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Award nod for team that supports international students on their visa journeys
A team from the University of Winchester has been recognised for the outstanding support they give student applicants from abroad in navigating the often-complicated visa and immigration processes. Read more
Where are all the prehistoric ghosts?
When we think of ‘traditional’ British ghosts, we tend to imagine white ladies, headless horsemen, or historical figures such as Anne Boleyn. But rarely do these ghosts go back more than a few hundred years. Given Britain’s strong tradition of ghost belief, it begs the question: where are the prehistoric ghosts? Read more
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University of Winchester’s Teacher Training rated among the best in the country by Ofsted
A “genuine sense of belonging” and an “unwavering and tenacious commitment to inclusion” are among the strengths highlighted by Ofsted following its latest inspection of Initial Teacher Education (ITE) at the University of Winchester. Read more
The Conversation
Escape rooms give healthcare students a safe place to get things wrong
Rhi Carter, Lecturer in Occupational Therapy at the University of Winchester has designed an escape room to give her students a taste of decision-making when they are up against the clock. No-one gets hurt and the students can learn from their mistakes. explains how her escape room works why getting it wrong is such an important part of learning… Read more
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It’s a win-win…sports injury clinic provides free treatment for patients and hands-on learning for students
If you’re suffering with a sporting injury, chronic pain or simply wanting to move and feel better in everyday life, our free sports injury clinic at the University of Winchester delivered and supervised by Sports Therapy students could help you while providing valuable real-life learning experiences for students. Read more
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Academic's recording dream comes true with the help of students
When Music and Sound Production student J Dengate attended a gig by local band Never the Twain, featuring Performing Arts lecturer Dr Stevie Simkin, neither could have guessed they would end up recording 12 songs together. Read more
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From Rehearsal to the Real Stage: Building a Cyber Security Career at Winchester in the world of AI
AI is changing how cyber security work gets done. For students considering a career in the field, that raises an important question: what should you learn when technology can already perform some of the tasks once given to junior professionals? Read more
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Researchers find 'stigma' around falling can deter older people from voicing their concerns to doctors
As we grow older many of us will experience a fall. New research from the University of Winchester suggests that older people are not only concerned about falling but are reluctant to talk about those concerns. Read more-square.jpg)
The Conversation
Inclusion is central to England’s education policy – but what it means is changing
Inclusion has become one of the most prominent concepts in contemporary education policy in England. Its position at the centre of the Department for Education’s ambitions can be seen in recent guidance on the creation of “inclusion bases”, spaces that support pupils with additional needs, in mainstream schools. Read more
The Conversation
Children of armed forces families have extra educational challenges – especially those with Send
Service children are children of current or former armed forces personnel. Being a service child can be a source of pride, resilience and determination. Yet service life brings experiences and challenges their civilian peers may not face. Read more
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Volunteering in the outdoors provides natural boost for creative thinking
Countless great thinkers, inventors, scientists, artists and poets like Nietzsche, Jobs, Einstein, and Wordsworth reported that their ideas were inspired through nature - but can exposure to the great outdoors improve everyone’s creative thinking? Read more
