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: scroll down to the end of this page. Call us on + 44 (0) 1962 827678 or email us at press@winchester.ac.uk
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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
Press Release
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
Blog
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
Blog
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
Press Release
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
Blog
August 2022 at the University of Winchester
August saw a strong focus on our local community, with the University co-hosting the Winchester Paralympic Personal Bests event and supporting charities in the city through our Bag it Up campaign. We also celebrated awards for members of our own community. See our highlights below. Read more
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University of Winchester flagship West Downs Centre nominated for Solent Quality Place Awards
The West Downs Centre, the University of Winchester's flagship learning and teaching building, is one of just seven schemes nominated for the 'People's Choice Award' of this year's prestigious Solent Quality Place Awards. Read more
The Conversation
Elizabeth II took the throne at 25 - one of the many young queens who shaped Britain’s history
Dr Elena Woodacre, Reader in Renaissance History at the University of Winchester, looks at the impact of three young female monarchs who gave their names to eras that resonate in history - the Elizabethan and Victorian ages. Read more
Blog
Hot off the press: new books published by University of Winchester academics
A children's wartime adventure, stories of the supernatural and archaeology, and an essential reference book on prisons and criminal justice: this month has seen University of Winchester academics publish books on a variety of subjects. Find out more in this blog post. Read more
Press Release
New guidelines to support participation in heritage-based mental health projects launched on World Mental Health Day 2022
Taking part in heritage projects has become a popular way to improve mental health and wellbeing. A new set of best practice guidelines aimed at ensuring that participants and the historic remains involved are well supported during projects is launched today, on World Mental Health Day (Monday 10 October 2022). Read more
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University of Winchester Class of 2022 set to celebrate achievements alongside public figures being honoured at Graduation ceremonies
University of Winchester students will be celebrating their achievements this month, as more than 2,000 graduate in Winchester Cathedral between 18 and 21 October. Read more
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