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The Conversation23/12/2021

How Britain's favourite festive birds got their names

The names of Britain’s favourite Christmastime birds tell us a lot about how historical speakers of English perceived and thought about these birds. Dr Eric Lacey, Senior Lecturer in English Language, offers an insight into why they got their names in an article for The Conversation. Read more

Blog04/01/2022

2021 at the University of Winchester

2021 saw the return to campus for students and staff as lockdown restrictions eased. With another successful and busy year now behind us, here we look back at some of the key moments at the University of Winchester over the last 12 months. Read more

Blog10/01/2022

Richard III’s reign was dogged by more rumours than just the Princes in the Tower

In a new article for The Conversation, Dr Gordon McKelvie, Senior Lecturer in Medieval History at the University of Winchester, outlines how the reign of Richard III shows that fake news and conspiracy theories need not only be associated with the internet, or even the modern world. Read more

Hydrotherapy pool

Press Release17/01/2022

New aquatic physiotherapy classes set to make a splash at the Winchester Health Clinic

The Winchester Health Clinic is launching new aquatic physiotherapy classes for 2022, aimed at getting individuals with lower limb or back pain back on track doing the jobs or hobbies that they love. Read more

Press Release25/01/2022

University and Winchester Student Union win award for embedding sustainability and social responsibility into curriculum

The University of Winchester and Winchester Student Union have been awarded the National Union of Students (NUS) Responsible Futures accreditation for the second time. The accreditation reflects their shared commitment to embedding sustainability and social responsibility in teaching and other activities. Read more

Blog01/02/2022

January 2022 at the University of Winchester

The beginning of 2022 has brought a sense of anticipation and excitement for the year to come. January 2022 saw us welcome our new Vice-Chancellor and awards, accolades and new initiatives. Read on for some of January's highlights. Read more

Blog07/02/2022

"Apprenticeships exist in all forms and you'll meet some great people along the way"Louisa Seers of IBM on studying as a degree apprentice

Louisa Seers is a software analyst at IBM in her second year studying for her Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship and BA (Hons) Business Management and Leadership degree. In a blog marking National Apprenticeship Week, Louisa explains why she chose to study on the programme and how her career prospects are being boosted by what she is learning Read more

Blog08/02/2022

Race Equality Week 2022 The Inside Out 4: (White) privilege

To mark Race Equality Week 2022 (7-13 February) [ADD LINK], we are publishing a fourth episode of The Inside Out podcast, which launched last October. Read more

Press Release19/10/2021

University of Winchester historian helps bring Viking age to life in new educational gaming experience

A University of Winchester historian has contributed to the development of a new educational gaming experience, allowing players to explore and interact with the history and culture of the Viking Age world. Read more

Student volunteers and owl at the Ark Centre

Press Release17/02/2022

Student volunteers support local community during national Student Volunteering Week

A packed week of events and activities saw student volunteers from the University of Winchester support local community projects across the city for national Student Volunteering Week 2022 (7-13 February). Read more

Press Release28/02/2022

University of Winchester announces sponsorship of city-wide celebration of style

The University of Winchester's Faculty of Business, Law and Digital Technologies is sponsoring Winchester Fashion Week (WFW) 2022, the city's annual celebration of style, which takes place from 4 to 9 April. Read more

Blog02/03/2022

February 2022 at the University of Winchester

From student volunteers supporting the local community to an impressive performance in a national mediation competition, this month has seen students at the University in the forefront of our news and events. Read our February highlights to find out more. Read more

The Conversation08/03/2022

Ukraine invasion: how Belarus has become Russia's pawn

In a new article for The Conversation, Dr Natalya Chernyshova, Senior Lecturer in Modern History, explains how the 2020 Belarusian revolution proved a pivotal turning point in the long and complicated history of the relationship between Minsk and Moscow, ultimately facilitating Russia's attack on its neighbour Ukraine. Read more

Press Release08/03/2022

University of Winchester West Downs Centre wins national Civic Trust Award

The University of Winchester's flagship learning and teaching building the West Downs Centre has been revealed as a UK National Award winner at the Civic Trust Awards 2022. Read more

International Women's Day illustration of women's heads

Blog08/03/2022

International Women's Day 2022: Flash fiction and poetry competition winners

We are delighted to publish the winning entries in creative writing competitions for flash fiction and poetry launched to mark International Women's Day 2022. Read more

Four people holding gold certificates by a hedgehog road sign

Press Release11/03/2022

University of Winchester awarded 'gold status' for success in protecting hedgehogs on campus

The University of Winchester has been recognised for its hedgehog-friendly campus with a prestigious Gold Hedgehog Friendly award from the British Hedgehog Preservation Society (BHPS). Read more

Brian Thornton standing behind a desk

Press Release15/03/2022

University of Winchester investigative journalist shares research in true crime murder documentary series

A University of Winchester investigative journalist and academic features in a powerful new Sky true crime documentary series about the biggest and most exhaustive murder investigation in Welsh history, which many believe resulted in a wrongful conviction. Read more

A young woman pushing an older woman in a wheelchair on the grass towards the sunlight

Press Release16/03/2022

University of Winchester joins new alliance created to bring change for young carers and young adult carers

The University of Winchester has joined a coalition of more than 30 organisations and individuals to launch the Young Carers Alliance, a new network which aims to provide a stronger collective voice for young carers and those who support them. Read more

Blog16/03/2022

Where’s the Green among the Red in theories of learning and teaching?

Dr Simon Boxley explores Green Marxism in more detail and calls for the intersection of green and Marxist theories to be incorporated more thoroughly into academic studies of pedagogy. Read more

Press Release28/03/2022

Mental healthcare provision can be informed by findings from new study of esports athletes

A new research study examining the risk factors influencing the mental health of esports athletes shows that stress, sleep problems, burnout and social phobia anxiety may all adversely impact their mental health. Read more

students holding Fur Free Britain placards

Blog28/03/2022

Celebrating and discussing progress in animal welfare at the UK Parliament

Students studying animal welfare recently attended a reception hosted by Humane Society International UK at the Houses of Parliament. Dr Steven McCulloch, senior lecturer in Human-Animal Studies and Programme Leader for the BA (Hons) Animal Welfare and Society degree programme who led the visit, describes their experiences. Read more

Blog30/03/2022

Women's History Month 2022: Who was Sybil Campbell?

In a blog post to mark Women's History Month (1-31 March), colleagues from the University's Centre for the History of Women's Education, reflect on the life and groundbreaking legal career of Sybil Campbell (1889-1977), arguing that hers is a life worthy of a place in the history of women's education. Read more

Giant hare sculpture in back of vontage car with group of people

Press Release31/03/2022

University of Winchester hops onto Hares of Hampshire art trail

Actor Sarah Parish arrived at the University of Winchester in a vintage open top car accompanied by a giant hare sculpture this week to launch the Hares of Hampshire Art Trail, which opens in Winchester and Southampton in June. Read more

People at ribbon cutting ceremony

Press Release01/04/2022

New clinical skills facilities set to boost Nursing at the University of Winchester

University of Winchester student nurses and new Vice-Chancellor Professor Sarah Greer were joined by NHS staff, the Mayor of Winchester and other dignitaries to open state-of-the-art clinical skills training facilities in the University's West Downs Centre this week. Read more

Volunteers celebrating at awards ceremony

Press Release12/04/2022

University of Winchester volunteers celebrated for outstanding contributions at awards ceremony

Student and staff volunteers from the University of Winchester, who work with organisations and people across the city and county, have been honoured at a special awards ceremony. Read more

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