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Press Release16/04/2018

Climate change-themed music album shortlisted for international award

The University of Winchester’s record label has been nominated for an international Green Gown Award for its climate change-themed album. The album This Changes Everything, features 11 original tracks created by University students and staff through Splendid Fred Records. Read more

Blog19/04/2018

Ever felt like an A list celebrity? We have: Winchester-Nelson Mandela Museum Exchange 2018

In the latest blog from Winchester students on a placement in South Africa - part of the University's partnership with the Nelson Mandela Museum - student teacher Leah Knape talks about lectures, sharing Nelson Mandela's legacy and learning traditional African dancing. Read more

Press Release18/04/2018

University of Winchester underlines sustainability commitments

The University of Winchester is to sign a statement signalling its dedication to creating a sustainable future at an environmentally themed festival event. Read more

Blog20/04/2018

Teaching in a class where there is little English has had its challenges: Winchester-Nelson Mandela Museum Exchange 2018

Student teacher Alex Parnell shares her experience of teaching in a South African primary school during a two-week placement in the country, which is part of the University's partnership with the Nelson Mandela Museum. Read more

Press Release20/04/2018

University of Winchester project to engage schools in support of service children celebrates success

The success of Festival of Friends, a project to increase support for children from military service families, was celebrated with a prize-giving at the University of Winchester on 17 April. Read more

Blog23/04/2018

The unexpected has become the expected: Winchester-Nelson Mandela Museum Exchange 2018

In the final blog from the Winchester-Nelson Mandela Museum Exchange 2018, second-year Primary Education student Samuel Polden looks back over the experiences of the past two weeks. Read more

Press Release01/05/2018

University of Winchester sends congratulations to Lady Mary Fagan

Her Majesty The Queen has appointed Dame Mary Fagan to be a Lady Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter. Read more

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Press Release02/05/2018

Don't judge a book by its cover: Human Library challenges stereotypes through conversation

A library with a difference, where 'books' are people and 'reading' is a conversation, is set to challenge stereotypes and prejudice at a special event at the University of Winchester on Tuesday 15 May. Read more

Blog02/05/2018

April 2018 at the University of Winchester

As students relaxed over Easter break, our campus continued to buzz with activity of all varieties. April was a busy month, packed full of awards, new commitments and agreements, and celebrations. Find out more by reading our highlights below: Read more

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Press Release08/05/2018

How can play help university students learn?

Has the scientific value of play been underestimated in the higher education sector? Read more

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Blog14/05/2018

Royal Weddings: Continuity, Change and Controversy

As we look forward to celebrating the Royal wedding at St George's Chapel in Windsor on Saturday, Dr Elena (Ellie) Woodacre, Senior Lecturer in History at the University of Winchester, explains how the marriage of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle fits comfortably into the long history of royal weddings, despite changes to tradition and protocol. Read more

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Press Release14/05/2018

Winchester musical theatre students to perform Just So at Winchester Theatre Royal

Have you ever wondered how the elephant got its nose? Or why the leopard is covered in spots? Read more

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Press Release16/05/2018

Character at least as important as curriculum

Tenacity is a crucial quality that young people need to develop in order to thrive while they are at school and in their life beyond, argue University of Winchester experts in a new book which was launched at the University of Winchester on Tuesday 15 May. Read more

Press Release16/05/2018

Medieval history research centre launches at University of Winchester

The University of Winchester has launched a research centre to lead innovative research into medieval history. The Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Research brings together scholars of different disciplines from across the University to enhance understanding of the British Isles and wider world from the end of the Classical Period to 1600. Read more

Press Release21/05/2018

New book uses storytelling and poetry to show children the beauty of science

A Winchester academic has launched a new novel that looks to open children’s eyes to the natural world through an adventure story with a difference. Xientifica SOS was written by University of Winchester Researcher Daniel Phelps, and features illustrations by Beth Gibbs, a student at Winchester School of Art. It follows five schoolchildren, each Read more

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Press Release22/05/2018

Opportunities to meet publishing experts at Winchester Writers' Festival

The deadline for writing enthusiasts to meet commissioning editors and literary agents at the University of Winchester Writers' Festival is fast approaching. Read more

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Press Release23/05/2018

Photography Exhibition showcases University research in pictures

Experts from a variety of disciplines at the University of Winchester will sum up their research in a thought-provoking photography exhibition at the Discovery Centre on 2 June. Read more

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Blog23/05/2018

Creative writing at university: Setting the Scene

The University of Winchester runs one of the most successful creative writing programmes of its kind in the UK. Judy Waite, Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing and author of Wordtamer (2017) which has a focus on inspiring creative thinking and writing, discusses her experiences of teaching on our undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses. Read more

Blog24/05/2018

We might seem very different, but when you peel back the labels, we're all human underneath

Imagine what would happen if you could talk to total strangers about their personal lives. What questions would you want to ask people who you don't normally meet within your social circle? Read more

Blog08/06/2018

The Silent B

In the first of a new series of blogs focusing on equality and diversity, Carol Shepherd - who has recently completed her PhD on bisexuality and Christianity and is the author of Bisexuality and the Western Christian Church: The Damage of Silence (Palgrave) - looks at the phenomenon of 'bi erasure'. Read more

Press Release04/06/2018

International conference to discuss how to achieve world peace

International academics from a range of disciplines will come together to talk about ways to bring peace to and reduce conflict in the world at a unique two-day conference organised by the University of Winchester on 20 and 21 June. Read more

Blog04/06/2018

May 2018 at the University of Winchester

May was full of sunshine and celebrations. In addition to winning awards, we opened an unusual library, saw our students perform at Winchester Theatre Royal and celebrated the royal wedding. Read our highlights in this blog post. Read more

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Press Release05/06/2018

New online exhibition to be launched at Tyntesfield reveals latest findings of Hispanic-Anglo research project

The latest findings of an international research project exploring the factors that made the British Isles a crucial hub for the global Hispanic world are set to be revealed at a special event at National Trust-owned property Tyntesfield near Bristol on Saturday 23 June. Read more

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Blog15/06/2018

Education, ICT and creative writing – are there ways to weave these worlds together?

Judy Waite, Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing at the University of Winchester, discusses her ten-year journey to develop resources to help teachers use ICT and other tools to bring creativity back to the classroom. Read more

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Press Release11/06/2018

Peace and prosperity in Afghanistan focus of lecture by His Excellency Dr Abdullah Abdullah

Peace and prosperity in Afghanistan, supported by the transformational power of education and valued partnerships with countries including the UK, were the focus of a speech by His Excellency Dr Abdullah Abdullah, Chief Executive of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, at the University of Winchester last week. Read more

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