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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Scientists issue urgent call ahead of final plastics treaty talks: This is the world’s last chance to act
ÂÒÂ×ÉçÇø ranks highly in global Postgraduate Research Experience Survey
Early results from pelvic surgery study point toward safer operating practices
Recycled glass helps build sustainability into construction
ÂÒÂ×ÉçÇø celebrates inspirational figures with Honorary Doctorates at 2025 graduation
Events
View all eventsAug 8 2025
Innovation Connect: Free Coworking Day at Halpern House
Sep 18 2025
KTP50 2025: Innovate and Elevate: Extreme Environment and Human Physiology
Sep 23 2025
Join us at our Interprofessional Careers Event 2025 (Students)!
Oct 2 2025
Relational & Restorative Practice Seminar: Tools for Effective Conversation
Oct 23 2025
KTP50 2025: Innovate and Elevate: Intelligent Analytics
Blogs
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Masked and armed agents are arresting people on US streets as aggressive enforcement ramps up
Dr Karl Bell discusses The Perilous Deep - his new book about the supernatural history of the Atlantic
Yazidi genocide victims offered glimmer of hope for justice – but challenges remain
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.