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The Centre for Port Cities and Maritime Cultures at the University of Portsmouth focuses on the past, present and future importance of urban-maritime cultures and communities within a global context. Find out more at www.port.ac.uk/portcities
New podcast shows how the sail to steam transition in the 1800s can help steer the decarbonisation of shipping today. @lr-foundation.bsky.social funded PhD scholar Carlos Ausejo shares his research & discusses studying @uopmaritime.bsky.social & @uophistory.bsky.social
www.port.ac.uk/news-events-...
Sail to steam, carbon to green: Learning from past energy transitions
www.port.ac.uk
October 29, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Join us for @karlbell.bsky.social's free public talk, entitled Tidal Terrors: Folklore and Supernatural Storytelling at Sea, on 3rd February 2026 at Portsmouth University.
October 24, 2025 at 2:01 PM
CALL FOR PAPERS: Aftermath of the 1956 Suez Crisis: Global Ramifications and Reflections for Dockyards and Shipyards, National Dockyards Society 30th Annual Conference (hybrid), National Maritime Museum,Greenwich,28 March 2026.Deadline for proposals:15 December 2025 navaldockyards.org/conferences
October 15, 2025 at 11:19 AM
It's exciting to be able to announce @uopmaritime's partnership with Royal Museums Greenwich on #WorldMaritimeDay!
September 25, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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Delighted to be involved in developing future collaborations between Royal Museums Greenwich, and @uopmaritime.bsky.social - www.port.ac.uk/news-events-... Really enjoyed the research workshop at the National Maritime Museum last week. #maritimehistory #research #heritage
University of Portsmouth joins forces with Royal Museums Greenwich
A new collaboration has been formed between Portsmouth’s Centre for Port Cities and Maritime Cultures and Royal Museums Greenwich with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
www.port.ac.uk
September 25, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Maritime folklore, the supernatural and more. Listen to @karlbell.bsky.social talk about his new book The Perilous Deep (@reaktionbooks.bsky.social) in the latest episode of @uopmaritime.bsky.social's podcast series
www.port.ac.uk/podcasts/por... . Also learn about courses @uophistory.bsky.social.
Dr Karl Bell discusses The Perilous Deep - his new book about the supernatural history of the Atlantic
www.port.ac.uk
July 29, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Fascinating blog post by @karlbell.bsky.social for @theconversationuk.bsky.social about his book The Perilous Deep: A Supernatural History of the Atlantic.

Karl will discuss the book in the next Port Cities and Maritime Cultures podcast. Check out earlier episodes www.port.ac.uk/news-events-...
July 25, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Congratulations @karlbell.bsky.social of @uophistory.bsky.social and @uopmaritime.bsky.social ! We can't wait to read your latest book.
It is The Perilous Deep's publication day in the UK. Many thanks to everyone @reaktionbooks.bsky.social - I've really enjoyed working with you all on this reaktionbooks.co.uk/work/the-per... The book will be published in North America in September. #folklore #history #monsters #ghosts #magic‬
July 1, 2025 at 2:53 PM
It's always exciting to introduce Portsmouth & its heritage to international visitors. The Mary Rose Museum and the SHE_SEES exhibition were very popular with delegates from the Port Cities and Maritime Cultures International Conference. Thank you @maryrosemuseum.bsky.social @phdockyard.bsky.social
June 12, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Thank you to @lr-foundation.bsky.social for sponsoring independent scholars, PhD students and post-doctoral researchers to attend the two-day Port Cities and Maritime Cultures International Conference at the University of Portsmouth. Such generosity is supporting the next generation of scholars.
June 11, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Thank you to all presenters and attendees for your fascinating presentations & questions at the Port Cities and Maritime Cultures International Conference at the University of Portsmouth. We've all learned a great deal! Watch this space for future collaborations and events www.port.ac.uk/portcities
June 11, 2025 at 12:45 PM
A new perspective on the world will be unveiled at the National Maritime Museum tomorrow in Ocean Court ahead of #WorldOceansDay on Sunday. Guy Collender of @uopmaritime.bsky.social at the University of Portsmouth charts our changing relationship with the oceans www.port.ac.uk/news-events-...
A new perspective on the world ahead of World Oceans Day
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June 6, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Are you passionate about maritime decarbonisation? Apply for a fully-funded three year PhD at the University of Portsmouth to assess the impacts of shore-power port decarbonisation at Portsmouth International Port www.port.ac.uk/study/postgr... Deadline: 16 June 2025
Assessing Air, Water and Sediment Impacts of Shore-Power Port Decarbonisation at the UK’s First Multi-Berth System
www.port.ac.uk
May 20, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Last chance to register for tomorrow's 12:30-13:30 iPACT webinar, entitled Decarbonising maritime transport and the Impact of Tourism on Antarctica
ipact.org.uk/events/ipact... Presenter: Dr Keiron Roberts, Senior Lecturer in Sustainability and the Built Environment, University of Portsmouth
iPACT webinar: Decarbonising maritime transport, Eliminating marine plastic pollution and the Impact of Tourism on Antarctica – IPACT
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May 19, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Are you looking for a PhD studentship? The National Maritime Museum & Royal College of Art are offering an amazing opportunity to study the design & material culture of Thames sail barges under the AHRC CDP scheme. Sign up for tomorrow's webinar at 1pm zoom.us/webinar/regi... . Deadline: 30.06.2025.
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Thames Barges CDP studentship: Information Webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
An information webinar for prospective student candidates for this CDP PhD opportunity, co-supervised by Royal Museums Greenwich and the Royal College of Art.
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May 15, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Join us in Portsmouth for the exciting Port Cities & Maritime Cultures International Conference, 10-11 June. Learn about sailortown, maritime museums, the modern waterfront & more: www.port.ac.uk/news-events-... . @uopmaritime.bsky.social's first event is sponsored by @lr-foundation.bsky.social.
Register for the Port Cities and Maritime Cultures International Conference, University of Portsmouth, 10-11 June 2025
www.port.ac.uk
May 14, 2025 at 11:50 AM