Name: Minor Setback, Major Comeback - The Art of Resilience hosted by UoP Chancellor Karen Blackett CBE
Start: 2026-02-26T16:30:00+00:00
End: 2026-02-26T19:30:00+00:00
Location: Portland Building LT1.74

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Minor Setback, Major Comeback - The Art of Resilience hosted by UoP Chancellor Karen Blackett CBE

Thursday 26th Feb 16:30 - Thursday 26th Feb 19:30
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Portland Building LT1.74

Karen Blackett, Chancellor of the University of Portsmouth, personally invites you to "Minor Setback, Major Comeback - The Art of Resilience" an event you won't want to miss!

Join us on Thursday 26 February in Portland Building LT1.74 for an inspiring session on bouncing back from setbacks and turning them into triumphs.

Hear from Former International Athlete Adrian Green, alongside Jamie Gill, Belinda Brown, Rhamon Agbaje and Maatin Adewunmi- all People of the Global Majority (PGM), and experts in their chosen fields. Learn from real-life stories of overcoming obstacles and building resilience.

Why join us?

Hear powerful stories of resilience and success
Gain practical insights for your own journey
Connect with inspiring leaders
Explore opportunities for People of Global Majority (PGM) students

Whether you're facing challenges or just want to be inspired, this event is for you. To learn more about the speakers and register for the event, click here.

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