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Man and woman cut ceremonial ribbon together in newsroom

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

Group of five people in ceremonial dress at signing ceremony

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

Hands clutched in prayer over an open bible

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

Man in suit and woman in pink dress stand at entrance to University

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

Three people outside on the terrace of a building under construction

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

Press Release05/11/2018

University leads WWI centenary commemoration in historic West Hill Cemetery

The War Memorial and Cross of Sacrifice in West Hill Cemetery, Winchester, are the focus of an Act of Remembrance to commemorate the centenary of the end of the First World War on Saturday 10 November at 10.30am. Local people are warmly invited to attend. Read more

Zoomed out photo of earth in darkness with light from cities

Blog12/11/2018

The persistent digital divide

Marcus Leaning, Professor of Digital Media Education, discusses the societal importance of internet access and how access differs across the world. Read more

Two men standing beside a WW2 fighter plane

Press Release07/11/2018

Winchester archaeologists join Suggs on the hunt for buried World War treasures in new TV series

Dr Phil Marter, Senior Lecturer in Archaeology, has been working with Madness frontman Suggs to bring forgotten war stories back to life on the new series of the HISTORY® hit TV show: WW2 Treasure Hunters. Read more

Press Release09/11/2018

University of Winchester asks local community: what qualities do you want to see in Winchester Nursing graduates?

The University of Winchester is inviting members of the local community to have their say and help shape the education of a new generation of nurses. Read more

Young woman playing guitar

Press Release12/11/2018

Live music should be essential in all UK care homes, new research study recommends

A major new national report is recommending that live music should be essential in all UK care homes. Led by the University of Winchester and Live Music Now, the report presents ground-breaking evidence about how music can benefit people living and working in care, and provides practical guidance about how music can be introduced affordably and sus Read more

Sculpture of a dinosaur on the Cosmic Walkj

Press Release16/11/2018

Walk telling the story of creation opens at University of Winchester

The University of Winchester has opened a new garden walk to take visitors on a visual and meditative journey from the moment of creation to the modern day. The Cosmic Walk blends research, nature and artwork to explore the cosmos and discuss how humans are embedded within it. Read more

Hands holding bells

Blog23/11/2018

Winchester research roundup November 2018

Here's a roundup of our latest research news, from a new study into the positive impacts of music in care homes, to awards, prizes and new publications. Read more

Press Release21/11/2018

Winchester journalism graduates shortlisted in national awards

Two BA (Hons) Journalism graduates from the University of Winchester have been shortlisted in the prestigious British Journalist Training Council (BJTC) Student Journalism Awards 2018. Read more

Students holding I Will banner

Press Release21/11/2018

Winchester students take action as part of #IWILL volunteering week

Students from the University of Winchester made a difference in the local community as part of national student volunteering campaign #IWILL Week (12-16 November). Read more

People walking in mist

Blog27/11/2018

The In/visibility of Race and Religion

How do race and religion impact life chances? Maisha Islam, of the Centre for Student Engagement, explores issues around race and religion in a series of posts for the University. In this first post, she argues that the subtle ways in which society reacts to individuals' difference(s) are the most problematic Read more

Blog03/12/2018

November 2018 at the University of Winchester

In another busy month at Winchester, our journalism students welcomed former journalist MP Steve Brine as a guest editor, we commemorated the centenary of the First World War and saw our students volunteer in charities across the city. Read more

Outside of the University Centre building with snow

Press Release05/12/2018

University opens its doors to local community on Christmas Day

This year, the University of Winchester is once again opening the doors of one of its campus coffee shops to offer local residents free coffee, tea and cakes on Christmas morning. Read more

Professor Joy Carter and His Excellency Said T Jawad

Press Release04/12/2018

Winchester students quiz Ambassador about peace process in Afghanistan

Students studying Politics and Global Studies and Journalism courses at the University of Winchester had an opportunity to quiz the Ambassador of Afghanistan to the UK about the peace process and elections in his country at a special roundtable discussion event this week. Read more

Joy Carter and Nicola Walters standing with University of Sanctuary certificate

Press Release12/12/2018

Winchester recognised as a University of Sanctuary

The University of Winchester received a Sanctuary Award from UK charity City of Sanctuary in recognition of its initiatives to welcome refugees and asylum seekers and support them in higher education study. Winchester becomes the first University of Sanctuary in the south of England. Read more

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