University of Portsmouth

With so many subjects to choose from at university, it can be daunting for a young person to decide which they would prefer, which is best for them and which provides them with the best prospects. In this episode, current student Andrew talks about his own challenges of choosing a university course and his experience of transferring courses in his first year of university and the career considerations he had along the way. We look at the independence and transferable skills university provides, regardless of subject choice. But also the opportunities to combine subject preferences or build upon subject knowledge as a postgraduate. This series has been created as part of our Moving UP outreach programme at the University of Portsmouth which aims to promote the experience and voices of students living without parental support. Students featured in this podcast series have their own lived experiences of being in care or are estranged from their parents. Find out more about the Moving UP programme here: https://www.port.ac.uk/student-life/guidance-and-support/support-for-care-leavers/moving-up From Our Experience is part-funded by the Southern Universities Network (SUN). The Southern Universities Network is a collaborative partnership comprising universities, local authorities, colleges and schools in Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight. The SUN provides higher education activities to select schools and colleges as part of the Uni Connect Programme, an Office for Students-funded initiative. Find out more about SUN here: https://www.sunoutreach.org/

Many students move away from home to study at university; some receive a lot of support from their parents and relatives, some now need to live completely independently. Ruth is estranged from her parents, and in this episode, she talks about her experiences of moving to university and learning to support herself as an independent student. Talking through her experiences of independent living, Ruth discusses the ‘fresh start’ that university gave her and the importance of the friends she made and the life skills she has gained. This series has been created as part of our Moving UP outreach programme at the University of Portsmouth which aims to promote the experience and voices of students living without parental support. Students featured in this podcast series have their own lived experiences of being in care or are estranged from their parents. Find out more about the Moving UP programme here: https://www.port.ac.uk/student-life/guidance-and-support/support-for-care-leavers/moving-up From Our Experience is part-funded by the Southern Universities Network (SUN). The Southern Universities Network is a collaborative partnership comprising universities, local authorities, colleges and schools in Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight. The SUN provides higher education activities to select schools and colleges as part of the Uni Connect Programme, an Office for Students-funded initiative. Find out more about SUN here: https://www.sunoutreach.org/

Different things in our lives can impact our mental health in different ways. In this episode, current students Andrew and Tia discuss the ways that relationships, personal circumstances and education can affect our mental health and wellness. Andrew and Tia stress the importance of checking in with yourself regularly and promoting mental wellness. As well as discussing possible activities and interventions individuals can try themselves, the students also explore the various ways a young person can receive support if they are struggling to maintain their mental health. This series has been created as part of our Moving UP outreach programme at the University of Portsmouth which aims to promote the experience and voices of students living without parental support. Students featured in this podcast series have their own lived experiences of being in care or are estranged from their parents. Find out more about the Moving UP programme here: https://www.port.ac.uk/student-life/guidance-and-support/support-for-care-leavers/moving-up From Our Experience is part-funded by the Southern Universities Network (SUN). The Southern Universities Network is a collaborative partnership comprising universities, local authorities, colleges and schools in Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight. The SUN provides higher education activities to select schools and colleges as part of the Uni Connect Programme, an Office for Students-funded initiative. Find out more about SUN here: https://www.sunoutreach.org/

This episode explores the various housing options available to students at university. Current students Ruth & Charlie discuss the pros and cons of both halls of residence and private renting. Sharing their own experiences of moving away to university, the students talk us through what it was like to live with new people and make new friends. Ruth and Charlie also chat about how they found their student housing and the processes involved in working with landlords and estate agents. This series has been created as part of our Moving UP outreach programme at the University of Portsmouth which aims to promote the experience and voices of students living without parental support. Students featured in this podcast series have their own lived experiences of being in care or are estranged from their parents. Find out more about the Moving UP programme here: https://www.port.ac.uk/student-life/guidance-and-support/support-for-care-leavers/moving-up From Our Experience is part-funded by the Southern Universities Network (SUN). The Southern Universities Network is a collaborative partnership comprising universities, local authorities, colleges and schools in Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight. The SUN provides higher education activities to select schools and colleges as part of the Uni Connect Programme, an Office for Students-funded initiative. Find out more about SUN here: https://www.sunoutreach.org/

In this episode, we hear from students currently studying at both the University of Portsmouth and the University of Southampton. The students chat about what it’s been like to study during the pandemic, the impact of the lockdown measures on their personal lives, and their time at university. We also take a look at some of the steps people have taken to look after themselves and their mental health during this challenging time. This series has been created as part of our Moving UP outreach programme at the University of Portsmouth which aims to promote the experience and voices of students living without parental support. Students featured in this podcast series have their own lived experiences of being in care or are estranged from their parents. Find out more about the Moving UP programme here: https://www.port.ac.uk/student-life/guidance-and-support/support-for-care-leavers/moving-up From Our Experience is part-funded by the Southern Universities Network (SUN). The Southern Universities Network is a collaborative partnership comprising universities, local authorities, colleges and schools in Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight. The SUN provides higher education activities to select schools and colleges as part of the Uni Connect Programme, an Office for Students-funded initiative. Find out more about SUN here: https://www.sunoutreach.org/

For the first time, scientists have picked up the ripples in space-time caused by the death spiral of two celestial juggernauts – a neutron star and a black hole. Listen to a podcast with Dr Ian Harry and Dr Laura Nuttall from the University of Portsmouth's Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation about this brand new source of gravitational waves.

Professor Steve Fletcher talks about a new report he has written and why Life in our oceans will continue to be destroyed without a coordinated global approach.

Fans of Stephen King, and those wanting to understand why screen adaptations of his tales of terror and suspense are so successful, can join a free all-day symposium at the University of Portsmouth on Friday 21 May. Dr Rebecca Janicker from the School of Film, Media and Communication at the University of Portsmouth, who is hosting the event - tells us more.

In this podcast for National Mental Health Awareness Week, Dr Sandra Walker urges us to approach anyone we suspect to be suffering from a respectful curiosity. She discusses how mental illness is not something to recover from, but can be a way of discovering who you will next be, and the community's role is to give care and support, to bear witness, rather than try to fix things.

In a new podcast, Dr Nizar Ibrahim talks about all things dinosaur and why we are still fascinated by these animals, millions of years after they became extinct. The first annual DinoMAYnia, a month-long celebration of all things dinosaur from National Geographic Kids, is underway. Dr Nizar Ibrahim, Senior Lecturer in Palaeontology in our School of the Environment, Geography, and Geosciences and spokesperson for the event, talks about what is happening during the coming weeks. In the podcast, we learn about Dr Ibrahim’s passion for palaeontology and hear about his recent discoveries, including Spinosaurus, the first aquatic dinosaur, and revealing the most dangerous place in the history of planet Earth. https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/animals/prehistoric https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/news/discovery-shows-giant-predatory-dinosaur-was-an-aquatic-river-monster https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/news/palaeontologists-reveal-the-most-dangerous-place-in-the-history-of-planet-earth