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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Intrigue, love and rivalry in historical English and French royal courts to be uncovered at public event
International royal history experts are to reveal the drama and romance of the English and French courts during the Renaissance period at a public event on Thursday 12 July as part of the Kings and Queens Conference. Read more
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Inspiration, support and networking opportunities for emerging writers at University of Winchester Writers' Festival
Best-selling novelist Patrick Gale reflected on his life in writing at the opening keynote of the 38th University of Winchester Writers' Festival, in front of a packed house of book lovers and creative writers. Read more
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University of Winchester becomes first UK university to secure green finance for campus development
Lending has today been confirmed to fund a landmark new building at the University of Winchester’s West Downs Quarter. A £30m loan from Triodos Bank, Europe’s leading sustainable bank, will ensure that the development will be completed for the 2019-2020 academic year. Read more
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A Nation Divided? Thoughts on English identity and politics'
Head of the Centre for English Identity and Politics at the University of Winchester, Professor John Denham, discusses the results of a recent BBC survey on English vs British identity and the importance of recognising ‘English’ identity as strongly held and the most widely shared. Read more
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University of Winchester conference celebrates 100th anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s birth
The University of Winchester celebrates the 100th anniversary of Nelson Mandela's birth by hosting ,Freedom in a Fractured World: Sustaining the Legacy of Nelson Mandela', a conference exploring Mandela's commitment to and understanding of freedom. Read more
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International conference to discuss the worldwide refugee crisis and how it might be addressed
What is forced migration and what can we do to reduce it? Academics from across the globe will discuss this pressing international issue at an important two-day conference on immigration and social justice the University of Winchester on 3 and 4 September. Read more
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Winchester student set to learn about sustainable conservation at Uganda summer school
Sarah Buck, a first-year student studying for a degree in Animal Welfare and Society, has won a grant from the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) to attend the natural resources and development summer school hosted by Kyambogo University in Kampala, Uganda. During the summer school, she will learn about sustainable conservation. Read more
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Taking on the Winchester half marathon challenge
On 23 September, over 2000 keen runners will take on the Winchester half marathon, tackling a beautiful course of just over 13 miles which starts and ends in the centre of our historic city. Ten students and members of staff at the University of Winchester - one of the official race partners - have been given complimentary passes to the race. Read more
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University co-hosts Hack Winchester!
The University of Winchester and Winchester City Council are hosting Hack Winchester!, a special event which aims to find ways to use technology and data to support local businesses, attract and retain young people in the city and create co-working spaces. Read more
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Trans Identities in the UK
In our second blog post focusing on equality and diversity issues, Lee Thair-White, Chair of the Spectrum LGBTQ+ student society 2018/2019 - who is studying for a BA (Hons) in Creative and Professional Writing - talks about recent changes in the law around gender identity and his own personal journey through medical transition. Read more
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Debut novel by Winchester graduate shortlisted for Richard and Judy's 'Search for a Bestseller'
A PhD graduate from the University of Winchester has been shortlisted for Richard and Judy's third 'Search for a Bestseller' competition, which aims to find a first-time author with the potential to become a bestselling writer. Read more
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University of Winchester opens its doors as part of Heritage Open Days
The University of Winchester invites members of the public to explore the history of its campus and Winchester city as part of Winchester Heritage Open Days 2018. From 13-16 September, the University will host a number of free history-themed guided walks, talks, exhibitions, panels and workshops on campus and across the city. Read more
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