
Press Centre

Welcome to our Press Centre – the home of our latest news releases, research blogs and announcements. Journalists looking for expert comment or opinion on a story can search our online ‘Find an expert’ database. Call us on + 44 (0) 1962 827678 or email us at press@winchester.ac.uk
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Blue Apple and University of Winchester cement fruitful partnership with residency
Blue Apple Theatre is moving its headquarters into the University of Winchester where the Blue Apple team will work closely alongside colleagues in the Faculty of Arts, thanks to a five-year residency announced by the University today [add date]. Read more
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University of Winchester experts help uncover the history of Norman Winchester for TV show
Medieval history and archaeology experts from the University of Winchester feature in an upcoming episode of the Channel Four series Britain's Most Historic Towns which focuses on Winchester, to be broadcast on Saturday 21 April. Read more
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Expect the unexpected: Winchester-Mandela Museum Exchange 2018
Eleven Winchester undergraduates, studying teacher education and film, are currently on a two-week placement in South Africa as part of the University's partnership with the Nelson Mandela Museum. We'll be featuring regular posts from them during their visit: here's the first report from trainee teacher Evie Mobley-Down. Read more
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Climate change-themed music album shortlisted for international award
The University of Winchester’s record label has been nominated for an international Green Gown Award for its climate change-themed album. The album This Changes Everything, features 11 original tracks created by University students and staff through Splendid Fred Records. Read more
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Ever felt like an A list celebrity? We have: Winchester-Nelson Mandela Museum Exchange 2018
In the latest blog from Winchester students on a placement in South Africa - part of the University's partnership with the Nelson Mandela Museum - student teacher Leah Knape talks about lectures, sharing Nelson Mandela's legacy and learning traditional African dancing. Read more
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Teaching in a class where there is little English has had its challenges: Winchester-Nelson Mandela Museum Exchange 2018
Student teacher Alex Parnell shares her experience of teaching in a South African primary school during a two-week placement in the country, which is part of the University's partnership with the Nelson Mandela Museum. Read more
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University of Winchester project to engage schools in support of service children celebrates success
The success of Festival of Friends, a project to increase support for children from military service families, was celebrated with a prize-giving at the University of Winchester on 17 April. Read more
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Don't judge a book by its cover: Human Library challenges stereotypes through conversation
A library with a difference, where 'books' are people and 'reading' is a conversation, is set to challenge stereotypes and prejudice at a special event at the University of Winchester on Tuesday 15 May. Read more
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April 2018 at the University of Winchester
As students relaxed over Easter break, our campus continued to buzz with activity of all varieties. April was a busy month, packed full of awards, new commitments and agreements, and celebrations. Find out more by reading our highlights below: Read more
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Royal Weddings: Continuity, Change and Controversy
As we look forward to celebrating the Royal wedding at St George's Chapel in Windsor on Saturday, Dr Elena (Ellie) Woodacre, Senior Lecturer in History at the University of Winchester, explains how the marriage of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle fits comfortably into the long history of royal weddings, despite changes to tradition and protocol. Read more
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Character at least as important as curriculum
Tenacity is a crucial quality that young people need to develop in order to thrive while they are at school and in their life beyond, argue University of Winchester experts in a new book which was launched at the University of Winchester on Tuesday 15 May. Read more
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Medieval history research centre launches at University of Winchester
The University of Winchester has launched a research centre to lead innovative research into medieval history. The Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Research brings together scholars of different disciplines from across the University to enhance understanding of the British Isles and wider world from the end of the Classical Period to 1600. Read more
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New book uses storytelling and poetry to show children the beauty of science
A Winchester academic has launched a new novel that looks to open children’s eyes to the natural world through an adventure story with a difference. Xientifica SOS was written by University of Winchester Researcher Daniel Phelps, and features illustrations by Beth Gibbs, a student at Winchester School of Art. It follows five schoolchildren, each Read more
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Creative writing at university: Setting the Scene
The University of Winchester runs one of the most successful creative writing programmes of its kind in the UK. Judy Waite, Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing and author of Wordtamer (2017) which has a focus on inspiring creative thinking and writing, discusses her experiences of teaching on our undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses. Read more
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