We are delighted to launch the new look Library website today, merging the library content and menus you know and love with the sleek and familiar design of the wider University website. The blue button in the top right corner …
Something you might not know is that we flush many of the Library’s toilets using rainwater collected from our sedum roof, helping us operate sustainably and in harmony with the environment. We are carrying out a deep clean of our …
Join Positive Minds Portsmouth for a celebration of their creative writing group, 3-5 pm on Saturday 7 July in the Greenhouse Community Space, Victoria Park.
I find this time of year trying. True, the Sun is out and the weather warm (often too warm if you are chained to a keyboard indoors!), but the Library can feel near abandoned at times and our coffee shop is closed. Yet, there are still plenty of people studying here and it is a haven for any postgraduate seeking a quiet place to settle and focus, so if you enjoy peace and quiet, space to spread out, and freedom to concentrate without distractions, this is a great time to wander over to the Library and get stuck into some serious study.
We are delighted to report subscriptions to the archives of two more exciting magazines for the coming academic year (2025/26): The Irish Times 1859 – 2022 This historical newspaper provides easily searchable firsthand accounts and unparalleled coverage of the politics, society, …
We are delighted to welcome more displays this year curated by Dr Annabel Tremlett for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month. This year, we are celebrating the work of local Roma artist Delaine Le Bas. Delaine Le Bas works in a transdisciplinary way: she combines …
We’ve some minor building works this week. Most of the Library won’t be affected but I wanted to make you aware of what is happening so you can make an informed choice of where to study. Noise disruption and stock restriction in …
When everything we read is told to us from a single point of view, it becomes difficult to discern the subtle and systematic bias we are being fed. Everyone is inherently biased, being possessed of limited knowledge, perspective, and experience, …
The Library computer network is undergoing an extensive upgrade this summer between 30 June – 13 July. Most Library services and facilities will continue as normal during this period but desktop computers and Wi-Fi access will only be available in …
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By Dr. Annabel Tremlett | University of Portsmouth Honouring Rich Heritage Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month (GRTHM) celebrates the vibrant cultures, stories, and contributions of these communities to UK history and present day life. This year, the University of …
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