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Blog11/09/2018

The beautiful and the grotesque - Inside/Outside: Carnival II

Andrew Melrose, Professor of Children's Writing, and Lisa Koning, Lecturer in Creative Writing, report on Inside/Outside: Carnival II, the poetry and prose symposium exploring the theme of 'carnival' hosted in Winchester at the end of June. Read more

Blog03/09/2018

August 2018 at the University of Winchester

As we enjoyed the last few weeks of summer, we were pleased to celebrate a number of student and staff achievements and confirm places for a new cohort of students. Read out highlights in this blog. Read more

Blog07/09/2018

Playlists versus birdsong, blisters, dodgy knees and finding motivation

With just over two weeks to go before the Winchester Half Marathon on 23 September, we're catching up with some of the ten University of Winchester runners who won complimentary passes for this year's race to find out how their training is going. Read more

Press Release07/09/2018

Debut children’s book published by Winchester academic

Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing and disabled academic, Dr Vanessa Harbour, has overcome all obstacles to become a published children’s author. 'Flight' is aimed at Read more

Press Release07/09/2018

Winchester academics to take part in BBC History Weekend 2018

Historians from the University of Winchester are to share their research and knowledge as part of BBC History Magazine’s Winchester History Weekend 2018. This includes presenting bite-sized talks at Winchester History Fringe. Read more

Blog13/09/2018

Research roundup September 2018: Focus on the Faculty of Arts

In this month's research roundup, we look at the Faculty of Arts, with a focus on developing cultural partnerships within the city and region, books published, grants, research studies and expert comments on issues in the media. Read more

Press Release21/09/2018

Police Use of Machine Learning Algorithms Needs New Regulatory Framework

There is an urgent need for regulatory and oversight mechanisms as machine learning tools are used for policing purposes, argues a new report published by the Royal United Services Institute and jointly authored with the University of Winchester. Read more

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Press Release21/09/2018

Student Engagement is a top priority at University of Winchester

The University of Winchester has reinforced its commitment to enhancing Student Engagement with the launch of a dedicated new research centre.The Centre for Student Engagement aims to ensure students are more informed and have the opportunity to engage fully with their academic studies and extra-curricular activities. Read more

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Blog26/09/2018

Why choose to rent when there are other options?

In our latest equality and diversity themed blog post, Joel L Best, who recently graduated from the University with a first in Musical Theatre, explores how the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the USA in the 1980s has been represented in theatre productions. Read more

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Blog26/09/2018

Machine learning algorithms are complicated, but they should not be ‘mysterious’

Marion Oswald, Senior Fellow in Law and the Director of the Centre for Information Rights at the University of Winchester, discusses the complicated nature of machine learning algorithms and why it is important for society to take care in the way they introduce, use and regulate them. Read more

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Press Release26/09/2018

Climate change-themed song set to inspire sustainable leadership training in business schools worldwide

University of Winchester record label, Splendid Fred Records, have released a new climate change-themed song to inspire business students across the world to take action. Read more

Blog01/10/2018

September 2018 at the University of Winchester

September was a flurry of activity as we launched a research centre, supported two community events and watched our development at West Downs advance. Read our highlights from the month in this blog. Read more

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Press Release03/10/2018

University of Winchester education expert appointed as learning adviser to Winchester Cathedral

Bill Lucas, Professor of Learning at the University of Winchester has been appointed as the new Learning Adviser to Winchester Cathedral. Read more

Blog08/10/2018

Brutal hills, target times, cramp and celebrating with cake

Congratulations to all runners who represented the University in the Winchester Half Marathon on 23 September! In our final blog post about the race, for which the University was an official race partner, find out how they did, the highs and lows of the 13.1 miles and their next running challenges. Read more

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Press Release09/10/2018

Journalist and broadcaster Alastair Stewart formally opens newsroom at University of Winchester

Veteran ITN journalist and broadcaster Alastair Stewart OBE formally opened the University of Winchester's purpose-built, industry-standard newsroom today, Tuesday 9 October. Read more

Students celebrating graduation outside the Cathedral

Press Release10/10/2018

Student success celebrated and prominent public figures honoured at University of Winchester Graduation 2018

The University of Winchester is celebrating student success and the careers and achievements of prominent public figures - including a former Archbishop of Canterbury and a winner of the Nobel Peace Prize - during Graduation this year (16-19 October). Read more

Press Release15/10/2018

Physiotherapy degree launches at University of Winchester

The University of Winchester has enhanced its teaching portfolio by launching a BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy degree. Read more

University vice chancellors pose together at carbon pledge event

Press Release18/10/2018

University of Winchester joins forces with Government to tackle carbon emissions

Professor Joy Carter CBE DL, today signed the Government's Emissions Reduction Pledge, committing to reducing the University of Winchester's carbon emissions by 30 per cent by 2020/21. Read more

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Press Release19/10/2018

University signs international statement of university principles

Underlining its commitment to academic freedom and university autonomy, the University of Winchester has become one of the latest higher education institutions to sign up to the Magna Charta Universitatum. Read more

Louise Shorter with her honorary award at Graduation 2018

Blog19/10/2018

“As an investigative journalist, keep knocking on doors until you get to the truth.” 5 Minutes with Louise Shorter

During Graduation this year, we were delighted to present an Honorary Fellowship to Louise Shorter, CEO of criminal justice charity Inside Justice, for her services to rights campaigning. We spoke to her about her work, Making a Murderer and the importance of public engagement in wrongful conviction cases. Read more

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Blog24/10/2018

Pascal's Wager, the lure of prosperity and losing my religion

Professor Adrian Kendry, Visiting Professor of Economics and Security at the University of Winchester and Former NATO Senior Defence Economist and Adviser to the 12th Secretary General, discusses the intersection between conflict, religion and economics and the impact this has on society and equality. Read more

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Press Release26/10/2018

Secretary of State for Education visits University of Winchester in National Care Leavers Week

The Education Secretary Damian Hinds visited the University of Winchester this week to see its leading work in improving access to higher education for care leavers. Read more

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Press Release31/10/2018

Topping Out ceremony marks milestone for landmark University of Winchester building

The University of Winchester has celebrated a key milestone in the construction of its new learning and teaching building today, with a traditional 'topping out' ceremony. Read more

Blog30/10/2018

"Success is measured by how much you put into it and your failures will be when you don't make the effort." Five minutes with Jim Baker

Jim Baker is a black workingclass Londoner and the grandson of a Barbadian merchant seaman who arrived in Wales in 1910. A historian, commentator, activist and organiser, Jim's values and commitment to people, communities and change comes from a belief in family and welfare socialism. As an activist, he has been directly involved in challenging ra Read more

Blog02/11/2018

October 2018 at the University of Winchester

In a busy month at Winchester, we welcomed Education Secretary Damian Hinds to see our pioneering work improving access to higher education, saw veteran broadcaster Alastair Stewart open our newsroom and marked a key milestone in the construction of our new learning and teaching building at our West Downs Quarter. Read more

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