Press Centre
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We need to protect children who appear on social media: 'Generation Tagged' and the YouTube 'Kidfluencer'
As the Royal College of Psychiatrists urges the Government to afford child YouTube stars the same protection as child actors, Dr Emma Nottingham outlines the Centre's research which shows that children who appear on social media need greater protection. Read more
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Winchester research roundup July 2019
The University is one of 15 institutions across the south of England to receive funding of £9 million as part of the ARC Wessex partnership, which will work together to help solve some of the big health challenges our communities are facing, including dementia and obesity. Find out more about the partnership, as well as other research news, below. Read more
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English voters, English issues
In the week that Boris Johnson became the new Prime Minister and the LibDems chose Jo Swinson as the party's new leader, new research from the Centre for English Identity and Politics (CEIP) has highlighted a challenge to all political parties in responding to a significant group of English voters. Read more
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Cautious welcome from University of Winchester physical education expert for new School Sport and Activity Action Plan
The Government's long-awaited new School Sport and Activity Action Plan has adopted two of the key recommendations made in a Parliamentary report on children's physical education, which was jointly sponsored by the Universities of Winchester, Sheffield Hallam and Kingston. Read more
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July 2019 at the University of Winchester
Throughout July, social justice and sustainability continued to be top priorities. As a founding member of the new Winchester Food Partnership, the University was involved in its formal launch and student donations supported a range of local charities by giving unwanted items a second life. Read more
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Taking on the Winchester Half Marathon 2019 challenge: Meet Our Runners
On 22 September, over 2,000 keen runners will take on the Winchester Half Marathon, tackling a beautiful course of just over 13 miles which starts and ends in the centre of our historic city. Ten students and members of staff at the University of Winchester - one of the official race partners - have been given complimentary passes to the race. Read more
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Winchester Churches Nightshelter bags donations from University students
The University of Winchester and Winchester Churches Nightshelter have joined forces to ensure that household items, clothes and unopened canned food no longer needed by first-year students heading home for the summer are given a second life, thanks to the University's Bag It Up initiative. Read more
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New code of practice needed to oversee use of machine learning in policing, according to University of Winchester report
A new Code of Practice is necessary to manage the use of machine learning in policing according to a report by the Centre for Information Rights (CIR) at the University of Winchester. Read more
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Winchester research roundup August 2019
We delve into the past in this month's research roundup and look forward to the BBC History Weekend 2019 in Winchester. We also engage in topical issues of the day, from the Government's new School Sport and Activity Action Plan to the climate emergency. Read more
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No monkeying around! The issues of keeping pet primates
Do you know it is entirely legal to keep a primate as a pet in the UK, even if it is an endangered species? An estimated 5000 primates currently live in UK homes as pets. Most are marmosets but squirrel monkeys, capuchins and spider monkeys, as well as lemurs and other species are kept. Read more
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University awarded for its support of Armed Forces personnel and their families
The Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award has been granted to the University of Winchester in recognition of its commitment to being an Armed Forces-friendly employer, and its support of the wider forces community and of the families of military personnel. Read more
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August 2019 at the University of Winchester
August saw the successful launch of the University's new Faculty of Health and Wellbeing and we welcomed former England rugby team captain Lewis Moody back on campus to support his team of coaches. We also won an award for our commitment to being an Armed Forces friendly-employer. Read more
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Winchester Half Marathon 2019: Training Update
A lot of hard work and training in the lead up to the Winchester Half Marathon on 22 September 2019, involving over 2,000 runners. With the marathon date approaching, the University of Winchester contacted the ten students and staff members preparing to take their mark. Read on to see how the runners are progressing. Read more
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Award-winning actor David Suchet opens University of Winchester Forensic Laboratory
David Suchet CBE, famous for portraying Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot, formally opened the University of Winchester's new state-of-the-art Forensic Laboratory yesterday (Tuesday 17 September). Read more
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University of Winchester boosts sustainable credentials with Green Tourism Silver Award
The University of Winchester’s commitment to sustainability throughout its business operations as a conference centre and events facility has secured a Silver Award from Green Tourism, the largest sustainable certification programme in the world. Read more
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Ground breaking ceremony marks build of second University-sponsored primary academy
A traditional ground breaking ceremony held today (Friday 27 September) celebrated the start of Hampshire County Council’s construction of Stoneham Park Primary Academy – a new school sponsored by the University of Winchester Academy Trust (UWINAT). Read more
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Winchester Half Marathon 2019: The Final Stretch
Last weekend saw in the final stretch for our Winchester Half Marathon runners, who completed the race on Sunday 22 September. Over 2,000 runners came together to take on the scenic 13 mile race which began and ended in Winchester City Centre. Read on to find out how the students and staff from the University got on. Read more
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September 2019 at the University of Winchester
Ground-breaking events, a new state-of-the-art Forensic Laboratory and students set to become some of the world's first United Nations accredited Climate Change Teachers. Working towards a sustainable future and upholding the University values of Compassion, Individuals Matter and Spirituality. Read more
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