UoP in the News
February 4 – 8
Dr Sarah Charman’s story about firefighters being the butt of emergency services joke made an impact in national press, whilst Professor Mike Tipton received some good trade press coverage for his research into the cause of deaths during open water swimming.
It was a good week for local press coverage too – with 12 stories about student and staff success and upcoming events being featured in The News.
The Guardian and online (http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2013/feb/07/firefighters-trumpton-jokes-emergency-services?INTCMP=SRCH)
The Times and online (http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/news/uk/article3681704.ece)
Subscription needed to read the full article.
Daily Mail online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2275495/Daffodils-water-fairies-drip-stands-report-reveals-police-officers-ambulance-crews-view-firefighters.html?ito=feeds-newsxml#axzz2KIiQ4Aqs)
The News and online (http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/education/study-shows-the-coping-benefit-of-dark-humour-1-4767378)
About My Area http://www.aboutmyarea.co.uk/Hampshire/Portsmouth/PO6/News/Local-News/241056-Black-Humour-Bonds-Police-And-Ambulance-Staff
Reports on research by Dr Sarah Charman that has found black humour bonds ambulance crews and police officers, with firefighters often bearing the brunt of these jokes. (ICJS)
Press Association
Swimming World Magazine (http://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/lane9/news/OpenWater/33370.asp?q=Univ.-of-Portsmouth-Offers-Theory-for-Open-Water-Swimming-Deaths)
The News and online (http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/education/study-aims-to-prevent-deaths-in-triathlons-1-4767406)
Reports on research by Professor Mike Tipton linking autonomic conflict to deaths in competitive open water swimming, in particular, triathlons. (DSES)
Wall Street Journal (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324610504578273952723296148.html?mod=googlenews_wsj)
Article about dogs’ intelligence mentions research by Dr Juliane Kaminski. (Psychology)
The Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/think-of-england/portsmouth-go-investigate?INTCMP=SRCH)
Article about the visitor attractions at Portsmouth mentions the New Theatre Royal will be hosting An Evening with Sandi Toksvig, who was recently appointed Chancellor of the University.
BBC Three Counties Radio (http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0142q10)
Clip starts at 1:31:48.
Visiting professor Chris Lewis speaking about the difficulties with prosecuting in fraud cases. (ICJS)
Huffington Post (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/colm-mulcahy/sports-and-mathematics_b_2475226.html)
Article about the benefits of exercise on mathematical thinking quotes Dr Patricia Verrier. (Mathematics)
Synergy-Imaging & Therapy Practice
Article presenting a radiographer’s perspective of seven day working, edited by Sue Halson-Brown, Senior Lecturer and Ultrasound Programme Lead at the University. (SHSSW)
In The News:
Article mentioning David Walsh, chief sports writer at The Sunday Times, who will be giving a talk at the University about his pursuit of cyclist Lance Armstrong.
Article about local MPs supporting the same-sex marriage bill quotes the Students’ Union’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Officer, Clare Dussek.
Report on Business Studies student Kristina Angelova being short-listed for a National Placement and Internship Award. (PBS)
Report on Eastney Barracks emerging as the preferred new training ground for Portsmouth Football Club, on a short-term basis, over the University and HMS Collingwood.
Article about a computing student winning a place at a Women in Technology event for women studying traditionally male-dominated subjects. (Computing)
Report on a group of ICJS students being given awards for their work on the council’s 2012 community safety survey. (ICJS)
Article about advice clinics set up by law and accounting students to offer advice to local residents. (PBS)
Article about an upcoming talk by Professor Jim Smith on predicting the consequences of nuclear accidents. (SEES)
Report on Dr Alex Ford being awarded £250,000 to study the effects of antidepressants in the water on aquatic life. (Biological Sciences)
Article mentions that nearly two thirds of final-year students at the University plan to take a year out to travel after their studies, according to summer camp firm AmeriCamp.
Report on an impromptu dance performance in Commercial Road by the University’s dance club.
(http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/lifestyle/the-guide/stage/the-belles-are-just-swell-1-4750664)
Positive review of The Three Belles, who are graduates of the University, and their recent show at the New Theatre Royal.
