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Anglo-French expert presents at European Council

Fri, Nov 26, 2010

After a ground-breaking defence deal between Britain and France agreed earlier this month, a University of Portsmouth expert on Anglo-French relations in Africa has been invited today to present his latest research at the European Council in Brussels. ....more

Students celebrate religious diversity at Festival of Light

Fri, Nov 26, 2010

Over 80 students, representing 25 different nationalities and practising different religions, packed out the University’s Chaplaincy Suite yesterday to celebrate the Festival of Light, a multi-faith event organised to coincide with the UK’s Inter Faith Week. ....more

Architecture students devote day to connecting parts of Portsmouth

Wed, Nov 24, 2010

Architecture students from the University of Portsmouth held an event entitled ‘Connecting Portsmouth’ with the aim of knitting two areas of Portsmouth together.....more

Creative students’ work snapped up

Mon, Nov 22, 2010

Artists at the University of Portsmouth have had a record year for selling their work in an entrepreneurship event called “For Sale”.....more

UK students build links with Nigerian peers

Fri, Nov 19, 2010

A national Nigerian Students’ Union Government Summit in Abuja, Nigeria next week is being co-sponsored by two English universities.....more

Students win Best Film at the Portsmouth News Guide Awards

Wed, Nov 17, 2010

Students from the University of Portsmouth have won the award for Best Film at the Portsmouth News Guide Awards for their graduate film ‘The Last Resort’.....more

Heavier people are better at ‘smelling’ food

Mon, Nov 15, 2010

People who have a higher Body Mass Index (BMI) have a greater sense of smell when it comes to food, a new study has found.....more

Prehistoric winged beasts ‘pole-vaulted’ into flight

Mon, Nov 15, 2010

Controversial claims that enormous prehistoric winged beasts could not fly have been refuted by the most comprehensive study to date which asserts that giant pterosaurs were skilled in flight.....more

Dinosaur discoveries lead to national award

Fri, Nov 12, 2010

A University of Portsmouth palaeontologist who has now discovered more than 50 new species from the age of the dinosaurs has collected a national award at the Natural History Museum.....more

Exhibition celebrates alternative beauty in gay men

Fri, Nov 12, 2010

An exhibition which challenges the stereotype of male beauty is being shown at the University of Portsmouth. ....more

Portsmouth graduate part of winning radiography team

Thu, Nov 11, 2010

A University of Portsmouth radiography graduate has seen the subject of his dissertation on improving the quality of care for cancer patients put into practice and win national recognition.....more

Accolade for UoP student, captain of Pompey

Wed, Nov 10, 2010

Aaron Mokoena, Captain of Portsmouth Football Club and Captain of the South African National Football Team - Bafana Bafana – and sports science undergraduate at the University of Portsmouth, received the Freedom of the City of London in a ceremony at the Guildhall, London, today.....more

Bars may be killing spiral galaxies

Wed, Nov 10, 2010

With the help of the army of volunteers working on the Galaxy Zoo 2 ‘citizen science’ project an international team of scientists led by a Portsmouth astrophysicist may have discovered what is killing spiral galaxies.....more

M&S Deputy Secretary to speak at Business School open evening

Tue, Nov 9, 2010

The Deputy Secretary for Marks & Spencer will speak to students, business professionals and staff about leadership, culture and ethics in the workplace at a Portsmouth Business School open evening this Thursday 11th November. ....more

University criminologists bring 'real crime' to Portsmouth Bookfest

Fri, Nov 5, 2010

A forensic psychologist and an ex-police crime scene investigator are amongst the specialists drafted in to explain ‘real crime’ and fly in the face of fiction at the first Portsmouth ‘Bookfest.’....more

Chinese graduates celebrate success in Shanghai

Tue, Nov 9, 2010

Over forty Chinese graduates from the University of Portsmouth have celebrated receiving their degree conferment at a ceremony in China. It’s the second time a graduation ceremony has been held for students from China who were unable to attend the degree ceremony in Portsmouth this summer.....more

Shock absorbent flooring to reduce injury through falls

Mon, Nov 8, 2010

A study to see if using ‘shock absorbent’ flooring can reduce injuries caused by falling in hospitals is being piloted by the University of Portsmouth. ....more

Sponsorship deal to boost access to funding for high growth companies

Fri, Nov 5, 2010

Companies in the Solent region are to benefit from a new initiative to help them obtain business development funding thanks to a new alliance in the south. The universities of Portsmouth and Southampton are collaborating with Oxford Innovation, an organisation which links investors with businesses seeking funding.....more

Sting in the tail for bike thieves

Thu, Nov 4, 2010

An innovative locking device that uses CCTV to prevent bicycle theft at the University of Portsmouth is being extended across campus.....more

Study will reveal true champions of recycling

Wed, Nov 3, 2010

For the first time, eco-warrior youngsters will be measured alongside the ‘waste not, want not’ older generation to see who is leading recycling in Britain’s homes.....more

The camera never lies – or does it?

Tue, Nov 2, 2010

Physical attractiveness might be determined by the way people move their faces and alter their voices, instead of by the way they look. ....more

Portsmouth students offer free advice on employment law

Tue, Nov 2, 2010

A free clinic offering employment law advice to members of the public has proved so successful it is being offered again at the University of Portsmouth Business School this month.....more

Manager turns teacher and wins award

Tue, Nov 2, 2010

A university manager-turned-lecturer has been given a Fellowship Award in recognition of her long and committed career. ....more

University launches alumni association

Mon, Nov 1, 2010

Over 100 former students gathered at the University of Portsmouth’s first alumni networking event to mark the launch of the new alumni association. ....more