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31/05/2018

It's free and it's freaky: a local ghost story you can actually get inside!

Thursday 7th June, 6–8pm Park Building, University of Portsmouth In the University of Portsmouth‘s first building, there is writing on the wall. Hidden in a turret cupboard on the second floor is a curious quotation with a sinister message that seems to be linked to a dark incident in Park’s p...

06/07/2017

Lincoln's new article is now available:

http://theconversation.com/pokemon-go-no-longer-has-the-hype-of-2016-but-a-loyal-fanbase-remains-80438

One year on from the launch of Pokémon Go, its mainstream decline has left behind a thriving scene.

13/06/2017

Complimentary tickets are available to University of Portsmouth staff and students for the Portsmouth Writers' Hub Press & Social Media Day for Writers on 25th June 2017 in Eldon Building organised by Tom Sykes, Senior Lecturer in the School of Media and Performing Arts ( http://www.port.ac.uk/school-of-media-and-performing-arts/ ).

Places need to be booked before byThursday 22nd June 2017 via an email to [email protected] which includes your name, department/school, university email address and/or student ID number.

We offer our students a lively mix of creative practice and critical understanding, ensuring that knowledge and learning is stimulating, cutting-edge and relevant to the wider world. We offer courses which not only appeal to student demand but which give our graduates the skills and aptitudes to pur...

05/05/2017

SMPA's very own Emma Austin will be completing the Shine Walk Marathon in London (September 2017) hosted by Cancer Research (site http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/support-us/find-an-event/charity-walks/shine-night-walk).

To get the fundraising off to a good start, she would like to raise £300 pounds before the end of June. If this is achieved then she will have her head shaved a la Ripley from Alien 3. Donate more than £30 pounds, and you can shave a section off if you want! (Date TBC in June/July)

Her group page is here: https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/team/ems-bex and every penny means a lot : thank you for your support!

Cancer is happening right now, which is why we're fundraising right now for Cancer Research UK. There’s no time to lose! Donate today and help bring forward the day when all cancers are cured. Donating through these pages is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with Cancer Res...

05/05/2017

Congratulations to Matt Smith and Dylan Pank for being nominated in the Learning on Screen Awards

http://bufvc.ac.uk/events/learningonscreen/nominations-announced-2017-awards

04/05/2017

May the fourth be with you: Portsmouth professor - and member of the World Star Wars Project - talks about the importance of Star Wars Day

Read more at: http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/may-the-fourth-be-with-you-portsmouth-professor-and-member-of-the-world-star-wars-project-talks-about-the-importance-of-star-wars-day-1-7946484

27/04/2017

http://degreeshows.cci.port.ac.uk/

27/04/2017

http://www.port.ac.uk/graduation/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Reminder%20-%20Phase%201&utm_content=Reminder%20-%20Phase%201+CID_df010ac098d3ab5d634b6e4ba727d3ff&utm_source=email&utm_term=Graduation%20website

Dear Student

Don’t forget you have until 12 noon on Friday 5 May to book your free tickets for your Graduation Ceremony.

It takes three simple steps:
1. Go to our online booking page
2. Enter the six digits from your student ID number (ignoring the letters ‘UP')
3. Book your own ticket and your first two guest tickets (as well as one child ticket, if you need it) for free

It only takes a few moments...

There will be no free tickets available after this. Please make sure you don’t miss the deadline by completing our online form now.

Getting in touch
If you have any questions and cannot find the answer on our Graduation website, please get in touch.

You can:
email us at [email protected]
call the Graduation Hotline on 023 9284 3434
pop in to see us on the ground floor of University House, Monday–Friday (10am–3pm)

Kind regards,
The Graduation Team

All graduation ceremonies take place at Portsmouth Guildhall in the centre of the city. We'll also be broadcasting ceremonies here on the website as they happen.

27/04/2017

http://uopnews.port.ac.uk/2017/04/27/extraordinary-staff-win-students-praise/

Last night at the Student Union's Annual Teaching & Learning Awards CCI did extremely well again this year, leaving with five of the awards - the second-largest amount for any single Faculty. This is an exceptional achievement and a testament to the hard work and dedication of our staff, working in collaboration with our students, in ensuring that we provide the best possible learning experience for all who study with us.

CCI's winners:
Best Feedback (Runner-up) - Lincoln Geraghty - SMPA
Best Personal Tutor - John Caro - SMPA (out of 120 nominations)
Student & Staff Collaboration Award - Dan McCabe and Karen Van Zyl - Art & Design (Karen is a Level 6 Graphic Design Student)
Most Engaged UAB Member (Runner Up) - Rhianon Jenkins (CCI Faculty Rep)
Overall Impact - Susan Noble - Art & Design (out of 139 nominations)

Congratulations to our winners and to everyone else who was nominated.

It’s nearly exam time at the University of Portsmouth, but students are a step ahead and have turned the tables at an awards event celebrating the best staff across 10 categories.

07/04/2017

A new book by Senior Lecturer in Media and Film Studies, Dr Stephen Harper, has just been published.

The book is entitled Screening Bosnia: Geopolitics, Gender and Nationalism in Film and Television Images of the 1992-95 War.

“I’m pleased that this book, which has been several years in the making, is appearing now, on the 25th anniversary of the outbreak of the Bosnian war” says Stephen. "Although the Bosnian war occurred a quarter of a century ago, it holds many lessons for us today as we face a very horrible and internationally perilous situation in Syria. In the book I aimed for accessibility, providing readers with a clear account of the Bosnian war, its coverage in the news media, and its representation across film and television drama. The book also challenges accepted wisdom, arguing that the Western news media and many films have presented audiences with a biased account of the war that has often come close to propaganda".

The book is available now from Bloomsbury.

31/03/2017

Want to start a career in digital marketing or web content? Find out about this graduate role in the University of Portsmouth's Web and Digital Marketing Team.
port.ac.uk/web-job

If you would like to begin a career in digital marketing or web content after you finish your course, we have a great opportunity for you coming up in the University of Portsmouth's Web and Digital Marketing Team.

30/03/2017

University of Portsmouth Choral Scholarships

Want free singing lessons while you study?

The University of Portsmouth Choir is offering choral scholarships for 2017-2018 to singers from any subject area in the University. The scholarships provide free individual singing lessons with one of our excellent in-house singing teachers and participation in our university choirs.

To apply, briefly answer the questions below in an email to [email protected] by Monday 10 April. We will use your responses to determine whether we invite you to audition at the University on Saturday 22 April. We are looking for answers which demonstrate that you would bring some musical experience and approach participation in our choirs with confidence and enthusiasm.

1. What course are you applying for or already studying (please indicate year of study)?


2. What is your previous experience of singing? Please mention any choirs/groups you may have sung with, any lessons you may have taken, and any grades you may have.


3. What song will you sing at audition? Please state title and composer.


4. Do you require an accompanist? You should provide a copy of the music at audition.


5. What is your favourite song (choral or otherwise) and why?

If you have any questions please go to [email protected].