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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News
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Setback in gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy as immune system emerges as key barrier
Chemical pollution increases more than 100-fold after sewage discharges in south-coast waters
NHS staff sign up to teach and train with university students
New research calls for clear leadership on inclusion and transparency in serious and organised crime policing
Events
View all eventsApr 10 2025
Innovation Connect & Eagle Labs: An Introduction to Data Wrangling
Apr 10 2025
KTP50 2025: Innovate & Elevate: Sustainable Composite Solutions
Apr 16 2025
Let's talk... Designing and Building Inclusive Learning and Teaching Spaces
Apr 28 2025
Mastering Your Resume: Interactive CV Workshop
Apr 28 2025
A Neuro-inclusive Future: Embracing Neurodiversity in the Home
Blogs
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How to gauge flood risk before you buy or rent a seafront property
Scientists should try to repeat more studies, but not those looking for a link between vaccines with autism
My experience backpacking Latin America while studying the MA Journalism
How the ‘manosphere’ spreads through online gaming, influencers and algorithms
What these new landing barges can tell us about China’s plans to invade Taiwan
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.
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.
Business Covid Webinar Series
View all of the episodes in the webinar series from the Faculty of Business and Law
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.
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
Read SOLVE and explore how we're searching for radical solutions to some of the most pressing issues facing society and the planet.
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.
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.