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Paul Gerard

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Feels like we're all writing about prisons at the moment; here's my effort. The dire state of British prisons – and what they could learn from Europe to get better theconversation.com/the-dire… via @ConversationUK
The dire state of British prisons – and what they could learn from Europe to get better

The dire state of British prisons – and what they could learn from Europe to get better

Germany has refused to extradite a man to the UK due to the state of its prisons.

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Hands up who'd like a shorter work week 🙋 In this week's #LifeSolved we take a look at something most of us take for granted – the two-day #weekend. But are two days enough? @UoPHumSS @BradJBeaven @4Day_Week #4dayweek #PortsmouthUni #Podcast

The history of the weekend - should they be longer?

In this week's Life Solved, Professor Brad Beavan unpacks the history of the weekend, and the likelihood that we'll be enjoying a four-day working week any time soon.

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Something for the weekend:
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With #WorldEVDay tomorrow, this week's #LifeSolved episode looks at the power behind electric vehicles – the #batteries themselves. Prof. Jamie Foster from @UoPTechnology explores the positives and negatives of this evolving power source. #EV #PortsmouthUni #Research #Podcast

Batteries – leading the charge in sustainable energy

In this week's Life Solved episode, Prof. Jamie Foster unpacks how batteries work, and the charges for and against this developing technology.

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Big thanks to the team ⁦@portsmouthuni⁩ ⁦@UoPMarineBiol⁩ for hosting us on their spectacular sunny rooftop in Langstone Harbour this morning. #BBCBreakfast #Solent
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BBC Breakfast is broadcasting live from the roof of the Institute of Marine Sciences @portsmouthuni
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A special #BBCBreakfast looking at the issue of sewage along our coastline and our waterways. Jon Kay is live in Langstone Harbour with new data, speaking to campaigners and the Environment Secretary bbc.co.uk/news/science-envir…
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Congratulations Robyn! Your hard work has paid off this morning. Brilliant job
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Good luck to those receiving their results! 🤞 If you're thinking of applying through clearing, here is all the information you'll need ⤵️ ☎️ Clearing Hotline: 02392 84 8085 💻 Clearing Hub: bit.ly/458R1C4 📜Clearing Planner: bit.ly/3YD9uEw #PortsmouthUni
Spinnaker Tower glowing purple at sunset

ALT Spinnaker Tower glowing purple at sunset

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#journorequest #prrequest
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Research by Centre for Cybercrime and Economic Crime @portsmouthuni exposes the dark side of social media influencers who are facilitating illicit global trade in counterfeiting @uop_ccec port.ac.uk/news-events-and-b…
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There's been a lot of debate recently about the usefulness of humanities degrees like history for future employment. Read about what one of our UoP history students found out about the diverse careers pursued by some of our UoP history graduates at: history.port.ac.uk/?p=2700
A History degree can open many doors II: A student interviews UoP History graduates

A History degree can open many doors II: A student interviews UoP History graduates

In this blog Archie Godden, recent History with American Studies graduate from Portsmouth, discusses a project he undertook as part of the second year module, ‘Working with the Past’. Archie and some...

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How English women’s football could become a billion pound industry – and where the money comes from to make it happen By @C_Philippou @portsmouthuni #FIFAWWC @Michael_Eisner port.ac.uk/news-events-and-b…
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Have you lost your sense of smell? People who have lost their sense of smell are encouraged to volunteer in a new study @portsmouthuni to help them enjoy their food more port.ac.uk/news-events-and-b…
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Rock Follies @ChichesterFT - as political as it is fabulous, this new musical pays homage to the glam decadence of 1970s rock. Review by @ErikaEHughes @portsmouthuni @conversationuk @ZiziStrallen @AngelaMarieHur1 @carlybawden theconversation.com/rock-fol…
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This Monday 7 August at 3pm @portsmouthuni students and lecturers compete against each other @bbcradio4 quiz The 3rd Degree. Tune in to find out who wins! Catch up later on @bbcsounds @pozzitivecomedy bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001pfj…
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School of Architecture @portsmouthuni grad showcase review @ArchitectsJrnal - The school has close connection to city’s dockyard heritage and post-war redevelopment which is seen in students’ work on retrofit and urban renewal. @arch_port @UniPortCCI architectsjournal.co.uk/prac…
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Ten recommendations to make #womensfootball a billion-pound industry in England. By @C_Philippou @portsmouthuni @ConversationUK #FIFAWWC theconversation.com/how-engl…
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Book by Prof Anne Murphy, Dean of @UoPHumSS, "Virtuous Bankers: A Day in the Life of the Eighteenth-Century @bankofengland " reviewed in @FinancialTimes @18thc_finance @boemuseum ft.com/content/eccefc72-cabb…
Virtuous Bankers by Anne L Murphy — evolution of the Bank of England

Virtuous Bankers by Anne L Murphy — evolution of the Bank of England

From war funding to the creation of a methodical banking system that inspired confidence and secured Britain’s financial reputation

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From murder mysteries to family dramas, these books will keep you hooked all summer @CAPittard @conversationuk @UoPHumSS theconversation.com/six-must…
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All-female rowing crew navigates world’s most dangerous stretch of water to head south. Team Ithaca is circumnavigating Great Britain in the GB Row Challenge while collecting samples of microplastics for scientists @portsmouthuni port.ac.uk/news-events-and-b…
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New research @portsmouthuni shows that women and minorities no longer want to work for the police in the US or UK due to widespread institutional racism and sexism @DC_UoP @uopbusiness port.ac.uk/news-events-and-b…
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