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Racist wields knife at college student on his way home

Queen Street: The site of the attack. Photo by Alexandra Dragne.

An 18-year-old student from Zimbabwe was approached by a man riding a bicycle who verbally abused him and wielded a kitchen knife at him before leaving the scene.

University kitchens get eco-friendly with new fuel

University Catering Manager, Nick Leach

The University of Portsmouth Catering services pride themselves on their continuing efforts to reduce their carbon footprint.

Controversial new sabbatical structure approved

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Student Council have voted in favour of five Sabbatical Officer positions, a reduction from the current six.

Sports teams petition university over Nuffield use

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Tempers are running high amongst the university’s sports teams and gym users because of the unavailability of sports halls at both the Nuffield Sports centre and St. Paul’s Gym during exam time.

Library opens 24/7 in one month trial

Photo by Chi Lau

The library will begin a 24 hour access trial period for 4 weeks between 3rd May and 3rd June, which will include both the library building and the open access area.

Tensions flare as detailed plans to reduce sabbatical officers revealed

Current Sabbatical Officers

Emotions were running high between the sabbatical officer team at student council as the review, which could see their numbers halve, was debated.

Heavy snowfall causes disruption to university schedule

Snow descends on Portsmouth Guilhdall. Photo by Ben Fishwick

University buildings closed early and submission deadlines were pushed back in the wake of a heavy snowfall last night. Up to 5 inches of snow has fallen, disrupting classes, study time and coursework submissions.

Student protesters attempt to block shoppers entering Topshop

A student is forcibly removed by Police from the front of TopShop

Over thirty student protestors from the University and colleges around Portsmouth marched on the store on Wednesday December 1st, protesting against Tory government adviser and owner of Topshop, Sir Phillip Green.

£40m cuts by 2015: Vice-Chancellor’s update in full

Vice-Chancellor John Craven

I had an interesting discussion with a group of university and college students in University House during the Day of Action on 24 November. They said that they felt that the university could do more to communicate with students about fees and funding issues through websites and through Pugwash. I am very happy to update students as this issue develops in the coming months.

Man charged with robbery at Harry Law

The aggravated burglary took place in a room in the Harry Law Halls of Residence, Portsmouth City Centre.

Police have launched an appeal after a student returned home to find two men in her room at Harry Law Halls of Residence. On Saturday 20th November, Targeted Patrol police officers arrested and charged 42 year old Paul Anthony Williams…

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