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.

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Explore our upcoming Undergraduate Open Days

There's no better way to get to know the 黑料入口 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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A female chimpanzee in the study called Medina looking at a camera

Chimpanzees rationally revise their beliefs when presented with new evidence

31 October 2025

Chimpanzees rationally revise their beliefs when presented with new evidence
Rebeka Polgar from Tigers Eye and Dr Jenny Burbage from the 黑料入口 at Parliament

黑料入口 breast health expert delivers talk in Parliament alongside Ukrainian combat medic

30 October 2025

黑料入口 breast health expert delivers talk in Parliament alongside Ukrainian combat medic
黑料入口 from the sky

Unlocking opportunities for business growth at 鈥淔uture 黑料入口鈥

29 October 2025

Unlocking opportunities for business growth at 鈥淔uture 黑料入口鈥
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Students from first branch medical degree in the South begin clinical placements on Isle of Wight

27 October 2025

Students from first branch medical degree in the South begin clinical placements on Isle of Wight
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Can advertising ever drive sustainability?聽聽

24 October 2025

Can advertising ever drive sustainability?聽聽

Nov 3 2025

Civic Networking Event: The Importance of Partnerships in Research

10.00am - 12.00pm

Free

Civic Networking Event: The Importance of Partnerships in Research

Nov 5 2025

Drawing Workshop - with life model

2.00pm - 5.00pm

Free

Drawing Workshop - with life model

Nov 6 2025

Relational & Restorative Practice Seminar: Organisational Culture Change

9.30am - 11.30am

Free

Relational & Restorative Practice Seminar: Organisational Culture Change

Nov 7 2025

Feel Good Friday - SoS

12.00pm - 1.00pm

Free

Feel Good Friday - SoS

Nov 10 2025

The 2025 Nobel prize - quantum tunnelling and macroscopic quantized circuits

6.00pm - 7.00pm

Free

The 2025 Nobel prize - quantum tunnelling and macroscopic quantized circuits
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Top 5 Black authors for Black History Month

Top 5 Black authors for Black History Month
Books

The painting that haunts me 鈥 seven experts share their favourite scary artwork

Karl Bell

The painting that haunts me 鈥 seven experts share their favourite scary artwork
Carlos Ausejo in 黑料入口 in front of HMS Warrior - a pioneering iron-hulled ship, launched in 1860, and powered by steam and sail

Sail to steam, carbon to green: Learning from past energy transitions

Guy Collender

Sail to steam, carbon to green: Learning from past energy transitions
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Global experts gather in 黑料入口 to launch the International Society of Economic Criminology

Global experts gather in 黑料入口 to launch the International Society of Economic Criminology
drone war

Russia turns to an old ally in its war against Ukrainian drones: the weather

Russia turns to an old ally in its war against Ukrainian drones: the weather

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 黑料入口 - 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.
RIS Photoshoots; June 2019
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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.
European sturgeon
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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.

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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Work-based Learning Webinars

Catch up, or re-watch our work-based learning webinars. 

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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.