Name: Repair Café at the University of Portsmouth
Start: 2025-11-18T12:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-11-18T15:00:00+00:00
Location: Portland Building

$Repair Caf\u00e9 at the University of Portsmouth$

Free repairs for small household items. Drop in or book ahead. Open to all University of Portsmouth staff and students.
About this Event

Got something broken? Fairy lights that won’t shine? Hair straighteners that won’t heat up? A missing button on your favourite top? Bring it along to the University of Portsmouth’s first on-campus Repair Café and get it fixed for free.

A Repair Café is a community event where volunteers help repair household items, such as small appliances, clothing, and electronics, free of charge. It’s a great way to save money, reduce waste, and learn practical repair skills to encourage a more sustainable, reuse-focused culture.

This event is run in partnership with Share (Portsmouth) and their team of volunteer repairers. All University of Portsmouth staff and students are welcome.

If you have questions about this event, please email [email protected].

How to take part:

Drop in anytime between 12–3pm to the Portland Building Atrium
Or in advance (form submitted to Share Portsmouth, external to the University)

Please note:

Items will be seen on a first come, first served basis unless pre-booked
Only bring items you can carry easily
We cannot repair e-scooters or microwaves
Repairs are not guaranteed, but advice will be offered if a fix isn’t possible
Repairs are free of charge, but donations are welcome to help sustain Share (Portsmouth)’s work in the city.

Bonus workshop: The 5-Minute Fix
Simple maintenance tips to make your stuff last

Got five minutes? That’s all it takes to learn how to keep your kettle, toaster, laptop, and other essentials running longer. Join this quick hands-on session to pick-up easy-care habits that save you money, reduce waste, and keep your gear in great shape.

Join us in Portland Building Atrium at 12.30pm, 1.30pm or 2.30pm for this 5-minute workshop – you’ll be glad you did.

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This event is part of the Revolution Plastics Institute’s Screens, Spaces, and Sustainability: Is Advertising Compatible with the Circular Economy?, a wider programme of free exhibitions and workshops running at the University of Portsmouth Business School from 3–20 November.

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