experiences of participation in private law hearings
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Brutalism: Oscar-nominated film has revived interest in a controversial architectural legacy

Brutalism: Oscar-nominated film has revived interest in a controversial architectural legacy
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What does the US public think about sending troops to foreign wars? Here’s what the evidence shows

Dafydd Townley

What does the US public think about sending troops to foreign wars? Here’s what the evidence shows
Professor Brad Beaven

Professor Brad Beaven discusses The Devil's Highway - his new book about London's sailortown

Guy Collender

Professor Brad Beaven discusses The Devil's Highway - his new book about London's sailortown
Koh Samui

White Lotus does Thailand dirty

White Lotus does Thailand dirty

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

Life Solved lifts the lid on the latest ideas and discoveries that look set to change our lives.
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Port Cities and Maritime Cultures Podcast

A new podcast from the ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï - focuses on the past, present and future importance of the waterfront and coastal communities.
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Featured research stories

New resource to help in the fight against climate change

A new resource launched this week aims to build a complete picture of action being taken along the South Coast to help combat the effects of climate change.
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Study suggests mild COVID-19 can have harmful effects on cardiovascular health

A first-of-its-kind study has compared artery stiffness in participants pre and post-COVID-19 infection.
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First ever sturgeon to be found in Africa

The discovery of this fossil is the first of its kind to be found on the continent.
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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.

TEC-0419-School of Computing Conference; 3rd April 2019
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Business Covid Webinar Series

View all of the episodes in the webinar series from the Faculty of Business and Law

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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.

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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 magazine cover September 2022

SOLVE

Read SOLVE and explore how we're searching for radical solutions to some of the most pressing issues facing society and the planet.

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Media enquiries

Want an expert opinion on a story? Our press officers can put you in touch with the right person.

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.