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
Our News
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Harnessing English identity for a sustainable future
Ruth Davis, Director of Greenpeace and Head of Global Conservation at the RSPB, speaks about the association of Englishness with the landscape and countryside in the next talk hosted by the University's Centre for English Identity and Politics. Read more
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Success for Splendid Fred Records’ Climate Change Art Exhibition
On 3rd February, staff, students and members of the public came together at the University of Winchester to experience multi-media art pieces inspired by Splendid Fred Records’ album This Changes Everything. The exhibition was put on to encourage artists and visitors to explore the effects of climate change on our society, and to broadcast the work Read more
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Ethical clothing giant to give talk on responsible business
Patagonia, one of the biggest brands in outdoor clothing, has become a world leader in responsible business. Students, local businesses and members of the community will be able to hear how they have done it when Alex Beasley, Country Manager for UK and Ireland at Patagonia Europe, comes to give a talk at the University of Winchester on 21 February Read more
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Winchester Research Roundup January 2018
The latest academic and research news from Winchester this month includes a new study on the impact of music on the elderly; a thought piece from the head of the Centre for English Identity and Politics on the relationship between the Carillion collapse and Brexit, and expert comment on a variety of topics. Read more
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The Aesthetic and the Anaesthetic?
Today the University of Winchester and Hampshire Hospitals Foundation Trust launch a unique joint partnership which aims to develop innovative approaches to wellbeing. Here, Dr David M Walters, FRSPH, Director of the Centre for Arts as Wellbeing, describes the Centre's work in bringing arts into healthcare. Read more
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Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and University of Winchester join forces to improve patient care and treatments
The University of Winchester and Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) have signed a partnership agreement that will see the two organisations collaborate on research and education activities. Read more
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Never Mind the... other podcasts, here's 'Mind The Cakes'
Glenn Fosbraey, Senior Lecturer in the University's Department of English, Creative Writing and American Studies, relates how the new podcast from Creative Writing at Winchester got its quirky name and explores the world of creative writing through a unique fusion of entertainment and education. Read more
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Degree apprenticeships: added value for universities and business
In National Apprenticeship Week 2018 (5-9 March), Stella McKnight, Director of Employer Partnerships at the University of Winchester, outlines the way the University is working with business to develop and deliver the new breed of degree apprenticeship programmes to foster the next generation of top digital and management talent. Read more
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University of Winchester and Theatre Royal announce strategic cooperation deal
A new agreement between the University of Winchester and the Live Theatre Winchester Trust is set to create opportunities for the two organisations to work together on a series of student projects and educational events. Read more
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University of Winchester Writers' Festival announces 2018 programme
Bookings are now open for the University of Winchester Writers' Festival with the announcement of the 2018 programme of workshops, talks, readings and one-to-one meetings for this year's three-day event on 15-17 June. Read more
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What does it take to be a good student?
Internationally acclaimed author and speaker Professor Bill Lucas is at the forefront of study into the habits of successful students. Professor Lucas will be revealing these and how educational professionals can be cultivating them at an event on 14 March. Read more
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Promoting the protection of Africa's elephants and rhinos at the University of Winchester
Dr Steven McCulloch, Acting Director of the Centre for Animal Welfare, reports on a public lecture hosted at the University of Winchester and given by Philip Mansbridge, Director of the International Fund for Animal Welfare UK (IFAW UK) . IFAW UK is a partner organisation of the Centre for Animal Welfare. Part 1[SM1] discussed the history and camp Read more
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