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Blog22/05/2019

Vulnerable and Intoxicated Witnesses: How reliable are they?

Can you trust the eyewitness accounts of individuals who witnessed a crime while inebriated? Can autistic children be credible witnesses? Read more

Blog31/05/2019

Winchester research roundup May 2019

The latest updates on research and academic activities at the University of Winchester. Read more

Light projection of a Labyrinth, a continuous line that weaves back on itself, on wooden floor of University of Winchester Chapel

Blog31/05/2019

How labyrinths can aid contemplation and creativity

Can getting ‘lost’ in a labyrinth help you find your thoughts? To celebrate the installation of a new projectable labyrinth at the University of Winchester, Dean of Spiritual Life Terry Biddington discusses how this unusual tool can help individuals of all faiths and none meditate or reflect. Read more

Press Release10/06/2019

University of Winchester’s sustainability partnership with students recognised by National Union of Students award

The University of Winchester has been awarded the National Union of Students’ (NUS) Responsible Futures accreditation for its commitment to embedding sustainability and social responsibility in its teaching and other activities. Read more

Blog07/06/2019

May 2019 at the University of Winchester

The University of Winchester's focus on sustainability and social justice are highlighted by our wide-ranging activities in May, from the presentation of our inaugural sustainable fashion award and our involvement in an innovative theatre project to positively affect prisoners' attitu Read more

Six Blue Apple theatre actors performing on stage

Blog06/06/2019

Celebrating fruitful partnerships in theatre and dance

Ahead of a special event taking place this evening to mark the one-year anniversary of the start of Blue Apple's residency at the University of Winchester, the company's general manager Simon Morris explains how our partnership is benefiting both organisations and highlights some exciting future collaborations. Read more

Eve and Villanelle, the characters from Killing Eve standing shoulder to shoulder

Blog08/06/2019

Psycho killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?

To welcome the return of the multi-award-winning TV series Killing Eve, Professor Alec Charles explores the anatomy of a screen psychopath. Read more

Blog18/06/2019

Winchester research roundup June 2019

This month's research roundup highlights a new study into why many women find gyms intimidating, celebrates the launch of the latest issue of student journal Alfred and discovers the power of labyrinths. Read more

children's drawings of refugees

Press Release20/06/2019

University of Winchester encourages children to get creative on subject of forced migration

Schools across Hampshire have taken part in a creative competition to engage children with issues around forced migration and explore what it means for immigrants to be seeking sanctuary. Read more

Joy Carter and Liz Stuart holding the blue footprint flag

Press Release21/06/2019

University of Winchester flies footprint flag for human rights

A flag designed by Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei will fly above the University of Winchester's West Downs Quarter on Romsey Road for seven days from 24 - 30 June to celebrate 70 years of the United Nations' Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Read more

Press Release25/06/2019

University of Winchester announces pledge as part of mission to tackle climate emergency

The University of Winchester has pledged to eliminate all unnecessary single-use plastic by December 2020 and calls on individuals and the higher education sector to stand up and take action to combat the climate crisis. Read more

Remembrance Day Cecil with troops at Stanswood Bay

Blog26/06/2019

D-Day 75: The Heritage of Remembrance

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Group of two men and two women holding an award trophy

Press Release28/06/2019

National recognition for University of Winchester green spaces

The University of Winchester has scooped a prestigious national award for the management of its outstanding green spaces. Read more

Press Release28/06/2019

Top student performing talent vies for the 'Top Hat' at Hat Fair 2019

University of Winchester Performing Arts students are set to compete in the Top Hat competition at this year's Hat Fair (5-7 July), presenting new outdoor festival pieces which will be judged by a public vote. Read more

Blog05/07/2019

June 2019 at the University of Winchester

As governments around the world declare a climate emergency, we’ve been focusing on what we can do to tackle the issue. We celebrate our sustainability achievements so far but pledge to do more. Plus, the much-awaited TV series, Killing Eve is back – and it got us thinking about why we find on-screen psychopaths so alluring. Read more

Alex Whitfield and Joy Carter sitting side by side and smiling into the camera

Press Release08/07/2019

UK's newest university health and wellbeing faculty launches with Hampshire Hospitals' partnership

The strategic partnership between the University of Winchester and Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is set to become stronger, with the two institutions pledging to work together to help address the growing demand for healthcare professionals in the region. Read more

Small group of Blue Apple theatre actors enjoying special event

Press Release11/07/2019

Blue Apple Theatre celebration marks first year of University of Winchester residency

The University of Winchester and Blue Apple Theatre have celebrated the first anniversary of its five-year residency. Read more

Press Release12/07/2019

University of Winchester benefits from £9m awarded to health research across the south of England

Health researchers and health professionals across the Wessex region have been awarded £9m to work together to help solve some of the big health challenges in their communities. Read more

Blog12/07/2019

We need to protect children who appear on social media: 'Generation Tagged' and the YouTube 'Kidfluencer'

As the Royal College of Psychiatrists urges the Government to afford child YouTube stars the same protection as child actors, Dr Emma Nottingham outlines the Centre's research which shows that children who appear on social media need greater protection. Read more

Blog19/07/2019

Winchester research roundup July 2019

The University is one of 15 institutions across the south of England to receive funding of £9 million as part of the ARC Wessex partnership, which will work together to help solve some of the big health challenges our communities are facing, including dementia and obesity. Find out more about the partnership, as well as other research news, below. Read more

Blog24/07/2019

English voters, English issues

In the week that Boris Johnson became the new Prime Minister and the LibDems chose Jo Swinson as the party's new leader, new research from the Centre for English Identity and Politics (CEIP) has highlighted a challenge to all political parties in responding to a significant group of English voters. Read more

Press Release01/08/2019

Cautious welcome from University of Winchester physical education expert for new School Sport and Activity Action Plan

The Government's long-awaited new School Sport and Activity Action Plan has adopted two of the key recommendations made in a Parliamentary report on children's physical education, which was jointly sponsored by the Universities of Winchester, Sheffield Hallam and Kingston. Read more

Blog05/08/2019

July 2019 at the University of Winchester

Throughout July, social justice and sustainability continued to be top priorities. As a founding member of the new Winchester Food Partnership, the University was involved in its formal launch and student donations supported a range of local charities by giving unwanted items a second life. Read more

Blog07/08/2019

Taking on the Winchester Half Marathon 2019 challenge: Meet Our Runners

On 22 September, over 2,000 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

University porters and nightshelter volunteers holding donations by University delivery van

Press Release12/08/2019

Winchester Churches Nightshelter bags donations from University students

The University of Winchester and Winchester Churches Nightshelter have joined forces to ensure that household items, clothes and unopened canned food no longer needed by first-year students heading home for the summer are given a second life, thanks to the University's Bag It Up initiative. Read more

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