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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
Res Life Inductions
To start the year and give you all the tools to settle into halls, our team are hosting a series of Inductions aimed at students in University-affiliated halls.
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.
Welcome events
Your first few weeks of uni are a great chance to join virtual and in-person events to connect with other students, make friends, explore clubs, and learn about university life.
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.
Wellbeing events
Student Wellbeing provides a variety of events, workshops and courses to support you while you're at uni. From the Wellbeing Café to the popular annual Feel Good Fest.
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.
Dates:
Thursday 1 January
6:30 - 8:30pm, Greetham Street
Wednesday 7 January
6:30pm - 8:30pm Rosalind Franklin
Thursday 8 January
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Catherine House & Rosalind Franklin halls
Friday 9 January
6:30 - 8:30pm, Chaucer House
Wednesday 14 January
6:30pm - 8:30pm, Rosalind Franklin
Thursday 15 January
6:30pm - 8:30pm, Catherine House
Friday 16 January
6:30pm - 8:30pm, Chaucer House
Monday 19 January
Wednesday 21 January
6:30pm - 8:30pm Rosalind Franklin Hall
Thursday 22 January
6:30pm - 8:30pm, Catherine House
Friday 23 January
6:30pm - 8:30pm, Greetham Street
Wednesday 28 January
6:30pm - 8:30pm, Rees Hall
6:30pm - 8:30pm, Chaucer House
Thursday 29 January
6:30pm - 8:30pm, Rees Hall
6:30pm - 8:30pm, Common Room USPU
Friday 30 January
6:30pm - 8:30pm, Eldon
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
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Learn more about our Student Services
Discover our resources on study skills, financial management, health, wellbeing, and more.
Support in halls
Our Res Life team can offer help and advice if you're living in University halls. From 24/7 support to community events, we help you feel at home.
Student Wellbeing
Your health and wellbeing matters. Access resources for your mental and physical health, including support from Student Wellbeing, university counselling, and tips for self-care.
Careers support
Get ready for your future career. Find expert guidance on CVs, job applications, interviews, and career planning from our dedicated Careers Support team.
Student Money
From budgeting better to finding finance, we don’t judge, we just help. Learn about student loans, scholarships, bursaries and grants, plus find expert money saving tips from our Student Money team.
Disability Advice
Here you'll find expert support for students with disabilities or additional learning needs. Get confidential advice and support on disability-related issues.
International Student Advice
All you need to know as an international student, including what to do during your first weeks. Find information on visas, healthcare, jobs and working, and settling into student life in the UK.
Chaplaincy
Whether you have faith or not, to talk or be still, our space is yours. The Chaplaincy is there to support all students, of any faith or none.
Academic skills support
Looking to improve your academic skills and enhance your uni work? Our faculty learning support tutors can help you develop key study skills, and you can also access our online learning resources too.
