University of Portsmouth Library

02/09/2026

Meet new people at a quiet and gentle social event designed to help you get chatting, get to know new people and settle into uni life. Library speed friending - a gentle way to meet new people and make friends in a quiet, safe environment.

New to campus?
Looking for meaningful connections in a calm, welcoming space?

Join us at the Library speed friending event — a relaxed, library-themed social gathering designed especially for international students and those who appreciate a gentle, inclusive environment.

* Meet other students looking to make new friends
* Low-pressure, one-on-one conversations
* Conversation prompts to make connecting easier
* No loud music - just calm, genuine connection
* Breakout space if it all gets a bit much

Whether you’re shy or just prefer meaningful chats over small talk, you’ll find friendly faces and kind conversations here.

Sign up on Eventbrite to let us know you're coming!

Meet new people at a quiet and gentle social event designed to help you get chatting, get to know new people and settle into uni life

28/08/2026

Library help is always on hand, in person and online. Whether you want someone to show you how to find the information and evidence you need, expert advice on referencing sources you have used or help logging into electronic resources, our friendly library team can help.

If you don’t know where to ask, ask us!

28/08/2026

A beautiful view from high above the clouds overlooking Portsmouth…can you spot the University of Portsmouth Library?

28/08/2026

45 lions to find for the Pride of Portsmouth lion trail, we’re proud to have another lion resting here in Ravelin Park!

Artist: Nicholas Hopper

27/08/2026

Next weekend is the August Bank Holiday weekend, which means the Library will be closed Sunday-Monday (30-31 August). The Library will close at 4 pm on Saturday and reopen at 8 am on Tuesday.

If you need to borrow or return any books or otherwise make use of the Library, please plan your work accordingly.

25/08/2026

The Portsmouth student : 15 things to do for under £20

University is about more than lectures and deadlines. Whether you're new to Portsmouth or returning for another year, here's a student-friendly bucket list of you can complete without breaking the bank. Can you manage them all for less than £20 in total this coming year?

Find the full bucket list challenge over on the Library blog at: https://library.port.ac.uk/liblog/the-portsmouth-student-bucket-list-15-things-to-do-for-under-ps20

Image credit: Beach by Eastney Esplanade by Oast House Archive, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=142687749

23/08/2026

Wondering where next after graduation? A Masters' degree can help you and embark on a completely new career at any stage in life, including immediately after graduation or simply give you the edge in a competitive job market. Postgraduate study is often essential to unlock further career progression in many disciplines, as well as a great opportunity to network and explore career opportunities in the future.

Whether you want to advance your prospects, change direction, build research expertise, or simply continue studying a subject you love, a Master’s degree could be your next step - and you can still sign up for courses starting in September!

Check out what might suit you over at https://www.port.ac.uk/study/masters-and-postgraduate-taught

19/08/2026

How we think shapes our future, helping us creatively engage with what we find and make the most of it. sometimes feels like it is in short supply, so here are some stories of the , and to make you

You can find links to the original stories and read about them in more detail on the Library blog: https://library.port.ac.uk/liblog/good-and-bizarre-news-from-around-the-world

13/08/2026

Are you a young (between 18 to 35 years old) and dedicated conservationist committed to protecting wild species?

Do you combine passion with action to create concrete results in nature conservation?

If so, Future For Nature is offering a prize to help you your individual work!

✨ Learn more and apply: https://futurefornature.org/future-for-nature/apply-for-future-for-nature/

⌛ Application deadline: 10 pm (UK time) on Sunday 23 August 2026

10/08/2026

Save lives with a quick snap. IOP Publishing are looking for - a quick, creative phone snap is perfect.

The winner takes home a surprise prize, revealed by IoP in the Autumn. More importantly, IOP have promised to donate £5 to Cardiac Risk in the Young for every entry, funding heart screening to prevent young sudden cardiac death, so even if you don't win, your photo will help fund work that saves lives.

Email your photo to [email protected] before midnight on 21 September 2026.

Terms and conditions are available at: https://comms.iop.org/c/1WbCBWuvhnXAAzsb2w0yfdhc5h