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. Call us on + 44 (0) 1962 827678 or email us at press@winchester.ac.uk

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Blog08/03/2023

Agency, Authority and Autonomy – The role of the Anglican Church Congresses in Women’s Activism

A blog by History of Women's Education experts Sue Anderson-Faithful and Catherine Holloway, to mark International Women's Day 2023. Read more

The Conversation31/01/2023

Ousmane Sembène at 100: a guide to the life and work of the ‘father of African cinema'

In a new article for The Conversation, Imruh Bakari, Senior Fellow in the Department of Media and Film at the University of Winchester, analyses the impact of the work of filmmaker Ousmane Sembène, the "father of African cinema". Read more

Blog27/01/2023

Holocaust Memorial Day 2023: The importance of identifying ordinary people

In a special blog to mark Holocaust Memorial Day today (27 January 2023), PhD student Lucy Dixon examines the case of Irmgard Furchner and argues that discussion around how ordinary people were complicit in Nazi crimes is important. Read more

Press Release13/01/2023

New Dean appointed to head University of Winchester Faculty of Business and Digital Technologies

The University of Winchester is delighted to announce that Sarah Moore-Williams has been appointed as Dean of the Faculty of Business and Digital Technologies and Director of the University of Winchester Business School. Read more

Press Release14/02/2023

NEW HR DIRECTOR APPOINTED AT UNIVERSITY OF WINCHESTER

The University of Winchester has appointed Kieron Galloway as Director of Human Resources. He will join the University in May from Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, where he is currently Chief People Officer Read more

Press Release28/02/2023

University of Winchester and Theatre Royal Partnership

The University of Winchester and Play to the Crowd are thrilled to announce a significant strategic partnership. The University of Winchester will become Play to the Crowd's Principal Education Investing Partner. Read more

Women stood in front of a banner saying 'Winchester books festival'

Press Release09/03/2023

University of Winchester sponsors a new festival for booklovers and writers

The University of Winchester recently hosted a launch event for the inaugural Winchester Books Festival which will take place between 21 and 23 April 2023 with a vibrant programme of events in a variety of locations across the city. The University of Winchester is proud be the Festival sponsor. Read more

Press Release16/03/2023

University of Winchester student shortlisted for the Student  Nursing Times Award 2023

Sophie Amos, a third-year student on the University of Winchester’s Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) Adult Nursing degree course, is one of only 10 students to be shortlisted for the Student Nursing Times Outstanding Contribution to Student Affairs Award and the only one based in the South of England. Read more

Alums with certificates

Press Release27/03/2023

University of Winchester Business School helps to grow a network

Completing their studies and gaining a certificate is far from the end of the learning journey for participants in Winchester Business School’s Help to Grow: Management course. Read more

Students with film trophy

Press Release28/03/2023

University film students make waves at festival

Three young film makers from the University of Winchester were all smiles after their comedy won the audience award at The Making Waves Future BAFTA Winners Short Film Competition. Read more

Academics with Ground Penetrating Radar

Press Release29/03/2023

University of Winchester experts hunt for submarine beneath park

Experts from the University of Winchester are to take part in a hunt for a long-lost submarine, believed to be buried beneath a public park. Read more

A sow in a farrowing crate

Blog04/04/2023

The Crate Escape: Winchester animal welfare expert joins calls for ban on pig farrowing crates

Animal welfare expert Dr Steven McCulloch delivered a speech at the recent The Crate Escape Parliamentary reception in Westminster. The Crate Escape campaign calls on the Government to end the inhumane use of farrowing crates for pigs. Read his speech in full. Read more

Women stood in front of a banner saying 'Winchester books festival'

Press Release03/04/2023

Winchester film students bring city's Books Festival to the screen

University of Winchester Film Production students stayed fully focused when it came to helping launch the city’s newest festival. Read more

Line up of musicians

Press Release05/04/2023

Student musicians support Ukraine

University of Winchester student musicians banded together to support a humanitarian charity at a Spring Cabaret Concert. Read more

Line up students sports teams

Press Release05/04/2023

Winchester win Varsity clash

Winchester’s sports teams got the better of their old rivals from the University of Chichester in the annual Varsity clash. Read more

Two young men seated on bench laughing

Press Release05/04/2023

Winchester drama alumni Jon up for TV BAFTA award

A graduate of the University of Winchester’s drama programme has been nominated for a TV BAFTA and he’s up against some tough competition, including Harry Potter himself. Read more

Books and a camera on a shelf

Blog06/04/2023

Unfulfilled Expectations - the neglected classics we need to see

“What? Not again?” That was the reaction many viewers will have expressed as the BBC launched its latest Sunday night drama Great Expectations. Read more

Man with statue of saint

Press Release11/04/2023

Simon shines some light on the life of medieval hermits

If you thought hermits led austere, frugal lives of solitude you would only be partly right. Read more

Saxon warriors in a shield wall

Press Release12/04/2023

Ryan sees it through to the death with TV Saxon saga

While many have been slain in the popular TV Saxon saga The Last Kingdom, University of Winchester Professor Ryan Lavelle has stayed the course through many a bloody battle. Read more

Girl BMX rider on track

Press Release14/04/2023

University helps get BMX rider Harriet back on track for world championships

A University of Winchester BMX rider plagued by back injury is on the road to recovery which she hopes will end with medal success at this year’s World Championships. Read more

Graduates in gowns and mortar boards

Press Release19/04/2023

Winchester journalism graduate Ben wins coveted BBC place

A graduate of the University of Winchester has seen off competition from more than 2,000 rivals to win a coveted BBC journalism apprenticeship. Read more

Painting of coronation

Blog21/04/2023

The Coronation of King Charles III: Context, Continuity and Change

Plans for the coronation of Charles III will combine centuries of tradition with innovations to reflect the new king’s personal preferences and priorities as monarch. Celebrating ancient rites such as the coronation while staying relevant to modern society has been an ongoing challenge for the monarchy. Read more

Blog20/12/2023

Look back at the highlights of 2023

Look back at the most memorable moments of 2023 and some that you may have forgotten... Read more

Two young businessmen shaking hands

Press Release21/04/2023

Liam wants to partner with businesses to get an inside view of job interviews

First impressions count but they can be misleading when it comes to job interviews. Read more

Line up of four physios in blue t-shirts

Press Release24/04/2023

Winchester physio students help ease the pain for London marathon runners

Lucky runners in Sunday’s London Marathon went home feeling a lot less soar than they might have done thanks to the efforts of some University of Winchester students. 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