On 21st January, five representatives of Portsmouth Climate Choir were invited to sing on QA Hospital’s radio station. Lots of fun was had but a serious message delivered. Activist and choir member Claire Reynolds reports. [… read more ]
‘What is a climate choir?’ and ‘Why form one?’ are two questions that Viola Langley has been asked many times. Let her explain. We are a group of people who love singing and have major [… read more ]
We present a poem by S&C regular contributor Richard Peirce about his third arrest under Section 13 of the Terrorism Act 2000 for a peaceful protest in Oxford, in which he held a sign opposing [… read more ]
When air quality scientist turned filmmaker Dr Pete Knapp was an academic, he couldn’t have dreamed of a room full of people discussing his latest research. But his film about community projects has filled cinemas, [… read more ]
Based in Portsmouth, Professor Jim Al-Khalili is a widely respected theoretical physicist and broadcaster. In an exclusive article for S&C, Jim presents a compelling argument for why Portsmouth should be City of Culture 2029. Here [… read more ]
It could be the biggest boost Portsmouth has ever had – but don’t speak too soon, writes veteran journalist Peter Gruner. Look what happened to nearby Southampton. However, let’s all hope for the best and [… read more ]
One of the most urgent issues of our day is the degradation of the environment caused by human activity. A project by University of Portsmouth students is using interactive installations to provoke visitors to think [… read more ]
Dan Musty’s latest films celebrate Black History Month in Portsmouth by shining a light on the pioneering work of Marie Costa and Honorine Djenaba-MacDonald in the city. He spoke to Ivana Domozetska about empowerment, creativity [… read more ]
Have you ever wanted to visit a recording studio and perform for posterity? Supported by Portsmouth Creates, Pens of the Earth are offering people in the Portsmouth area two day-long opportunities to attend a practical [… read more ]
The horrors of nuclear war will be confronted at a series of events at the University of Portsmouth and Southsea Library on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (15-17 July). Among the speakers will be Tom Unterrainer, [… read more ]
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