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"If the Annunciation is the most important event in human history, why don't we celebrate it more?" Launch of The Annunciation: A Pilgrim's Quest by Mark Byford
An award-winning former BBC journalist and editor has published a compelling account of his search to discover the spiritual meaning of the Annunciation - the gospel story of the encounter between the angel Gabriel and the Virgin Mary, informing her that she will conceive a son and must name him Jesus. Read more
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"Blowing up entire universes is pretty straightforward - making the sound of someone turning invisible can be a challenge."
Multi-award-winning writer and director and University of Winchester alumnus and Honorary Fellow, Dirk Maggs has just directed the 40th anniversary series of BBC Radio Four’s hugely popular Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. Dirk is renowned for evolving radio drama into ‘audio movies’ – a near-visual approach combining scripts, layered sound effe Read more
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'Fake news', the Dark Net and politics and the digital future under the spotlight at University of Winchester conference
A major conference hosted by the University of Winchester next month will see lawyers, computer scientists, academics and policy makers explore the impact of digital technologies and Big Data on the political process. Read more
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Chew fancy a brew? University of Winchester recycled coffee cups campaign shortlisted for national award
The University of Winchester's successful recycled coffee cups initiative which has helped boost waste reduction and recycling efforts on campus has been shortlisted for a prestigious national recycling award. Read more
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Living well: how can regional health and social care services work together to support older people in the future?
The ageing population in the central south region poses significant challenges and opportunities. Tony Curtis, Professor of Management at the University of Winchester, explores the issues and explains why the University can play an important role in addressing future challenges. Read more
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University of Winchester offers business growth programme to female entrepreneurs
A fully-funded business growth programme aimed at supporting women in business is to launch in the region. One hundred female entrepreneurs, who have been in business for at least a year and who want to transform their business, are being offered free places to undertake the programme managed by the University of Winchester and supported by NatWest Read more
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University of Winchester Writers' Festival 2018 writing competitions open for entries
There is still time for aspiring poets, novelists and creative writers of all kinds to enter the popular University of Winchester Writers' Festival 2018 writing competitions which are open until Friday 11 April 2018. Read more
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Event at University of Winchester set to support local businesses in contributing to the UN’s Sustainable Business Goals
Many businesses today think about sustainability and their social responsibilities but how does this fit with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals? Booking is now open for the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Roadshow, which is to make Winchester the first stop on its 2018 tour with an event hosted in partnership with the University Read more
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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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