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Government funded loans for Masters programmes could boost economy
A recent report from the think tank CentreForum has suggested that government funded loans for one year masters’ courses would boost the UK economy whilst costing the tax payer ‘next to nothing’.
Charity cyclists prepare for the ride of their lives
Members of UPSU Raising and Giving (RAG) are preparing for a gruelling challenge that involves a bike ride from London to Paris between 30th June and 3rd July 2012.
NUS responds to youth unemployment figures
New figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) show that unemployment levels of young people between the ages of 16-24 have hit a new all-time high.
Fuzzy Duck temporarily shut down
Late night bar and club Fuzzy Duck, on Guildhall Walk, was temporarily shut down after police called for an emergency hearing with Portsmouth City Council license counsellors.
Graduates sell advertising space on their face
With huge debts to pay off and a job climate that has hit rock bottom, two Cambridge graduate students have taken to selling advertising on their faces.
Dummies to descend on Portsmouth
Students and people of all ages are invited to the ‘For Dummies’ Roadshow at Guildhall Square on Saturday 29th October which will be celebrating the popular yellow and black reference books’ 20th year of publication.
Tens of thousands of university applicants face chaos
The National Union of Students (NUS) has warned that tens of thousands of university applicants face chaos as ministers move funding goalposts.
Bulgarian Ambassador visits University
An international student from the University of Portsmouth has welcomed the arrival of the Bulgarian Ambassador in celebration of European Local Democracy week.
Young people fear debt over death, says youth charity
Young people are more fearful of money problems and debt than they are of death or the death of a loved one, a survey by an online charity called YouthNet has revealed.
Mountaineers help rescue stricken climber
A girl who fell 15 foot from a cliff was rescued by the University mountaineering team on Saturday 15th October.