If you are looking to fill a few days before you go home, you’re staying with us over the summer, or you simply need something to take your mind of work and study for an afternoon, it’s worth checking out the ‘What’s on – Portsmouth’ website for details of what events are coming up.
(Updated 25 May, 5 pm) The Library is currently closed due to an external electrical power failure. Richmond and Portland will open 24/7 while the Library is closed. Please watch the Library website for updates, particularly before travelling in to …
Sadly, there are people selling fake tickets for big events, from concerts and festivals to sports events. Don’t end up disappointed and out of pocket. Make sure you are buying your tickets from official vendors, the box office, or reputable fan reseller sites, and check out these tips to ensure the tickets you buy are genuine.
Hampshire police have been in touch to offer their latest top tips for keeping everything from your bike to your car or van secure this summer Still need to get your bike marked and registered? Bike security marking is back …
Many people seek to leave a legacy behind them, and most of those people dream of building something new. New is sexy, exciting, and impressive. What is left is nurturing, maintaining, caring for and developing what has been developed. Leaving …
If you like manga (Japanese-style graphic novels), you will simply love the new series of self-development and business skills books we’ve just bought. From stress management to marketing, these charming little books are fun visual guides to the world of work and self-care. Probably of more academic interest to people studying business as part of their course rather than dedicated Business School students, they are a fun read for anyone.
I always assume that people know that Library staff are here to help them find, evaluate and reference information. We also sort out any eresource problems. That’s usually mere moments before I meet someone who seems not to realise library …
Doctoral theses are scholarly sources, often comprising material published separately across several papers and/or a book. The only problem with them is that they are often difficult to lay your hands on them unless they were awarded locally. Here’s a complete guide to finding theses in print or online. If you find a doctoral thesis that you want to read, here’s how to go about getting hold of a copy.
Many students beginning their dissertation project want to look at one that has been completed before to see what others have done well and what they have done badly. Once upon a time, the Library received some undergraduate and masters dissertations. Over time, the number and range of dissertations we hold have dwindled. Here’s a very brief guide to finding examples of past dissertations for your course with a minimum of hassle and disappointment.
Welcome to the busiest time in the University academic year. We have closed the doors to external visitors to protect your space until the end of May but for some of you, it might still get a little too noisy for comfort. People vary greatly in the noise levels they enjoy studying in and what they can tolerate. If you are finding the bustle and noise a little much, help is at hand.
