Press Centre
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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