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Study shows professional gamers and athletes face similar psychological pressure
Esports gamers face similar levels of psychological pressure as professional athletes, and are exposed to significant stress factors when competing in top level competitions researchers have revealed, in the first study of its kind. Read more
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Grassroots football team to play like ‘Match of the Day’ stars
A Southampton-based amateur football team, which was set up to encourage men to open up about mental illness, has won a new competition which will see them treated like Premier League stars, including full ‘Match of the Day’ treatment. The winners, DC United, were declared in December through a live twitter announcement. Read more
Blog
Why National Apprenticeship Week is important for universities
To mark National Apprenticeship Week 2020, David Way CBE, Visiting Professor of Knowledge Exchange in the University of Winchester Business School, sets out why this annual celebration of the impact of apprenticeships on individuals, employers and the economy is important to universities. Read more
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Doctor Who: fan reaction to first black Time Lord exposes Britain’s deep divisions on race and gender
BBC audiences were recently introduced to their first black Doctor Who. In the episode which aired in the UK on January 26, Jo Martin – previously best known for roles in Holby City and Blue Story – played an ostensibly ordinary human who was, towards the end of the episode, revealed as a previously unknown (possibly past, future or parallel) Read more
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Over-parenting teaches children to be entitled – let them fail and learn to be resilient instead
During the last couple of decades, new types of parents have emerged. From the anxiously involved helicopter parents to the pushy tiger mums, these differing styles all have one thing in common: they tend to involve over-parenting. Read more
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University of Winchester becomes newest member of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network
The University of Winchester has become the newest member of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), underlining its commitment to tackling the significant global challenges the world now faces, including climate change. Read more
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Climate emergency, TV licence and Brexit focus of BBC Any Questions? live broadcast from the University of Winchester
The climate emergency, the TV licence and the indeterminate sentencing of convicted terrorits were just some of the current issues in the news up for discussion when BBC flagship political debate show Any Questions? was broadcast live from the University of Winchester in front of a packed audience on Friday 7 February. Read more
Statement
Minimising the impact of the UCU strikes on our students
The University is extremely concerned about the impact the proposed strikes due to take place in February and March may have on our students' university experience. That is why we are doing all we can to minimise this impact. Please find below details about what is being done. Read more
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January 2020 at the University of Winchester
January set 2020 off to a strong start at the University of Winchester. Local football teams were provided with a platform for progress, an award was received for our excellent Estates and Facilities Services, and Sports Psychologist Dr Matthew Smith published pioneering research. Read more
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Volunteering and community champions celebrated for outstanding contributions at University awards ceremony
Passionate students and staff from the University of Winchester, who volunteer with organisations and people in the city, have been honoured at a special awards ceremony. Read more
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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