
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
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The Conversation
King visits the Vatican: my research shows countries that cut ties with the Catholic Church perform better
Writing just days before the death of Pope Francis, Dr Jason Garcia-Portilla Lecturer in Business Management at the University of Winchester looks at the ongoing political and economic influence of the Catholic Church in the wake of the King’s recent visit to the Vatican. Read more
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New research shows athletes in team sports still reluctant to report concussion symptoms
A new study highlights how sports coaches' leadership styles and team environments can directly influence an athlete’s willingness to report concussion symptoms—both their own and those of teammates. Read more
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‘Spidernet’ - a smart tech tool to tackle digital crime
Experts in criminology and computing from the University of Winchester and University of Portsmouth have unveiled a new digital forensics tool, designed to track smart device owners and retrieve crucial data - even information criminals thought was deleted or destroyed. Read more
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Nursing student Myles features in NHS case study to promote work placements
A Nursing student at the University of Winchester is featured in new NHS case study. Myles Jordan is the first Learning Disability (LD) Nurse (RNLD) to have carried out a work placement at a GP surgery in Southampton. Read more
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Philosophy Fortnight can help sharpen your thinking skills
Winchester is set to play a prominent role in the fortnight launched by the British Philosophical Association who say the subject provides “crucial skills for living in complex worlds and for responding to pressing global challenges, from pandemics to climate change”. Read more
The Conversation
Convicting the innocent: how a rotten system ensures miscarriages of justice will continue
Brian Thornton,Senior Lecturer in Journalism at the University of Winchester, is the 2025 winner of The Conversation Prize for writers. Here his winning entry - Convicting the Innocent, a look at the systemic barriers facing people wrongly convicted of a crime... Read more
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