Press Centre

Welcome to our Press Centre – the home of our latest news releases, research blogs and announcements. Journalists looking for expert comment or opinion on a story can search our online ‘Find an expert’ database. Call us on + 44 (0) 1962 827678 or email us at press@winchester.ac.uk

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Press Release21/07/2025

Placement turns into full-time job for Journalism graduate Eve

A Journalism student at the University of Winchester didn’t have far to go to find a job – she’s just been taken on as a trainee reporter by the city’s weekly newspaper The Hampshire Chronicle. Read more

Press Release07/07/2025

New course bids to ‘make a difference’ for those using and working in social care

An initiative aimed at strengthening research capability within adult social care has been launched at the University of Winchester. The REAL course (Research, Evaluation, Audit and Literature) in Social Care Practice is a key part of the University's contribution to improving outcomes for people in the care sector. Read more

Press Release04/07/2025

Government must get serious about play, urges new report by Winchester academic

The University of Winchester and the campaign group Alliance 4 Children have published a new report highlighting importance of play as a cornerstone of children’s development. Read more

Press Release11/07/2025

Susan's research inspires her to run conference on gender and agency

Susan Birch, a PhD student at the University of Winchester, organised a successful one-day conference on gender and agency inspired by her own research. Read more

Press Release24/06/2025

Studying for degree has helped Liana rebuild her life after abusive relationship

Restarting her education was part of the process of rebuilding her life for a student who came to the University of Winchester after emerging from an abusive relationship. Read more

Press Release25/06/2025

Study explores the ugly side of the beautiful game at grassroots level

A win-at-all-costs attitude in grassroots football is creating a negative atmosphere which affects players’ skill development and their enjoyment of the game, according to a new study by an academic at the University of Winchester. Read more

Press Release23/06/2025

New awards programme helps students discover skills needed in world of work

The University of Winchester’s Faculty of Business and Design Technology (BDT) staged an awards ceremony for students who had completed a new programme aimed at honing their professional and digital skills in preparation for the world of work. Read more

Press Release23/06/2025

Talented students show off designs for the future

Code & Canvas event features apps, games and even tattoos developed by students in Department of Digital Design & Immersive Technologies Read more

Press Release02/05/2025

BBC's Victoria chairs lively education debate at University

BBC Newsnight presenter Victoria Derbyshire is no stranger to a lively debate and that’s what she encountered when she chaired a special panel event at the University of Winchester. Read more

Press Release30/05/2025

Charlotte on course to achieve netball goal after winning place on development programme

A University of Winchester student has a good shot at becoming professional netball player after earning a place on a top team’s development programme. Charlotte Sadler, who is nearing the end of her degree in Physical Education and Sport, has been accepted on the Team Bath Performance Pathway. Read more

Press Release13/05/2025

Doves of peace and hope take flight in University chapel

A flock of 1,000 paper doves form art installation at the University chapel this summer. Read more

Press Release22/05/2025

Winchester team develop 'Creativity Navigator’ to help teachers

Academics at the University of Winchester have developed a ‘Creativity Navigator’ to help teachers to plan and teach in ways that inspire creative thinking. Read more

Press Release02/06/2025

Winchester academics join guests from education sector at Royal Garden Party

Three academics from the University of Winchester were among the guests at a Royal Garden Party to recognise those who work in Education and Skills. Read more

Press Release27/05/2025

Nathaniel wins placement on machine learning project at Oxford

A student from the University of Winchester has gained a prized place on a summer programme at Oxford University. Nathaniel Bareham is one of just 130 applicants to be accepted onto the Uniq+ Research Internship programme for students from under-represented and disadvantaged backgrounds. Read more

Press Release19/05/2025

Students put people with learning disabilities at heart of nursing conference

The University of Winchester hosted the 21st annual Positive Choices conference for future Learning Disability (LD) Nurses and the event was rated one of the most inclusive, inspiring and joyful yet. Read more

Press Release21/05/2025

Nurses past, present and future tell their stories to mark Florence's birthday

The country’s future nurses turned out to celebrate International Nurses Day at the University of Winchester. Read more

Blog15/05/2025

Peter Sullivan murder conviction quashed after 38 years in jail – it would be a mistake to see his case as a bizarre one-off

Peter Sullivan has had his conviction for the murder of Diane Sindall quashed. He is not the Beast of Birkenhead. He is an innocent man who got ensnared in a malfunctioning system that then took 38 years to admit its mistake. Read more

Press Release19/05/2025

Finn meets Made in Chelsea star Jamie after reaching undergrad awards final

A University of Winchester student was shortlisted for Undergraduate of the Year in a national competition organised by graduate careers hub TargetJobs UK. Read more

Press Release12/05/2025

Chris helps bring history to life for app which explores London's queer heritage

Professor of Eighteenth-Century English Literature Chris Mounsey is the co-creator of the ListenQueer app which launches at Queer Britain in London on 31 May. Read more

Press Release09/05/2025

'Look but don't stare' is the message for police interviewers from new research

Making eye contact is regarded as a good way of conveying attentiveness and respect in social interactions but can you overdo it? Read more

Press Release06/05/2025

Academics reveal their background stories and obscure knowledge on campus podcast

Created by Schools and Colleges Co-ordinator Lucy Dixon, the On Campus With...podcast gives academics a platform to tell their back stories, share their research and discuss the more obscure and unusual aspects of their subjects. Read more

Press Release25/03/2025

BBC journalist Victoria Derbyshire to chair University's Education Question Time

BBC journalist and broadcaster Victoria Derbyshire is to appear at a special event at the University of Winchester focusing on current issues in education. Read more

Press Release28/04/2025

That's the Spirits! Winchester's cheerleaders win two national titles

The University of Winchester’s cheerleaders, The Spirits, are jumping for joy after winning two national championships this spring. Read more

Press Release29/04/2025

Winchester academic's latest research turns the spotlight on abattoir practices

A University of Winchester animal welfare expert, who hit the headlines after her work helped prompt an investigation into alleged cruelty to sheep and goats at a Midlands abattoir, has published a new study on possible problems surrounding the slaughter of pigs. Read more

Press Release28/04/2025

Creative graduates describe their different career paths

Graduates of the University of Winchester described their personal journeys in the creative industries at a special careers day for current students. Read more

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