
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: scroll down to the end of this page. Call us on + 44 (0) 1962 827678 or email us at press@winchester.ac.uk
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The In/visibility of Race and Religion
How do race and religion impact life chances? Maisha Islam, of the Centre for Student Engagement, explores issues around race and religion in a series of posts for the University. In this first post, she argues that the subtle ways in which society reacts to individuals' difference(s) are the most problematic Read more
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Winchester students quiz Ambassador about peace process in Afghanistan
Students studying Politics and Global Studies and Journalism courses at the University of Winchester had an opportunity to quiz the Ambassador of Afghanistan to the UK about the peace process and elections in his country at a special roundtable discussion event this week. Read more
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Winchester recognised as a University of Sanctuary
The University of Winchester received a Sanctuary Award from UK charity City of Sanctuary in recognition of its initiatives to welcome refugees and asylum seekers and support them in higher education study. Winchester becomes the first University of Sanctuary in the south of England. Read more
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'Words to live by' from University Chancellor Alan Titchmarsh at Christmas lecture
University of Winchester Chancellor, broadcaster and novelist Alan Titchmarsh MBE VMH DL, shared his advice for making the most out of life at a special Christmas lecture this week (5 December). Read more
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Women, Equality and the Legal Profession
In November, Christina Blacklaws, President of the Law Society of England and Wales, delivered a lecture at the University of Winchester. Charley Dugdale, LLB (Hons) Law student and President of the Winchester Student Law Society, shares thoughts on the talk and explains why reality is better than fiction when it comes to the legal profession. Read more
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“The world needs visionary leaders to solve today’s problems”: 5 minutes with Adrian Kendry
In October, former NATO Senior Defence Economist and Adviser to the 12th Secretary General and Visiting Professor of Economics and Security at the University of Winchester, Adrian Kendry, delivered his inaugural lecture. We spoke to him about politics, economics, and religion and asked for his thoughts on Brexit. Read more
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Review of the Year: 2018 at the University of Winchester
2018 was an incredibly busy and positive year for the University of Winchester. From new building developments and visits from politicians and celebrities, to forging partnerships and championing values-driven social action, there was lots to celebrate each month. It was a tough choice, but here are our favourite moments from the past year. Read more
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How can our education systems reflect the society we live in?
In the second of her posts exploring issues around race and religion for our equality and diversity blog, Maisha Islam, administrator for the Centre for Student Engagement, asks: to what extent are our education systems reflective of the society we now live in? Read more
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Winchester health experts launch exercise-based stroke rehabilitation clinic in Hampshire
Health experts at the University of Winchester have set up a new community clinic to help improve the health, wellbeing and quality of life of stroke victims through exercise and education. Read more
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Chaplaincy in focus: Dean of Spiritual Life, Revd Dr Terry Biddington
As one of our core values, spirituality is important at the University of Winchester. We spoke to Dr Terry Biddington, Dean of Spiritual Life, about the role spirituality plays in university life, the importance of multifaith spaces and what the University does to encourage students and staff to engage with their spirituality. Read more
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Why the ‘People’s Vote’ isn’t listening to England
Professor John Denham, former Labour Cabinet Minister and Director of the Centre for English Identity and Politics at the University of Winchester discusses the implications of a prospective second referendum. He explains why the campaign for a Peoples Vote has ignored England and, as a result, risks further division. Read more
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Acclaimed children's author Katherine Rundell announced as keynote speaker at University of Winchester Writers' Festival 2019
Katherine Rundell, prize-winning author of five novels for children and a renowned academic scholar, has been announced as the keynote speaker for this year's University of Winchester Writers' Festival (14-16 June 2019). Read more
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