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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.

    22 posts found

    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 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 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

    BICEP2 ‘gravity wave’ finding clouded by interstellar dust

    11 November 2019 6 min read

    In March, scientists working on the BICEP2 experiment announced that they had seen ‘gravity waves’ from the early universe.

    Planck telescope and the Cosmic microwave background

    Virtual reality may soon change gigs forever

    02 November 2019 4 min read

    ABBA are reportedly planning a virtual and live experience. Find out what this might entail.

    Wax figures of ABBA

    Pontoon Update

    02 April 2019 2 mins read

    Read about the recent updates from University of Portsmouth project PONToon – including a boredomresearch collaboration at Aspex gallery.

    Two people assembling miniature plant models

    The force is strong at Comic Con 2019

    27 March 2019 3.3 mins read

    The University showcases its research in popular culture, robots and technology at this year’s Portsmouth Comic Con.

    3D rendering of a futuristic building on an alien planet

    The hidden costs of online shopping – for customers and retailers You might argue that retailers make enough money to cover the costs of free returns, but that lost net margin might also pay staff wages, and other necessary costs, writes Professor Lisa Jack for The Conversation

    21 January 2019 Professor Lisa Jack 4 min read

    Lisa Jack, lecturer in Accounting and Financial Management at the University of Portsmouth, writes for The Conversation about the costs of free returns from online shopping

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