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<title>FA Cup at the Union: see the photos here</title>
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					<pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 11:16:27 GMT</pubDate>
					
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<title>Graduating? Join our Class of 2008 Facebook group!</title>
<link>http://www.upsu.net/go/int/rss/-/news/union/membership-services/2008/05/09/graduating-join-our--3384.html</link><description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.upsu.net/go/int/rss/-/news/union/membership-services/2008/05/09/graduating-join-our--3384.html"><img border="0" vspace="0" hspace="0" src="http://www.upsu.net/images/stories/library/newswizard/class_of_2008_graphic_100x75.png" class="news_image" border="0" alt="Image for article 'Graduating? Join our Class of 2008 Facebook group!'" /></a></p><p>We've set up a Facebook group for students graduating this year so you can stay in touch with your classmates and Union friends, as well as staying up to date with alumni offers from the Union!</p>]]></description>
					
					
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					<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 13:43:03 GMT</pubDate>
					
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<title>The UPSU AGM has been announced - Fri 16th May 08!</title>
<link>http://www.upsu.net/go/int/rss/-/news/union/get-involved/2008/05/09/the-upsu-agm-has-bee-3383.html</link><description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.upsu.net/go/int/rss/-/news/union/get-involved/2008/05/09/the-upsu-agm-has-bee-3383.html"><img border="0" vspace="0" hspace="0" src="http://www.upsu.net/images/stories//library/!generic_images/getinvolved_article_image_100x75.gif" class="news_image" border="0" alt="Image for article 'The UPSU AGM has been announced - Fri 16th May 08!'" /></a></p><p>The UPSU's Annual General Meeting is your chance to have your say on how the Union is run, to find out what your Union has been up to this year, and any changes taking place next year</p>]]></description>
					
					
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					<author>Alex Harries</author>
					
					<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 12:43:08 GMT</pubDate>
					
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<title>RAG Blag - bid on our goodies, on eBay!</title>
<link>http://www.upsu.net/go/int/rss/-/news/union/societies/2008/05/09/rag-blag--bid-on-ou-3382.html</link><description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.upsu.net/go/int/rss/-/news/union/societies/2008/05/09/rag-blag--bid-on-ou-3382.html"><img border="0" vspace="0" hspace="0" src="http://www.upsu.net/images/stories//library/!generic_images/getinvolved_article_image_100x75.gif" class="news_image" border="0" alt="Image for article 'RAG Blag - bid on our goodies, on eBay!'" /></a></p><p>RAG's dedicated members have blagged an HP printer and a set of hair straighteners, and now it's up to you - the students of Portsmouth - to donate your money to RAG's good causes!</p>]]></description>
					
					
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					<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 10:30:02 GMT</pubDate>
					
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<title>Could you help run RAG next year?</title>
<link>http://www.upsu.net/go/int/rss/-/news/union/societies/2008/05/09/could-you-help-run-r-3381.html</link><description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.upsu.net/go/int/rss/-/news/union/societies/2008/05/09/could-you-help-run-r-3381.html"><img border="0" vspace="0" hspace="0" src="http://www.upsu.net/images/stories/library/newswizard/200805_rag_elections_100x75.png" class="news_image" border="0" alt="Image for article 'Could you help run RAG next year?'" /></a></p><p>If you've been glued to the local elections coverage recently, then get ready for another dose of exciting voting action... More exciting than the most super-est of Super Tuesdays...</p>]]></description>
					
					
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					<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 10:22:12 GMT</pubDate>
					
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<title>The NUS Awards 2008 are coming - get nominated!</title>
<link>http://www.upsu.net/go/int/rss/-/news/union/get-involved/2008/05/06/the-nus-awards-2008--3375.html</link><description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.upsu.net/go/int/rss/-/news/union/get-involved/2008/05/06/the-nus-awards-2008--3375.html"><img border="0" vspace="0" hspace="0" src="http://www.upsu.net/images/stories//library/!generic_images/getinvolved_article_image_100x75.gif" class="news_image" border="0" alt="Image for article 'The NUS Awards 2008 are coming - get nominated!'" /></a></p><p>The NUS, in conjunction with Endsleigh insurance, are accepting nominations for the NUS Awards. If you have been involved with the Union this year, or you know someone who was, find out how to enter!</p>]]></description>
					
					
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					<pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 14:25:03 GMT</pubDate>
					
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<title>Boris Johnson wins London Elections</title>
<link>http://www.upsu.net/go/int/rss/-/news/news/politics/2008/05/09/boris-johnson-wins-l-3387.html</link><description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.upsu.net/go/int/rss/-/news/news/politics/2008/05/09/boris-johnson-wins-l-3387.html"><img border="0" vspace="0" hspace="0" src="http://www.upsu.net/images/stories/borisjohnson_100x75.jpg" class="news_image" border="0" alt="Image for article 'Boris Johnson wins London Elections'" /></a></p><p>Boris Johnson has beatan Ken Livingstone in the race for city hall. These results follow a nationwide trend losses for the Labour party</p>]]></description>
					
					
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					<author>Luke Simmonds</author>
					
					<pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 23:57:23 GMT</pubDate>
					
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<title>Fortnight’s Politics</title>
<link>http://www.upsu.net/go/int/rss/-/news/news/politics/2008/05/09/fortnights-politics-3385.html</link><description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.upsu.net/go/int/rss/-/news/news/politics/2008/05/09/fortnights-politics-3385.html"><img border="0" vspace="0" hspace="0" src="http://www.upsu.net/images/stories//library/!generic_images/news_article_image_100x75.gif" class="news_image" border="0" alt="Image for article 'Fortnight’s Politics'" /></a></p><p>Issue 13 sees Ben Norman, Student Activities and Development Officer give us a roundup of the latest politics news.</p>]]></description>
					
					
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					<author>Luke Simmonds</author>
					
					<pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 13:43:48 GMT</pubDate>
					
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<title>Climate Change Attacks Lapland</title>
<link>http://www.upsu.net/go/int/rss/-/news/life-style/environment/2008/04/24/climate-change-attac-3363.html</link><description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.upsu.net/go/int/rss/-/news/life-style/environment/2008/04/24/climate-change-attac-3363.html"><img border="0" vspace="0" hspace="0" src="http://www.upsu.net/images/stories/library/newswizard/lapland_100x75.jpg" class="news_image" border="0" alt="Image for article 'Climate Change Attacks Lapland'" /></a></p><p>Up in Lapland, bordering on the Arctic circle, near to Santa’s Official Village, there is a Husky farm where the staff currently breed and raise  around 200 of this type of dogs.</p>]]></description>
					
					
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					<author>Luke Simmonds</author>
					
					<pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:06:24 GMT</pubDate>
					
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<title>Wes Streeting: Winning a Fairer Funding System</title>
<link>http://www.upsu.net/go/int/rss/-/news/comment/comment/2008/04/22/wes-streeting-winnin-3355.html</link><description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.upsu.net/go/int/rss/-/news/comment/comment/2008/04/22/wes-streeting-winnin-3355.html"><img border="0" vspace="0" hspace="0" src="http://www.upsu.net/images/stories/cropewes_100x75.jpg" class="news_image" border="0" alt="Image for article 'Wes Streeting: Winning a Fairer Funding System'" /></a></p><p>The incoming NUS president writes an open letter to all Students in England on NUS funding campaign plans</p>]]></description>
					
					
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					<pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:28:53 GMT</pubDate>
					
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<title>Hindu society celebrates Holi festival</title>
<link>http://www.upsu.net/go/int/rss/-/news/life-style/faith/2008/04/21/hindu-society-celebr-3343.html</link><description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.upsu.net/go/int/rss/-/news/life-style/faith/2008/04/21/hindu-society-celebr-3343.html"><img border="0" vspace="0" hspace="0" src="http://www.upsu.net/images/stories/library/newswizard/holi,_ravelin_park_-_15_100x75.jpg" class="news_image" border="0" alt="Image for article 'Hindu society celebrates Holi festival'" /></a></p><p>Students celebrated Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colours, in Ravelin Park on April 16th. The spring festival observed in India, Guyana and Nepal, represents the official beginning of spring</p>]]></description>
					
					
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					<author>Luke Simmonds</author>
					
					<pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
					
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<title>Find the golden laces and win Bestival tix!</title>
<link>http://www.upsu.net/go/int/rss/-/news/extras/competitions/2008/04/20/find-the-golden-lace-3332.html</link><description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.upsu.net/go/int/rss/-/news/extras/competitions/2008/04/20/find-the-golden-lace-3332.html"><img border="0" vspace="0" hspace="0" src="http://www.upsu.net/images/stories/library/newswizard/200804_kickers_andy_and_golden_laces_100x75.jpg" class="news_image" border="0" alt="Image for article 'Find the golden laces and win Bestival tix!'" /></a></p><p>Kickers have offered us one pair of Bestival tickets - worth up to £270 - to give away to the one lucky student who tracks down the pair of Kickers cardboard 'legs' with golden shoelaces on</p>]]></description>
					
					
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					<pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2008 14:51:57 GMT</pubDate>
					
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<title>Acclaimed actress and author is new Chancellor</title>
<link>http://www.upsu.net/go/int/rss/-/news/news/education/2008/04/20/acclaimed-actress-an-3331.html</link><description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.upsu.net/go/int/rss/-/news/news/education/2008/04/20/acclaimed-actress-an-3331.html"><img border="0" vspace="0" hspace="0" src="http://www.upsu.net/images/stories/library/newswizard/200804_hancock_install_1_200_100x75.jpg" class="news_image" border="0" alt="Image for article 'Acclaimed actress and author is new Chancellor'" /></a></p><p>Sheila Hancock has been installed as the new University of Portsmouth chancellor in a high-profile ceremony at the Portsmouth New Theatre Royal and the Students' Union</p>]]></description>
					
					
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					<author>Stephanie Hall</author>
					
					<pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2008 14:41:36 GMT</pubDate>
					
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<title>Health Protection Agency issues Mumps advice</title>
<link>http://www.upsu.net/go/int/rss/-/news/life-style/health/2008/04/18/health-protection-ag-3325.html</link><description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.upsu.net/go/int/rss/-/news/life-style/health/2008/04/18/health-protection-ag-3325.html"><img border="0" vspace="0" hspace="0" src="http://www.upsu.net/images/stories/library/newswizard/health_protection_agency_logo_200x150_100x75.jpg" class="news_image" border="0" alt="Image for article 'Health Protection Agency issues Mumps advice'" /></a></p><p>The Health Protection Agency, which advises organisations such as the NHS on health matters, has issued a Mumps advisory after noting an increase in the virus in the Hampshire area</p>]]></description>
					
					
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					<pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2008 17:08:07 GMT</pubDate>
					
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<title>April Union Council motions available now</title>
<link>http://www.upsu.net/go/int/rss/-/news/union/democracy/2008/04/16/april-union-council--3317.html</link><description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.upsu.net/go/int/rss/-/news/union/democracy/2008/04/16/april-union-council--3317.html"><img border="0" vspace="0" hspace="0" src="http://www.upsu.net/images/stories//library/!generic_images/getinvolved_article_image_100x75.gif" class="news_image" border="0" alt="Image for article 'April Union Council motions available now'" /></a></p><p>Motions at April's Union Council will include Fair Trade clothing, a Multi-Faith Prayer space, and fairer access for dance-based societies in the Nuffield Centre</p>]]></description>
					
					
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					<pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:10:21 GMT</pubDate>
					
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