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Press Release25/11/2021

University of Winchester student volunteers help light a way out of homelessness

Students from the University of Winchester led a Night Walk around the city to raise awareness of the work of homeless charity, The Winchester Beacon earlier this month. Read more

Participants in the climate assembly talking in groups

Press Release26/11/2021

Young Person's Climate Assembly helps chart course to zero carbon in Winchester District

Over 25 young people aged between 16 and 30 who live, work and study in and around Winchester came together at Winchester District's first-ever Young Person's Climate Assembly on Saturday 20 November to send a message to local decision makers about climate change and the urgent need for action. Read more

Lucy collier with her aeward standing outside with Portsmouth City Councillors

Press Release02/12/2021

Winchester Social Work graduate scoops Student of the Year award at national ceremony

Lucy Collier, a newly-qualified social worker who is a graduate of the University of Winchester's Step Up to Social Work programme, has won the student social worker of the year award Read more

Blog02/12/2021

November 2021 at the University of Winchester

In November, the University joined organisations and individuals from all over the world in marking the crucial United Nations' COP26 Climate Conference in Glasgow. We also celebrated student success, awards for our flagship West Downs Centre and the festival of Diwali. Read on to find out more about our busy month. Read more

Group of people each holding a plant pot

Press Release09/12/2021

Hiroshima ginkgo seeds take root in Winchester

Ginkgo seeds from a tree that survived the nuclear attacks on Japan at the end of World War Two have been planted at the University of Winchester, as part of an international peace project. Read more

Alan Titchmarsh with Dame Judi Dench at Graduation 2019

Press Release13/12/2021

University of Winchester bids warm farewell to Chancellor Alan Titchmarsh

The University of Winchester has bid a warm farewell to Alan Titchmarsh MBE VMH DL, who has come to the end of his term in office as its Chancellor after six years. Read more

The Winchester team on set behind the desk

Press Release14/12/2021

Fingers on buzzers: University of Winchester celebrity graduates take on Christmas University Challenge

It's a question of fingers on buzzers as a team of famous University of Winchester alumni take part in Christmas University Challenge 2021. Read more

Press Release15/12/2021

Good physical health is an entitlement for all children and young people, argues new report

The Government's strategy for children's physical health, which has a 'crude fixation' on 'weight management', is criticised in a new report co-chaired by a University of Winchester expert in physical education. Read more

Archaeologists with tools digging a trench

Press Release20/12/2021

University archaeologists help uncover the truth about Ice Age mammoth mystery

Archaeologists from the University of Winchester have helped to uncover the story of the extensive remains of five Ice Age mammoths found at the bottom of a quarry near Swindon. Read more

View of trees in autumn

Press Release22/12/2021

Nature is good medicine: international call to action on the benefits of nature to health and wellbeing

A University of Winchester expert on how access to green spaces contributes to enhancing public and environmental health has joined an international call to action to recognise the irreplaceable potential of nature-derived health services to individuals and to society. Read more

Robin sitting on a snow covered branch

The Conversation23/12/2021

How Britain's favourite festive birds got their names

The names of Britain’s favourite Christmastime birds tell us a lot about how historical speakers of English perceived and thought about these birds. Dr Eric Lacey, Senior Lecturer in English Language, offers an insight into why they got their names in an article for The Conversation. Read more

Blog04/01/2022

2021 at the University of Winchester

2021 saw the return to campus for students and staff as lockdown restrictions eased. With another successful and busy year now behind us, here we look back at some of the key moments at the University of Winchester over the last 12 months. Read more

Blog10/01/2022

Richard III’s reign was dogged by more rumours than just the Princes in the Tower

In a new article for The Conversation, Dr Gordon McKelvie, Senior Lecturer in Medieval History at the University of Winchester, outlines how the reign of Richard III shows that fake news and conspiracy theories need not only be associated with the internet, or even the modern world. Read more

Hydrotherapy pool

Press Release17/01/2022

New aquatic physiotherapy classes set to make a splash at the Winchester Health Clinic

The Winchester Health Clinic is launching new aquatic physiotherapy classes for 2022, aimed at getting individuals with lower limb or back pain back on track doing the jobs or hobbies that they love. Read more

Press Release25/01/2022

University and Winchester Student Union win award for embedding sustainability and social responsibility into curriculum

The University of Winchester and Winchester Student Union have been awarded the National Union of Students (NUS) Responsible Futures accreditation for the second time. The accreditation reflects their shared commitment to embedding sustainability and social responsibility in teaching and other activities. Read more

Blog01/02/2022

January 2022 at the University of Winchester

The beginning of 2022 has brought a sense of anticipation and excitement for the year to come. January 2022 saw us welcome our new Vice-Chancellor and awards, accolades and new initiatives. Read on for some of January's highlights. Read more

Blog07/02/2022

"Apprenticeships exist in all forms and you'll meet some great people along the way"Louisa Seers of IBM on studying as a degree apprentice

Louisa Seers is a software analyst at IBM in her second year studying for her Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship and BA (Hons) Business Management and Leadership degree. In a blog marking National Apprenticeship Week, Louisa explains why she chose to study on the programme and how her career prospects are being boosted by what she is learning Read more

Blog08/02/2022

Race Equality Week 2022 The Inside Out 4: (White) privilege

To mark Race Equality Week 2022 (7-13 February) [ADD LINK], we are publishing a fourth episode of The Inside Out podcast, which launched last October. Read more

Press Release19/10/2021

University of Winchester historian helps bring Viking age to life in new educational gaming experience

A University of Winchester historian has contributed to the development of a new educational gaming experience, allowing players to explore and interact with the history and culture of the Viking Age world. Read more

Student volunteers and owl at the Ark Centre

Press Release17/02/2022

Student volunteers support local community during national Student Volunteering Week

A packed week of events and activities saw student volunteers from the University of Winchester support local community projects across the city for national Student Volunteering Week 2022 (7-13 February). Read more

Press Release28/02/2022

University of Winchester announces sponsorship of city-wide celebration of style

The University of Winchester's Faculty of Business, Law and Digital Technologies is sponsoring Winchester Fashion Week (WFW) 2022, the city's annual celebration of style, which takes place from 4 to 9 April. Read more

Blog02/03/2022

February 2022 at the University of Winchester

From student volunteers supporting the local community to an impressive performance in a national mediation competition, this month has seen students at the University in the forefront of our news and events. Read our February highlights to find out more. Read more

The Conversation08/03/2022

Ukraine invasion: how Belarus has become Russia's pawn

In a new article for The Conversation, Dr Natalya Chernyshova, Senior Lecturer in Modern History, explains how the 2020 Belarusian revolution proved a pivotal turning point in the long and complicated history of the relationship between Minsk and Moscow, ultimately facilitating Russia's attack on its neighbour Ukraine. Read more

Press Release08/03/2022

University of Winchester West Downs Centre wins national Civic Trust Award

The University of Winchester's flagship learning and teaching building the West Downs Centre has been revealed as a UK National Award winner at the Civic Trust Awards 2022. Read more

International Women's Day illustration of women's heads

Blog08/03/2022

International Women's Day 2022: Flash fiction and poetry competition winners

We are delighted to publish the winning entries in creative writing competitions for flash fiction and poetry launched to mark International Women's Day 2022. Read more

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