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Blog24/08/2017

Countdown to race day!

The Winchester Half Marathon takes place on Sunday 24 September: starting and finishing in the historic heart of the city, the route also takes in the beautiful surrounding countryside and local landmarks such as St Catherine’s Hill and the Cathedral. Read more

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Blog08/09/2017

August 2017 at Winchester

As the last days of summer lead into autumn, we look back on August as an exciting month of celebrations, academic research and events. Read more

Blog22/09/2017

Research roundup September 2017

How can we develop responsible leaders? What is the impact of globalisation on our sense of national identity? How does the controversial badger culling policy affect animal welfare?From research studies and newly published books to grants and conference keynotes, here’s a roundup of the latest research news from the University. Read more

Blog02/10/2017

September 2017 at Winchester

As the leaves on the trees turn colour, the University of Winchester welcomed a new academic year. September was a packed month of launches, award nominations and, of course, welcomes! Read on to discover our highlights from this month Read more

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Press Release13/02/2017

University of Winchester and Hampshire County Council celebrate Hampshire Pride

The University of Winchester and Hampshire County Council are joining forces to celebrate diversity and inclusion, at the third annual Hampshire Pride in Winchester on Saturday 25 February 2017. Read more

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Press Release08/11/2017

The past is the future for Winchester classical studies graduate

A University of Winchester graduate is gaining experience delivering educational activities and workshops for adults and children of all ages at the internationally-renowned Mary Rose in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Read more

Press Release06/11/2017

Historical pageants explored in History of Education Society lecture

The Centre for the History of Women's Education at the University of Winchester is proud to host a public lecture on the role of the historical pageant in Winchester as part of the History of Education Society's 50th Anniversary Annual Conference. Read more

Press Release02/11/2017

Chief Executive of Prince of Wales charity to speak at Winchester

Amanda Mackenzie, Chief Executive of Business in the Community, the Prince's Responsible Business Network, shares her personal vision of responsible business in a public talk at the University of Winchester on Wednesday 15 November 2017. Read more

Press Release30/10/2017

Rediscovering the Hispanic-Anglosphere

A University of Winchester historian is leading an international research network to study the individuals, networks and communities that made the British Isles a crucial hub for the global Hispanic world and a bridge between Spanish Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas for two hundred years from the late 1700s. Read more

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Press Release30/10/2017

Future stars of musical theatre collaborate on exciting new projects at Winchester

University of Winchester Musical Theatre students and emerging young British composers and lyricists are collaborating to develop new British musicals this month. Read more

Press Release23/10/2017

Landscapes become poems in first solo art exhibition from Winchester lecturer

The relationship between landscape, art and language is explored in the first full-scale solo exhibition by a Winchester academic. Read more

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Press Release23/10/2017

Not all jolly hockey sticks: can school stories of the past help us make decisions for our children's future?

An inaugural lecture at the University of Winchester focuses on how 'school stories', both real and fictional, are a valid resource in the field of History of Education and within our wider society. Read more

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Press Release16/10/2017

Children's book challenging perceptions of immigration to launch

Academics at the University of Winchester and a local artist are launching a new illustrated book designed to tackle the subject of immigration with primary school-aged children. Read more

Press Release13/10/2017

Study shows men get more from bromances than heterosexual relationships

Young men get more out of their close friendships with other men than their romantic relationships with women, a study by academics at the University of Bedfordshire has revealed. Read more

Press Release13/10/2017

Teaching creative thinking in schools: acclaimed new book launched by Winchester experts

A much-heralded new book aimed at schools, which focuses on creative thinking and how it can best be developed in young learners, was launched at the University of Winchester earlier this week. Read more

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Press Release11/10/2017

Food supply crisis and Antarctic whaling in early post-war Japan focus of lecture

The crisis over food supply and nutrition during the Allied Occupation of Japan (1945-1952) is the subject of a public lecture by an expert in modern Japanese history at the University of Winchester. Read more

Press Release10/10/2017

University of Winchester celebrates Graduation 2017

Prominent public figures who have excelled in their respective fields - including actors, sportsmen and women and musicians - are recognised for their achievements with Honorary Doctorates from the University of Winchester during Graduation (17-20 October). Read more

Press Release10/10/2017

Putting customer service at the heart of fitness: University gym shortlisted for national award

The University of Winchester's state-of-the-art gym has been shortlisted for a National Fitness Award for the outstanding service it offers to its users. Read more

Press Release09/10/2017

£250k grant for University of Winchester to boost social mobility through degree apprenticeships

The University of Winchester has been awarded £250,000 for an innovative project which aims to widen the choice of degree apprenticeship programmes in line with growing employer demand and to attract applicants from more diverse backgrounds. Read more

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Press Release30/09/2017

Unlocking the secret to a sustainable energy future

As the UK government focuses on moving away from unsustainable power sources, how ready are we for a renewable energy future? Read more

Press Release29/09/2017

Winchester academics join BBC History Weekend

Academics from the University of Winchester History department explore the lives and roles of members of medieval British royalty as part of BBC History Weekend (6-8 October). Read more

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Press Release28/09/2017

University of Winchester and Nelson Mandela Museum sign partnership agreement

The University of Winchester and the Nelson Mandela Museum in South Africa have signed a partnership agreement which will see the two institutions collaborate on joint teaching and research activities, study visits and launch an exchange programme. Read more

Blog02/11/2017

Death and the Maiden

At this time of year, death seems to be a prominent theme: today is All Souls' Day and this week has seen Halloween and Día de Muertos, It feels like an appropriate time to reflect on the University of Winchester's Death and the Maiden Conference which took place in July. Read more

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Blog13/10/2017

For England and St George?

Professor John Denham, Director of the Centre for English Identity and Politics, explores the newly-published results of a survey carried out by University of Winchester students into attitudes around St George's Day and national identity. Read more

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Blog05/10/2017

Celebrating World Teachers' Day: the launch of Juniversity

Today, on United Nations' World Teachers' Day which celebrates the role that teachers play in providing education at all levels, Professor Alison James, Head of Academic Quality and Development, explains how the University's Juniversity initiative is making a step change in raising educational aspirations. Read more

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