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@netdocinc.com or by calling +44 (0)23 9284 2728, and our Events Team at events@netdocinc.com.

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Undergraduate Open Days

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Pilot study rapidly develops mission design for Moon-orbiting satellite

18 July 2023

Pilot study rapidly develops mission design for Moon-orbiting satellite
University students and school children exploring the beach

Isle of Wight primary school pupils gets hands-on with marine biology on Ryde beach

17 July 2023

Isle of Wight primary school pupils gets hands-on with marine biology on Ryde beach
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Study reveals older burglars outperform younger counterparts in virtual burglaries

17 July 2023

Study reveals older burglars outperform younger counterparts in virtual burglaries
UNI SIM using technology

UNI SIM - Empowering Future Doctors with Haptic and Virtual Reality Training

14 July 2023

UNI SIM - Empowering Future Doctors with Haptic and Virtual Reality Training
Varsity 2023
Women's Football

Academic contributes to major review of women’s football

13 July 2023

Academic contributes to major review of women’s football

Sep 5 2023

All Staff International Orientation Briefing

10.00am - 11.00am

Free

All Staff International Orientation Briefing

Sep 11 2023

eXtending Reality: Immersive Design, Production and Technology

9.00am - 7.00pm

£15 (Discount) | £47.50 (Early Bird Rate) | £75 (Standard)

eXtending Reality: Immersive Design, Production and Technology

Sep 29 2023

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Oct 1 2023

Earth Science Teachers Association Conference 2023

9.00am - 6.00pm

£230-£130

Earth Science Teachers Association Conference 2023

Sep 8 2023

School of Sport, Health & Exercise Science - Research & Innovation Showcase

9.00am - 4.30pm

Free

School of Sport, Health & Exercise Science - Research & Innovation Showcase

Sep 21 2023

Big Networking Night 2023

6.00pm - 9.00pm

Free

Big Networking Night 2023
Aleena Paracha smiling to camera

Meet our 2023 graduates – Aleena Paracha

Meet our 2023 graduates – Aleena Paracha
Creative Writing Southsea Library. September 2019

Six must-read summer fiction books – reviewed by our experts

Christopher Pittard

Six must-read summer fiction books – reviewed by our experts
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Bread Addiction - Elm Grove - City Guide 2022

Treat culture: why indulging in small, affordable pleasures can help you cope with tough times

Jason Sit

Treat culture: why indulging in small, affordable pleasures can help you cope with tough times
Picture of two men exchanging rings at their wedding.

Message or the Man (or the cake)? part 2

Michael Connolly

Message or the Man (or the cake)? part 2
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Aspex CCI Student Ambassadors Programme 2023

Aspex CCI Student Ambassadors Programme 2023

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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Participation and Performance

Gain insight into the career journeys of leading sport and exercise psychologists.
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Alumni

Hear fascinating stories direct from our alumni, as well as their helpful tips and advice about life as a student in Portsmouth.
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Humans in extremes

Discover extraordinary activities our guests have taken on in extreme conditions in this podcast series with Dr Heather Massey, Senior Lecturer in Sport, Exercise and Health.
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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.

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.