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Taking a snapshot of anti-social behaviour

Mon, Nov 30, 2009

The most comprehensive picture of how people in every neighbourhood in England feel about anti-social behaviour caused by alcohol and drugs is being drawn by a scientist at the University of Portsmouth.....more

Portsmouth graduate attends Buckingham Palace to collect MBE

Fri, Nov 27, 2009

A University of Portsmouth graduate has received an MBE from Princess Anne at Buckingham Palace.....more

One in three are bullied at work

Thu, Nov 26, 2009

New research by the University of Portsmouth Business School reveals that more than a third of public sector workers have experienced bullying in the last six months – double the number recorded in 1997.....more

Distance learning taken to new levels

Wed, Nov 25, 2009

A University of Portsmouth Business School lecturer is appearing in the same room as students nearly 1500 miles away. ....more

Students graduate in South East Asia

Tue, Nov 24, 2009

University of Portsmouth students from South East Asia attended a graduation ceremony in Malaysia at the weekend.....more

Dental tutor receives top award

Mon, Nov 23, 2009

A University of Portsmouth dental nurse tutor has won the title of Dental Care Professional Teacher of the Year.....more

A lesson in laughter pushes all the buttons

Fri, Nov 20, 2009

Staff and students laughed their socks – and their worries – off as part of healthy living week yesterday.....more

Fraudsters and mistakes cost industry trillions

Wed, Nov 18, 2009

An estimated £2.74 trillion has been lost by industries worldwide to fraudsters or through mistakes, according to the first global report on the real cost of fraud.....more

The value-add of forensic accounting

Tue, Nov 17, 2009

Tales of fraudsters concealing classic cars, offshore accounts and Spanish apartments were divulged in a public lecture at the University of Portsmouth Business School last week. ....more

Top international awards won by cosmologist

Tue, Nov 17, 2009

A young scientist at the University of Portsmouth has won two prestigious awards in recognition of his world-class research in cosmology.....more

Student art sale encourages young creative talent

Tue, Nov 17, 2009

Creative students at the University of Portsmouth are learning to understand the commercial value of their work by selling some of their pieces in time for Christmas. ....more

Cosmologist receives special commendation

Fri, Nov 13, 2009

A University of Portsmouth cosmologist was among West End stars, inventors, entrepreneurs and stockbrokers honoured at the Women of the Future awards last night. ....more

Broadcast students' work on the big screen

Fri, Nov 13, 2009

Students have seen their work broadcast live to the city on the big screen in Guildhall Square for the first time.....more

Religious documentary wins at film festival

Fri, Nov 13, 2009

A documentary film about an orthodox Jewish sect living in Israel has won recognition at an international film festival competition.....more

Stronger links with games industry following TIGA appointment

Wed, Nov 11, 2009

A computer games expert from the University of Portsmouth has been appointed an Education Advisor for TIGA, the trade association representing UK game developers. ....more

Children in Need show receives design make-over

Tue, Nov 10, 2009

The stage of the Kings Theatre is set to be transformed by team of creative students from the University of Portsmouth in aid of Children in Need. They have designed a stage set for a special one-off show for BBC South Today's Sally Taylor which will raise money for the annual charity appeal. ....more

Malaysian dignitaries visit Portsmouth

Mon, Nov 9, 2009

Representatives from the Malaysian Ministry of Education visited the University of Portsmouth last week to meet students training to teach English in Malaysian secondary schools. ....more

Fashion students take to the stage

Fri, Nov 6, 2009

University of Portsmouth fashion students are helping to bring The Snow Queen to life by making some of the costumes for the forthcoming production at Chichester Festival Theatre. ....more

Photographic exhibition tells tale of war and wilderness

Tue, Nov 3, 2009

A photographic exhibition marking the Lebanese Civil War and the artist’s relationship with Beirut, war and wilderness opens at the University of Portsmouth on 5 November.....more