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Campaign shows creative and economic value of English degrees

The Rooftop Posted on 01/04/202426/03/2024

Leading academics and high-profile graduates of English have launched a new campaign to highlight the value of studying English at university.

It’s child’s play – students and staff join forces to create innovative new learning space

The Rooftop Posted on 08/03/202429/02/2024

In an exciting new initiative that puts students at the forefront of practical learning, the University of Portsmouth unveiled its innovative ‘Teacher Education Centre’. By bringing together 70 students from the ‘Just Playing?’ module to create the space – the new Centre marks a significant achievement in collaborative education, by combining theoretical knowledge with hands-on […]

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Student YouTuber celebrates milestone with 300th episode of science series

The Rooftop Posted on 12/01/202408/01/2024

A Portsmouth student inspired by his Grandad to make YouTube videos on science and nature has released the 300th episode of ‘7 Days of Science’, a series with over 600,000 subscribers.

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Using art and song to help tackle South Africa’s plastic waste crisis

Heather Rogers Posted on 10/10/202305/10/2023

Seven tonnes of plastic waste – the equivalent weight of a large African bush elephant – has been successfully diverted from the environment thanks to a pioneering new collaboration in South Africa.

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English on the rise again at A-level and university

Ian Morton Posted on 13/09/202312/09/2023

Check out this positive news story: lecturers are celebrating the news that English at A-level and university is showing signs of regaining its popularity after years of decline.

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Ocean rowing science challenge inspires local children

Simon Francis Posted on 17/07/202317/07/2023

Horndean Junior School spent an afternoon learning about how a non-stop rowing challenge can be used to collect vital scientific data

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Refugees and asylum seekers welcomed to free fitness classes

Louise Akers Posted on 12/07/202312/07/2023

University of Portsmouth students have been running exercise sessions for refugees as part of a pioneering project to bring communities closer together.