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Join events year-round
From crafts, day trips, wellbeing workshops, and more.
As a current student at Portsmouth, you can take part in a range of events at the university throughout the year. They’re a good way to meet people, try something new, and get more out of your time here.
Check the event calendar below for what’s coming up.
Featured events
One World Festival
Enjoy a month‑long programme of events, with plenty of opportunities to get involved. Some activities require tickets due to limited capacity, while others are open for you to simply drop in.
National Student Money Week
The Student Money team will be out and about on campus this week with their famous Shopping Basket Challenge. Can you guess the difference in price between the two baskets of shopping?
Feel Good Fest
Aligned with University Mental Health Day 2026: Human Connection. Strong social relationships are vital for positive mental health.
International Book Club
Join us monthly for discussions about books, poems, and short stories. The Book Club is a great way to meet people, practice your English, and explore literary connections in Portsmouth.
Career events
As a student or graduate within the last five years, you're eligible to attend our career events, designed to enhance your confidence and improve your employment prospects.
StartUp events
Our workshops provide key skills for entering the workforce or starting a business, offering guidance for every stage of your project, and the opportunity to learn enterprise skills.
February
Dates:
Wednesday 4 February
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Rees Hall - drop-in
Thursday 5 February
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Catherine House - drop-in
Greetham Street - drop-in
Friday 6 February
6:30pm - 8:30pm, Bateson
6:30pm - 8:30pm, Catherine House
Tuesday 10 February
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Chaucer House - drop-in
Greetham Street - drop-in
Wednesday 11 February
Thursday 12 February
Friday 13 February
6:30pm - 8:30pm, Rosalind Franklin Hall
6:30pm - 8:30pm, Rees Hall
6:30pm - 8:30pm, Chaucer House
6:30pm - 8:30pm, Greetham Street
Tuesday 17 February
4:00pm - 6:00pm, Catherine House
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Library (drop-in)
Wednesday 18 February
6:30pm - 8:30pm, Chaucer House
Thursday 19 February
4:30pm - 6:30pm, Eldon
Margaret Thatcher and LGBT rights - LGBT history month lecture
6:30pm - 8:30pm, Greetham Street
Friday 20 February
6:30pm - 8:30pm, Rosalind Franklin Hall
Wednesday 25 February
6:30pm - 8:30pm, Catherine House
Thursday 26 February
6:30pm - 8:30pm, Rosalind Franklin Halls
Friday 27 February
5:30pm - 8:30pm, Eldon
Dates:
Monday 2 March
Shopping Basket Challenge
The Student Money team will be out and about on campus this week with their famous Shopping Basket Challenge. Can you guess the difference in price between the two baskets of shopping? Come and enter the week's challenge and you could win a basket of groceries.
Richmond Atrium 12pm - 2pm
Tuesday 3 March
4pm - 6pm, Catherine House, Sky Lounge
Shopping Basket Challenge
The Student Money team will be out and about on campus this week with their famous Shopping Basket Challenge. Can you guess the difference in price between the two baskets of shopping? Come and enter the week's challenge and you could win a basket of groceries.
Eldon Foyer 12pm - 2pm
Wednesday 4 March
6:30pm - 8:30pm, Chaucer House
4pm - 6pm, Rees Hall
Drop in - Info Fair (no booking required)
Get to know our student services with our friendly ResLife Assistants
Shopping Basket Challenge
The Student Money team will be out and about on campus this week with their famous Shopping Basket Challenge. Can you guess the difference in price between the two baskets of shopping? Come and enter the week's challenge and you could win a basket of groceries.
Library Atrium 11.30am - 3pm
Friday 6 March
5.00pm - 7.00pm, Greetham Street
Drop-In
Shopping Basket Challenge
The Student Money team will be out and about on campus this week with their famous Shopping Basket Challenge. Can you guess the difference in price between the two baskets of shopping? Come and enter the week's challenge and you could win a basket of groceries.
Ravelin Reception 12pm - 2pm
Wednesday 11 March
5.00pm - 8.30pm, Greetham Street
Thursday 12 March
6.30pm - 8.30pm, Catherine House
Drop-In
6.30pm - 8.30pm, Greetham Street
Friday 13 March
6.30pm - 8.30pm, Rees
6.30pm - 8.30pm, Rosalind Franklin
Wednesday 18 March
4.00pm - 6.00pm, Chaplaincy
Thursday 19 March
6.30pm - 8.30pm, Catherine House
6.30pm - 8.30pm, Rees
Friday 20 March
6.30pm - 8.30pm, Rosalind Franklin
Wednesday 25 March
Thursday 26 March
5.30pm - 8.30pm, Portland
Friday 27 March
5.30pm - 8.30pm, Eldon Building
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