The site of the new Technology Building where University House currently sits has had a varied history over the last two hundred years.
The site of the new Technology Building where University House currently sits has had a varied history over the last two hundred years. From the late 1830s it was the Portsmouth, Portsea and Gosport Female Penitentiary, which by 1910 had evolved into the Protestant Home for Fallen and Destitute Women. From the 1920s to the 1970s, the location served as a motor coach depot for Southdown Motor Services.
In 1986, the site was transformed into Churchill House, headquarters of Portsmouth Building Society. The University acquired the property in 1991, renaming it University House as part of its transition from polytechnic to university status in 1992. Since the 19th century this site has played a role in Portsmouth's social welfare, transportation, financial, and educational development.
University House in the 1990s after the University purchased the building.
Help Shape Our Future: Name Our New Technology Building
Join us on Tuesday 11 February for the Estate Masterplan Technology Building exhibition and explore detailed plans for the Technology Building and Civil Engineering Lab (CELAB). There will also be the chance to contribute creative name suggestions for the new building and to provide valuable feedback on the plans. You will be able to submit your ideas either at the event or via an online version of the survey.
Book your attendance via Eventbrite.
Can't Attend?
- Exhibition boards will be in the Portland atrium until 25 February
- View the plans via the Building Our Future webpage
- Feedback survey available both in person and online
Email estatesmasterplan@port.ac.uk for more information.