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News
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The inconvenient truth about Chernobyl: 鈥淗umans are the real threat to nature鈥
Big ideas on tap - crowd-favourite 鈥楶int of Science鈥 is back in 兔子先生
Global push for reuse stalls as fragmented policies holds back progress of tackling plastic pollution, new reports finds
150-year-old museum specimen revealed as missing link in evolution of ancient fish
DESI completes planned 3D map of the Universe and continues exploring
Events
View all eventsApr 24 2026
Making Sense of Apprenticeship Funding : What the 25/26 changes mean
Apr 24 2026
Engineering geology: When geological science meets engineering practice - Webinar
Blogs
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New volunteering event brings students and asylum seekers together
Chernobyl鈥檚 wildlife: the real story isn鈥檛 the presence of radiation 鈥 it鈥檚 the absence of humans
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
Port Cities and Maritime Cultures Podcast
Featured research stories
New resource to help in the fight against climate change
Study suggests mild COVID-19 can have harmful effects on cardiovascular health
First ever sturgeon to be found in Africa
Webinars
Hear from our academics and experts directly from wherever in the world you are, by viewing one of our webinar series.
Getting Started
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.
Media enquiries
Want an expert opinion on a story? Our press officers can put you in touch with the right person.
- Phone: +44 (0)23 9284 2728 (8.30am-5.30pm)
- Email: pressoffice@port.ac.uk
For urgent, out-of-hours media enquiries, call +44 (0)7594 502 933.