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Press Release03/01/2018

Novelist Patrick Gale is keynote speaker at University of Winchester Writers' Festival 2018

One of the UK's best loved novelists has been announced as the keynote speaker at the 38th University of Winchester Writers' Festival in June (15-17 June 2018). Read more

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Press Release04/01/2018

The benefits of music in care homes is focus of new research study

The University of Winchester is a partner in an innovative project running in six care homes around the country to study the effects of music on both older people - especially those with dementia - and members of staff. Read more

Press Release08/01/2018

Short film documenting miscarriage of justice to screen at University of Winchester

The University of Winchester is to screen an award-nominated short film by a lecturer in Creative Writing, Stephen Thompson. Black for a Cause documents one man’s forty year fight to clear his name following a miscarriage of justice. Read more

Blog10/01/2018

Review of the year: 2017 at the University of Winchester

2017 was a fantastic year at the University of Winchester. From exciting archaeological discoveries and academic conferences to accolades and awards, every month brought us something to celebrate. Read our review of the year here. Read more

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Press Release12/01/2018

Peace is possible through music

A day of peace-making - including talks and other activities - which highlights the growing desire for peace-making between the faiths of the world will be hosted by the University of Winchester on Saturday 27 January. Read more

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Blog15/01/2018

The Annual GetActive Festival: a great way to start your year!

Phil Malatesta, Sports Operations and Participation Manager, explains how the University's award-winning GetActive scheme is helping to tackle inactivity on campus and looks forward to the upcoming GetActive annual festival on 24 January. Read more

Press Release17/01/2018

Internationally-renowned scholar to discuss culture and faith at public lecture

Cultural theorist and literary scholar Terry Eagleton, Distinguished Professor in the Department of English and Creative Writing at Lancaster University, reflects on a range of topics of concern to those who envision a future in which just and compassionate communities thrive in Culture and Faith, the latest University Foundation Lecture. Read more

Press Release18/01/2018

Celebrations at groundbreaking ceremony mark construction milestone

Celebrations at groundbreaking ceremony mark construction milestone Read more

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Press Release23/01/2018

Outstanding Ofsted for teacher training at University of Winchester

The quality of the University of Winchester's Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programmes has once again been recognised by Ofsted, confirming Winchester's position as one of the best providers of teacher education in the country. Read more

Press Release26/01/2018

Multimedia art exhibition to explore nature of climate change

The University of Winchester is to host 'This Changes Everything' – a thought-provoking art exhibition featuring works from University staff, students, graduates and local artists. Read more

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Press Release31/01/2018

Harnessing English identity for a sustainable future

Ruth Davis, Director of Greenpeace and Head of Global Conservation at the RSPB, speaks about the association of Englishness with the landscape and countryside in the next talk hosted by the University's Centre for English Identity and Politics. Read more

Press Release31/01/2018

Sound, speech and technology explored at public lecture

The importance of sound to our perception of the world will be examined in an exciting and thought-provoking inaugural lecture at the University of Winchester on 7 February. Read more

Press Release05/02/2018

Winchester student wins a British Education Award

A degree apprentice from the University of Winchester has been awarded a British Education Award in the Vocational category. A Psychology graduate was also a finalist in the Degree category. Read more

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Blog12/02/2018

Success for Splendid Fred Records’ Climate Change Art Exhibition

On 3rd February, staff, students and members of the public came together at the University of Winchester to experience multi-media art pieces inspired by Splendid Fred Records’ album This Changes Everything. The exhibition was put on to encourage artists and visitors to explore the effects of climate change on our society, and to broadcast the work Read more

Press Release12/02/2018

Ethical clothing giant to give talk on responsible business

Patagonia, one of the biggest brands in outdoor clothing, has become a world leader in responsible business. Students, local businesses and members of the community will be able to hear how they have done it when Alex Beasley, Country Manager for UK and Ireland at Patagonia Europe, comes to give a talk at the University of Winchester on 21 February Read more

Blog14/02/2018

January 2018 at the University of Winchester

A new year means new beginnings and looking forward to what’s to come. Read our highlights from January in this blog. Read more

Blog14/02/2018

Winchester Research Roundup January 2018

The latest academic and research news from Winchester this month includes a new study on the impact of music on the elderly; a thought piece from the head of the Centre for English Identity and Politics on the relationship between the Carillion collapse and Brexit, and expert comment on a variety of topics. Read more

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Blog19/02/2018

The Aesthetic and the Anaesthetic?

Today the University of Winchester and Hampshire Hospitals Foundation Trust launch a unique joint partnership which aims to develop innovative approaches to wellbeing. Here, Dr David M Walters, FRSPH, Director of the Centre for Arts as Wellbeing, describes the Centre's work in bringing arts into healthcare. Read more

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Press Release19/02/2018

Nobel Peace Laureate Tawakkol Karman speaks at University of Winchester

Yemeni journalist and politician Tawakkol Karman shares her experiences as a human rights activist in a public talk at the University of Winchester on Friday 2 March. Read more

Press Release22/02/2018

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and University of Winchester join forces to improve patient care and treatments

The University of Winchester and Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) have signed a partnership agreement that will see the two organisations collaborate on research and education activities. Read more

Blog23/02/2018

Never Mind the... other podcasts, here's 'Mind The Cakes'

Glenn Fosbraey, Senior Lecturer in the University's Department of English, Creative Writing and American Studies, relates how the new podcast from Creative Writing at Winchester got its quirky name and explores the world of creative writing through a unique fusion of entertainment and education. Read more

Press Release23/02/2018

Hampshire Pride celebrates inclusion and diversity

The University of Winchester and Hampshire County Council are proud to support the fourth annual Hampshire Pride Festival on Saturday 24 February 2018. Read more

Press Release23/02/2018

Hitchhiker’s Guide radio series director speaks at University of Winchester

Multi award-winning writer and director and University of Winchester alumnus and Honorary Fellow, Dirk Maggs speaks at an Enterprise Lecture at the University of Winchester on 14 March. Read more

Press Release26/02/2018

BBC documentary presenter and Anglican priest asks what it means to be human

TV documentary presenter, author and Anglican priest, the Revd Peter Owen-Jones explores what it is to be a human being in at University of Winchester on 8 March. Read more

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Press Release28/02/2018

The path to Brexit and Trump’s America

Is Britain leaving the EU because the English and their views have been ignored? That’s the question being examined at an upcoming talk at the University of Winchester about Brexit and the Trump presidency on 7 March. Read more

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