We are delighted to welcome more displays this year curated by Dr Annabel Tremlett for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month. This year, we are celebrating the work of local Roma artist Delaine Le Bas.  Delaine Le Bas works in a transdisciplinary way: she combines …

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By Dr. Annabel Tremlett | University of Portsmouth Honouring Rich Heritage Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month (GRTHM) celebrates the vibrant cultures, stories, and contributions of these communities to UK history and present day life. This year, the University of …

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The First Floor cabinet displays a selection of work by Level 5 BA (Hons) Illustration students studying the Professional Skills Development module.  The module focuses on the practice of drawing as an integral part of illustration, exploring a range of …

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Thank you to everyone who shared your messages of global goodwill! We were quite overwhelmed by the response – our display boards are groaning under the weight of so much goodwill! You can still come and see the display up …

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stop by the Library Atrium on Monday-Tuesday next week, 17-18 March, and shared your message of goodwill. Stop by and share a local saying from your home county (including Britain!).

Looking for fun fiction and pleasure reading? The public library tuk-tuk truck will be parking on the plaza on the Tuesday with a selection of international fiction and to sign up new members for free access to their ebooks, audiobooks and all their print book collections.

A zine, short for fanzine or magazine, is a DIY* subculture self-publication, usually made on paper and reproduced with a photocopier or printer. Zine creators are often motivated by a desire to share knowledge or experience with people in marginalized or otherwise less-empowered communities. The Art-Zines in the display case on the Ground Floor of the University Library have been loaned to us by University of Portsmouth’s Zineopolis curator, Jac Batey.  Selected and curated by two MA Illustration students, Kate and Josie, many of the examples reflect the theme of journeys.

The PGM Ambassadors have created a fabulous display in the Heritage Hub display space, just outside the Park Building café. If you are in Portsmouth, I thoroughly recommend checking it out! For those of you learning at a distance, you can view much of the display material on the Library website. It’s definitely worth a look!

Through my work as a travel, documentary photographer, I have had the opportunity to capture moments where humanity and nature intersect in the most unexpected and beautiful ways. In every corner of the world, there are stories unfolding that showcase the delicate balance between the concrete jungles we build and the natural world that continues to coexist alongside us.

This exhibition is not only a collection of images but a powerful message I feel compelled to share with the next generation — one that highlights the profound connection between humans, animals, and the natural world around us. As a photographer who has travelled to various cities across the globe, I have come to realize that this relationship is essential for the survival and health of our urban spaces.

Curl up with a hot chocolate and a seasonal tale from our Outside in World Children’s Books in Translation collection. The main collection can be found by the cafe in the University of Portsmouth Library but we have chosen some …

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Freeform crochet blanket - work in progress by Sarah Parham.

Crafting@Lunch is a joyful initiative led by Emma Rogers, member of the professional services team in the CCi Faculty. It offers a weekly opportunity for members of staff and friends of the Faculty to get together for a relaxing hour …

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