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Blog02/03/2017

"As consumers we have the power to change things three times a day through our food choice." Five minutes with Philip Lymbery

Chief Executive of campaigning animal welfare organisation Compassion in World Farming, Philip Lymbery has a reputation as one of industrial farming’s fiercest critics. Read more

24/03/2017

Understanding capital flows to emerging markets

Capital flows to emerging markets are a primary concern for global financial stability but current account imbalances tell us little about their direction. Read more

Sir Jonathon Porritt stood between two women, smiling

Blog30/03/2017

"I'm still absolutely persuaded that it's not too late to create a better future for the whole of humankind" Five minutes with Sir Jonathon Porritt

Sir Jonathon Porritt is co-founder of leading sustainability charity Forum for the Future and arguably Britain’s most influential Green thinker. He is also an honorary graduate of the University of Winchester, having been awarded a Doctorate of Law in 2009. Read more

03/04/2017

Why play matters at university and for life

As the University of Winchester launches its first Play and Creativity Festival (3-7 April), Dr Alison James, Acting Director, Academic Quality and Development, explains why play is important for teaching and learning at all levels. Read more

Blog03/04/2017

March 2017 at the University of Winchester

March arrived, the clocks went forward and bulbs and blossom trees came into bloom. Read more

Papers stacked in a filing cabinet drawer

Blog05/04/2017

Algorithmic tools - grasping reason's full potential or 'suppression of what we know'? Sherlock Holmes vs Father Brown

The possibilities of algorithmic machine learning tools are enormous - but how can 'human' principles such as reasonableness and natural justice be factored into this kind of decision making? Read more

Blog21/04/2017

World Book Night 2017: what will you be reading?

World Book Night is a national celebration of reading and books which takes place on 23 April every year – the UNESCO International Day of the Book and (probably) the birth and death date of William Shakespeare. Read more

Blog08/05/2017

"I never look at figures – I go and visit the shops" Five minutes with John Timpson CBE

John Timpson, Chairman of Timpson, the independent shoe repair and key-cutting retail outlet found on high streets all over the county, has a reputation as something of a management ‘maverick’. Read more

Blog01/06/2017

General election 2017: what do political party manifestos pledge on animal welfare policy?

With the general election taking place on 8 June, Dr Steven McCulloch, Lecturer in Human-Animal Studies based in the Centre for Animal Welfare at the University, looks at the policies related to animal welfare set out in the political parties’ manifestos. Read more

Blog02/06/2017

May 2017 at the University of Winchester

The marvellous month of May brought the end of the academic year here at Winchester – and much more besides. Read more

Campus buildings with pink and yellow sunset

Blog07/06/2017

Son Jarocho and Fandango: erasing frontiers through Mexican music

Adriana Alvarado Padilla is a Mexican arts manager studying at Winchester for a Masters in Cultural and Arts Management on a Chevening scholarship. Here, she explains how the power of music can break down barriers and how she’s bringing the traditional Mexican gathering ‘Fandango’ to the city of Winchester in a unique festival this summer. Read more

Two computers with union jack and EU flags as screen savers

Blog09/06/2017

Election 2017: New polling underlines English/British divergence amongst English voters

Today we absorb the results of a largely unexpected election result, and ponder how the new hung parliament will work. Read more

Blog20/06/2017

#WithRefugees at Winchester: World Refugee Day

Today is World Refugee Day, and in 2017 its founding principles – to commemorate 'the strength, courage and perseverance of millions of refugees' – are as relevant as they ever were. Read more

Blog28/06/2017

The new political battlegrounds of England

Professor John Denham, Director, Centre for English Identity and Politics at the University of Winchester, discusses the changing electoral geography of England and its potential impact on the next General Election. Read more

Blog07/07/2017

June 2017 at the University of Winchester

June proved to be a busy and exciting month as we welcomed emerging creative writers and an acclaimed poet to the University for our annual Winchester Writers’ Festival, celebrated musical success, and received awards for our excellent teaching and our social enterprise activities. Read more

Blog25/07/2017

Monkey selfies, copyright and animal rights

Dr Steven McCulloch, Acting Director of the Centre for Animal Welfare and Lecturer in Human-Animal Studies, looks at the US Court of Appeal Naruto vs David Slater case and its relation to the animal rights debate. Read more

Blog04/08/2017

July 2017 at the University of Winchester

As we stretch into the beautiful summer break, the campus may be without undergraduate students but it is anything but quiet! Read more

Blog11/08/2017

"Children's television is another world: you have to step into a bubble." Five minutes with Vanessa Amberleigh

BAFTA-winning script editor and producer Vanessa Amberleigh began her career as a clown, an actress, a children’s TV presenter and is now Executive Producer for In-House Production at CBeebies, BBC. Read more

Blog22/08/2017

Research roundup August 2017

The first in a new monthly feature on the University blog, we take a look at our latest ground-breaking research as our experts help shape the future for the better. Read more

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"I can't say I've mastered courage." Five minutes with Leymah Gbowee

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"As consumers we have the power to change things three times a day through our food choice." Five minutes with Philip Lymbery

Understanding capital flows to emerging markets

"I'm still absolutely persuaded that it's not too late to create a better future for the whole of humankind" Five minutes with Sir Jonathon Porritt

Why play matters at university and for life

March 2017 at the University of Winchester

Algorithmic tools - grasping reason's full potential or 'suppression of what we know'? Sherlock Holmes vs Father Brown

World Book Night 2017: what will you be reading?

"I never look at figures – I go and visit the shops" Five minutes with John Timpson CBE

General election 2017: what do political party manifestos pledge on animal welfare policy?

May 2017 at the University of Winchester

Son Jarocho and Fandango: erasing frontiers through Mexican music

Election 2017: New polling underlines English/British divergence amongst English voters

#WithRefugees at Winchester: World Refugee Day

The new political battlegrounds of England

June 2017 at the University of Winchester

Monkey selfies, copyright and animal rights

July 2017 at the University of Winchester

"Children's television is another world: you have to step into a bubble." Five minutes with Vanessa Amberleigh

Research roundup August 2017