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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Scientists warn mountain climate change is accelerating faster than predicted, putting billions of people at risk

25 November 2025

Scientists warn mountain climate change is accelerating faster than predicted, putting billions of people at risk
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ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú study sheds light on why tendons are prone to injury

25 November 2025

ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú study sheds light on why tendons are prone to injury
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Researchers find microplastics in 100 per cent of donkey faecal samples tested

19 November 2025

Researchers find microplastics in 100 per cent of donkey faecal samples tested
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Millions at risk as Myanmar wells surpass World Health Organization arsenic guidelines

19 November 2025

Millions at risk as Myanmar wells surpass World Health Organization arsenic guidelines
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ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú academic honoured with national Royal Society of Chemistry award for STEM

18 November 2025

ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú academic honoured with national Royal Society of Chemistry award for STEM

Nov 26 2025

Drawing Workshop

2.00pm - 5.00pm

Free

Drawing Workshop

Nov 26 2025

Life Solved Live: Seeing Hidden Pollution, Hearing Distant Stars

6.00pm - 8.45pm

Free

Life Solved Live: Seeing Hidden Pollution, Hearing Distant Stars

Dec 2 2025

Why study Maths at Uni? - Webinar 

4.00pm - 5.00pm

Free

Why study Maths at Uni? - Webinar 

Dec 2 2025

The Manosphere and Online Misogyny

5.30pm - 7.00pm

Free

The Manosphere and Online Misogyny

Dec 3 2025

Drawing Workshop

2.00pm - 5.00pm

Free

Drawing Workshop
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From starting over to starting up

From starting over to starting up
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Applying to university: tips from parents to parents

Applying to university: tips from parents to parents
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Staff Spotlight – Professor Jo Preston

Staff Spotlight – Professor Jo Preston
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The Hidden REF

The Hidden REF
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DRI Spotlight – KTP Team

DRI Spotlight – KTP Team

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.