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Biologist 'running ahead of bulldozers'

Mon, Jan 31, 2011

An evolutionary biologist who is working against the clock to help understand and classify plants before they become extinct has won a prestigious Royal Society grant.....more

Schools less violent than parents fear

Wed, Jan 26, 2011

Parents’ concern about children’s safety at school is disproportionate to the level of risk, according to a criminologist at the University of Portsmouth.....more

New Director of Research appointed

Mon, Jan 24, 2011

An expert on food allergy research has been appointed the University of Portsmouth’s new Director of Research.....more

Smart use of mobile phone power

Tue, Jan 18, 2011

For the first time smart phones and tablet PCs could be used by police officers to help solve crimes faster and more cheaply.....more

Second national win for student architect

Mon, Jan 17, 2011

For the second year running, a University of Portsmouth architecture student with a passion for historic buildings has won a prestigious national award for his plans to transform a Hampshire landmark.....more

Young artists leave a legacy

Fri, Jan 14, 2011

A jacket made from old umbrellas and toy guns covered in the fabric from soldiers in Afghanistan are just two of the inspirational ideas chosen for an art exhibition by Portsmouth youngsters based on the theme of ‘legacy.’....more

Third award for university hall staff

Fri, Jan 14, 2011

Staff at one of the University of Portsmouth’s halls of residence have won a third consecutive pat on the back for the ‘premier’ quality of hospitality they provide.....more

Design student wins international fame

Wed, Jan 12, 2011

Second-year university student Matt Dempsey got a lot more than he bargained for when he put his design project online to be assessed.....more

New image of the sky is largest ever

Tue, Jan 11, 2011

Scientists today released the largest digital image of the sky ever made, mapping the Universe in more detail than any other image has ever achieved.....more

Games development student talent-spotted by magazine

Mon, Jan 10, 2011

A University of Portsmouth computer games technology undergraduate is the only student to be featured on a list of 30 young professionals shaping the future of the games industry.....more