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Giant dinosaur posture is all wrong

Wed, May 27, 2009

Famous depictions of the largest of all known dinosaurs, from film and television to museum skeletons, have almost certainly got it wrong, according to new research.....more

University boxers chosen to compete at international competition

Fri, May 22, 2009

Six University of Portsmouth boxers have been selected to represent the first English university team in an international competition in London this weekend – making up nearly half of the 14-strong squad.....more

New partnership agreement with Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust

Tue, May 19, 2009

Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust and the University of Portsmouth have signed a partnership agreement in a move designed to promote benefits to patient care and student learning.....more

Top design honour for Portsmouth students

Mon, May 11, 2009

Two University of Portsmouth students who came up with a novel idea for a nicotine replacement therapy product have beaten hundreds of other entries to win a prestigious design award....more

Flying made safer through artificial intelligence

Tue, May 5, 2009

Airlines could be alerted to potential problems in aircraft before they can jeopardise safety on a future flight, thanks to a new computer program which uses artificial intelligence (AI).....more

University helps bring creativity to life in Hampshire schools

Tue, May 5, 2009

The University of Portsmouth will bring creativity to the heart of local schools and raise the aspirations of thousands of young people in Hampshire following a new agreement to deliver Creative Partnerships in the area.....more

World premiere of music the king tried to silence forever

Tue, May 5, 2009

A version of the funeral anthem for an English queen by one of Britain’s most beloved composers which the king tried to silence forever is to be sung for the first time.....more

Correction to national media stories on international students who fail to register at UoP

Fri, May 1, 2009

During April 2009 four national newspapers have run stories about international students who have used student visas to enter Britain but not registered at any university. Each story has included the same inaccurate information about Pakistani students and the University of Portsmouth. ....more