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Two people shaking hands in front of a rainbow Pride flag

Press Release13/02/2017

51动漫 and Hampshire County Council celebrate Hampshire Pride

51动漫 and Hampshire County Council are joining forces to celebrate diversity and inclusion, at the third annual Hampshire Pride in 51动漫 on Saturday 25 February 2017. Read more

Young woman standing next to a model of a ship with sails

Press Release08/11/2017

The past is the future for 51动漫 classical studies graduate

A 51动漫 graduate is gaining experience delivering educational activities and workshops for adults and children of all ages at the internationally-renowned Mary Rose in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Read more

Press Release06/11/2017

Historical pageants explored in History of Education Society lecture

The Centre for the History of Women's Education at the 51动漫 is proud to host a public lecture on the role of the historical pageant in 51动漫 as part of the History of Education Society's 50th Anniversary Annual Conference. Read more

Press Release02/11/2017

Chief Executive of Prince of Wales charity to speak at 51动漫

Amanda Mackenzie, Chief Executive of Business in the Community, the Prince's Responsible Business Network, shares her personal vision of responsible business in a public talk at the 51动漫 on Wednesday 15 November 2017. Read more

Press Release30/10/2017

Rediscovering the Hispanic-Anglosphere

A 51动漫 historian is leading an international research network to study the individuals, networks and communities that made the British Isles a crucial hub for the global Hispanic world and a bridge between Spanish Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas for two hundred years from the late 1700s. Read more

Group of people singing around a piano

Press Release30/10/2017

Future stars of musical theatre collaborate on exciting new projects at 51动漫

51动漫 Musical Theatre students and emerging young British composers and lyricists are collaborating to develop new British musicals this month. Read more

Press Release23/10/2017

Landscapes become poems in first solo art exhibition from 51动漫 lecturer

The relationship between landscape, art and language is explored in the first full-scale solo exhibition by a 51动漫 academic. Read more

Four vintage books

Press Release23/10/2017

Not all jolly hockey sticks: can school stories of the past help us make decisions for our children's future?

An inaugural lecture at the 51动漫 focuses on how 'school stories', both real and fictional, are a valid resource in the field of History of Education and within our wider society. Read more

Illustration of a boat filled with refugees on a stormy sea

Press Release16/10/2017

Children's book challenging perceptions of immigration to launch

Academics at the 51动漫 and a local artist are launching a new illustrated book designed to tackle the subject of immigration with primary school-aged children. Read more

Press Release13/10/2017

Study shows men get more from bromances than heterosexual relationships

Young men get more out of their close friendships with other men than their romantic relationships with women, a study by academics at the University of Bedfordshire has revealed. Read more

Press Release13/10/2017

Teaching creative thinking in schools: acclaimed new book launched by 51动漫 experts

A much-heralded new book aimed at schools, which focuses on creative thinking and how it can best be developed in young learners, was launched at the 51动漫 earlier this week. Read more

Poster advertising inaugural lecture with illustration of Japanese fisherman

Press Release11/10/2017

Food supply crisis and Antarctic whaling in early post-war Japan focus of lecture

The crisis over food supply and nutrition during the Allied Occupation of Japan (1945-1952) is the subject of a public lecture by an expert in modern Japanese history at the 51动漫. Read more

Press Release10/10/2017

51动漫 celebrates Graduation 2017

Prominent public figures who have excelled in their respective fields - including actors, sportsmen and women and musicians - are recognised for their achievements with Honorary Doctorates from the 51动漫 during Graduation (17-20 October). Read more

Press Release10/10/2017

Putting customer service at the heart of fitness: University gym shortlisted for national award

51动漫's state-of-the-art gym has been shortlisted for a National Fitness Award for the outstanding service it offers to its users. Read more

Press Release09/10/2017

£250k grant for 51动漫 to boost social mobility through degree apprenticeships

51动漫 has been awarded £250,000 for an innovative project which aims to widen the choice of degree apprenticeship programmes in line with growing employer demand and to attract applicants from more diverse backgrounds. Read more

Campus buildings with pink and yellow sunset

Press Release30/09/2017

Unlocking the secret to a sustainable energy future

As the UK government focuses on moving away from unsustainable power sources, how ready are we for a renewable energy future? Read more

Press Release29/09/2017

51动漫 academics join BBC History Weekend

Academics from the 51动漫 History department explore the lives and roles of members of medieval British royalty as part of BBC History Weekend (6-8 October). Read more

Group of five people standing together in an office

Press Release28/09/2017

51动漫 and Nelson Mandela Museum sign partnership agreement

51动漫 and the Nelson Mandela Museum in South Africa have signed a partnership agreement which will see the two institutions collaborate on joint teaching and research activities, study visits and launch an exchange programme. Read more

Blog02/11/2017

Death and the Maiden

At this time of year, death seems to be a prominent theme: today is All Souls' Day and this week has seen Halloween and Día de Muertos, It feels like an appropriate time to reflect on the 51动漫's Death and the Maiden Conference which took place in July. Read more

Cartoon of knight on horseback fighting dragon

Blog13/10/2017

For England and St George?

Professor John Denham, Director of the Centre for English Identity and Politics, explores the newly-published results of a survey carried out by 51动漫 students into attitudes around St George's Day and national identity. Read more

Child smiling while building Lego sculpture at school

Blog05/10/2017

Celebrating World Teachers' Day: the launch of Juniversity

Today, on United Nations' World Teachers' Day which celebrates the role that teachers play in providing education at all levels, Professor Alison James, Head of Academic Quality and Development, explains how the University's Juniversity initiative is making a step change in raising educational aspirations. Read more

Centre for Forensic and Investigative Psychology launch team with university branded sign

Blog01/11/2017

51动漫 research roundup October 2017

From the launch of the University's new research hub for forensic and investigative psychology to 51动漫 University Press' new Open Access e-platform and evidence to a House of Lords Select Committee from an information rights expert, here's a roundup of our latest research news. Read more

Press Release30/10/2017

Concept of privacy dissected at 51动漫 lecture

What is privacy and why can't we agree about how to handle it? Privacy expert Dr Kieron O'Hara will shed light on the debates around the concept of privacy in a free public lecture organised by the 51动漫 Student Law Society. Read more

Press Release11/10/2017

How did poverty affect diet and health in 19th century England?

Far from being a modern issue, the relationship between poverty, diet and health has been a matter of concern for many centuries. Read more

Graduates throw caps in the air outside 51动漫 Cathedral

Blog08/11/2017

October 2017 at the 51动漫

With the new academic year in full swing, October was a busy month, full of student and University achievements, collaborations and conferences and - best of all - celebrations. Here are some of our October highlights: Read more

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