French Art Deco, Jared Goss, London: Thames and Hudson, 2014. I was invited by Greta to select a book of my choice (from Creative & Cultural Industries) and as I’m about to pick a topic for my Dissertation I thought …
Creative Arts Book of the Week: Special Guest Reviewer: Cat Askew Read more »
I’ve just got back from exploring the Ken Norrish Architecture Collection at the Portsmouth History Centre in the Central Library. An eclectic mix of books, which the book plates inside explain were donated by his wife Georgette Norrish, “To inspire architects.” …
We are delighted to welcome back what we believe to be the same breeding pair of (herring) gulls, who are once again settling into their favourite nesting spot on our Sedum roof, which admittedly simulates a comfortable cliff ledge (the …
Breeding gull pair return to the flat sedum roof Read more »
The Vice Chancellor officially opened the Library Book Nook today, commenting that it was important both in itself and as a testament to the commitment of the Library both to supporting the rounded development of our clients and encouraging a balanced approach to …
Vice Chancellor officially opens the Library Book Nook Read more »
Since he left the University of Portsmouth Business School, Joseph Kahuma has been on a mission. Returning to Uganda after 14 years in the UK, Joseph started a high education consultancy service firm inspired by two of his MBA projects that have …
Former student launches Ugandan resource centre with second hand Library books Read more »
A funny thing happened on the way to the forum, or should that read Blackwells, last week! I didn’t want to venture very far. My lunch buddy had cancelled, the drizzle had started and I needed to buy a sandwich …
I only went into Blackwells to browse through their world music collection Read more »
The history of the University of Portsmouth stretches back to 1869. A display telling the story of the various institutions which became our current university is now on show at the Portsmouth History Centre until mid-May. The display is a joint project between Portsmouth …
University of Portsmouth: Our History exhibition Read more »
Next time you visit the library, make sure that you take a look at the fabulous Mail Art exhibition on the first floor, curated by Oliver Tubb, MA(Res) Creative Industries student. Ollie’s project aims to archive and promote an extensive …
The academic study of queer culture and lifestyles has become a popular field of study in several degree courses. We have a broad range of books about this subject in the University Library. For anyone who is interested I came …
Exploring queer cultures and lifestyles in the creative arts in Britain c1885-1967 Read more »
Just opposite the Art Shop in the Eldon Building, you will see a set of 3 cabinets displaying a collection of Artists’ Books – books made or conceived by an artist. The books on display which have been made by …
