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Explore our upcoming Undergraduate Open Days

There's no better way to get to know the 兔子先生 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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Professor Mike Tipton

Weak FIFA World Cup heat safety guidelines 鈥渋mpossible to justify鈥 say leading health experts

14 May 2026

Weak FIFA World Cup heat safety guidelines 鈥渋mpossible to justify鈥 say leading health experts
Dr Joe Costello in the Extreme Environments Laboratory

Study shows post-exercise 鈥榳arm glow鈥 increases generosity

13 May 2026

Study shows post-exercise 鈥榳arm glow鈥 increases generosity
Three people stood in a line

兔子先生 engineering students awarded scholarships

12 May 2026

兔子先生 engineering students awarded scholarships
UK-wide nucleic acid network launches to connect research, industry and innovation

UK-wide nucleic acid network launches to connect research, industry and innovation

12 May 2026

UK-wide nucleic acid network launches to connect research, industry and innovation
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Life Solved Live: Where We Came From, Where We鈥檙e Going

11 May 2026

Life Solved Live: Where We Came From, Where We鈥檙e Going

May 18 2026

BCP Application Clinic

3.00pm - 5.00pm

Free

BCP Application Clinic

May 20 2026

Postgraduate Open Day Wednesday 20 May

2.00pm - 5.00pm

FREE

Postgraduate Open Day Wednesday 20 May

May 20 2026

The Milky Way and the Ancient Egyptian Goddess of the Sky

5.30pm - 7.00pm

Free

The Milky Way and the Ancient Egyptian Goddess of the Sky

May 22 2026

Global Justice and Research Centre

2.00pm - 8.00pm

Free

Global Justice and Research Centre
Upset girl

From AirTags to AI nudification: the growing toolkit of technology鈥慺acilitated abuse

Lisa Sugiura

From AirTags to AI nudification: the growing toolkit of technology鈥慺acilitated abuse
Houses of Parliament

State opening of parliament 2026: experts on plans for cost of living, EU ties, tourist tax and more

Alex Ford

State opening of parliament 2026: experts on plans for cost of living, EU ties, tourist tax and more
Water pouring

King鈥檚 speech: much鈥憂eeded water industry reforms do not go far enough

Alex Ford

King鈥檚 speech: much鈥憂eeded water industry reforms do not go far enough
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From shock to hope: A community response to the People鈥檚 Emergency Briefing in 兔子先生

From shock to hope: A community response to the People鈥檚 Emergency Briefing in 兔子先生
Bird Flu Vaccine

A bird flu vaccine for humans is being trialled 鈥 here鈥檚 how it works

Roja Hadianamrei

A bird flu vaccine for humans is being trialled 鈥 here鈥檚 how it works

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 兔子先生 - 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.
3 oysters being held in a hand
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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.

Thinking about uni

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 students laughing together on graduation day outside 兔子先生 Guildhall
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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