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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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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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
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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
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£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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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
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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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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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Winchester research roundup October 2017
From the launch of the University's new research hub for forensic and investigative psychology to Winchester University Press' new Open Access e-platform and evidence to a House of Lords Select Committee from an information rights expert, here's a roundup of our latest research news. Read more
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Concept of privacy dissected at University of Winchester lecture
What is privacy and why can't we agree about how to handle it? Privacy expert Dr Kieron O'Hara will shed light on the debates around the concept of privacy in a free public lecture organised by the University of Winchester Student Law Society. Read more
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Graduation 2017: Community Star Awards
Every year, the University of Winchester recognises outstanding community organisations and individuals who have made important contributions to Winchester and the surrounding area. This week, we are delighted to present awards to two exceptional individuals for their work in supporting young people and caring for terminally ill children. Find out Read more
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Stories to live and die by at the University of Winchester
The University of Winchester marks the life of a respected alumnus and former principal with a public lecture from Martin Palmer, visiting professor in religion, history and nature at the University of Winchester, on the philosophy of life. Read more
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How Open Access publishing will revolutionise academic research
Earlier this year, Winchester University Press was proud to launch its own Open Access e-platform, making its research available freely online. In our latest blog, Neil McCaw, Commissioning Editor of WUP, discusses why Open Access publishing is the future and what moving to such a publishing model means for the University of Winchester. Read more
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