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 ºÚÁÏÈë¿Ú 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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From campus to chorus - celebrating 60 years of the ºÚÁÏÈë¿Ú Choir

8 May 2025

From campus to chorus - celebrating 60 years of the ºÚÁÏÈë¿Ú Choir
Police Officers

ºÚÁÏÈë¿Ú announced as one of nine Policing Academic Centres of Excellence (P-ACEs)

7 May 2025

ºÚÁÏÈë¿Ú announced as one of nine Policing Academic Centres of Excellence (P-ACEs)
virtual fashion

Is virtual-only couture the new clothing craze?

7 May 2025

Is virtual-only couture the new clothing craze?
micoplastic

Researchers warn the UK is falling behind international efforts as microplastics infiltrate food, bodies, and ecosystems

6 May 2025

Researchers warn the UK is falling behind international efforts as microplastics infiltrate food, bodies, and ecosystems
elephant

Elephant culture in crisis – study reveals new threat to elephants

2 May 2025

Elephant culture in crisis – study reveals new threat to elephants

May 14 2025

Female Entrepreneurs Network: How to Pitch Your Business

9.30am - 1.30pm

Free

Female Entrepreneurs Network: How to Pitch Your Business

May 14 2025

Innovation Connect: Lunch&Learn - Unlocking Success with Innovate UK Grants

12.00pm - 2.00pm

Free

Innovation Connect: Lunch&Learn - Unlocking Success with Innovate UK Grants

May 14 2025

CEISR Annual Lecture

4.00pm - 7.00pm

Free

CEISR Annual Lecture

May 15 2025

Mindfulness Illustration Workshop

12.00pm - 2.00pm

Free

Mindfulness Illustration Workshop

May 19 2025

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Jun 30 2025

Panel + Lecture Series

1.00pm - 3.00pm

Free

Panel + Lecture Series
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Can a 10 or 15-minute workout really help you get fit? A sports scientist explains

Andrew Scott

Can a 10 or 15-minute workout really help you get fit? A sports scientist explains
microplastic

The UK is falling behind in tackling microplastic pollution – here are three ways the government can catch up

Antaya March

The UK is falling behind in tackling microplastic pollution – here are three ways the government can catch up
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Register for the Port Cities and Maritime Cultures International Conference, ºÚÁÏÈë¿Ú, 10-11 June 2025

Guy Collender

Register for the Port Cities and Maritime Cultures International Conference, ºÚÁÏÈë¿Ú, 10-11 June 2025
Windfarms

Is the UK’s energy storage growing fast enough?

Victor Becerra

Is the UK’s energy storage growing fast enough?

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.
Life Solved logo with pictures and descriptive text
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Port Cities and Maritime Cultures Podcast

A new podcast from the ºÚÁÏÈë¿Ú - 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.
3 oysters being held in a hand
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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.

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.

Two female students hugging and smiling at university graduation
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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.