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.

22/09/2021.Open Day - UoP ..All Rights Reserved - Helen Yates- T: +44 (0)7790805960.Local copyright law applies to all print & online usage. Fees charged will comply with standard space rates and usage for that country, region or state.

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. 

Book your place now

woman with her back to camera, wearing sports bra and purple leggings

GB gold medallist joins study aimed at redefining breast support needs for active women

6 June 2025

GB gold medallist joins study aimed at redefining breast support needs for active women
LinkedIn account on laptop screen

Research reveals how fake social media accounts could be the cause of serious security breaches

5 June 2025

Research reveals how fake social media accounts could be the cause of serious security breaches
Historic black and white photo of a steam rail engine in background on the tracks and a 1930s railway worker on the track posing as if his foot is caught in a track

Release of historical rail case records show how life on the tracks has changed dramatically

5 June 2025

Release of historical rail case records show how life on the tracks has changed dramatically
child being fed with a spoon at table

ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú led study shows that parents aren't following public health guidelines despite allergy risk

4 June 2025

ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú led study shows that parents aren't following public health guidelines despite allergy risk
Male with head in hands

Emotional, organisational and identity-based factors drive probation service staff turnover

3 June 2025

Emotional, organisational and identity-based factors drive probation service staff turnover

Jun 9 2025

ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú AI and Data Science (PAIDS) Launch Event

9.00am - 4.00pm

Free

ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú AI and Data Science (PAIDS) Launch Event

Jun 11 2025

Higher Ground: How can we be better in society?

12.00pm - 1.00pm

Free

Higher Ground: How can we be better in society?

Jun 11 2025

Life Solved Live: Advanced Alloys And Quantum Leaps

6.00pm - 8.30pm

Free

Life Solved Live: Advanced Alloys And Quantum Leaps

Jun 11 2025

ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Performers for Palestine

7.30pm - 11.00pm

Free

ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Performers for Palestine

Jun 13 2025

Graduate Show Event 2025

5.00pm - 8.00pm

Free

Graduate Show Event 2025
Student wearing colorful hoodie and smiling.

Max’s Clearing Story

Max’s Clearing Story
Railway track

How remembering railway accidents from 100 years ago can make the industry safer today

Mike Esbester

How remembering railway accidents from 100 years ago can make the industry safer today
Students Beach Clean in Southsea

Students, Staff, and Community Unite for Beach Cleans in Southsea

Students, Staff, and Community Unite for Beach Cleans in Southsea
Student wearing white t-shirt and smiling.

Cristina’s Clearing Story

Cristina’s Clearing Story
Brain rendering with neural connections

Contribute to research on overnight sleep deprivation and you could win a £100 Amazon voucher

Contribute to research on overnight sleep deprivation and you could win a £100 Amazon voucher

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
Listen now

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.
Port Cities and Maritime Cultures logo
Listen now

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
Read more

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
Read more

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
Read more

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
View all episodes

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
View all episodes

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
View all episodes

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.

Read the magazine

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.