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Students to climb three mountains in 24 hours for charity
Over the April Bank Holiday weekend three University of Portsmouth students and one ex-student will be attempting the Three Peaks Challenge to raise money for Grove House Hospice, St Albans. The Three Peaks Challenge involves climbing Ben Nevis, Scafel Pike…
Youth charity launch cycle tour
The Otesha Project has launched three cycle tours across Britain this year, in which team members will take messages about planet-friendly lifestyles to thousands of people along three stunning routes through the country. Otesha UK is a youth-led charity organisation…
RAG plan a productive week of fundraising
The Student Unions’ Raising and Giving (RAG) team are putting on over a week’s worth of entertainment for students in the aid of charity for the annual RAG week. The events will begin on Saturday 17th March and will go on…
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…
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…
What charity means to the University sports teams
We have a fantastic fundraising culture at the University of Portsmouth, and we are always striving to do our bit for charity. With so many sports clubs at the University, we have great resources for making money and every year…
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.
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.
UPSU raise over £600 for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Throughout the month of October, UPSU have held several events to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month, including a RAG Raid and a pink themed night out.
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 





