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David Suchet cutting a purple ribbon in the forensics lab

Press Release18/09/2019

Award-winning actor David Suchet opens University of Winchester Forensic Laboratory

David Suchet CBE, famous for portraying Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot, formally opened the University of Winchester's new state-of-the-art Forensic Laboratory yesterday (Tuesday 17 September). Read more

Press Release20/09/2019

University of Winchester declares climate emergency

The University of Winchester has declared a climate emergency and joins the Global Climate Strike today (Friday 20 September). Read more

Conferencing and catering staff with their green Tourism Silver Award outside the University

Press Release23/09/2019

University of Winchester boosts sustainable credentials with Green Tourism Silver Award

The University of Winchester’s commitment to sustainability throughout its business operations as a conference centre and events facility has secured a Silver Award from Green Tourism, the largest sustainable certification programme in the world. Read more

Young woman in grey t-shirt sitting in rehearsal room

Blog24/09/2019

You, Me and Keats

Cara Honey, director of ‘Two Hundred Years of Autumn’, reflects on the life of one of England’s greatest poets – and his time in Winchester. Read more

Architects' impression of Stoneham park school

Press Release27/09/2019

Ground breaking ceremony marks build of second University-sponsored primary academy

A traditional ground breaking ceremony held today (Friday 27 September) celebrated the start of Hampshire County Council’s construction of Stoneham Park Primary Academy – a new school sponsored by the University of Winchester Academy Trust (UWINAT). Read more

Blog02/10/2019

Winchester Half Marathon 2019: The Final Stretch

Last weekend saw in the final stretch for our Winchester Half Marathon runners, who completed the race on Sunday 22 September. Over 2,000 runners came together to take on the scenic 13 mile race which began and ended in Winchester City Centre. Read on to find out how the students and staff from the University got on. Read more

Blog04/10/2019

September 2019 at the University of Winchester

Ground-breaking events, a new state-of-the-art Forensic Laboratory and students set to become some of the world's first United Nations accredited Climate Change Teachers. Working towards a sustainable future and upholding the University values of Compassion, Individuals Matter and Spirituality. Read more

Architect's impression of a large open plan teaching space with computer workstations and yellow, green and grey seating

Press Release10/10/2019

Healthier people through better buildings: University of Winchester flagship West Downs development registered for WELL Certification

The University of Winchester's flagship West Downs development is among one of the first university projects in the UK to be registered to pursue WELL Certification, an accreditation scheme which recognises buildings that support and advance human health and wellbeing. Read more

Press Release11/10/2019

Student achievements celebrated and public figures honoured at University of Winchester Graduation 2019

The University of Winchester is commending the achievements of students at Graduation this year (14-18 October), as well as awarding Honorary Doctorates and Fellowships to prominent public figures - including actors, sports sensations and authors - recognising excellence in their respective fields. Read more

Blog17/10/2019

World Values Day 2019: Why Winchester values values

On World Values Day, we look at why the University's values of compassion, individuals matter and spirituality matter and ask some of the public figures receiving honorary awards at Graduation this year why they believe it is important to have values. Read more

Press Release18/10/2019

To boldly grow: University of Winchester plants trees in honour of graduating students as part of pledge for a sustainable future

One thousand native trees - including oak, willow, beech and pine - are being planted by the University of Winchester as part of its pledge for a sustainable future in honour of students graduating this week in Winchester Cathedral. Read more

Blog23/10/2019

The People's War in cinema: how was the home front portrayed in film?

In the first of a short blog series featuring student research which appears in the 2019 issue of the Alfred Journal, BA (Hons) History student Sam Jenkins explores how life on the home front in WW2 was portrayed in the films of the era. Read more

Dr Martin Yelling and Stormbreak teachers posing together outside

Press Release28/10/2019

'Movement is the mainspring for children's mental health' says new Parliamentary report co-sponsored by the University of Winchester

A new All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) report, co-sponsored by the Universities of Winchester and Bournemouth, and launched today (Monday 28 October 2019) celebrates the role of movement in supporting children's mental health. Read more

Blog29/10/2019

University of Winchester joins Hedgehog Friendly Campus campaign

Staff and students at the University of Winchester are actively engaged in various initiatives to attain Hedgehog Friendly Campus (HFC) accreditation. The message from this national scheme, funded by the British Hedgehog Preservation Society, is that hedgehog populations are in decline, but universities can be part of the solution. Read more

The letters for 'Pride' spelt out in rainbow balloons, held by pride supporters

Blog30/10/2019

London Pride 2018: Lessons We Still Need to Learn

MA Liberal Arts student Kat Peverell argues that the controversy around London Pride 2018 teaches us about social justice and the way we approach different challenges that we face in the world today. Her blog is the second in our short series featuring student research from the Alfred Journal 2019. Read more

Blog31/10/2019

'Horror beneath the soil': five scary movies about the British countryside

The countryside is scary, right? All those dead-eyed sheep staring at you. The skeletal outlines of winter trees engulfed by the thickening mist. And that's before you get to the people who live there. Is it any wonder that the countryside is the location of all the best horror movies? Read more

Blog01/11/2019

October 2019 at the University of Winchester

October saw the transition of our class of 2019 students into graduates. The University recognised their achievements alongside celebrated guests, who were awarded doctorates and fellowships for their contributions to society. As part of our commitment to a more sustainable future, we planted one thousand trees in honour of our graduates. Read more

Blog01/11/2019

Rugby World Cup: can England cope with the ‘favourites’ tag?

After six weeks of exciting clashes between the best rugby players on the planet, the 2019 World Cup in Japan has come down to one final game on Saturday November 2 between England and South Africa. England go into the match as clear favourites against South Africa. What does this mean for both teams? Read more

Group of men and women outside holding up national flags

Press Release04/11/2019

University of Winchester archaeologists support multi-national rehabilitation programme for wounded military veterans in Georgia

Members of the University of Winchester Department of Archaeology, Anthropology and Geography have been working alongside veterans of conflicts in Georgia, Ukraine, and Afghanistan, building on the success of the Heritage for Heroes scheme - a pioneering joint initiative which enables British former service personnel to study archaeology. Read more

Press Release06/11/2019

Winchester student films shortlisted for national awards

For the second consecutive year, students from the BA (Hons) Journalism programme at the University of Winchester have been shortlisted by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC) Student Journalism Awards 2019, for prestigious national awards in film. Read more

Child playing alone on a sandy beach

Blog07/11/2019

'Inclusive' schools excluding children with autism

In the final blog in our short series showcasing student research featured in the Alfred Journal, Sommer Ledger highlights the inequality and discrimination within 'inclusive' school settings on children with autism spectrum condition (ASC). Read more

Emre Ramazanoglu smiling, seated at sound desk

Blog08/11/2019

"It's much better to be the person who's smashed a project out of the park." Five minutes with Emre Ramazanoglu

Over a successful career, drummer, producer, mix engineer and composer Emre Ramazanoglu has performed and sequenced drums for some outstanding music tracks and worked with some of the biggest names in pop, including Lily Allen, Mark Ronson and Richard Ashcroft. He most recently produced Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds album 'Who Built the Moon? Read more

Blog08/11/2019

Myths about only children debunked

Only children get a bad rap. They are often perceived as selfish, spoiled, anxious, socially inept and lonely. And my profession, psychology, may be partly to blame for these negative stereotypes. Indeed, Granville Stanley Hall, one of the most influential psychologists of the last century and the first president of the American Psychological Assoc Read more

Press Release13/11/2019

Vice-Chancellor appointed to UK Climate Commission

Professor Joy Carter DL, Vice-Chancellor, has been appointed as the University of Winchester and GuildHE representative on the council of the Climate Commission for UK Higher and Further Education Leaders. The Climate Commission was launched on 13 November at Ravensbourne University, London. Read more

Blog15/11/2019

UK election: when it comes to social media, might the Tories beat Labour at their own game?

Jeremy Corbyn’s unexpected popularity in the 2017 UK general election seemed closely related to a surge in Labour’s youth vote which has often been attributed to a set of social media strategies. Labour deliberately set out to exploit young people’s engagement online by eschewing glossy and overtly managed advertising in favour of the “organic”. Read more

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