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 Ç¿¼éÊÓÆµ 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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Image of the newly discovered ultramassive blackhole called The Cosmic Horseshoe gravitational lens.

Ç¿¼éÊÓÆµ helps discover ‘most massive black hole ever’

7 August 2025

Ç¿¼éÊÓÆµ helps discover ‘most massive black hole ever’
prison cell

Ç¿¼éÊÓÆµ uncovers exploitation of inmate peer mentors in women’s prisons

5 August 2025

Ç¿¼éÊÓÆµ uncovers exploitation of inmate peer mentors in women’s prisons
plastic fence

Experts unite to strengthen national approaches in fight against plastic pollution

4 August 2025

Experts unite to strengthen national approaches in fight against plastic pollution
tyres

Road pollution 'stressing' ocean life with complex chemical cocktails, new study finds

4 August 2025

Road pollution 'stressing' ocean life with complex chemical cocktails, new study finds
Ç¿¼éÊÓÆµ Cathedral

Ç¿¼éÊÓÆµ students launch interactive children's trail at Ç¿¼éÊÓÆµ Cathedral

1 August 2025

Ç¿¼éÊÓÆµ students launch interactive children's trail at Ç¿¼éÊÓÆµ Cathedral

Sep 15 2025

Library speed friending

1.00pm - 3.00pm

Free

Library speed friending

Sep 17 2025

What has DNA ever done for us?

5.30pm - 7.00pm

Free

What has DNA ever done for us?

Sep 18 2025

KTP50 2025: Innovate and Elevate: Extreme Environment and Human Physiology

12.30pm - 5.00pm

Free

KTP50 2025: Innovate and Elevate: Extreme Environment and Human Physiology

Sep 23 2025

Library speed friending (the repeat)

1.00pm - 3.00pm

Free

Library speed friending (the repeat)

Sep 26 2025

Library crafternoon

1.00pm - 3.00pm

Free

Library crafternoon
Legs and boots of Russian soldiers marching

Russia’s decision to pull out of nuclear treaty makes the world more dangerous

Matthew Powell

Russia’s decision to pull out of nuclear treaty makes the world more dangerous
Visiting parents and students getting on/off Park and Ride bus - Open Day 2023

Save on travel when you come to our Open Days

Save on travel when you come to our Open Days
flowers

As climate change hits, what might the British garden of the future look like?

Adele Julier

As climate change hits, what might the British garden of the future look like?
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Rethinking recorded lectures: a pedagogical pivot for the AI era

Becky Quew-Jones

Rethinking recorded lectures: a pedagogical pivot for the AI era
two individuals in military kit

Masked and armed agents are arresting people on US streets as aggressive enforcement ramps up

Dafydd Townley

Masked and armed agents are arresting people on US streets as aggressive enforcement ramps up

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 Ç¿¼éÊÓÆµ - focuses on the past, present and future importance of the waterfront and coastal communities.
Port Cities and Maritime Cultures logo
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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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Ç¿¼éÊÓÆµ 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

Students in a computer suite
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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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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.