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 СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ 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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University announces free public talks covering everything from DNA secrets to football finance

16 September 2025

University announces free public talks covering everything from DNA secrets to football finance
Coral

Launch of World’s First Centre for Species Survival on Coral Conservation

15 September 2025

Launch of World’s First Centre for Species Survival on Coral Conservation
St Hubert's Church

Launch of exciting new heritage film at St Hubert’s

15 September 2025

Launch of exciting new heritage film at St Hubert’s
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СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ plays key role in launching UK’s first collaborative WWII heritage hiking trails

12 September 2025

СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ plays key role in launching UK’s first collaborative WWII heritage hiking trails
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СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ research to discover how muscle wasting condition begins and if early treatment is possible

12 September 2025

СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ research to discover how muscle wasting condition begins and if early treatment is possible

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 - 3.45pm

Free

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

Sep 18 2025

Meet the artist: col_shots presents Perspective Over Perception

1.00pm - 2.00pm

Free

Meet the artist: col_shots presents Perspective Over Perception

Sep 23 2025

Join the public library

11.00am - 3.00pm

Free

Join the public library

Sep 23 2025

Library speed friending (the repeat)

1.00pm - 3.00pm

Free

Library speed friending (the repeat)
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How the global anti-scam community could come together to beat the criminals

How the global anti-scam community could come together to beat the criminals
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Celebrating a Milestone for the Further Education and Skills Research Alliance (FESRA)

Celebrating a Milestone for the Further Education and Skills Research Alliance (FESRA)
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The first month at the СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ

The first month at the СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ
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Democrats dig in with a new type of campaign against Trump

Dafydd Townley

Democrats dig in with a new type of campaign against Trump

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 СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ - 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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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.