Redcoats in Japan
An Examination of First Person Accounts from the British Garrison of Yokohama 1863-1875, an online talk hosted by the Modern History Research Centre
The Climate Emergency - What Next?
The fourth in a series of debates relating to linked and topical issues.
Advanced Clinical Practice - Research seminar
Part of a research seminar series introducing the new Visiting Research Fellows and resident Researchers from our Faculty of Health and Wellbeing.
Eccentrics, executives or evangelists?
Foundation Lecture taking a light-hearted and hopeful look at the character of the men and women who were, are, and will be the clergy of the CofE.
First Star Scholars: opening the door to aspiration for looked-after children
A film screening and panel discussion which will look at the First Star Scholars programme, and how it can support care-leavers into Higher Education.
Use of the Dragonfly Motion Capture System for mass assessment of movement quality - Research Seminar
Part of a series introducing the new Visiting Research Fellows from our Faculty of Heath and Wellbeing.
Factory Farming - portal to pandemic?
Join Peter Stevenson, Chief Policy Advisor of Compassion in World Farming, as he considers the possibility of the emergence of the next pandemic from the inhumane conditions of factory farming.
Is Fairtrade relevant to the University of Winchester?
Panel discussion on how Winchester can become a Fairtrade University and support producers to lead the dignified life that everyone deserves.
Generation Z in Higher Education
A conference aimed at practitioners and students interested in learning all about the new generation of students entering Higher Education.
International Women's Day 2021
International Women's Day is celebrated across the world. Originally, its aim was to provide a forum for women to campaign for equality and women’s rights. Over time, it has evolved and now each year, thousands of events are held throughout the world to recognise the progress that has been made,to inspire women and to celebrate their achievements.
Mission Rabies and Worldwide Veterinary Services
The Centre for Animal Welfare welcomes Dr Luke Gamble to talk about the two international animal charities that he founded.
Forward Thinking for Sustainability
Bringing together cross disciplinary approaches to sustainability, tackling climate change through discourse, action and challenge.
Sustainable Health and Wellbeing: The Tanzania National Mesh Hernia Project
Visiting Fellow Mark Szymankiewicz and Senior Lecturer Dr Rachel Locke discuss the research study that seeks to support sustainable health and wellbeing in Tanzania.
Climate Exp0
The COP26 Universities Network is pleased to announce Climate Exp0 – its first virtual conference taking place 17-21 May 2021
Climate 4 Change 2021
Four original short plays focusing on the human stories at the centre of the global climate emergency.
SMEs leading by example: Discussing successes and challenges meeting Sustainable Development Goals
Online symposium showcasing SME (Small and Medium-sized Enterprise) progress relating to the SDGs.
August Advice Day, 11 August 2021
University Advice Day
August Advice Day, 13 August 2021
University Advice Day
A city through time: Winchester's Hidden History
Explore the history of Winchester through the stories of the people who lived here. From portrait painters to lion tamers and hotel waiters, meet the people who once made this city their home.
Edible Cultures of Winchester
From China to Canada, join University of Winchester as they explore the food cultures of Winchester’s international community.
Place Names as Edible Encyclopedia
Place names imprinted a shared encyclopaedic knowledge on the landscape: where to find plants and animals; where to hunt; where to avoid because of pests or predators. Join Dr Eric Lacey to discover the knowledge that is hidden on your doorstep!
A Winchester Wedding Feast
In 1403, Winchester was chosen to host an important royal event—the wedding of the new king Henry IV and his bride, Joan of Navarre. Hear all about this lavish celebration.
Why Potters’ accent is different from Her Majesty’s: the English language in Staffordshire
A story to take us back over sixteen hundred years - involving accents, dialects and even food. The English Project’s lecture will show how Staffordshire English and Her Majesty’s English are related.
Walkeology: Wunderkammers and the Culture of Place
Walkeology is an archaeological process transcribed into a Wunderkammer (also known as a cabinet of curiosities or wonder room) of roaming artefacts and/or sensory engagements.
You Spin me Right Round - spinning and weaving in the Roman world
In a world before mechanisation, how did the Romans make the thread they needed to weave textiles – from clothing to mummy wrapping, from socks to ships’ sails? Join Dr Carey Fleiner to discover how this ubiquitous task translated into social custom.
West Hill Cemetery Tour, with Dr Christina Welch
A walking tour of the West Hill Cemetery with Dr Christina Welch, discussing the findings of the University of Winchester staff and students which relate to specific memorials and graves.
Philosophy and the Apocalypse: Thinking in a burning world
Three sessions organised by the Centre for Climate Change Action and Education with the Department of Philosophy, Religions and Liberal Arts.
Keeping Heritage Open - the Museum Detox Network CANCELLED
THIS EVENT UNFORTUNATELY CANCELLED: Members of the Museum Detox network gather for an online discussion about keeping heritage accessible and open for everyone.
Simulated Surgery Language Project
A seminar series to introduce some of our new Visiting Research Fellows who will present about current health and wellbeing research and other health and wellbeing research-related topics.
The artistry and science of crafting a twenty-first century healthcare workforce - a craft business on an industrial scale?
A new seminar series to introduce our new Visiting Professors, who will present about their health and wellbeing research-related interests and current health and wellbeing news and topics.
Tavern Talk: Visualising Sound Design
One of a series of informal talks on intriguing topics, hosted by the Faculty of Arts, presented by Corin Evans-Pritchard, Senior Lecturer in Media and Film.
Tavern Talk: Manners Please!
One of a series of informal talks on intriguing topics from the Faculty of Arts, presented by Dr Daniel Varndell, Senior Lecturer in English
Dance Experience Day, 20 October 2021
Dance Experience Day
Nursing (Learning Disabilities) Virtual Taster Day, 13 October 2021
Nursing (Learning Disabilities) Virtual Taster Day
Why Black History Matters
In conversation: Ben Lindsay with Professor Robert Beckford as part of our Black History Month celebrations
Academic freedom, conversation and non-violence
Part of a seminar series from the Centre for Philosophy of Education, with Dr Sean Henry of Technological University Dublin.
The university and the common: Rearticulating the third mission from the bottom up
A seminar as part of a series from the Centre for Philosophy of Education, presented by Dr Hans Schildermans of the University of Vienna
Theorising a dialogic approach to holistic Islamic education
Part of a seminar series from the Centre for Philosophy of Education, presented by Dr Farah Ahmed of the University of Cambridge.
Why Climate Change is Racist
As part of a lecture series from the Institute for Climate and Social Justice, join writer and climate change activist Jeremy Williams with Professor Robert Beckford.
Start-Ups for Sustainability
Seminar and workshop, presented as part of our Global Entrepreneurship Week.
Music, Poetry and Protest for COP26
A free concert with singers, poets and performers to inspire action to tackle climate change.
Rethinking nature, rethinking us
Join us to hear leading wildlife conservationist and author Laurence Rose speak at this year’s Foundation Lecture.
Launch of Global Entrepreneurship Week, plus local business problem solving with innovation
Keynote talk: 'The Importance of Entrepreneurship in a Post-COVID World', followed by networking with our Enterprise Officer and Winchester & District Chamber of Commerce for an exciting opportunity to discuss best practice to overcome challenges faced by SMEs and Start-Ups within the Winchester and surrounding area.
GEW Start-up Huddle
Start-up Huddle is designed to help one entrepreneur at a time while strengthening the local ecosystem.
Pandemics and global entrepreneurship: a case from the Hispanic-Anglosphere
In this talk, Dr Graciela Iglesias-Rogers will explore the role played by pandemics in shaping the destiny of a man once described as ‘the richest commoner in England’
Firing on all cylinders in 2022 - Maximising the potential of all staff in a post-COVID world
The first in a new series of business seminars, designed to network with our regional businesses to let you know what is happening and available at Winchester Business School.
Is Climate Change Classist?
As part of a lecture series from the Institute for Climate and Social Justice, join Assistant Professor in Global Sustainability Development at Warwick University, Dr Leon Sealey-Huggin, with Professor Robert Beckford.
Representing Other Animals in Politics
How can we advocate for animals within politics? Jane Smith, deputy leader of the Animal Welfare Party, will share her experiences. Hosted by the Centre for Animal Welfare.
Book Launch: Children in Responsible and Sustainable Tourism
In his new book 'Children in Responsible and Sustainable Tourism', Dr Hugues Seraphin argues that the empowerment of children should be a core component of any responsible tourism initiatives, and a requirement in helping to achieve the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
Health and Wellbeing Research Seminar Series 11 - relating to Wessex's health and care systems
Third in this seminar series, introducing our Visiting Professors presenting about their health and wellbeing research-related interests, and current health and wellbeing news and topics.
POSTPONED: Tavern Talk: Sound and touch
One of a series of informal talks on intriguing topics from the Faculty of Arts, presented by Dr Yiit Soncul, Lecturer in Media and Communication.
Joint seminar presented by Dr Lucy Wallis and Becky Petley BN from the Faculty of Health and Wellbeing
This series introduces Research colleagues, students and Visiting Research Fellows in the Faculty of Health and Wellbeing, who will present about current health and wellbeing research and other health and wellbeing research-related topics.
** POSTPONED ** COP26: what happened?
After the diplomatic negotiations and the frantic drafting and redrafting of the Glasgow Climate Pact, what are the implications for us all?
Food For Thought - Jürgen Habermas
Part of a seminar series from the Institute of Education in association with the Centre for the Philosophy of Education, offering insights and ideas from three influential theorists.
Food For Thought - Judith Butler
Part of a seminar series from the Institute of Education in association with the Centre for the Philosophy of Education, offering insights and ideas from three influential theorists.
Starting Well: a fair start in life for all
How can we ensure that all children get a fair start in life? Hear from our panel of experts and join in the Q&A afterwards.
Food For Thought - Pierre Bourdieu
Part of a seminar series from the Institute of Education in association with the Centre for the Philosophy of Education, offering insights and ideas from three influential theorists.
Taster Lectures, 7 February - 25 March 2022
Taster Lectures are a great way to immerse yourself in your chosen course.
Next Steps Masterclasses, 1-3 March
Now your UCAS application is submitted you can begin thinking about the next steps to prepare for starting university.
Health and Wellbeing Research Seminar Series 12, seminar 2
Seminar presented by Dr Sanjay Patel, Consultant in Paediatric Infectious Diseases and Samantha Belfrage, Research Student
Supporters masterclass, 9 February 2022
Our Masterclass is aimed at parents, carers and supporters who want to be involved in the process of applying to University.
The Birth of Primary Schooling in Chile: the role of the Hispanic-Anglosphere
The latest talk presented by our Modern History Research Centre. Our speaker is Dr Andres Baeza Ruz of the Universidad Adolfo Ibanez, Chile.
'An Introduction to Primary Physical Education' book launch
Hosted by the Primary Physical Education Assembly (PPEA) and the newly formed Centre for Professional Learning in Education (CPLE), co-editors Dr Gerald Griggs and Dr Vicky Randall will be joined by authors from the book to discuss key topics that have shaped the book’s content.
Launch of the Centre for Professional Learning in Education
The Centre for Professional Learning in Education (CPLE) promotes collaboration, professional learning, advocacy and leadership in education.
CMT Spring Symposium
The next symposium from our Culture-Media-Text Research Centre will focus on the intersections between Culture, Arts and Nature. The Call for Papers closes on 25 February.
Open Day, 26 November 2022
University Open Day
Reconciliation is possible
The Winchester Centre of Religion, Reconciliation and Peace is honoured to host this dialogue between the last Chief in Command of Colombia's FARC rebel group and a victim of their 2003 car bomb attack in Bogota.
The English language in Kent from 597 to 2022
What happened to Kentish and why don't schools teach it? Find out with Professor Christopher Mulvey of the English Project. A lecture offered as part of the national Heritage Open Days festival.
Digital Health Conference
Be part of a conversation on how technology is playing a part in changing the health and social care workforce and service user experience.
Dance Experience Day, 22 June 2022
Dance Experience Day
She's at the controls - in conversation with Helen Reddington
We are joined by Helen Reddington (aka Helen McCookerybook) for the second of our 'Gender in the Music Industries' discussions.
Community conference: PACT (Professional Association of Canine Trainers)
A full day conference sharing knowledge, science, ethics and skills for the benefit of humans and dogs.
You spin me right round - spinning for textiles in the Roman world
In a world before mechanisation, how did the Romans make the threads they needed to weave textiles? A lecture offered as part of the national Heritage Open Days festival.
Sustainable research and innovation conference
A conference focussing specifically on industry engagement with the theme of sustainable energy research. Bridging the gap between academia and industry - breaking barriers to innovation
The role of money in medieval Christian-Jewish relations
Professor Anna Sapir Abulafia will examine how Christian anti-Jewish stereotypes evolved in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries.
The Circular Fashion Ecosystem
An interactive talk from the Winchester Business School, presented by Dr Savithri Bartlett, Senior Fellow of Knowledge Exchange.
Poverty: Pathways, Challenges and Transitions
A one-day virtual conference held in association with the Alliance of Working Class Academics
Ancient Stanford pop-up museum and archaeological excavations
A weekend of archaeological investigation, taking place as part of the Festival of Archaeology
Dancing in the Dark. A Survivor's Guide to the University
An illustrated pocketbook designed to keep those studying and working in universities in good heart, this online webinar is presented by the Centre for Philosophy of Education.
Open Sanctuary exhibition workshops
Artists Fiamma Colonna Montagu and Samuel Selwyn Bazeley will run two meditation with clay workshops, in which ceramic balls will be made to add to this unique large scale sculpture, whilst considering the meaning of ‘sanctuary’.
A Soviet Success Story?: Petr Masherau and Late Socialist Belarus
Talk presented by our Modern History Research Centre. Our speaker is Dr Natalya Chernyshova, Senior Lecturer in Modern History.
An empire state of mind?
In this Foundation Lecture we welcome Professor Robert Beckford to examine the role of an Anglican foundation in decolonising university education.
Clearing Campus Tour, 21 August, 1pm
Clearing Campus Tour
Embodied Cartographies: Archaeology, art and the making of place-scapes
The first seminar from our new Peoplescapes Research Centre, presented by Fay Stevens, Adjunct Professor at the University of Notre Dame in England
'Mercy! Mercy! Dear americans!' The display and discourse of mercy in the American Revolution
What status has mercy now as a virtue or principle in international relations, as an attribute of power, and in the conduct of war? In this talk, organised by the Modern History Research Centre, Dr James Gregory studies mercy’s history from the angle of rebellion and civil war in the eighteenth century and early nineteenth century.
Taking the ‘human’ in conceptions of human flourishing in education seriously
Presentation from our Centre for Philosophy of Education by Eri Mountbatten-O'Malley, Senior Lecturer in Education Policy at the School of Education, Bath Spa University.
Open Day, 15 October 2022
University Open Day
Quality of life assessment in cancer patients: are we making any progress?
A new seminar series to introduce our new Visiting Professors, who will present about their health and wellbeing research-related interests and current health and wellbeing news and topics.
Social Justice and Alternative Provision
A symposium exploring various factors that may affect issues related to Alternative Provision and social justice, as well as insights from practice and research, organised by University of Bedfordshire, Nottingham Trent University and University of Winchester.
Postgraduate Open Evening, 9 November 2022
University Open Evening
Open Day, 24 September 2022
University Open Day
Clearing Campus Tours, 20 August, 1pm
Clearing Campus Tour
Clearing Advice Day, 22 August
Clearing Advice Day
The Art of Applying Science and being Impactful in High Performance Sport
The third seminar in our Health & Wellbeing Research Seminar Series (no.12)
Medical Education Research Forum
Health Practitioners, University colleagues and recently graduated MA Medical Education students will share and discuss their work. Projects are drawn from a range of healthcare settings and medical education contexts, involving a variety of learners
Clearing Campus Tour, 21 August, 10:30am
Clearing Campus Tour
Clearing Campus Tour, 20 August 2022, 10:30am
Clearing Campus Tour
(Re)-Inventing Myths: How medieval people made gods and gorgons their own
Join Dr Eric Lacey to explore how the early Medieval English reinvented Classical myths and legends such as gryphons and sirens, as part of the national Heritage Open Days festival.
Clearing Campus Tours, 21 August, 3pm
Clearing Campus Tour
Open Sanctuary exhibition, workshop and talk
Artists Fiamma Colonna Montagu and Samuel Selwyn Bazeley talk with Professor Mark Owen about Buddhism, peacebuilding and offering sanctuary. A meditation with clay workshop precedes this talk.
The educative potential of film: Philosophical perspectives on the stories of young deaf people through accounting, translation, and voice
Presentation as part of a series from our Centre for Philosophy of Education by John McCall, Doctor of Philosophy of Education and Visiting Lecturer at Leeds Trinity University.
Clearing Advice Day, 19 August
Clearing Advice Day
Chris Scott in conversation with Terry Biddington: The Jesus Myth
Join our Dean of Spiritual Life as he talks to Honorary Chaplain Chris Scott about his fascinating new book 'The Jesus Myth: a psychologist's view'.
Clearing Campus Tours, 20 August, 3pm
Clearing Campus Tour
Open Day, 29 October 2022
University Open Day
Influencer Aesthetics: Excess, Wellness, Ordinariness and Sensations
This two-hour event, hosted by our Culture-Media-Text Research Centre, brings together researchers approaching the phenomenon of influencers and the question of influence from a media aesthetics point of view.
A crisis that should never be repeated?
As part of National Refugee Week, journalist Daniel Trilling considers the way in which governments in the west might respond to future displacement crises.
Hothouse Earth: an inhabitant's guide
Bill McGuire, Professor Emeritus of Geophysical and Climate Hazards at University College London, provides a post-COP26 perspective on the climate emergency.
Health and Wellbeing Research Seminar Series 12, seminar 4
Seminar presented by Dr James Belsey, Early career research fellow, External clinical research consultant for Physiolab Technologies Ltd, and Clinical researcher at Hampshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Sustainable solutions changing lives: Ecobrix and how they are tackling plastic pollution in Uganda
The extraordinary story of EcoBrix, a charity that transforms lives in Uganda through plastic recycling.