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Student officer nominations closed
Nominations for Students’ Officers positions took place in the week ending Friday 2nd December. Students were invited to nominate themselves or their friends for the following positions: Disabled Students’ Officer, Part-time Students’ Officer, International Students’ Officer, EU Students’ Officer, Black…
New sports survey to determine participation and satisfaction
As Britain gets ready to take on one of the biggest events in the sporting world next summer, with the Olympics taking place in our very own capital city, the University announced that it will be working with Sport England…
Portsmouth turns green for Environment Week
From 21st to 26th November the University of Portsmouth and UPSU will be celebrating Environment Week. The week will be dedicated to promoting how students can make a difference to the world by making small changes to their daily lives,…
Three students build their way to success
Good news is said to always come in threes, and for the University of Portsmouth’s Architecture department that was certainly the case. On the 15th of November, three students won awards from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) South / South East Awards Presentation.
Determined student tackles a tough challenge for charity
On the 5th of November, a first year student completed the tough challenge of running 40km along Southsea beach, submerged in 40cm of seawater while also carrying 40lbs of weight on his back.
Portsmouth students take to West End stage
Students of the University of Portsmouth, past and present, are to perform on a West End stage in London this month as part of a Help for Heroes fundraising scheme.
Student raffle for Great Ormond Street
Four final year Business students have organised a charity raffle, with the proceeds being donated to Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Interior design award within the grasp of students
The University of Portsmouth’s students, along with students from 50 other universities in the UK, have been invited to compete for the Young Interior Designer Award.
UPSU launch skills award
UPSU has begun trialling the Student Skills Award, a new scheme developed by the NUS which aims to help develop students’ employability skills.
Accommodation to be built at New Theatre Royal
Work is set to begin on the restoration of The New Theatre Royal, which will include a new halls of residence above the theatre, for an extra 110 University students.