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New model pharmacy brings learning alive

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

A new fully stocked model pharmacy has opened at the University of Portsmouth to help equip future pharmacists with the right skills for the job.....more

Charity shop chic - student designers get savvy with second hand clothes

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

A range of clothing designed by University of Portsmouth fashion students receives its own launch event this evening in Purple Door (James Watson Hall).....more

New campaign highlights under-funding of brain tumour research

Tue, Apr 28, 2009

More children and people under the age of 40 die from a brain tumour in the UK than any other form of cancer, but despite this, brain tumour research is still seriously under-funded.....more

Architects open the doors to expertise

Tue, Apr 28, 2009

A new scheme giving students a chance to try their hands on live architectural projects has been taken off the drawing board and put into action by an architect and lecturer at the University of Portsmouth.....more

Police recognise academic’s outstanding work

Fri, Apr 24, 2009

A University of Portsmouth academic has received an award for her outstanding contribution to working with the police....more

Local MPs line up for business Question Time

Fri, Apr 24, 2009

A unique opportunity to quiz a panel of local MPs from three different political parties is taking place tonight at the University of Portsmouth. ....more

Students awarded for their bravery

Tue, Apr 21, 2009

Two students who attempted to rescue a dying man have had their bravery recognised by the Chief Superintendent of Portsmouth Police and the Lord Mayor of Portsmouth.....more

Research shows Caribbean at risk of tsunami

Tue, Apr 21, 2009

Up to 30,000 residents and tourists could be under threat from a newly discovered tsunami risk in the Caribbean, according to experts in disaster risk management.....more

Ancient mystery solved by geographers

Mon, Apr 20, 2009

The mystery of how two-foot deep tracks were cut into the rock of Malta which has long puzzled locals, scientists and tourists may have been solved by British scientists.....more

Students’ union wins silver for going green

Fri, Apr 17, 2009

The University of Portsmouth Students’ Union (UPSU) has claimed a prestigious silver award in recognition of its environmental practices. The award shows that UPSU is amongst the best performing ‘green’ Students’ Unions in the country.....more

Portsmouth Professor leads UK Sport to world-class success

Thu, Apr 9, 2009

An international physiology expert who has helped athletes shave fractions of seconds off their times at the Beijing Olympics has been appointed Chairman of the UK Sport Research Advisory Group.....more

Boccia champions triumph again

Tue, Apr 7, 2009

Two University of Portsmouth students have led Great Britain to victory at an international boccia tournament in the Netherlands.....more

Students given free burglar alarms

Thu, Apr 2, 2009

Free burglar alarms are being handed out to university students living in private houses in Southsea in a pilot scheme to reduce burglary and make students more ‘crime aware’.....more

Dental film prepares students for real life tooth extractions

Wed, Apr 1, 2009

A ten-minute film to help prepare dental hygiene and dental therapy students for the procedure of tooth extractions in young children has been short-listed for an award.....more