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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

Blog05/04/2022

March 2022 at the University of Winchester

In a busy month at Winchester, student nurses helped formally open our new clinical skills facility, we hosted a vigil for Ukraine in our Chapel, and welcomed a giant hare onto campus. Read more

Statement07/04/2022

For information: Notice of incident - 7 April 2022 - San Bonifacio, Italy.

The University of Winchester and Winchester Student Union are aware that a coach carrying members of the University community as part of a Student Union organised activity was involved in an incident with another vehicle near San Bonifacio, nr Verona, Italy at approximately 15:15 BST (16:15 local time) on Thursday, 7 April 2022. Read more

Press Release13/04/2022

Vegan diets may be the healthiest to feed pet dogs, say researchers

Nutritionally-sound vegan diets are the healthiest and least hazardous choices for owners to feed their pet dogs, according to the authors of a new research study. Read more

Medics working together in Tanzanian hospital

Press Release20/04/2022

University of Winchester and Hampshire Hospitals team up to launch joint Global Health Hub

The University of Winchester and Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) have formed a partnership in global health to launch a Global Health Hub. Read more

Press Release25/04/2022

Interactive Thriving Lives Toolkit set to help schools support children and young people in Armed Forces families

A new interactive platform offering schools an online framework to support children from Armed Forces families to thrive has been launched today (Monday 25 April 2022). Read more

Blog05/05/2022

April 2022 at the University of Winchester

The launch of a new global health partnership, an important research study on healthy diets for pet dogs and student and staff success stories all featured in a busy month of April. We also marked Earth Day and celebrated the holy month of Ramandan and the spring harvest festival of Vaisakhi. Find out what's been happening over the last month. Read more

Architect's impression looking out of the building into the courtyard garden with a pond and green trees and planting

Press Release10/05/2022

RIBA South Award 2022 for University of Winchester's landmark West Downs Centre

The University of Winchester's West Downs Centre has won a prestigious RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) South Award 2022. Read more

Man sitting inside circle of stomes

Press Release11/05/2022

University of Winchester invites visitors to create 'open sanctuary' for contemplation and reflection

A striking art installation will be created in the University of Winchester's West Downs Gallery this summer, with visitors invited to work closely with the artists on a new sculptural work representing sanctuary. Read more

Snow covered mountains

Blog17/05/2022

To fly or not to fly? Climate change education visit to the Farthest North

Where better to consider the place of climate and environmental education in the experience of young people than in Longyearbyen, the globe's northernmost civilian settlement and the fastest heating town in the world? Dr Simon Boxley, and Head of the University's Centre for Climate Change Action and Education, discusses his new study in the blog. Read more

Press Release12/05/2022

University of Winchester student nurse shortlisted for national nursing award

University of Winchester student nurse Cyzel Gomes is on the shortlist for a Student Nursing Times Award 2022, the University announced today on International Nurses Day (12 May2022). Read more

Press Release13/05/2022

University of Winchester consolidates research position in REF 2021

The University of Winchester has continued to develop and enhance the range and quality of its research, according to the results of the Research Excellence Framework 2021. Read more

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