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Blog01/09/2022

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

Press Release06/09/2022

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

Press Release08/09/2022

Lyrics of legendary American hip-hop artist Eminem focus of new book

The complex, deep and frequently dark lyrics of legendary American hip hop artist Eminem are the subject of a new book. Read more

Statement08/09/2022

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

It is with deep sorrow we acknowledge the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Read more

The Conversation16/09/2022

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

Blog10/10/2022

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

Blog04/10/2022

September 2022 at the University of Winchester

There was a welcome burst of activity around campus, as September saw the return of students for the start of the academic year. Here is a round up of the highlights of the past month here at Winchester. Read more

Group of students holding the poetry anthology at the launch event

Blog06/10/2022

National Poetry Day: The Lost Art of Staring into Fires

In celebration of National Poetry Day today (6 October 2022), our blog is sharing some of the poetry written by our talented students and alumni. Read more

Archaeological dig

Press Release10/10/2022

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

Press Release13/10/2022

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

Press Release13/10/2022

The Blind Teacher: University of Winchester academic presents lecture at Wellcome Collection

The life of a blind professor of mathematics is the focus of a talk by a University of Winchester academic at Wellcome Collection on Tuesday 25 October. Read more

Press Release14/10/2022

University of Winchester announces appointment of Sarah Pook as Director of Finance and Planning

The University of Winchester is delighted to announce the appointment of Sarah Pook as its new Director of Finance and Planning. Read more

Blog14/10/2022

Black History Month: Unearthing the hidden stories of the St Vincent Botanical Garden

In our latest blog post, to mark Black History Month, Dr Christina Welch unearths the contribution of indigenous and enslaved African knowledge systems to the St Vincent Botanical Garden under Dr Anderson (1785-1811). Thanks to a collaborative project, after more than 200 years, the Garden has access to its history. Read more

Chancellor Emeritus Alan Titchmarsh congratulates a student at Graduation

Press Release28/10/2022

University of Winchester Class of 2022 celebrate success at Graduation

Over 2,000 University of Winchester students celebrated their academic achievements with their families and friends at Graduation ceremonies at Winchester Cathedral this month (18-21 October). Read more

Press Release28/10/2022

Launch of new BECOME scholarships scheme to support talented students from minority ethnic groups study at the University of Winchester

The University of Winchester has launched a new scholarship scheme to support students from minority ethnic groups to study on its Education and Health and Wellbeing degree programmes. Read more

Press Release11/11/2022

Nature on his mind: Chris Packham explores the impact of nature on our mental health in lecture at the University of Winchester

Naturalist, TV presenter, photographer and author Chris Packham looks at how individuals can harness developing a connection with nature to improve the symptoms of debilitating mental health conditions, including depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder, at a lecture at the University of Winchester on Thursday 1 December 2022. Read more

Blog11/11/2022

October 2022 at the University of Winchester

October is one of our favourite months here at Winchester, not least because we celebrate Graduation and share in the success of all our students who have completed their studies. Read more

The Conversation15/11/2022

Sport-induced traumatic brain injury: families reveal the ‘hell’ of living with the condition

Matt Smith, Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology, highlights the experiences of family members when a loved one loses their life due to head injuries from involvement in sport, in a new article for The Conversation, co-authored with Adam John White, Lecturer, Oxford Brookes University, and Keith Parry, Deputy Head Of Department in Depar Read more

The Conversation22/11/2022

Families of athletes with dementia linked to brain trauma on watching somebody you love disappear

Matt Smith, Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology, features in a podcast with The Conversation's Paul Keaveny and Gemma Ware. Read more

MIke Cranston outside Winchester Cathedral with his son Paul at their Graduation

Blog01/12/2022

Never too old to learn: Getting an MBA at 75

Congratulations to YMCA Fairthorne Group Volunteer Trustee and Director Mike Cranston, who has graduated from the University of Winchester this year with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the age of 75. Read more

Press Release01/12/2022

University of Winchester expert helps create BBC Moodboosters initiative to inspire children to boost their mood and feel good

A University of Winchester expert in physical education and children's wellbeing has worked alongside the charity stormbreak, BBC Education and BBC Children in Need to develop resources for a new BBC initiative. Read more

Chris Packham chats to volunteers from Winchester Youth Counselling

Full house for Chris Packham lecture raises funds for local youth charity

A full house in the auditorium at the University of Winchester's West Downs Centre gathered last week to hear Chris Packham talk about how developing a connection with nature can help improve the symptoms of debilitating mental health conditions. Read more

Professor Sarah Greer holds the University of Sanctuary award

Press Release08/12/2022

Winchester gains University of Sanctuary reaccreditation for support of asylum seekers and refugees

The University of Winchester has been reaccredited as a University of Sanctuary in recognition of its ongoing successful initiatives to welcome refugees and asylum seekers and support them in higher education study. Read more

Blog13/12/2022

November 2022 at the University of Winchester

November saw the University celebrated for its work helping to support a range of people, including refugees and asylum seekers, primary school children and regional businesses. Read our blog post to find out what we were up to this month. Read more

Press Release14/12/2022

University of Winchester journalism lecturer reports on World Cup 2022 for ITV Sport

A University of Winchester lecturer has swapped the lecture theatre to be in front of a TV camera to cover the world's biggest footballing event for ITV Sport. Read more

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