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 »
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. You can find more resources on diverse …
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 …
I’ve just rushed over to Eldon to staff the Library ‘pop-up’ in the Blank Canvas – Lizzie and I have been helping out the Academic Skills team by answering some of the many referencing enquiries they’ve been getting. Anyway, I’ve …
Pip took a travelling holiday to the USA last Christmas. If you can name the building shown in this selfie Pip took in the USA or name the architect who designed it, you could win a bag of fabulous Library …
In a world of finite library space and a pressing need to offer all our students the most up to date books to read, we regularly withdraw old editions to replace them with new. Rather than throwing our old, unwanted …
