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The ����������'s One World Festival concluded this month, bringing together students, staff, alumni, and members of the public for a landmark 10th anniversary programme celebrating the diversity, culture, and community that define the University and its city.

Previously known as Global Week, the rebranded One World Festival ran throughout March, offering a month-long programme of events structured around four weekly themes: Community & Diversity, Learning & Research, Kindness Around the World, and Celebration & Sharing.

37 events were held in total, attracting more than 1,000 attendees across the full programme. They included a Holi Colour Run, where people walked, jogged, or sprinted through bursts of vibrant powder to celebrate colour and culture.

Another flagship event was a celebration of Iftar, where people learnt about Ramadan while enjoying interactive cultural stalls, followed by an Iftar dinner in the Chaplaincy sports hall. 

The festival ended with the Festival of Cultures Exhibition (27 March), an afternoon of colourful displays, traditional items, international food, games,and art, showcasing the University's different nationalities represented across its student and staff community.

Anna Vaernes, Head of Student Life at the ����������, said: “One World Festival exists because our community makes it what it is. Every coloured powder cloud at the Holi Run, every dish shared at Iftar, every display at the Festival of Cultures - these are moments that remind us why diversity isn't just something we talk about at Portsmouth, it's something we live. And it reminds us the importance of respecting and learning about each other's cultures and celebrating our similarities and differences.”

Across the month, One World Festival also featured talks, workshops, performances, film screenings and public lectures, drawing audiences from the University and the wider Portsmouth community.

Now firmly established as a flagship event in the University's calendar, One World Festival reinforces Portsmouth's commitment to fostering an inclusive, globally engaged community.