Shaped by Solent is back! And we’re recruiting mentors

The much-loved highlight of the annual Shaping Portsmouth Conference, Shaped by Solent, has returned. This unique and inspiring programme brings together Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) students with a wide range of local businesses to collaborate, create, and develop meaningful real-world outcomes. It is a project that not only celebrates creativity and innovation, but […]

Introducing our Shaping Forces Event Sponsors

Shaping Forces is returning next month, and we are pleased to announce the organisations sponsoring the event. Returning as headline sponsor is Citrus Facilities Management, who also sponsored our first Shaping Forces event in 2025. This year the event is also sponsored by City of Portsmouth College and Portico Shipping. Citrus Facilities Management is a […]

Episode 3: Cybersecurity and Cyberthreats for SMEs and Individuals

Lauren Strong from our Digital Resilience programme talks to Vasileios Karagiannopoulos, Associate Professor in Cybercrime and Cybersecurity at the University of Portsmouth, to discuss cybersecurity and cyberthreats to Small and Medium Enterprises and individuals.

Thousands flock to Guildhall Squared Festival in celebration of city’s Centenary!

From 5 – 10 May, thousands of people came together in the heart of the city to celebrate 100 years of Portsmouth’s city status as part of a brand-new festival, Guildhall Squared. The Guildhall Squared Arts Festival saw a giant festival tent in Guildhall Square come to life with a wide variety of performances, events, activities, […]

Portsmouth joins national campaign to support local market traders

Portsmouth City Council is celebrating the vital role of its markets as part of the national Love Your Local Market campaign running from 15 to 30 May. From fresh produce and street food to independent traders and community events, the Love Your Local Market campaign shines a spotlight on the diversity of Portsmouth’s markets, alongside a programme of special […]

Episode 5: Youth Employment

Shaping Portsmouth CEO Dave Humphries and Business Programme Lead Marian Glover discuss our Youth Employment Programme with Imogen Hambry, our summer intern Programme Assistant.

Episode 7: Jodie Goodchild and The LinkedIn Revolution

In this episode, Shaping CEO Dave Humphries speaks to Jodie Goodchild, LinkedIn for Business Trainer and author of “The LinkedIn Revolution”.
Search “LinkedIn Local Portsmouth 15” on Eventbrite to book your place at the event on 11th September.

Episode 8: Events in Portsmouth with Steff Jones

Shaping Portsmouth CEO Dave Humphries and Operations Manager Steff Jones discuss recent events held in the city and take a look at those happening in the next few months.
Tickets for the Shaping Portsmouth Conference will go on sale on Thursday 12th September!