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The Conversation19/05/2022

Smacking children: what the research says

In a new article for The Conversation, Dr Ana Aznar, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, explores what research tells us about disciplining children by smacking them. Read more

Suella Braverman MP with students

Press Release23/05/2022

Attorney General shares words of wisdom with University of Winchester Law students

Attorney General for England and Wales, the Right Honorable Suella Braverman QC MP shared details of her life growing up, her legal education and her historic career with undergraduate Law students at the University of Winchester and answered their questions at a special event. Read more

People waiting at a bus stop

Press Release25/05/2022

University of Winchester is research partner on pilot projects to tackle loneliness in Hampshire

The University of Winchester will be conducting research on ways to tackle loneliness in Hampshire this year. Read more

The Conversation27/05/2022

Why Seventh-day Adventists are so often vegan or vegetarian

In a new article for The Conversation, Dr Tamas Lestar, Lecturer in the Department of Responsible Management and an Adventist community member, explains why Seventh Day Adventists came to be often entirely plant-based or vegetarian, and what others might be able to learn from them. Read more

Press Release25/05/2022

Powerful new documentary explores the church's involvement in the trafficking of enslaved Africans

A new documentary by award-winning programme maker Professor Robert Beckford, Director of the University of Winchester's Centre for Climate and Social Justice, unearths the Christian ideas that supported the trafficking of enslaved Africans Read more

Press Release01/06/2022

University of Winchester hosts historic reconciliation encounter

In the first international event of its kind taking place outside the South American country of Colombia, the University of Winchester is hosting Reconciliation is Possible, a dialogue between Bertha Fries and Rodrigo Londoño. Read more

Blog01/06/2022

May 2022 at the University of Winchester

Book launches, musical events, VIP visitors, awards and accolades and research success all featured in a busy month at the University. Enjoy the highlights below. Read more

Blog16/06/2022

Hares of Hampshire Art Trail: Q&A with artist Jenny Muncaster

The University is excited to be a part of the Hares of Hampshire Art Trail, which starts today across Winchester and Southampton to raise funds for Southampton Children's Hospital. The University is sponsoring its own giant hare sculpture for the Trail, which has been designed and decorated by Winchester-based professional artist Jenny Muncaster. Read more

The Conversation17/06/2022

London's Olympic legacy: research reveals why £2.2 billion investment in primary school PE has failed teachers

As the tenth anniversary of the London Olympics approaches, Dr Vicky Randall, Senior Fellow in the Institute of Education at the University of Winchester, and Gerald Griggs, Dean and Head of Academics, University Campus of Football Business (Etihad Campus), explore the Games' legacy of improved PE teaching within England’s primary school sector. Read more

Press Release27/06/2022

Survey assesses impact of organised crime on Devon and Cornwall's farming communities

A University of Winchester criminologist is lending expertise to a new project led by the University of Plymouth to assess the precise effects of organised crime on farmers, and their families, in Devon and Cornwall. Read more

Press Release05/07/2022

The Queen's Baton Relay comes to Winchester

The Queen's Baton Relay (QBR) visits Winchester on Wednesday 6 July at the University of Winchester's Sports Stadium and Winchester Sport and Leisure Park at approximately 2pm. Read more

Blog08/07/2022

June 2022 at the University of Winchester

Here are the highlights of June 2022 at the University of Winchester, with academic, creative and community initiatives in the spotlight. Read more

Grop celebrate arrivel of Baton outside the Leisure Park

Press Release08/07/2022

University celebrates Queen's Baton Relay in Winchester

The Queen's Baton Relay visited Winchester on 6 July, as it progressed its journey across the nation on its way to Birmingham after a 254-day journey spanning the Commonwealth totalling more than 140,000 kilometres. Read more

Press Release13/07/2022

University of Winchester lecturer lends expertise to new podcast series on Old Norse mythology

New podcast series Echoes of History: Ragnarök, which takes a 'deep dive' into the fascinating imaginary world which guided the Vikings of the past, features Dr Eric Lacey, senior lecturer in English at the University of Winchester, who shares his expertise in Old Norse literature, language and myth Read more

Press Release14/07/2022

The hidden curriculum: New report highlights lessons to be learned from schools' Covid-19 response

Far from taking a back seat during the Covid-19 pandemic, teachers found themselves leading the way: turning schools into the community coalface of the global health crisis. Read more

Press Release18/07/2022

Over three-quarters of boys in state-funded secondary schools are compelled to play contact rugby, despite high risk of injury

Contact rugby has a high risk of injury and concussion, yet new research led by the University of Winchester, Oxford Brookes University and the University of Newcastle has shown boys in state-funded secondary schools are compelled to play it within the physical education curriculum. Read more

University porters with boxes of donated kitchen ware

Press Release25/08/2022

It's in the bag: University of Winchester students support city charities through donations

Over a tonne of clothing, bedding, kitchen and homewares, and store cupboard essentials have been donated by University of Winchester students to help people in need in the city, as part of the University's annual Bag It Up campaign. Read more

Group of archaeologists at dig site in the South caucasus

Blog29/07/2022

Digging Deep: University celebrates festival of archaeology

To mark the Council for British Archaeology's Festival of Archaeology 2022 (16-31 July), we take a closer look at some of the archaeology projects underway at the University and the latest finds and discoveries by students and staff. Read more

Staff volunteers at the Broadlands Group RDA

Press Release29/07/2022

Green fingered University of Winchester volunteers help transform charity outdoor spaces

Volunteers from the University of Winchester have helped two local charitable organisations to transform their outside spaces for the summer. Read more

blue apple actors take a bow

Press Release02/08/2022

University of Winchester artist in residence shortlisted for prestigious award

Blue Apple Theatre, artist in residence at the University of Winchester, is a finalist in the Lloyds Bank British Business Excellence Awards in the Local Business of the Year Award category. Read more

Blog05/08/2022

July 2022 at the University of Winchester

Here are the highlights from a busy month at the University, which featured virtual placements for our Nursing students, a visit from the Queen's Commonwealth Games Baton Relay and the results of the National Student Survey 2022. Read more

Press Release15/08/2022

University of Winchester academic named National Teaching Fellow

University of Winchester academic Lim Teoh has been recognised with a prestigious fellowship in recognition of his commitment to excellence in learning and teaching. Read more

Blog22/08/2022

University physiotherapists support athletes at the Commonwealth Games 2022

Some of our student and staff physiotherapists supported world-class athletes competing in the recent Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham (28 July - 8 August). Physiotherapists played a significant part in the successful delivery of the Games, with volunteers treating both athletes and spectators. Read more

Participants at the Para PBs event

Press Release31/08/2022

University supports ten years of disability sport - Winchester's Paralympic Personal Bests

On Thursday 25 August, Winchester City Council, in partnership with Everyone Active, Winchester Go LD and the University of Winchester, hosted their annual Paralympic Personal Bests event - 10 years on from the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Read more

Runners at the start line

Press Release23/09/2022

University of Winchester returns to champion runners through Winchester Marafun Finish Line

The University of Winchester returns as the Finish Line Partner of the Winchester Marafun event on Sunday 25th September. Read more

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