As the initial hype around AI begins to die down and people everywhere start to engage meaningfully with the technology, questions are beginning to be asked about what the latest generations of AI are good for. For most, they seem to be succeeding simple search algorithms as a way to find and now summarise existing content automate mundane tasks, freeing humans to make decisions and perform more involved tasks.
We are delighted to welcome an exhibition of lino print illustration art by MA Illustration student Mark Howard Jones. Mark specialises in relief printmaking and painting. He shares that his “work combines the process of making with capturing the social and cultural memories associated with walking, drawing inspiration from the vibrant tapestry of his local Hampshire environment.
Southsea Sangha, a vibrant community dedicated to Buddhist Meditation and Community Practice, is thrilled to announce its 10 year anniversary celebration. If you need a chance to chill and have an interest in meditation or are curious about meditation practices, reserve your spot and join the birthday celebrations from 6-9 pm on 2 June at Offbeet Café, Albert Road.
The University Library recently donated a large collection of our older books to a new University in Nigeria, the Cosmopolitan University in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria. This new North African university’s Vice-Chancellor is Prof. Carl Adams, former professor of …
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Mental Health UK found that 56% of people said regular exercise helped them manage stress and burnout but as a country, we are moving 20% less than we did in the 1960s! Find your way to buck the trend by moving in …
The Public Library tuk-tuk book van will pull up outside the University Library this Wednesday (15 May) to bring a selection of fiction books and sign up new customers for free as part of Feel Good Fest! Stop by between …
Working with Waltham Forest Council and their educational property and services partner Northchild Group, the University is excited to extend our offering of degree apprenticeships and flexible study options into the heart of the big City, bringing higher education to Walthamstow.
We’ll still be offering the same high level of library support service to all our clients through our online chat service and by email, and if anyone fancies a jaunt to the seaside, all our London students will be able to visit the University Library and enjoy our facilities in person.
Apparently, our vending machines are one of our best kept secrets. You can get hot and cold drinks and light snacks 24/7 from our vending machines, which live just around the corner from the café.
Greta Friggens, CCI Faculty Librarian, tells us of her trip to RIBA headquarters in London, exploring the rare books and splendid collections in their library.
Many have been celebrating Pompey Football Club’s men’s and women’s teams winning their respective league divisions. Dr Ben FcFadyean here tells us why there is much to celebrate about the 60th anniversary of the German federal football league, the Bundesliga. Ben has curated a Bundesliga display on the first floor landing display area, available until mid-July.
