Our News

Press Release02/05/2025

BBC's Victoria chairs lively education debate at University

BBC Newsnight presenter Victoria Derbyshire is no stranger to a lively debate and that’s what she encountered when she chaired a special panel event at the University of Winchester. Read more

Press Release13/05/2025

Doves of peace and hope take flight in University chapel

A flock of 1,000 paper doves form art installation at the University chapel this summer. Read more

Press Release22/05/2025

Winchester team develop 'Creativity Navigator’ to help teachers

Academics at the University of Winchester have developed a ‘Creativity Navigator’ to help teachers to plan and teach in ways that inspire creative thinking. Read more

Press Release19/05/2025

Students put people with learning disabilities at heart of nursing conference

The University of Winchester hosted the 21st annual Positive Choices conference for future Learning Disability (LD) Nurses and the event was rated one of the most inclusive, inspiring and joyful yet. Read more

Press Release21/05/2025

Nurses past, present and future tell their stories to mark Florence's birthday

The country’s future nurses turned out to celebrate International Nurses Day at the University of Winchester. Read more

Blog15/05/2025

Peter Sullivan murder conviction quashed after 38 years in jail – it would be a mistake to see his case as a bizarre one-off

Peter Sullivan has had his conviction for the murder of Diane Sindall quashed. He is not the Beast of Birkenhead. He is an innocent man who got ensnared in a malfunctioning system that then took 38 years to admit its mistake. Read more

Press Release19/05/2025

Finn meets Made in Chelsea star Jamie after reaching undergrad awards final

A University of Winchester student was shortlisted for Undergraduate of the Year in a national competition organised by graduate careers hub TargetJobs UK. Read more

Press Release12/05/2025

Chris helps bring history to life for app which explores London's queer heritage

Professor of Eighteenth-Century English Literature Chris Mounsey is the co-creator of the ListenQueer app which launches at Queer Britain in London on 31 May. Read more

Press Release09/05/2025

'Look but don't stare' is the message for police interviewers from new research

Making eye contact is regarded as a good way of conveying attentiveness and respect in social interactions but can you overdo it? Read more

Press Release06/05/2025

Academics reveal their background stories and obscure knowledge on campus podcast

Created by Schools and Colleges Co-ordinator Lucy Dixon, the On Campus With...podcast gives academics a platform to tell their back stories, share their research and discuss the more obscure and unusual aspects of their subjects. Read more

Press Release25/03/2025

BBC journalist Victoria Derbyshire to chair University's Education Question Time

BBC journalist and broadcaster Victoria Derbyshire is to appear at a special event at the University of Winchester focusing on current issues in education. Read more

Press Release28/04/2025

That's the Spirits! Winchester's cheerleaders win two national titles

The University of Winchester’s cheerleaders, The Spirits, are jumping for joy after winning two national championships this spring. Read more

Press Release29/04/2025

Winchester academic's latest research turns the spotlight on abattoir practices

A University of Winchester animal welfare expert, who hit the headlines after her work helped prompt an investigation into alleged cruelty to sheep and goats at a Midlands abattoir, has published a new study on possible problems surrounding the slaughter of pigs. Read more

Press Release28/04/2025

Creative graduates describe their different career paths

Graduates of the University of Winchester described their personal journeys in the creative industries at a special careers day for current students. Read more

Press Release14/04/2025

Winchester up for 'Public Sector Accountancy College of the Year' award

The Accounting and Finance Programme Team at the University of Winchester has been shortlisted in the PQ Magazine 2025 awards. Read more

The Conversation22/04/2025

King visits the Vatican: my research shows countries that cut ties with the Catholic Church perform better

Writing just days before the death of Pope Francis, Dr Jason Garcia-Portilla Lecturer in Business Management at the University of Winchester looks at the ongoing political and economic influence of the Catholic Church in the wake of the King’s recent visit to the Vatican. Read more

Press Release14/04/2025

Winchester students win festival prize with film about man trapped inside his phone

A surreal film about a man who becomes trapped inside his mobile phone has won a prestigious award for a young team from the University of Winchester. Read more

Press Release14/04/2025

Older people's fear of falling can increase risk of future falls, says new study

Injuries caused by falls cost health services all over the world billions and new research shows that fear of falling can increase the risk of future falls by at least 60 per cent. Read more

Press Release09/04/2025

Drama graduate Stephen returns to Dr Who - this time he's a robot

A University of Winchester drama graduate appears in the new episode of Dr Who on Saturday. Read more

Press Release05/04/2025

Walnuts study gives Adrian food for thought for new tests on brain function

A University of Winchester academic hopes to continue his research into foods which boost brain function after taking part in a study which highlighted the benefits of walnuts for breakfast. Read more

Press Release01/04/2025

Compression suits could help stroke survivors regain mobility, study finds

Wearing compression suits as part of a home exercise regime could aid the recovery of stroke victims, according to a study by academics at the University of Winchester. Read more

Press Release04/04/2025

Four-midable! Winchester sports teams win four league titles

University of Winchester teams have enjoyed one of their best seasons in BUCS (British Universities and College Sport) events, winning four regional league titles. Read more

Press Release28/03/2025

New research shows athletes in team sports still reluctant to report concussion symptoms

A new study highlights how sports coaches' leadership styles and team environments can directly influence an athlete’s willingness to report concussion symptoms—both their own and those of teammates. Read more

Press Release04/04/2025

Daniel plugs into PowerPoint to tell his songwriting story

Rock ‘n’ Roll and PowerPoint presentations are two phrases which seldom appear in the same sentence - but a University of Winchester lecturer is seeking to combine them in a new show. Read more

Press Release02/04/2025

Taylor reaches final of business contest with her baby bites

A budding entrepreneur from the University of Winchester has won a place in the final of a national student business competition. Read more

1

2

3

4

5