Student Housing

Mercantile House to become student accommodation

0 Comments. 1st Feb 2013, 11:13am by Charlotte Dove

Mercantile House building in Portsmouth is set to become the newest addition to the University of Portsmouth’s student accommodation. The large building, located next to the Union, is currently being used for teaching and office space, but departments are preparing […]

Student Housing

Interview with Vice President Perry Taylor on Student Housing

0 Comments. 19th Jan 2013, 1:26pm by John King

Amid the recent HMO bill passed in October of last year, The Galleon spoke to sabbatical officer Vice President for Welfare and Community, Perry Taylor, to hear from him as a student representative. The bill which has been passed means […]

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University accommodation prices increase by 97%

0 Comments. 14th Nov 2012, 6:46pm by Jasmine Rapson

A recent survey conducted by the National Union of Students (NUS) has shown that the cost of a room in university owned accommodation has doubled in just 10 years. The average weekly rent for a room in university owned accommodation […]

Student Housing

Interview: Vice-Chancellor John Craven on student housing

0 Comments. 14th Nov 2012, 12:05pm by Laura Gale

All aspects of student housing can affect and shape the experience a student has when they are at university. John Craven, University of Portsmouth’s Vice-Chancellor spoke to The Galleon about the issues surrounding student housing. There is to be a […]

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Students voice opinions on University housing

0 Comments. 31st Oct 2012, 3:26pm by Jola Merkaj

Coming to university is an exciting prospect for students as it may be the first time they are living away from home. Being away from home and life at university involves independence and new experiences. These factors are especially present […]

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Blade Tower completion delayed until 2016

0 Comments. 16th Oct 2012, 6:31pm by Lilly Da Gama

The completion of the University of Portsmouth’s new halls of residence on Anglesea Road has been delayed until 2016. The construction company, Watkin Jones, backed out of the project in March for financial reasons. A University spokesperson recently said: “The University […]

Local News

Council pass bill to restrict student housing

1 Comments. 16th Oct 2012, 12:09pm by Jola Merkaj

Portsmouth City Council has claimed a victory on prohibiting houses of multiple occupancy (HMO) while will see a decrease in student housing near the Southsea area. The proposals, which were passed by the council on 16th October, will restrict any further […]

• Council plans to break up 'student ghettos'
• Student housing: it's time something is done
• Housing clampdown will achieve little

News

Planned New Theatre Royal accommodation scrapped

0 Comments. 18th Sep 2012, 10:34pm by Daniel Chesterton

Planned accommodation for first years at the New Theatre Royal has been scrapped to allow “better use for the theatre” and “extra space for the University.” The joint project between the University of Portsmouth and New Theatre Royal was due […]