University of Portsmouth
 University of Portsmouth  (University)    | |
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| Motto | Lucem Sequamur (Latin) |
| Formation | 1870 |
| Headquarters | Portsmouth, England |
| Type | Public |
| University in the city of Portsmouth,, England. | |
The University of Portsmouth is a public university in the city of Portsmouth, Hampshire, England.[1]
History
The roots of the University can be traced back to the Portsmouth and Gosport School of Science and Art[2] which opened in 1870 and was funded by subscription. From 1945 to 1960 the college diversified its syllabus adding arts and humanities subjects after World War II, in response to a decline in the need for engineering skills. In 1953 the institution changed its name to Portsmouth College of Technology.[3] The college was renamed Portsmouth Polytechnic after it gained polytechnic status in 1969 and by the late 1980s was one of the largest polytechnics in the UK. On 7 July 1992 the inauguration of the University of Portsmouth was celebrated at a ceremony at Portsmouth Guildhall.
Military Technological College of Oman
On 7 June 2013, the University of Portsmouth announced its partnership with the Military Technological College of Oman, a British puppet state in the Arabian peninsula. This involves the University of Portsmouth providing academic guidance and academic accreditation for the education of 4,200 students with technical roles in armed services and a few civilian employers in the Sultanate of Oman.[4] This has been criticised by the student Amnesty International Society and by Campaign Against the Arms Trade who points out Oman is an authoritarian regime, likely to use military capabilities on their own citizens or in regional conflicts.[5]
Alumni on Wikispooks
| Person | Born | Died | Nationality | Summary | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Chidgey | 9 July 1942 | 15 February 2022 | UK | Politician | Liberal Democrat politician |
| Tim Godwin | August 1959 | Police officer | Deputy Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis 2009-2011 | ||
| Richard Walton | June 1965 | "Counter-terrorism" | Retired head of New Scotland Yard's Counter Terrorism Command |
References
- ↑ https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/legal/company-information
- ↑ http://www.port.ac.uk/why-portsmouth/the-institution/#history
- ↑ https://blog.archiveshub.jisc.ac.uk/2017/07/
- ↑ http://www.port.ac.uk/uopnews/2013/05/09/university-wins-prestigious-oman-contract/
- ↑ http://www.galleonnews.com/2013/05/university-criticised-for-new-contract-with-oman-military-college/
