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Hear from students and services from across the University about their experiences, and find out how to make the most of your time with us. 

 

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A student is making a hot drink in the kitchen of a student hall of residence

What do our international students like to cook?

What do our international students like to cook?
Adam Denman

From Educational Leadership and Management Student to running an Organisation: Adam Denman's Southern Music Project CIC Journey

From Educational Leadership and Management Student to running an Organisation: Adam Denman's Southern Music Project CIC Journey
Greg Horsley

From Renewable Energy Engineering Student to Business Owner: Greg Horsley Living Recovery Guidecards Journey

From Renewable Energy Engineering Student to Business Owner: Greg Horsley Living Recovery Guidecards Journey
Tawana Banda

Placement Experience: Undergraduate Associate - Illumina - Tawananyasha Banda

Placement Experience: Undergraduate Associate - Illumina - Tawananyasha Banda
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Participate in Paid Economics Experiments

Participate in Paid Economics Experiments

Placement stories

Tawana Banda

Placement Experience: Undergraduate Associate - Illumina - Tawananyasha Banda

Placement Experience: Undergraduate Associate - Illumina - Tawananyasha Banda
Felix Asante

Placement Experience: Placement Student - Legal & Compliance Services - University of Portsmouth - Felix Asante

Placement Experience: Placement Student - Legal & Compliance Services - University of Portsmouth - Felix Asante
Charlie Brewis

Placement Experience: Software Engineer - Arm Ltd- Charlie Brewis

Placement Experience: Software Engineer - Arm Ltd- Charlie Brewis
Azwad Hoque

Placement Experience: Metrology Engineer at Bentley Motors - Azwad Hoque

Placement Experience: Metrology Engineer at Bentley Motors - Azwad Hoque
Lydia Warner

Placement Experience: Sustainability Intern - BRUSH Group - Lydia Warner

Placement Experience: Sustainability Intern - BRUSH Group - Lydia Warner

International student stories

A student is making a hot drink in the kitchen of a student hall of residence

What do our international students like to cook?

What do our international students like to cook?
International Recruitment Campaign 2026.For Exclusive use by UoP Global only!

Starting university in the UK: Diya’s advice for international students

Starting university in the UK: Diya’s advice for international students
Student B Roll / Clearing

How to ace your coursework: Time management tips for university students

How to ace your coursework: Time management tips for university students
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My winter survival guide: light up your winter in Portsmouth

My winter survival guide: light up your winter in Portsmouth
Seasonal B Roll

Winter Wellbeing Tips from International Students

Winter Wellbeing Tips from International Students

 

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