SU Teaching Awards Success
Anne Worden was runner up in the Best Student Support category of the SU Teaching Awards, beating off a host of others. This is the fourth year of the awards and the fourth time we’ve picked up an award. Anne …
Tricorn – love it or hate it?
It is ten years since the death of the Tricorn and to celebrate or commiserate (the choice is yours) there is a fascinating exhibition at the Portsmouth City Museum until 29th June. Don’t miss it! http://www.portsmouthcitymuseums.co.uk/
Museum Day
Sunday is Museum Day – why not take a break and visit one of the many museums in or near Portsmouth this weekend? We’ve compiled a list of all those we know about …
Book Cover Blending
No, it’s not some new culinary excess from Heston Blumenthal, but rather a sort of literary selfie – take a look. If you feel inspired, have a go and send your pics to uoplib@gmail.com and we’ll put them in a …
The adventure begins…
As the end of the academic year approaches our students are thinking ahead to their departure from Portsmouth, of leaving their student houses or rooms in Halls, and making the most of the long summer ahead. Our finalists will be …
Combatting Piracy
Today new internet anti-piracy measures have been announced. This writer was, in a previous job, involved in policing some of the darker corners of the Internet. One thing I learned was how easily the authorities can find out what you’ve …
Business website of the fortnight 07/05/14
The World Bank Before I review this website, a few lines about the organisation in question. The World Bank provides large loans for capital investment in developing countries. It is a United Nations financial institution and was established in 1944 …
Outstanding Learner Support Awards
From University Librarian, Roisin Gwyer: “It’s that time of year again when students nominate staff in 6 categories including Outstanding Learner Support. I’m really pleased to see that a member of Library staff has been nominated – this means that …
Library Plays Host to Bird Baby Nursery
The University Library is happy to report that a pair of Herring Gulls has once again nested on top of the library building. We believe this is the same pair as last year since the gulls are nesting in the …
Poem in your Pocket Day
Today is Poem in Your Pocket Day in the USA. The idea is simple – find a poem you like, stick a copy in your pocket and share it with friends during the day. We think it would be nice …
