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Press Release15/09/2020

Teaching excellence and climate change matter to Gen Z a new report from the University of Winchester shows

The University of Winchester has published a new report today looking at what Gen Z want out of their university experience. Polling of those born between 1995 and 2010, the so-called 'Generation Z', has shown they are most concerned about two issues: the quality of care in the NHS and the climate crisis. Read more

Blog18/09/2020

My summer organising events for a heritage festival

Charlotte Tindle, a student on the MA Cultural Heritage and Resource Management (CHaRM) degree course, explains how she helped to organise the University of Winchester's events as part of Winchester Heritage Open Days - and how with lots of creativity the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic were overcome. Read more

Blog23/09/2020

Cycling: head injuries ignored because of entrenched macho culture

Competitive road cycling is a demanding and unique sport. One where crashing is inevitable – especially at the professional level. Read more

Blog01/10/2020

September 2020 at the University of Winchester

September saw a different start to the 2020/2021 academic year at Winchester and universities across the UK: new students arrived for our Welcome Week, followed by returning students, to a socially-distanced campus and facilities, with a blended approach to teaching, learning and living for everyone. There was much to celebrate: here are some of th Read more

Press Release06/10/2020

Black History Month: Inspiring BAME leaders feature in University online exhibition

Grime artist Stormzy, England footballer Marcus Rashford and Rose Hudson-Wilkin, Bishop of Dover, all feature in an online exhibition of inspiring BAME leaders, launched online today by the University of Winchester to mark Black History Month. Read more

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Blog08/10/2020

Black History Month: Liberation

In the first of a short series of blogs marking the University of Winchester's decolonising the curriculum event during Black History Month, first year English Literature student Libby Wakefield provides a critical commentary of her own painting 'Liberation', inspired by the works of Kara Walker. Read more

Blog12/10/2020

Black History Month: Encouraging racially literate graduates of the future

In the second of a short series of blogs marking the University of Winchester's decolonising the curriculum event during Black History Month, Maisha Islam, Student Engagement Research & Projects Officer and secretary to the University's BAME Network, discusses encouraging students to think about what belonging, unconscious bias and inclusion means Read more

Press Release20/10/2020

Launch of Thriving Lives toolkit for schools aims to boost support for Service children

A self-reflection tool for schools to consider their support for children in Armed Forces families has been launched today (Tuesday 20 October 2020) by the Service Children's Progression Alliance (SCiP Allaince), which is hosted by the University of Winchester. Read more

Press Release21/10/2020

University partners with Zurich to launch data science degree apprenticeship to future proof workforce

The University of Winchester has designed and launched a data science degree apprenticeship with leading insurer Zurich UK as part of a drive to future-proof its workforce. The three-year course has opened to students for the first time. Read more

Blog22/10/2020

Black History Month: Cultural heritage is a tool for social justice

Dr Niall Finneran, Programme Leader for the University of Winchester MA Cultural Heritage and Resource Management degree programme and an expert in historical archaeology and cultural heritage management, explains the work that he is undertaking for Black History Month and more widely in terms of thinking through decolonisation. Read more

Blog29/10/2020

Black History Month: My best friend was a racist, but she didn't know it and neither did I

In the final blog marking the University of Winchester's Decolonising the Curriculum event during Black History Month, Tasnim Husain Curtis, Senior Lecturer in the University's Institute of Education, shares a highly personal account of experiencing prejudice at a young age and the far-reaching and long-lasting effects it can have on a young mind. Read more

Press Release23/10/2020

University of Winchester celebrates Black History Month with virtual events

As we head into the last week of Black History Month 2020, the University of Winchester's celebrations continue with virtual events which members of the public are warmly invited to join. Read more

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The Conversation28/10/2020

Doctor Who: travelling in time and space even under lockdown

In a new article for The Conversation, Professor Alec Charles, Dean of the Faculty of Arts, explains the phenomenon of lockdown social media 'watchalongs' and why the BBC's Dr Who has proven particularly suited to these online events. Read more

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Blog16/11/2020

"There are so many misconceptions with apprenticeships." Hannah Lee of Zurich on setting out on a degree apprenticeship

Following the launch of a new BSc (Hons) Data Science degree apprenticeship programme at Winchester sponsored by Zurich Insurance, student Hannah Lee, a junior data scientist at the leading insurers, explains why she chose to study on the programme and how what she is learning is boosting her career prospects. Read more

Press Release10/11/2020

University named a top UK training provider for degree apprenticeships

The University of Winchester is celebrating after being named one of the UK's top 50 training providers at the RateMyApprenticeship Awards 2020 for its degree apprenticeship courses. Read more

Blog09/11/2020

October 2020 at the University of Winchester

October marked Black History Month in Europe, which we celebrated with online events, blogs and an appreciation of Black Leadership through a public exhibition. A new partnership has allowed us to offer a degree apprenticeship to future-proof skills in the insurance industry, while we also launched a toolkit to boost support for Service children Read more

Press Release17/11/2020

Animal welfare expert hails historic court ruling on pigs in New Zealand

Andrew Knight, Professor of Animal Welfare and Ethics at the University of Winchester has hailed an historic new ruling in the New Zealand High Court, which will significantly improve the welfare of pregnant sows. Read more

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Press Release24/11/2020

University of Winchester expertise helps lend authenticity to latest instalment of successful Assassin's Creed video game

Two University of Winchester academics shared their knowledge of Anglo-Saxon history, culture and language in advisory roles for the latest instalment of the highly successful Assassin's Creed action role-playing video game, which has just been launched. Read more

Press Release20/11/2020

University exercise expert aids in development of health and wellbeing resilience programme for older people

A University of Winchester expert in sport and exercise is one of the contributors to a major new national report which is recommending a National Covid-19 Resilience Programme to improve the health and wellbeing of older people. Older individuals are at higher risk of severe illness from coronavirus Read more

The Conversation24/11/2020

Football and dementia: heading must be banned until the age of 18

In a recent article for The Conversation, Winchester academic Eric Anderson, Professor of Sport, Masculinities and Sexuality has been exploring the long-term health impact of repeated bumps to the head in sport; alongside fellow researchers Keith Parry, Bournemouth University and Howard Hurst, University of Central Lancashire. Read more

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Press Release26/11/2020

University of Winchester finalists in prestigious Green Gown Awards for sustainable catering initiatives

The University of Winchester has been shortlisted as a finalist in the 2020 Green Gown Awards. The University Catering team secured a place in the Campus Health, Food and Drink category with their inspiring Catering for LIFE (Local Independent Fair Ethical) initiative. Read more

Press Release27/11/2020

Covid-19 Asymptomatic Testing Site to launch at University of Winchester

An Asymptomatic Testing Site (ATS) of lateral flow tests is launching at the King Alfred Quarter at the University of Winchester, as part of the Government's UK-wide continuing drive to increase the availability of mass testing. Read more

Press Release01/12/2020

University to share 'beacon of hope' with Winchester community as lockdown ends

The University of Winchester will be thanking its staff, students, the wider community and the NHS by hosting a 'Beacon of Hope' event on the evening of Wednesday 2 December. Read more

Blog08/12/2020

November 2020 at the University of Winchester

November brought us a variety of new developments at the University. From academic expertise applied to exercise programmes and Viking video games, to Winchester being named a top training provider for degree apprenticeships, a national lockdown didn’t slow us down. Read more

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Statement14/12/2020

Remembering James Atwell, 1946 – 2020

The whole University of Winchester community today mourns the death of The Very Reverend Professor James Edgar Atwell. Read more

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