Press Centre
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The Conversation
Elizabeth II took the throne at 25 - one of the many young queens who shaped Britain’s history
Dr Elena Woodacre, Reader in Renaissance History at the University of Winchester, looks at the impact of three young female monarchs who gave their names to eras that resonate in history - the Elizabethan and Victorian ages. Read more
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Hot off the press: new books published by University of Winchester academics
A children's wartime adventure, stories of the supernatural and archaeology, and an essential reference book on prisons and criminal justice: this month has seen University of Winchester academics publish books on a variety of subjects. Find out more in this blog post. Read more
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New guidelines to support participation in heritage-based mental health projects launched on World Mental Health Day 2022
Taking part in heritage projects has become a popular way to improve mental health and wellbeing. A new set of best practice guidelines aimed at ensuring that participants and the historic remains involved are well supported during projects is launched today, on World Mental Health Day (Monday 10 October 2022). Read more
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University of Winchester Class of 2022 set to celebrate achievements alongside public figures being honoured at Graduation ceremonies
University of Winchester students will be celebrating their achievements this month, as more than 2,000 graduate in Winchester Cathedral between 18 and 21 October. Read more
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Black History Month: Unearthing the hidden stories of the St Vincent Botanical Garden
In our latest blog post, to mark Black History Month, Dr Christina Welch unearths the contribution of indigenous and enslaved African knowledge systems to the St Vincent Botanical Garden under Dr Anderson (1785-1811). Thanks to a collaborative project, after more than 200 years, the Garden has access to its history. Read more
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Launch of new BECOME scholarships scheme to support talented students from minority ethnic groups study at the University of Winchester
The University of Winchester has launched a new scholarship scheme to support students from minority ethnic groups to study on its Education and Health and Wellbeing degree programmes. Read more
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Nature on his mind: Chris Packham explores the impact of nature on our mental health in lecture at the University of Winchester
Naturalist, TV presenter, photographer and author Chris Packham looks at how individuals can harness developing a connection with nature to improve the symptoms of debilitating mental health conditions, including depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder, at a lecture at the University of Winchester on Thursday 1 December 2022. Read more
The Conversation
Sport-induced traumatic brain injury: families reveal the ‘hell’ of living with the condition
Matt Smith, Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology, highlights the experiences of family members when a loved one loses their life due to head injuries from involvement in sport, in a new article for The Conversation, co-authored with Adam John White, Lecturer, Oxford Brookes University, and Keith Parry, Deputy Head Of Department in Depar Read more
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University of Winchester expert helps create BBC Moodboosters initiative to inspire children to boost their mood and feel good
A University of Winchester expert in physical education and children's wellbeing has worked alongside the charity stormbreak, BBC Education and BBC Children in Need to develop resources for a new BBC initiative. Read more
Full house for Chris Packham lecture raises funds for local youth charity
A full house in the auditorium at the University of Winchester's West Downs Centre gathered last week to hear Chris Packham talk about how developing a connection with nature can help improve the symptoms of debilitating mental health conditions. Read more
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Winchester gains University of Sanctuary reaccreditation for support of asylum seekers and refugees
The University of Winchester has been reaccredited as a University of Sanctuary in recognition of its ongoing successful initiatives to welcome refugees and asylum seekers and support them in higher education study. Read more
Blog
November 2022 at the University of Winchester
November saw the University celebrated for its work helping to support a range of people, including refugees and asylum seekers, primary school children and regional businesses. Read our blog post to find out what we were up to this month. Read more
Blog
Health and climate change: climate justice essential for global health
In our latest blog post, Chris Zielinski, Visiting Fellow to the Centre for Global Health in the Faculty of Health and Wellbeing, describes a recent initiative to highlight the impact of climate change on health across the African continent and the world. Read more
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University of Winchester announces support for SMEs to sign up to Help to Grow Management course
The University of Winchester has announced more support for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in the region to boost their leadership skills and business performance through the Government's Help to Grow Management executive development course. Read more
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