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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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Press Release18/12/2020

Academics call on Chief Medical Officers to support removal of tackling in children's rugby

Academics from the University of Winchester, Oxford Brookes University and Newcastle University have written an open letter to Chief Medical Officers in the UK today (Friday 18 December 2020), advising them to support their request that tackling should be removed from rugby played by school-aged children. Read more

The Conversation18/12/2020

ARFID: The eating disorder that makes people fear food

In the University's latest article for The Conversation, Luise Marino, joint Programme Lead for the BSc (Hons) Nutrition and Dietetics degree course in the Faculty of Health and Wellbeing, discusses how a little-known eating disorder - called avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) - can have a severe, lifelong impact on eating habits. Read more

Press Release18/12/2020

University of Winchester Academy Trust welcomes three Romsey primary schools into the fold

Three primary schools from the Romsey area have joined the University of Winchester Academy Trust. Read more

Press Release05/01/2021

University of Winchester Archaeology degree programmes receive professional accreditation

Two of the University of Winchester's Archaeology degree programmes have been formally accredited by the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA) and University Archaeology UK (UAUK). Read more

Blog09/01/2021

Review of the year: 2020 at the University of Winchester

Despite the enormous challenges brought about by the global coronavirus pandemic and its impact on how our community has worked, lived and socialised together over the last year, 2020 saw the University adapt to the 'new normal', and contribute both to our understanding of the pandemic, as well as offering support to our local community. Read more

Press Release11/01/2021

University of Winchester Vice-Chancellor announces retirement

Professor Joy Carter will be retiring at the end of March after 15 successful years as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Winchester. Read more

Press Release15/01/2021

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

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Press Release17/01/2021

Hannah Williams The Voice

Hannah Williams The Voice Read more

Press Release20/01/2021

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

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The Conversation29/01/2021

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

Press Release01/02/2021

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

Blog01/02/2021

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

Press Release02/02/2021

'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

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