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Press Release
Exchange programme sees Winchester students collaborate on sustainable development initiatives
Students and researchers from the University of Winchester are taking part in a virtual cultural exchange programme with Amity University in New Delhi, northern India, launching this month. Read more![](/media/Content-Assets/Press-Centre/Centre-Press/Internal-THUMB2.jpg)
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Winchester one of first five UK universities pledging to support Gypsy, Traveller, Roma, Showman and Boater communities in higher education
The University of Winchester has today (Wednesday 20 January 2021) signed the new GTRSB into Higher Education Pledge, undertaking to support access to higher education for students from Gypsy, Traveller, Roma, Showman and Boater communities (GTRSB). Read more![Cricketer Rishabh Pant holding his bat and helmet aloft on the field of play](/media/Content-Assets/Press-Centre/Centre-Research-Blogs/Pant-thumbnail.jpg)
The Conversation
Rishabh Pant's historic innings against Australia can be explained with psychology
In the latest article by a University author for The Conversation, Matthew Smith, Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology - along with Matt Jewiss from the University of Hertfordshire - explores how mindset and belief can help explain Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant's historic innings to seal India's stunning recent win against Australia. Read more![](/media/Content-Assets/Press-Centre/Centre-Press/News-Placeholder-Image-2.jpg)
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New research study explores the Asian student experience of degree awarding gap
The findings of a research project aimed at better understanding the experiences of Asian students studying at the University of Winchester show that they experience particular challenges, which are markedly different from other BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) students. Read more![](/media/Content-Assets/Press-Centre/Centre-Press/Internal-THUMB2-1.jpg)
Blog
January 2021 at the University of Winchester
It might not have been the start to 2021 that we were all hoping for: the new national lockdown coming into effect in the first week of January means that the majority of our students have yet to return to campus in person for their studies. But the start of the second semester has still seen plenty of new developments: read on for the highlights. Read more![](/media/Content-Assets/Press-Centre/Centre-Research-Blogs/CGI-thumbnail.jpg)
Press Release
'Earn as you learn': Virtual masterclass events showcase degree apprenticeships at the University of Winchester
The University of Winchester is connecting potential degree apprentices with employers in a special series of free virtual masterclass events to mark National Apprenticeship Week 2021 (8-14 February). Read more![Martial Rose with Joy Carter at the 175th anniversary celebrations](/media/Content-Assets/Press-Centre/Centre-News/Martial-Rose-obituary-thumb.jpg)
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Remembering Martial Rose 1922-2021
To today's Winchester staff and students, Martial Rose is chiefly commemorated on campus in the University library building which bears his name and in which his portrait hangs. Many alumni and others with long memories, however, will bring to mind the dynamic, creative, forceful, determined leader of the then King Alfred's College at a critical ju Read more![](/media/Content-Assets/Press-Centre/Centre-News/Climate-emergency-thumb.jpg)
Press Release
University of Winchester Vice-Chancellor one of 20 top scientists signing climate change warning letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson
University of Winchester Vice-Chancellor Professor Joy Carter CBE, DL is a signatory to an open letter to Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, asking for much stronger leadership in the face of catastrophic climate change and growing ecological collapse. Read more![](/media/Content-Assets/Press-Centre/Centre-News/Hannah-The-Voice-thumbnail.jpg)
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#TeamHannah Band and Singers support University of Winchester contestant on The Voice UK in charity video
University of Winchester alumna and former creative director of the University Music Centre Hannah Williams, who is competing on ITV's The Voice UK television singing competition, has moved one step closer to the finals this week, winning a place in the semi-finals under the mentorship of Sir Tom Jones. Read more![Lecturer kneeling on the floor looking up at student and smiling](/media/Content-Assets/Press-Centre/Centre-News/ahp-questionnaire-thumbnail.jpg)
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Reasons students choose a career in the Allied Health Professions is focus of new national study led by University of Winchester and Health Education England
The University of Winchester and Health Education England (HEE) are collaborating on a national project to understand why student allied health professionals (AHPs) in England have chosen this as their career path. Read more![colourful illustration of two hands holding the world](/media/Content-Assets/Press-Centre/Centre-News/fairtrade-fortnight-2021-thumbnail.jpg)
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University of Winchester backs Fairtrade Fortnight 2021
The University of Winchester is once again backing Fairtrade Fortnight (22 February - 7 March) with a series of virtual events for students and staff and a special online open forum led by Fairtrade Foundation Director Katie Burgess. Read more![](/media/Content-Assets/Press-Centre/Centre-Press/Internal-THUMB2-1.jpg)
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February 2021 at the University of Winchester
It's time to reflect on the many achievements during February at the University of Winchester. From marking Fairtrade Fortnight and Go Green Week to continuing to speak out for action on the climate emergency and champion sustainable travel, it's been a busy month. Read more![](/media/Content-Assets/Press-Centre/Centre-Research-Blogs/iwd-2021-thumbnail.jpg)
Blog
Women in leadership: #IWD2021 "There is still room to change for the better"
To mark International Women's Day 2021 today (Monday 8 March), Vice-Chancellor of the University of Winchester Professor Joy Carter CBE, DL, and Joyce D'Silva, Ambassador Emeritus of global farm animal welfare group Compassion in World Farming, share their personal experiences of leadership, in line with this year's theme of women in leadership. Read more![Hannah Williams singing in front of a mic](/media/Content-Assets/Press-Centre/Centre-News/hannah-the-voice-final-thumbnail.jpg)
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University of Winchester's Hannah Williams shines in The Voice UK final
Congratulations to University of Winchester alumna and former creative director of the University Music Centre Hannah Williams, who gave an outstanding performance in the live final of ITV's The Voice UK television singing competition on Saturday night. Read more![](/media/Content-Assets/Press-Centre/Centre-News/June-thumbnail.jpg)
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University of Winchester volunteers celebrated for outstanding contributions at awards ceremony
Passionate students and staff from the University of Winchester, who volunteer with organisations and people across the city, have been honoured at a special virtual awards ceremony. Read more![](/media/Content-Assets/Press-Centre/Centre-Research-Blogs/ramadan-blog-1-thumbnail.jpg)
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All about Ramadan
The holy month of Ramadan (12 April - 12 May 2021) has just started and is being observed by University of Winchester students and staff who are Muslim. In the first of a series of guest blogs marking Ramadan, Mina Begum, a final year student studying BSc (Hons) Economics and Finance explains more about the significance of fasting. Read more![](/media/Content-Assets/Press-Centre/Centre-Press/External-THUMB1.jpg)
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