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Is the public protection system failing?
Mon, Apr 23, 2012
A media driven, highly politicised pubic protection agenda has led to thousands of prisoners being indefinitely detained, swamping the system and making it more difficult to protect the public effectively, according to a University criminologist.....moreArtists of the future display in city gallery
Thu, Apr 19, 2012
Young people from local further education and sixth form colleges are to have the honour of exhibiting their work in a prestigious gallery thanks to a joint project with the University of Portsmouth.....moreScientist targets fungal infections
Wed, Apr 18, 2012
A scientist who has found a potential new target to treat fungal infections – responsible for a growing number of health problems in people with low immune system from thrush to blood infections and for many diseases in crops and animals – has been awarded a prestigious grant of nearly £400,000 to try and discover how to fight it.....moreScientists studying our future
Thu, Apr 12, 2012
Research scientists from all over the world are attending an international conference in Portsmouth next week to discuss the world’s increasing need and appetite for radio communication spectrum.....moreWildlife thriving after nuclear disaster
Wed, Apr 11, 2012
Radiation from the Chernobyl and Fukushima nuclear accidents may not have been as harmful to wildlife as previously thought.....moreHundreds of Portsmouth pupils try Olympic sports
Mon, Apr 2, 2012
Nearly 500 school pupils tried their hand at a range of Olympic sports last week at an event to celebrate the countdown to the Olympic and Paralympic Games.....moreEinstein proved right as scientists measure expansion of the Universe
Fri, Mar 30, 2012
A major new test of Einstein's view of the Universe has proved him right with incredible accuracy and is helping scientists to understand the mysterious acceleration of the universe.....moreBudding engineers compete for prizes
Thu, Mar 29, 2012
Six schools from across Hampshire competed today to design and build a prototype to a tough engineering problem.....moreHuman brains on show at new exhibition
Thu, Mar 29, 2012
An exhibition that gives visitors a physical encounter with the human brain opens today.....moreShortage of graduates will harm economy – report
Wed, Mar 28, 2012
A new report launched this week shows that a shortage of graduates threatens the UK economy.....moreApprentice candidate is Portsmouth alumna
Wed, Mar 28, 2012
Sixteen new candidates, who joined Lord Sugar last week for the latest series of The Apprentice, include University of Portsmouth alumna Katie Wright.....moreCrossing the line – when sport becomes crime
Mon, Mar 26, 2012
Violence, hooliganism and hate crime in the world of sport will be discussed by the Chief Crown Prosecutor for the Crown Prosecution Service in Wessex, at a University of Portsmouth public lecture next Wednesday 28 March.....moreThe pterodactyl that researchers forgot
Mon, Mar 26, 2012
An ancient fragment of a skull from a 125 million year old flying reptile has been re-interpreted to redefine how the creature lived.....moreEarth's crust slowly being destroyed
Wed, Mar 21, 2012
New research shows that the Earth’s crust is now undergoing high rates of destruction.....morePetroleum engineering student impresses judges
Wed, Mar 21, 2012
A final year Petroleum Engineering student at the University of Portsmouth has won second place in a competition for young engineers.....moreCreative conference is a roaring success
Tue, Mar 20, 2012
A university-organised conference about using creativity in education, research and enterprise has been an overwhelming success.....moreEminent geologist awarded prestigious medal
Thu, Mar 15, 2012
Dr Rob Strachan, Head of the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, has been awarded a prestigious Coke Medal by the Geological Society in recognition of his significant service to geology.....moreJust 60 seconds of combat impairs memory
Tue, Mar 13, 2012
Just 60 seconds of all-out physical exertion in a threatening situation can seriously damage the memories of those involved for many details of the incident, according to a new study of police officers.....moreNew manager of China office
Mon, Mar 12, 2012
Marketing expert Ying Wang (Wendy) has been appointed general manager of the University of Portsmouth’s China office, in Shanghai.....moreCosmic science day for school pupils
Thu, Mar 8, 2012
Local children from ages ten to 18 are being taken deep into outer space next week – and it’s expected the experience will transform some of them.....moreTraditional bra-fitting doesn't give the best fit, study reveals
Wed, Mar 7, 2012
Women shopping for new bras should throw away the tape-measure and focus on how the garment fits, according to new research.....morePortsmouth Professor to speak at Houses of Parliament
Tue, Mar 6, 2012
A Portsmouth Professor will give a lecture at the Houses of Parliament today on Women and the Vote.....moreWhere we used to live - new website of maps from the past launched
Wed, Feb 29, 2012
The broadest single collection of historical maps from around the world is being made available online with the launch of a new web site.....moreCommercial success for computer game
Tue, Feb 28, 2012
A computer game created by a University lecturer has recouped its initial budget within 6 hours of its commercial release.....morePhotography exhibition celebrates diversity for One World Week
Mon, Feb 27, 2012
A photography exhibition portraying black, minority and ethnic (BME) role models is going on display from today.....moreFirst major alumni event in Hong Kong
Mon, Feb 27, 2012
More than 60 alumni and guests of the University of Portsmouth who now live and work in Hong Kong have joined the first official alumni event in Hong Kong.....moreStreetdance competition for Portsmouth pupils
Fri, Feb 24, 2012
Over 350 pupils coached by students from the University's UP for Sport Volunteer Scheme competed in an annual streetdance competition at the King’s Theatre yesterday.....moreStudents help reduce crime
Fri, Feb 24, 2012
Students are helping cut crime on campus thanks to an initiative between the University of Portsmouth and Hampshire police.....moreStudents volunteer across the city
Thu, Feb 23, 2012
A local beach clean was organised by University students yesterday as part of a week of activities demonstrating the benefits and rewards of volunteering.....moreHotels with poor websites face drop in profits
Wed, Feb 22, 2012
Hotels which fail to spend time and money on their websites face a drop in bookings and profitability, according to a new study.....moreBlack hole research offers answers to galaxy formation
Thu, Feb 16, 2012
New modelling techniques developed at the University of Portsmouth have helped in the latest breakthrough in understanding how galaxies are formed.....moreEconomics Professor wins South African fellowship
Wed, Feb 15, 2012
The Head of Economics at Portsmouth Business School has won a prestigious fellowship to conduct research at Rhodes University in South Africa. ....moreChinese maritime experts learn from RNLI
Tue, Feb 14, 2012
Ten senior experts in maritime safety from China have spent a day with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) in Poole seeing first-hand how the charity works to save lives.....moreChancellor breaks ground on Eldon development
Thu, Feb 9, 2012
The ground has been broken on the site of the new £14m Eldon development project by Chancellor Sheila Hancock.....moreChancellor attends Charles Dickens bicentenary service
Tue, Feb 7, 2012
The Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor will today attend a thanksgiving service to commemorate the bicentenary of the birth of Charles Dickens at St Mary’s Church in Portsmouth.....moreTomato nutrient may intercept cancer growth
Wed, Feb 1, 2012
A nutrient in cooked tomatoes has been shown in laboratory studies to slow the growth of or even kill prostate cancer cells.....moreDrama in the Dock: life-like learning for students
Tue, Jan 31, 2012
A brutal fight occurs, Hampshire Police arrive on scene and an arrest is made.....moreString Quartet to perform in Portsmouth
Tue, Jan 31, 2012
The second concert in the University sponsored Music in the Round series, featuring a renowned string quartet, will take place this Friday 3 February.....moreHead of BBC digital switchover scheme to speak at University
Fri, Jan 27, 2012
The Head of the BBC’s digital switchover help scheme will deliver a public lecture at the University of Portsmouth.....moreTalented student helps design super-yacht
Thu, Jan 26, 2012
A talented student at the University of Portsmouth has helped design the first super-yacht to have panoramic windows – and now is dreaming of one day designing his own yacht from scratch.....moreExpert identifies risks in govt work programme
Wed, Jan 25, 2012
A host of risks, as well as innovations, are inherent in the government’s new Work Programme designed to help the unemployed into work, according to Professor Dan Finn, an international expert in welfare to work strategies.....moreSandi Toksvig is new Chancellor of University of Portsmouth
Mon, Jan 23, 2012
The University of Portsmouth is delighted to announce the appointment of Sandi Toksvig, author, broadcaster, and television producer, as Chancellor.....moreBusiness leaders visit campus
Fri, Jan 20, 2012
University facilities were showcased to the local business community this week at an event designed to encourage greater industry collaboration.....moreNew web site helps artists achieve business success
Fri, Jan 20, 2012
A unique online service designed to help creative practitioners profit from their skills is being launched this week.....moreUniversity supports BBC's national Stargazing Live event
Mon, Jan 16, 2012
University cosmologists are taking a leading role at the South’s showcase event supporting the BBC Two prime time show ‘Stargazing Live.’....moreBusiness Studies student in sales final
Thu, Jan 12, 2012
A University of Portsmouth student has reached the finals of an international sales competition.....moreFriends point you in right direction
Wed, Jan 11, 2012
Friendship, more than family ties, has a vital role to play in helping monkeys cope better with whatever life throws at them, according to a new study.....moreNew Associate Dean of Research for Business School
Tue, Jan 10, 2012
An expert in development economics has been appointed the University of Portmouth Business School’s new Associate Dean of Research. ....moreStudents' network just got £1m bigger
Tue, Jan 3, 2012
Networking students at the University of Portsmouth are learning how to help save the planet thanks to a new £1m laboratory which rivals anything available at other British universities.....moreEvents
Dickens Film Season
Event date: Wed, May 2, 2012
Although a writer from the Victorian era, Dickens work transcends his time, language and culture.......moreLiterature Café - Dickens 2012
Event date: Thu, May 10, 2012
Celebrating the Dickens anniversary year.....moreDuchenne muscular dystrophy - a researcher’s perspective
Event date: Wed, May 16, 2012
Inaugural lecture of Professor Darek Gorecki, Professor of Molecular Medicine, School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences....moreMusic in the Round: Lawson Trio
Event date: Fri, May 18, 2012
One of the most exciting young piano trios in the UK....moreThomas Newcomen (1664 – 1729) – Pioneer of Steam Power
Event date: Wed, May 23, 2012
To mark the 300th anniversary of the invention of the world's first successful atmospheric steam engine....moreAfterlives: Mrs Dickens in Fact and Fiction
Event date: Fri, Jul 6, 2012
A public lecture and 'in conversation' with Dr Lilian Nayder, author and academic
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Growing Up Female: Adolescence in Contemporary Society
Event date: Sat, Jun 16, 2012
A lecture with Margot Waddell, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist.....more