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Blog27/02/2020

Six phrases to help your child's emotional development

Emotional competence is an important life skill. Children with a high level of emotional competence, tend to have more friends, do better at school, and are more likely to help others. Read more

Blog28/02/2020

February 2020 at the University of Winchester

It’s time to reflect on the many achievements of February at the University. From celebrating volunteers to continuing to champion sustainability, it’s been a busy month. Read more

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Blog03/03/2020

Five surprising benefits of a plant-based diet

Many of the important benefits of a plant-based diet – particularly for climate health and animals – are well known. Yet despite the science being very clear, there remains confusion about the impact on human health. Read more

Press Release04/03/2020

Scouting out ‘who dunnit’ at the University of Winchester

A group of Winchester District Explorer Scouts became real life forensic investigators solving crime at the University of Winchester, at a special event inspired by the popular board game Cluedo. Read more

Statement11/03/2020

Coronavirus: FAQs for students and staff

The University is closely monitoring the global outbreak of oronavirus (Covid-19) and we are following official guidance from the Government and Public Health England (PHE) on how best to act and respond as the situation continues to rapidly evolve. Read more

Statement25/03/2020

Coronavirus update

As the global coronavirus continues to unfold and to affect the UK, the University of Winchester has introduced further measures to safeguard our community and support both students and staff. Read more

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Blog18/03/2020

A tapestry of voices and sounds: bringing Northern Ireland communities to life

With her new sound installation, as part of the Citizens' Wallpaper Project, currently showing in Northern Ireland, Millie Taylor, Professor of Musical Theatre, reflects on her interest in the relationships between sound and image and how what you learn at university stays with you throughout your life. Read more

Blog23/03/2020

Legal websites are a vital aspect of modern legal marketing: who's doing it well?

In an overcrowded and competitive market, how do law firms create a distinctive online presence? In this blog post, second-year BA (Hons) Law student Isobelle Bramley-Hill highlights the techniques law firms use to stand out from the crowd. Read more

Blog20/03/2020

How to keep exercising during social isolation

How can we all stay fit and active if we're self-isolating or staying indoors more because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak? In this blog post, experts in the University's Department of Sport, Exercise and Health, share invaluable tips about how we can work out at home - and even get involved in some social exercise. Read more

Blog27/03/2020

Five TV sitcoms to help get you through lockdown

Is laughter the best medicine? As we spend more time at home due to the coronavirus outbreak, Professor Alec Charles, Dean of the Faculty of Arts, argues that there's something reassuring about sitcoms and nominates five favourites to help get you through the lockdown. Read more

Blog01/04/2020

March 2020 at the University of Winchester

March has seen unprecedented and challenging times on a global scale due to the coronavirus pandemic. Recent Government guidance has led to a change in University life as we knew it, for the safety of those around us. Read more

Press Release03/04/2020

Coronavirus: University launches £3.4m fund to support students living in halls of residence

The University is making available funds of £3.4 million to support students who have returned home because of the coronavirus outbreak and are no longer living in their University accommodation. Read more

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Blog07/04/2020

The Longer Road to Tokyo: Impact of coronavirus

In this blog post, Richard Cheetham MBE, Senior Fellow in Sports Coaching, aims to give an insight into the some of those who now will need to plan a very different summer. Read more

Blog13/04/2020

Engaging students as partners in the higher education sector

To mark the launch today (Monday 13April) of a new book about student engagement - co-edited by Tom Lowe, Director of Student Engagement at the University of Winchester - we look at the sector-leading work done at Winchester in this increasingly-important area. Read more

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Blog13/04/2020

Psycho killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?

As series three of the multi-award-winning TV series Killing Eve returns to our screens today, here's another chance to read a blog by Professor Alec Charles exploring the anatomy of a screen psychopath. Read more

Blog15/04/2020

Coronavirus: why self-isolation brings mental health strain for elite athletes

The spread of COVID-19 is changing life for billions of people around the world. Many are adapting to periods of self-isolation and finding creative ways to stay fit, but the enforced changes may also result in increased sedentary behaviours – which can contribute to anxiety and depression. Read more

Blog15/04/2020

Andrew Lloyd Webber launches YouTube channel, here’s how he revived the musical

British musical theatre maestro Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber has launched a YouTube channel, The Shows Must Go On. Over the coming weekends, a number of his musicals will be screened for a limited time. Read more

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Press Release17/04/2020

Coronavirus lockdown: Winchester leads new study into the effect on physical activity and wellbeing

A team of researchers led by the University of Winchester has launched a new study to examine the effect of the UK Government's lockdown strategy on the population's physical activity levels and wellbeing during the Covid-19 pandemic. Read more

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Press Release21/04/2020

Coronavirus: University supports NHS frontline staff during pandemic

The University of Winchester is supporting the NHS during the coronavirus pandemic, providing campus accommodation to frontline staff who are unable to stay in their own homes. Read more

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Blog23/04/2020

Sustainable and nostalgic: taking a backwards glance at fashion

To mark Fashion Revolution Week 2020, BA (Hons) Fashion Marketing students Natasha Coe and Caitlyn Raymond interview the Edwards brothers, entrepreneurs of 1999 Vintage. Read more

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Blog04/05/2020

The Positive Pandemic: bringing students together

With University of Winchester students now spread far and wide while the University is closed and the country is in lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, Winchester Student Union have launched a clever and creative initiative to bring people together. Read more

Blog29/04/2020

Cultural Resources for Living in the Pandemic

To round off the month we have an extended blog, as drawn together by Professor Jude Davies, Professor of American Literature and Culture in the Department of English, Creative Writing and American Studies. This long-read provides a selection of cultural resources for pandemic living. Read more

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Press Release01/05/2020

University of Winchester historian's role in hit Netflix drama The Last Kingdom

A University of Winchester historian has once again helped to weave historical accuracy in to the new series of Carnival Films' hit television drama The Last Kingdom, which is now available on streaming channel Netflix with its fourth season. Read more

Blog01/05/2020

April 2020 at the University of Winchester

With the coronavirus pandemic continuing to impact daily life as the UK remains in lockdown, the last month has seen the University looking outwards to offer support to our local community, as well as students and staff. Read more

Blog05/05/2020

Playwriting can give vulnerable young people confidence and a sense of control

In this blog post for The Conversation, Zoe Lewis, playwright and PhD researcher in Drama and Education at the University of Winchester discusses how writing a play and seeing it performed can change the way young people see themselves. Read more

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Press Release13/03/2026

Creative Writing student Gabriel creates a dystopian future for his first novel

A University of Winchester Creative Writing student has published a novel set in a dystopian future. Gabriel Webster’s ‘Devotion’ is a coming-of-age story whose central character Hector goes from innocent seven-year-old to vengeful vigilante. Read more