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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University of Winchester students sing out for action ahead of COP26 in collaborative project by The Grange Festival and WWF
Undergraduate students from the University of Winchester express their hopes about a sustainable future for the planet in a film which is set to be shown at COP26, the United Nations Climate Conference in Glasgow in November. Read more
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University of Winchester early medieval history expert shortlisted for internationally prestigious prize
University of Winchester medieval history expert Dr Katherine Weikert has been shortlisted for one of the most important prizes in architectural history, it was announced today (Friday 24 September 2021). Read more
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University of Winchester ranked top ten in UK for graduates in employment and further study
The University of Winchester is ranked joint 6th in the UK for the number of undergraduate students in full-time employment or further study 15 months after graduation, according to the latest Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021 from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA). Read more
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Winchester signs up to new catering accreditation scheme helping university canteens go green
The University of Winchester is one of the first higher education institutions in the country to sign up to a new Friends of the Earth accreditation scheme, which aims to motivate university caterers to help fight climate and nature breakdown. Read more
The Conversation
LGBTQ+ athletes: why more sportspeople than ever are coming out
Eric Anderson, Professor of Masculinities, Sexualities and Sport at the University of Winchester, is co-author of an article for The Conversation, highlighting why more sportspeople are coming out. Factors include sport becoming more inclusive, support from high-profile heterosexual allies within sport and the increasing politicisation of sport. Read more
Blog
September 2021 at the University of Winchester
There was a welcome 'buzz' around campus, as September saw the return of students to campus for the start of the academic year. From a pop-up vaccination clinic for students and staff to the launch of the University's countdown to the United Nations' COP26 climate conference in Glasgow next month, here is a round-up of highlights. Read more
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Student achievements celebrated and public figures honoured at Graduation for Class of 2021
The University of Winchester is celebrating the achievements of students at Graduation this year (19-22 October), as well as awarding Honorary Doctorates and Fellowships to prominent public figures - including actors, conservationists and judges - recognising excellence in their respective fields. Read more
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University of Winchester Physiotherapy students praised by Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire
Students and staff from the University of Winchester BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy programme have welcomed Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire Sir Freddie Viggers to the physiotherapy suite in Winchester High Street. Read more
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Climate change and the regenerative power of nature is focus of inaugural public exhibition at the University of Winchester West Downs Gallery
As the world counts down to COP26 in November, the University of Winchester has opened its new gallery space to the public for the first time to enjoy an exhibition with climate change as its focus. Read more
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£360k grant from Arts Council England for new research collaborative to support creative education for children
A new 'Creativity Collaborative' in Hampshire is set to help revolutionise creativity across the curriculum in schools, after securing a £360,000 grant from Arts Council England (ACE). Read more
The Conversation
The best Halloween scares you can watch from the safety of your sofa - recommended by a horror expert
Whether you’re looking for some classic scares, a spooky cult tale or something a little more intelligent and sinister to watch this Halloween, Professor Alec Charles, Dean of the University's Faculty of Arts, recommends some scary viewing, whatever your taste, in an article in The Conversation. Read more
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October 2021 at the University of Winchester
October was a month of celebration here at the University of Winchester: We celebrated the Class of 2021 who graduated in ceremonies at Winchester Cathedral, as well as the achievements of high profile and inspirational individuals who became honorary graduates of the University. Read more
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University of Winchester students raise their voice for climate justice at COP26
Students from the University of Winchester are travelling to Glasgow today (Friday 5 November) to get involved in the crucial UN Climate Change Conference COP26. The conference, which began on 31 October, is seen as a key moment in tackling the climate crisis. Read more
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More support needed for families caring for former athletes living with neurodegenerative disease, new study shows
Following former Rugby World Cup winner Steve Thompson's diagnosis of early-onset dementia at 42, and probable chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a new research study explores the experiences of family members of former athletes with CTE. Read more
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Don't drop the mask, recycle it!
In this new blog post, Becky Hammerton, a University of Winchester PhD student in the Centre for Animal Welfare, shares a personal story which highlights how important it is for us all to dispose of our single-use face coverings carefully in order to protect our environment, wildlife and our much loved animal companions. Read more
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Biodiversity in the wake of COP26: from butterflies to great apes
In our latest blog post, Dr Lisa Riley, Senior Lecturer in Animal Welfare and an expert in primatology, explains how small changes can lead to big improvements in biodiversity loss and climate change. Her blog comes as the University launches a new distance-learning course, BSc (Hons) Animal Science and Conservation starting in September 2020. Read more
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