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Press Release27/10/2021

Class of 2021 celebrate achievements at University of Winchester Graduation ceremonies

The achievements of University of Winchester students and of public figures were recognised at Graduation ceremonies at Winchester Cathedral last week (19-22 October). Read more

Blog29/10/2021

Black History Month 2021 The Inside Out Podcast: Our Culture

The focus of this third and final episode of The Inside Out mini-series is Our Culture. Read more

The Conversation27/10/2021

The best Halloween scares you can watch from the safety of your sofa - recommended by a horror expert

Whether you’re looking for some classic scares, a spooky cult tale or something a little more intelligent and sinister to watch this Halloween, Professor Alec Charles, Dean of the University's Faculty of Arts, recommends some scary viewing, whatever your taste, in an article in The Conversation. Read more

Blog02/11/2021

October 2021 at the University of Winchester

October was a month of celebration here at the University of Winchester: We celebrated the Class of 2021 who graduated in ceremonies at Winchester Cathedral, as well as the achievements of high profile and inspirational individuals who became honorary graduates of the University. Read more

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Press Release05/11/2021

University of Winchester students raise their voice for climate justice at COP26

Students from the University of Winchester are travelling to Glasgow today (Friday 5 November) to get involved in the crucial UN Climate Change Conference COP26. The conference, which began on 31 October, is seen as a key moment in tackling the climate crisis. Read more

Press Release16/11/2021

More support needed for families caring for former athletes living with neurodegenerative disease, new study shows

Following former Rugby World Cup winner Steve Thompson's diagnosis of early-onset dementia at 42, and probable chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a new research study explores the experiences of family members of former athletes with CTE. Read more

Blog17/11/2021

Don't drop the mask, recycle it!

In this new blog post, Becky Hammerton, a University of Winchester PhD student in the Centre for Animal Welfare, shares a personal story which highlights how important it is for us all to dispose of our single-use face coverings carefully in order to protect our environment, wildlife and our much loved animal companions. Read more

Blog19/11/2021

Biodiversity in the wake of COP26: from butterflies to great apes

In our latest blog post, Dr Lisa Riley, Senior Lecturer in Animal Welfare and an expert in primatology, explains how small changes can lead to big improvements in biodiversity loss and climate change. Her blog comes as the University launches a new distance-learning course, BSc (Hons) Animal Science and Conservation starting in September 2020. Read more

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Press Release22/11/2021

University of Winchester's West Downs Centre wins architecture prize

The University of Winchester's West Downs Centre has won a highly coveted World Architecture News WAN Award 2021 Gold Award. Read more

Blog23/11/2021

Daniel Defoe's 'A Journal of the Plague Year': Lessons leaving a pandemic

What insights might be gleaned from Daniel Defoe's 1722 Journal of the Plague Year in London as we move out of the current coronavirus pandemic? In this blog post, David Raper, wonders whether the resilience and community spirit experienced over the last 18 months can be harnessed for the benefit of economic and social recovery. Read more

Press Release25/11/2021

University of Winchester student volunteers help light a way out of homelessness

Students from the University of Winchester led a Night Walk around the city to raise awareness of the work of homeless charity, The Winchester Beacon earlier this month. Read more

Participants in the climate assembly talking in groups

Press Release26/11/2021

Young Person's Climate Assembly helps chart course to zero carbon in Winchester District

Over 25 young people aged between 16 and 30 who live, work and study in and around Winchester came together at Winchester District's first-ever Young Person's Climate Assembly on Saturday 20 November to send a message to local decision makers about climate change and the urgent need for action. Read more

Lucy collier with her aeward standing outside with Portsmouth City Councillors

Press Release02/12/2021

Winchester Social Work graduate scoops Student of the Year award at national ceremony

Lucy Collier, a newly-qualified social worker who is a graduate of the University of Winchester's Step Up to Social Work programme, has won the student social worker of the year award Read more

Blog02/12/2021

November 2021 at the University of Winchester

In November, the University joined organisations and individuals from all over the world in marking the crucial United Nations' COP26 Climate Conference in Glasgow. We also celebrated student success, awards for our flagship West Downs Centre and the festival of Diwali. Read on to find out more about our busy month. Read more

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Press Release09/12/2021

Hiroshima ginkgo seeds take root in Winchester

Ginkgo seeds from a tree that survived the nuclear attacks on Japan at the end of World War Two have been planted at the University of Winchester, as part of an international peace project. Read more

Alan Titchmarsh with Dame Judi Dench at Graduation 2019

Press Release13/12/2021

University of Winchester bids warm farewell to Chancellor Alan Titchmarsh

The University of Winchester has bid a warm farewell to Alan Titchmarsh MBE VMH DL, who has come to the end of his term in office as its Chancellor after six years. Read more

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Press Release14/12/2021

Fingers on buzzers: University of Winchester celebrity graduates take on Christmas University Challenge

It's a question of fingers on buzzers as a team of famous University of Winchester alumni take part in Christmas University Challenge 2021. Read more

Press Release15/12/2021

Good physical health is an entitlement for all children and young people, argues new report

The Government's strategy for children's physical health, which has a 'crude fixation' on 'weight management', is criticised in a new report co-chaired by a University of Winchester expert in physical education. Read more

Archaeologists with tools digging a trench

Press Release20/12/2021

University archaeologists help uncover the truth about Ice Age mammoth mystery

Archaeologists from the University of Winchester have helped to uncover the story of the extensive remains of five Ice Age mammoths found at the bottom of a quarry near Swindon. Read more

View of trees in autumn

Press Release22/12/2021

Nature is good medicine: international call to action on the benefits of nature to health and wellbeing

A University of Winchester expert on how access to green spaces contributes to enhancing public and environmental health has joined an international call to action to recognise the irreplaceable potential of nature-derived health services to individuals and to society. Read more

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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

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