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Welcome to our Community

Explore how we’re supporting your family member to succeed.

Congratulations on the next step in your family journey.

It's an exciting time to see a family member start university. As a parent or guardian, you're also now part of our community.

Find out how we’re keeping student life safe, fun and rewarding this year, while supporting our students to achieve their potential. 

Getting started

Parents of new students - Vice-Chancellor's welcome message

Vice-Chancellor Professor Graham Galbraith welcomes parents and guardians of new students.

Maps and directions

Find out how to get to/around Portsmouth and our campus with our interactive and downloadable maps.

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Key dates

Find dates of teaching blocks, Christmas and Easter breaks, consolidation weeks, and graduation ceremonies.

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Getting support

How to support your child at university

It can be worrying when your child is struggling at University but won't reach out themselves, here's our list of where you can get help for them.

Graduation; 15th July 2019
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Support in halls

Our residence life team can offer help and advice if you're living in University halls.

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Student Finance Support

Information, advice and support to help keep your finances on track.

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Supporting your studies

Academic skills, maths support, faculty tutors and modules to get your started.

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Health and wellbeing

Here's how we help you take care of your mind, body and spirit.

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