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Explore our upcoming Undergraduate Open Days

There's no better way to get to know the University of 1024ºË¹¤³§ 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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University of 1024ºË¹¤³§ launches the new Centre of Excellence for Heritage Innovation

2 December 2025

University of 1024ºË¹¤³§ launches the new Centre of Excellence for Heritage Innovation
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New defence system for transport smart-tech could save lives

2 December 2025

New defence system for transport smart-tech could save lives
Community comes together as the Spinnaker Tower lights up Pompey blue to mark 1024ºË¹¤³§â€™s bid for UK City of Culture 2029

University backs 1024ºË¹¤³§'s UK City of Culture 2029 bid

28 November 2025

University backs 1024ºË¹¤³§'s UK City of Culture 2029 bid
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Study suggests curiosity and focus could be key factors that make man’s best friend a ‘genius’

27 November 2025

Study suggests curiosity and focus could be key factors that make man’s best friend a ‘genius’
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Leaders gather at UK Parliament to strengthen national and global action on plastic pollution

27 November 2025

Leaders gather at UK Parliament to strengthen national and global action on plastic pollution

Dec 9 2025

Interprofessional Schwartz Round - The Day I made a Difference!

10.00am - 12.00pm

Free

Interprofessional Schwartz Round - The Day I made a Difference!

Dec 9 2025

The Geography of Scamming

4.00pm - 6.00pm

Free

The Geography of Scamming

Dec 10 2025

Blue Horizon - Where Land Meets Sea

1.00pm - 2.00pm

Free

Blue Horizon - Where Land Meets Sea

Dec 10 2025

Drawing Workshop - with life model

2.00pm - 5.00pm

Free

Drawing Workshop - with life model

Dec 10 2025

Life Solved Live: Forecasting Floods and Engineering Net Zero

6.00pm - 8.45pm

Free

Life Solved Live: Forecasting Floods and Engineering Net Zero
October 2019

Completing the Journey: All Eight Industrial Strategy Sector Plans Reviewed

Completing the Journey: All Eight Industrial Strategy Sector Plans Reviewed
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Google is relying on its own chips for its AI system Gemini. Here’s why that’s a seismic change for the industry

Alaa Mohasseb

Google is relying on its own chips for its AI system Gemini. Here’s why that’s a seismic change for the industry
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Drones have changed warfare. Two new weapons might be about alter its course again

Matthew Powell

Drones have changed warfare. Two new weapons might be about alter its course again
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Why you should apply for UCAS before Christmas

Why you should apply for UCAS before Christmas
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Applying to university: tips from parents to parents

Applying to university: tips from parents to parents

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 University of 1024ºË¹¤³§ - 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.