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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Press Release26/01/2026

Question Time event looks at arts and creativity's role in education

An exciting panel of experts will debate and discuss the contribution of creativity and the arts to education at a special Question Time event hosted and organised by the University of Winchester. Read more

Press Release19/01/2026

University helps Cathedral solve medieval bone puzzle involving kings and bishops

The bones of medieval kings and bishops have been reinterred in six mortuary chests in Winchester Cathedral after more than a decade of painstaking forensic work to piece together the jumbled remains. Read more

Press Release20/01/2026

Elite Sports Programme propels middle distance runner Leah into the fast lane

Just three months after joining the Elite Sports Programme at the University of Winchester middle distance runner Leah Johnson claimed her first major senior title. Read more

Press Release22/01/2026

Placement with Federation gives Isaac the inside track on doping and diet in sport

A Nutrition and Dietetics student at the University of Winchester has gained valuable real-world experience and contacts thanks to a year-long placement with the European Federation of the Associations of Dietitians (EFAD). Read more

Press Release15/01/2026

Student coaches see results of their learning as women's football team top the league

A real-world learning project has resulted in a win-win situation on and off the football pitch for students at the University of Winchester. Read more

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Press Release20/11/2025

University students celebrate Jane Austen with new film

To mark the 250th anniversary of her birth, a new film celebrating the world of Jane Austen has been produced by the University of Winchester. Read more

Press Release13/01/2026

University song-writing duo release Awkward first album

Two self-confessed “song geeks” from the University of Winchester have turned social awkwardness into an artform. Read more

Press Release08/01/2026

Adrian's book celebrates work of philosopher who drew inspiration from Hollywood and jazz

A University of Winchester academic’s new book champions the work of American philosopher Stanley Cavell who was just as happy discussing Fred Astaire as Friedrich Nietzsche. Read more

Press Release06/01/2026

Event celebrates achievements of student midwives

An end-of-year event celebrated the work and achievements of Midwifery students at the University of Winchester. Read more

Press Release06/01/2026

Journalism student Lennie kicks off his radio career with a winning performance for BBC

University of Winchester Journalism student Lennie Teague stepped in to act as co-commentator when BBC Radio Surrey covered the FA Trophy clash between Walton & Hersham and Sutton United. Read more

Blog19/12/2025

A year to remember...looking back on 2025

Remember these? A look back at the highlights, achievements and successes of 2025 at the University of Winchester. Read more

Press Release17/12/2025

Growing mentor scheme gives students a head start when seeking a career

The University of Winchester welcomed participants in the growing Careers Professional Mentoring Programme to an on-campus connections event. Read more

Press Release15/12/2025

New course set up to promote research in adult social care is already making a difference...

A new course launched by the University of Winchester to strengthen research capability within the adult social care sector has enjoyed a highly successful first six months. Read more

Press Release05/12/2025

Archaeologist Phil leads fieldwork to survey 'hidden' sites used by troops in run-up to D-Day

A University of Winchester archaeologist is playing a leading role in a major lottery-funded project to survey key sites in Hampshire used in the run-up to D-Day. Read more

Press Release29/10/2025

Big names help give Class of '25 a big send-off at inspiring graduation ceremonies

The University of Winchester’s Class of 2025 heard inspiring stories and wise words of advice across a series of 11 graduation ceremonies at Winchester Cathedral. Over a period of four days more than 2,000 students received their graduation certificates and the heartfelt congratulations of family, friends and University staff. Read more

Press Release13/11/2025

University backing Winchester City FC's new academy for 16 to 19-year-olds

A new collaboration between the University of Winchester and Winchester City Football Club aims to bridge the gap between sport and higher education. Read more

Press Release13/11/2025

Sports Journalism student Leah impresses BBC with hovercraft racing film

A Sports Journalism student at the University of Winchester made her TV debut with an action-packed report about hovercraft racing enthusiasts which aired on BBC’s South Today. Read more

Press Release12/11/2025

Hiroshima tree will be a symbol of peace, hope and strength

A tree grown at the University of Winchester from seeds that survived the nuclear attacks on Japan at the end of the Second World War has a new home. Read more

Press Release30/10/2025

University and City Swimming Club join forces to develop next generation of elite swimmers

The University of Winchester has announced an exciting new partnership with Winchester City Swimming Club, expanding the University’s successful Elite Sport Programme to include swimming. Read more

Press Release07/11/2025

PhD student Martin working to end demonisation of people with albinism in films and books

Fresh from completing his Masters at the University of Winchester, author Martin White’s plans for a PhD focusing on an often-demonised section of society has been welcomed by three major charities. Read more

Blog10/11/2025

Pioneering scheme helps Susan juggle her research and caring commitments

University of Winchester PhD student, Susan Birch was the first self-funded postgraduate researcher to take part in a placement developed through the support of GuildHE, the University of Winchester and Wellcome Collection. She has written this blog about the experience… Read more

Press Release04/11/2025

University scores a success with special new course for NHS social workers

The Social Work team at the University of Winchester has delivered a highly successful and well received series of study days for qualified social workers employed by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare Trust. Read more

Press Release22/10/2025

Students celebrate as Graduation 2025 gets underway

University of Winchester Graduation 2025 got underway in the imposing surroundings of the city’s historic Cathedral on Tuesday. Read more

Press Release24/10/2025

From undergrad to overjoyed - it's smiles all round for class of '25

Graduation is a time of celebration. Here some of the best pictures from this year’s ceremonies capturing the joyful moments at the cathedral. Read more

Blog29/10/2025

Scary tales as old as time: a brief archaeology of the horror story

Narrative tales that centre on supernatural beings have a long history, perhaps longer than you think. While horror might be considered a literary genre, a subsection of speculative fiction with its roots in the Gothic tradition, and an aim to simply scare the audience, this view would preclude a much older and rich tradition. Read more

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