Winchester Institute for Contemplative Education and Practice

About the Institute

Launched in September 2019, this innovative project, unique in the UK, is a network of academic and professional staff and students from across the University who are keen to:

The Institute is an independent, extra-departmental unit that warmly welcomes external membership and collaboration.

Aims

The aim of the Institute’s work is to create an inclusive, curious, and sustainable community of practice that welcomes academic and professional staff, students, and external membership.

The Institute enables students and staff from the University’s faculties, and professional services, to work together to develop the presence and effectiveness of contemplative practices and pedagogies in the life of the University community, thereby supporting the University’s mission to educate, advance knowledge and serve the common good.

The Institute promotes:

Membership

Membership is open to anyone within the University. Current members come from: Psychology; Archaeology; Business; Education; Performing Arts; Chaplaincy; Learning and Teaching Development; Theology, Religion & Philosophy; Health & Wellbeing; and Music.

The Institute also welcomes external membership including staff and students from across the Higher Education sector; teachers from schools and colleges; staff at local businesses; and members of the public. 

Contact Us

WICEP@winchester.ac.uk