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Engineering students get new £1million lab
A top of the range laboratory has been provided for students in the school of engineering at the University, rivalling anything available at any other universities across the country. The new £1million laboratory provides access to 250 servers, which helps…
Huge savings could improve the University
New plans announced to get rid of EU protocols and taxes could result in the University of Portsmouth saving tens of thousands of pounds, says Havant MP David Willetts. Across the country this could save universities anything between £10m and…
Student reaches sales competition final in USA
A final year Business Studies student has reached the finals of an annual international sales competition, which is set to take place at the Northern Illinois University in Chicago next month. Twenty one year old Amanda Nye entered the World…
University round-up: the best of student media
University of Leeds A recent study discovered that The University of Leeds’ libraries accumulate the most money from overdue library book fees in the whole country. The study showed that the University has made £1.8 million through fining students for…
New study shows alcohol tastes sweeter in noisy environments
A recent study carried out by Dr Lorenzo Stafford, a psychologist at the University has found that in noisy environments such as clubs and bars, people find the taste of alcohol much sweeter. The study found that the taste of…
Earth Soc raise £500 for Movember
The Earth Society has raised £500 for charity during Movember, the largest amount raised by any UPSU society during the event. The beginning of the month of December marks the end of Movember, as men from around the world, including…
Nine students unite to create ‘Artea Photography’ exhibition
Nine University of Portsmouth students have come together to create a photography exhibition as part of their project management assessment named ‘Artea Photography’. The exhibition will take place over the course of 3 days, from 8th-10th December in Southsea, the content…
University of Portsmouth prepares for One World Week
A University of Portsmouth lecturer, David Ward, plans to put together a photography exhibition of business people and role models from African-Caribbean backgrounds during the next One World Week (OWW). One World Week gives University staff and students the chance…
Students contribute to international fight against AIDS
On the 1st December, University of Portsmouth students showed their support for the World Aids Day by participating in a Giant Human Red Ribbon at the Students’ Union. The 1st of December marks the union of communities and countries all…
Student volunteers get ready for elderly Christmas dinner
On the 7th December a Christmas dinner will be held for over 100 elderly residents with entertainment being provided entirely by students in clubs, societies and sports. The Elderly Christmas Dinner is an annual event hosted by Volunteering in Portsmouth…
NUS vote for national demonstration in Autumn
Student Officer elections postponed until September
Amnesty International protest against Shell operations
Book review: Hurricane Lane, Michelle Vinall
DVD Release: Into The Abyss – Out Now
Gig Review: Lostprophets, Southampton Guildhall
Southsea Fest 2012 lineup announced
Premiership dream ends for hockey girls
Lecturers strike over pension reforms
Portsmouth student competes at Olympic Stadium
Cheerleaders cap successful year with another trophy
Four things to do in Paris… and they won’t cost you a penny!
The True Cost of Free Music
Avengers Assemble: Earth’s mightiest heroes join forces
Gig Review: Bombay Bicycle Club, Portsmouth Guildhall
Gig Review: One Night Only, Wedgewood Rooms
Students abseil down Spinnaker Tower for charity
PR guru Max Clifford talks to University students
DIY Fashion Fix: Tie-dye
Hockey take Club of the Year at AU Awards
Team Plum sails to home success
Interview: Of Mice & Men 






