Portsmouth has a vibrant and diverse shopping experience to suit every need, distributed in three main areas: Gunwharf Quays: waterfront shopping mall with designer outlet shops, bars, restaurants, cinemas, and home of the Spinnaker Tower. Commercial Road: in the city centre, close to the University central campus, offers all the usual major high street stores [...] Continue reading »
If you are thinking about getting a part-time job while you study at Portsmouth, then Purple Door Careers and Recruitment are here to help you. When you arrive at Portsmouth and have settled in to university life, don’t forget to visit our Purple Door Careers and Recruitment Centre. Here you will find information on looking [...] Continue reading »
Your personal logins to e-intro to house hunting are on the way to you this week – you should receive them in the post in the next couple of days. You will then be able to log in and see all the house-hunting tips, join our house-hunters facebook page, and book onto one of the [...] Continue reading »
If so, the Music Department wants to hear from you. We are always looking for new members for our University Choir, Orchestra, Wind Band, Dramatic and Music Society, and Big Band. For more information go to www.port.ac.uk/music. This may seem obvious to you but… remember to bring your musical instrument when you move to Portsmouth! [...] Continue reading »
Diphtheria, tetanus and polio Before you come to University, please check that you are up-to-date with your vaccination agains diphtheria, tetanus and polio. Influenza advice Minimising the spread of infection is the single most effective way to slow the spread of diseases. The key is to practise good respiratory and hand hygiene. In other words, [...] Continue reading »
Portsmouth is in general a safe city but it is always a good idea to be aware of our Safer Students tips. There are a few things that you can start doing right now such as: register your phone for free at www.immobilise.com : it will help the police to return your phone if stolen [...] Continue reading »
Don’t forget to let Student Finance England know. If you’ve recently opened a student bank account, and you want your loan or grant to be paid into this new account, instead of the account you put on your application – then you will need to update your bank details with Student Finance England. You can [...] Continue reading »
Watch out for your mates! The University strongly advises that all students, regardless of age, receive vaccination against Meningitis C before coming to Portsmouth. International students can request this from a doctor that they have registered with on arrival. The latest vaccination does not protect against all strains of meningitis so all students should be [...] Continue reading »
Portsmouth is generally a safe city but as everywhere else in the world, it pays to be wise and exercise some caution when you arrive to your new home. Here’s a list of Safer Students tips to keep you safe at home either if you are living in halls or in private accommodation: make sure [...] Continue reading »
The University would like to invite mature students (21+) starting at the University in September 2012 to a specific event providing an overview of essential technology you might use during your studies. This is an opportunity to familiarise yourself with different types of computer-based resources frequently used by University students, including the student portal, the [...] Continue reading »
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