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Centre for Forensic and Investigative Psychology launch team with university branded sign

Blog01/11/2017

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

Press Release30/10/2017

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

Press Release11/10/2017

How did poverty affect diet and health in 19th century England?

Far from being a modern issue, the relationship between poverty, diet and health has been a matter of concern for many centuries. Read more

Graduates throw caps in the air outside Winchester Cathedral

Blog08/11/2017

October 2017 at the University of Winchester

With the new academic year in full swing, October was a busy month, full of student and University achievements, collaborations and conferences and - best of all - celebrations. Here are some of our October highlights: Read more

Graduates throw caps in the air outside Winchester Cathedral

Blog20/10/2017

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

David Suchet smiles with wife after receiving honorary degree

Blog23/10/2017

"If you're in the performing arts, it's not about you !" Five minutes with David Suchet CBE

This year at Graduation, we were delighted to recognise award-winning actor David Suchet with an Honorary Doctorate of Arts for services to acting. Read more

University staff receiving their green gown award

Press Release22/11/2017

Winchester students tackle climate change with chewing gum and CDs

Initiatives spearheaded by students at the University of Winchester have scooped two national awards for innovative sustainability initiatives at the Green Gown Awards 2017. Read more

Press Release20/11/2017

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

Close up of hands holding lightbulb with fairy lights inside

Blog20/11/2017

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

Blog20/11/2017

Five unlikely aphrodisiacs used in early modern England

Guest lecturer Dr Jennifer Evans, senior lecturer in history at University of Hertfordshire, showcases five unlikely aphrodisiacs that were used in early modern England. Read more

Japanese delegation committee

Press Release23/11/2017

Winchester forges new links with Japan following visit from British Council delegation

The University of Winchester was one of only five UK universities to welcome a special British Council delegation from Japan this week. Read more

Amanda MacKenzie

Blog17/11/2017

“When I joined Business in the Community, I didn’t want random acts of responsible business.” Five minutes with Amanda Mackenzie OBE

Amanda Mackenzie, Chief Executive of Business in the Community, speaks to us about how responsible business means healthy communities and why collective strength is more effective than random acts of responsible business. Read more

Press Release24/11/2017

New date set for opening new Barton Farm Academy

Construction of the new Barton Farm Academy Primary School has been rescheduled to begin in spring 2018, with the new school building expected to be completed by the summer of 2019. Read more

Press Release28/11/2017

University of Winchester wins award for support of armed forces community and families

The University of Winchester has received an award in recognition of its support for the armed forces community and their families. Read more

Maria Uther Nokia receives Distinguished Professor award at Nokia Foundation Awards 2017

Blog01/12/2017

Winchester research roundup November 2017

Latest research news from Winchester this month includes the launch of two new research centres; a prestigious Nokia Foundation Award for a psychology expert; a TLS review for a facsimile manuscript of a Sherlock Holmes story and a thought piece by the head of Winchester Business School about opportunities offered by degree apprenticeships. Read more

Blog06/12/2017

November 2017 at the University of Winchester

As the days got chillier and evenings got darker, the campus continued to buzz with a huge variety of activities.November highlights included a television appearance, a campus visit by Japanese universities, charity fundraising and a multitude of awards and achievements for staff, students and the University. Read more

Outside of the University Centre building with snow

Press Release06/12/2017

University of Winchester Christmas Café open to local community on Christmas Day

The University of Winchester is offering a warm welcome to local people on Christmas Day when it opens the doors of one of its campus coffee shops to serve free coffee, tea and cakes once again this year. Read more

University of Winchester sign on wall lit with orange light

Press Release15/11/2017

University of Winchester shines an orange light for optimism

The University of Winchester is shining a light to end violence against women and girls to mark the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Read more

Black spectacles placed on open book

Press Release06/12/2017

Standards for Further Education providers defined in report led by Winchester academic

Professor Bill Lucas, Director of the Centre for Real-World Learning at the University of Winchester has been instrumental in the formation of new professional standards for further education (FE) teachers and work-based learning (WBL) practitioners in Wales. Read more

Two male Archaeologists excavating in muddy field around plane debris

Blog08/12/2017

Unearthing history: Spitfire excavation sheds light on World War II crash

Dr Phil Marter is a member of a specialist research team which has unearthed the remains of a World War II Spitfire from a field in Lincolnshire. Phil recounts the story of the crash in 1940 and how the recent excavation has provided invaluable evidence about what happened. Read more

Two black and pink piglets, one resting its chin on the other

Blog11/12/2017

Brexit, animal sentience and democracy

As Parliament prepares to debate animal welfare issues this week, Dr Steve McCulloch argues that the government must amend the EU Withdrawal Bill to include the formal recognition that animals such as dogs, cats, pigs, cows and chickens are sentient and renew its pledge to pay full regard to their welfare requirements. Read more

Campus buildings with pink and yellow sunset

Press Release19/12/2017

Complete University Guide ranks Winchester in top 10 safest universities

The University of Winchester is one of the safest places to study in England and Wales, according to the TheCompleteUniversityGuide.co.uk (CUG) 2017.The Out of 130 universities and higher education institutions in England and Wales, Winchester ranks 7th. Read more

Press Release20/12/2017

New primary school for Eastleigh to be sponsored by University of Winchester Academy Trust

Proposals for Hampshire County Council to design and build a brand new primary school in Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh, have been brought a step closer, with the announcement that the University of Winchester Academy Trust will be the new school's Academy Sponsor. Read more

Blog22/12/2017

Winchester research roundup December 2017

The latest research news this month includes the exciting story of how archaeologists from Winchester are piecing together the history of a WWII Spitfire crash, an art installation in which the human voice sings songs of the ancient forest and the opening of a new study space for postgraduate research students. Read more

Press Release02/01/2018

University of Winchester Vice-Chancellor honoured with a CBE

Professor Joy Carter DL, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Winchester, has been recognised in the 2018 New Year’s Honours List with a CBE for services to Higher Education. Read more

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