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 ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú 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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P-ACE event

Policing Academic Centre of Excellence (P-ACE) launches at ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú

13 November 2025

Policing Academic Centre of Excellence (P-ACE) launches at ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú
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Study to better understand West African based cyber-crime could be key to combatting online fraud

12 November 2025

Study to better understand West African based cyber-crime could be key to combatting online fraud
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ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Professor receives Marine Science medal

12 November 2025

ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Professor receives Marine Science medal
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Ultimate precision in measuring multiple light parameters with new quantum sensing approach

10 November 2025

Ultimate precision in measuring multiple light parameters with new quantum sensing approach
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ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú academic with rare cancer wins national award for campaigning work

7 November 2025

ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú academic with rare cancer wins national award for campaigning work

Nov 18 2025

Repair Café at the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú

12.00pm - 3.00pm

Free

Repair Café at the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú

Nov 19 2025

Drawing Workshop

2.00pm - 5.00pm

Free

Drawing Workshop

Nov 20 2025

KTP50 2025: Innovate & Elevate: Unlocking Innovation in Public Sector

1.00pm - 2.00pm

Free

KTP50 2025: Innovate & Elevate: Unlocking Innovation in Public Sector

Nov 20 2025

How advertising influences waste – and what we can do about it

5.00pm - 8.00pm

Free

How advertising influences waste – and what we can do about it

Nov 21 2025

November Friday film afternoon

4.00pm - 6.00pm

Free

November Friday film afternoon
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Kyiv’s European allies debate ways of keeping the cash flowing to Ukraine but the picture on the battlefield is grim

Veronika Hinman

Kyiv’s European allies debate ways of keeping the cash flowing to Ukraine but the picture on the battlefield is grim
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Plastic waste is a toxic legacy – and an important archaeological record

Fay Couceiro

Plastic waste is a toxic legacy – and an important archaeological record
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Top 5 Black authors for Black History Month

Top 5 Black authors for Black History Month
Books

The painting that haunts me – seven experts share their favourite scary artwork

Karl Bell

The painting that haunts me – seven experts share their favourite scary artwork
Carlos Ausejo in ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú in front of HMS Warrior - a pioneering iron-hulled ship, launched in 1860, and powered by steam and sail

Sail to steam, carbon to green: Learning from past energy transitions

Guy Collender

Sail to steam, carbon to green: Learning from past energy transitions

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 ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú - 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.

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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Work-based Learning Webinars

Catch up, or re-watch our work-based learning webinars. 

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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.