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    We're making significant breakthroughs and developing new technologies to build a brighter future in this ever-complex world.

    In the Future and Emerging Technologies theme blog, our experts discuss topics including virtual reality, technology trends, cosmology and media.

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    We're making significant breakthroughs and developing new technologies to build a brighter future in this ever-complex world.

    In the Future and Emerging Technologies theme blog, our experts discuss topics including virtual reality, technology trends, cosmology and media.

    28 posts found

    Towards an International Political Economy of Artificial Intelligence – Foreword

    28 September 2021 Professor Adrian Hopgood 8 min read

    Professor Adrian Hopgood writes on Artificial Intelligence in the Foreword for new book, Towards an International Political Economy of Artificial Intelligence

    A white robot hand

    The worlds data explained – how much were producing and where its all stored

    30 April 2021 Dr Melvin Vopson 6 min read

    Dr Melvin Vopson writes on the history and evolution of information and data storage

    Compilation of data

    Creative students use new CCIXR technology Nearly all courses in the Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries will be able to take advantage of the immersive technologies

    09 March 2021 4 min read

    Discover how students in our Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries are taking advantage of access to our Centre for Creative and Immersive eXtended Reality (CCIXR).

    Seven male students from the Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries with a Aircraft Carrier in the background

    Making extended reality real: Building the Centre for Creative and Immersive XR Pippa Bostock, business and development project manager at University of Portsmouth, on the £5.2m CCIXR development

    07 January 2021 Pippa Bostock 7 mins read

    The recent investment in the CCIXR, in partnership with Solent Local Enterprise Partnership and HM Government, will meet the needs our students and industry.

    University staff launching the Centre for Creative and Immersive XR

    Major quantum computational breakthrough is shaking up physics and maths Examining the benefits and challenges of quantum computing as it advances

    14 August 2020 Dr Ittay Weiss 6 min read

    Ittay Weiss, Senior Lecturer in Mathematics at the University of Portsmouth writes for The Conversation on the advances in quantum computing

    Inside of computer

    How to stargaze from home Dr Jen Gupta reveals easy ways to explore the night sky while in lockdown

    28 May 2020 Dr Jen Gupta 5 min read

    Astrophysicist Jen Gupta shares her top tips for exploring the night sky while in lockdown

    Lyrid Meteor Shower over Portsmouth via Shutterstock

    Virtual reality can improve conservation and bring ancient cities back to life A shift toward using virtual technologies as preservation methods to document historic sites and provide educational opportunities has taken place in recent years, explains Dr Tarek Teba for The Conversation

    27 February 2020 Dr Tarek Teba 4 min read

    Tarek Teba, lecturer in Architecture, at the University of Portsmouth, writes for The Conversation about the possibility for digital reconstruction of ancient cities.

    Ancient city ruins

    Stargazing at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Thousands of visitors attended this popular annual event to learn about the universe, held at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

    18 February 2020 3 min read

    In January 2020, nearly a thousand people visited Portsmouth's Historic Dockyard for a night of stargazing. Find out more.

    HMS Warrior at night, with moon visible near the central mast

    Fine Art alumnus receives Arts Council England funding for VR research

    19 November 2019 2 min read

    Alumnus Kye Wilson's Empathy Machine is a research and development project that explores Virtual Reality as an art form.

    Man using a virtual reality headset