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Press Release05/03/2018

University of Winchester pledges to #PressforProgress for International Women's Day 2018

The University of Winchester is joining the call to #PressforProgress for a more inclusive, gender equal world on International Women's Day on Thursday 8 March. Read more

Blog07/03/2018

Degree apprenticeships: added value for universities and business

In National Apprenticeship Week 2018 (5-9 March), Stella McKnight, Director of Employer Partnerships at the University of Winchester, outlines the way the University is working with business to develop and deliver the new breed of degree apprenticeship programmes to foster the next generation of top digital and management talent. Read more

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Press Release07/03/2018

A partnership to inspire social workers of the future

The University of Winchester has welcomed another cohort of aspiring social workers onto the Step Up to Social Work programme, thanks to a growing partnership between organisations across the South. Read more

Press Release09/03/2018

University of Winchester and Theatre Royal announce strategic cooperation deal

A new agreement between the University of Winchester and the Live Theatre Winchester Trust is set to create opportunities for the two organisations to work together on a series of student projects and educational events. Read more

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Press Release09/03/2018

University of Winchester Writers' Festival announces 2018 programme

Bookings are now open for the University of Winchester Writers' Festival with the announcement of the 2018 programme of workshops, talks, readings and one-to-one meetings for this year's three-day event on 15-17 June. Read more

Blog12/03/2018

February 2018 at the University of Winchester

February at the University of Winchester was a month of celebrations, new partnerships and good deeds. Read our highlights in this blog. Read more

Press Release12/03/2018

What does it take to be a good student?

Internationally acclaimed author and speaker Professor Bill Lucas is at the forefront of study into the habits of successful students. Professor Lucas will be revealing these and how educational professionals can be cultivating them at an event on 14 March. Read more

Blog23/03/2018

Promoting the protection of Africa's elephants and rhinos at the University of Winchester

Dr Steven McCulloch, Acting Director of the Centre for Animal Welfare, reports on a public lecture hosted at the University of Winchester and given by Philip Mansbridge, Director of the International Fund for Animal Welfare UK (IFAW UK) . IFAW UK is a partner organisation of the Centre for Animal Welfare. Part 1[SM1] discussed the history and camp Read more

Blog15/03/2018

Twelve ways to be a more successful learner

What do you really need to learn in life? How do you teach students to excel? What do successful learners do differently from others? What, in short, are their habits of mind? Bill Lucas, Director of the Centre for Real-World Learning, gives his twelve tips for successful learning in this blog Read more

Blog16/03/2018

Canadian seals, English badgers and Suzy the parvo puppy

Dr Steven McCulloch, Acting Director of the University of Winchester Centre for Animal Welfare, reports on a public lecture by International Fund for Animal Welfare UK (IFAW UK) Director Philip Mansbridge. IFAW UK is a partner organisation of the Centre. In this post Dr McCulloch discusses the history and campaigning areas of IFAW. Read more

Press Release16/03/2018

Business can be a force for good argues founder of Blueprint for Better Business at University of Winchester event

Mission-led business is at the top of the business agenda following the Cabinet Office Mission-Led Business Review of the role and impact of this sector of the economy. Read more

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Press Release19/03/2018

New book from Winchester academic to bring creativity back to classrooms

A creative writing lecturer at the University of Winchester has produced a new book designed to encourage children and young people to exercise their creativity. Wordtamer: Activities to Inspire Creative Thinking and Writing combines academic findings and practical activities in an engaging resource book for primary and secondary schools. Read more

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Blog20/03/2018

Winchester research roundup March 2018

In the latest monthly roundup of research news at the University, the power of play, privacy enhancing technologies and creative writing are in focus, as Winchester experts help shape the future for the better. Read more

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Blog22/03/2018

"It's fine to walk to the beat of a different drum and it's good that there are companies around which actively encourage that."

Patagonia sells outdoor clothing and gear for activities such as climbing, surfing, skiing and snowboarding and is renowned for being a leader in environmental and social initiatives. It considers itself an 'activist company' and channels one per cent of total sales into environmental groups and NGOs every year. Read more

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Blog26/03/2018

Why was it England that voted for Brexit?

Political scientists have given us a wealth of regression analysis linking the Brexit vote to age, education, long-term economic decline, social values and attitudes towards immigration. Read more

Press Release21/03/2018

How can business and management education help to create a better world?

In these challenging and uncertain times, how can business and management education contribute to the creation of a fairer, more inclusive and sustainable world? Carole Parkes, Professor of Responsible Management Education at the University of Winchester Business School discusses at her inaugural lecture Read more

Press Release21/03/2018

University partners with sixth form Friends of the Earth debate competition

Professor Joy Carter, Vice Chancellor at the University of Winchester, recently partnered with the Gosport and Fareham Friends of the Earth debate competition and acted as one of the competition judges. Read more

Press Release22/03/2018

Health and social care challenges facing the south of England explored in public panel event

How can regional health and social care services work together to support older people in the future? This significant challenge is the focus of a seminar hosted by the University of Winchester and the Southern Policy Centre on Thursday 22 March at the University. Read more

Press Release23/03/2018

Winchester Writers' Festival launches scholarship for under-represented children's writers

The University of Winchester Writers' Festival has launched a scholarship for a talented 'under-represented' writer of children's or Young Adult fiction to attend this year's event which takes place on 15-17 June. Read more

Press Release23/03/2018

Revised opening date for new Barton Farm Academy

Construction of the new Barton Farm Academy Primary School has been rescheduled to begin in spring 2019, with the new school building expected to be completed by the summer of 2020. Read more

Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament from across the river Thames

Press Release23/03/2018

What do people mean when they say they are English?

Leading academics, politicians and commentators are to discuss what it means to be English at a one-day seminar hosted by the University of Winchester Centre for English Identity and Politics on 28 March. Read more

Press Release26/03/2018

"If the Annunciation is the most important event in human history, why don't we celebrate it more?" Launch of The Annunciation: A Pilgrim's Quest by Mark Byford

An award-winning former BBC journalist and editor has published a compelling account of his search to discover the spiritual meaning of the Annunciation - the gospel story of the encounter between the angel Gabriel and the Virgin Mary, informing her that she will conceive a son and must name him Jesus. Read more

Blog27/03/2018

"Blowing up entire universes is pretty straightforward - making the sound of someone turning invisible can be a challenge."

Multi-award-winning writer and director and University of Winchester alumnus and Honorary Fellow, Dirk Maggs has just directed the 40th anniversary series of BBC Radio Four’s hugely popular Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. Dirk is renowned for evolving radio drama into ‘audio movies’ – a near-visual approach combining scripts, layered sound effe Read more

Press Release27/03/2018

'Fake news', the Dark Net and politics and the digital future under the spotlight at University of Winchester conference

A major conference hosted by the University of Winchester next month will see lawyers, computer scientists, academics and policy makers explore the impact of digital technologies and Big Data on the political process. Read more

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Press Release28/03/2018

Chew fancy a brew? University of Winchester recycled coffee cups campaign shortlisted for national award

The University of Winchester's successful recycled coffee cups initiative which has helped boost waste reduction and recycling efforts on campus has been shortlisted for a prestigious national recycling award. Read more

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