University of Portsmouth appoints new Vice-Chancellor
The University of Portsmouth has appointed Professor Graham Galbraith, currently deputy Vice-Chancellor at the University of Hertfordshire, as Vice-Chancellor. He succeeds Professor John Craven who will retire after 16 years in post. Professor…
UoP blogging the coldest journey
University of Portsmouth sports science technician Geoff Long is currently on board SA Agulhas as she makes her way south carrying Sir Ranulph Fiennes and his six man team to begin the first…
Grant win for cutting edge astronomers
The Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation (ICG) has been awarded its first “Consolidated Grant” from the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). The grant, which covers the full range of research undertaken at…
Joy as UoP scoops six awards
A computer game originally created by a University team has won in six categories at an industry awards ceremony. Dr Dan Pinchbeck and his studio thechineseroom, originally set-up as a research project within…
Altruistic lawyers help support community
Former students at the University of Portsmouth discussed how best to use their legal skills to help some of the city’s poorest, most disadvantaged people. Graduates of the School of Law, many of…
Astronomers study ‘roller coaster effect’ of dark energy
British astronomers working with colleagues around the world have mapped the universe for the first time as it was 11 billion years ago. Astronomers at the University of Portsmouth, the only UK institution…
Celebrating the art of British film
The research of University of Portsmouth experts was celebrated at a major national conference as part of Channel 4’s 30th birthday celebrations. Dr Justin Smith, of the University’s Centre for Cultural and Creative…









