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Dogs may understand human point of view
Domestic dogs are much more likely to steal food when they think nobody can see them, suggesting for the first time they are capable of understanding a human’s point of view. Many dog…
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Is the UK under threat from tsunami?
A leading expert in natural disaster from Oxford University is visiting Portsmouth to speak about the risk of the UK being hit by tsunami. Professor David Smith will be talking at the University…
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Black humour bonds police and ambulance crews
Black humour, drawn from shared experiences, helps ‘glue’ ambulance crews and police officers together, with firefighters likely to be on the receiving end of the jokes, according to new research. Dr Sarah Charman,…
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Rising star shortlisted for award
A final-year student at the University of Portsmouth’s Business School has been shortlisted in the National Placement and Internship Awards 2013. Kristina Angelova, who is studying BA (Hons) Business Studies, was nominated by…
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Why do healthy swimmers die?
Deaths of seemingly healthy athletes during competitive open water swimming could be explained by research. Scientists at the University of Portsmouth are looking into why more athletes die during the swim compared to…
‘ Plumber’ protein holds key to a healthy brain
A protein that acts like a plumber, making sure that water is being pumped between the blood and the brain, could be the key to understanding brain damage in various diseases. Scientists say…
Sandi Toksvig becomes Chancellor
Writer, comedian and broadcaster Sandi Toksvig has been installed as Chancellor of the University of Portsmouth. She hopes to use her new role to help bring the University and its excellence to the…
Sheila Hancock given fond farewell
The commitment and passion of Sheila Hancock, Chancellor of the University of Portsmouth for the past five years, has been honoured by the University’s Vice-Chancellor Professor John Craven. Presiding at her final graduation…
Traditional bra-fitting doesn’t give the best fit, study reveals
Women shopping for new bras should throw away the tape-measure and focus on how the garment fits, according to new research. The work is the first scientific study in the UK to compare…
Tomato nutrient may intercept cancer growth
A nutrient in cooked tomatoes has been shown in laboratory studies to slow the growth of or even kill prostate cancer cells. Dr Mridula Chopra and colleagues at the University of Portsmouth tested…
New primate behaviour study centre opens
The University of Portsmouth and Marwell Wildlife have joined forces to open the world’s first cognitive study centre for rare Sulawesi crested macaques. The animals will learn to operate computer touch screens allowing…
‘Queen’s English’ not the best
Native English speakers should give up their claim to be the guardians of the purest form of the language and accept that the ways it is used and changed by millions around the…
World record breaker says thanks to Portsmouth team
A former Welsh international rugby player, who is the first person ever to stand on the highest summit on each of the world’s continents and stand on all 3 poles in the same…
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February 11, 2013Indoor five-a-side football tournament
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Students fly rainbow flag for Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Month
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Indoor five-a-side football tournament
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Students fly rainbow flag for Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Month
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February 11, 2013
John Olson — How about this: we had an Irish Setter (an extraordinarily large one, weighing about 125 pounds); we baked some chocolate...
February 11, 2013
Shirani AMIR — Hi,I would like to go to the gym for exercise squash but Im not student and I am living in...
February 11, 2013
Aidan Karley — Good to see attention being said to this, as a good example of small (but NOT zero) hazard risks.
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