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Blog10/05/2023

How to win Eurovision: the secret code of contest’s winning lyrics

The Eurovision Song Contest is one of the few remaining examples of event TV – and UK audiences lap it up. With 8.9 million viewers in 2022, Britain formed the largest audience of all Eurovision markets. And this time around, there’s even a bit of hope for those cheering on the home talent Read more

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Press Release11/05/2023

Winchester graduate Sohaib helps charity to combat digital exclusion

A recent graduate who was helped by the University of Winchester’s Sanctuary programme has played a key role in producing a new report aimed at aiding asylum seekers. Read more

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Press Release15/05/2023

Michael is the new Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences

The University of Winchester’s Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences has welcomed a new dean – Professor Michael Bradshaw. Read more

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Press Release15/05/2023

It's never too early to enjoy 'awe and wonder' of museums, says Childhood Studies expert Amanda

Whilst child friendly museums are on the rise many continue to be an under-used community resource in the early learning sector claims a senior lecturer at the University of Winchester. Read more

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Press Release17/05/2023

Get the inside story of city's multimedia Saxon visitor attraction from University experts at special event

A unique event will give the public a chance to pick the brains of University of Winchester experts who helped set up a new visitor attraction in the city. Read more

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Blog18/05/2023

Teachers can learn to turn classrooms into sanctuaries

Teachers in the UK are welcoming children seeking sanctuary into their classrooms. In 2022, 46,000 young people aged under 18 arrived in the UK from Ukraine. More than 5,000 asylum applications were made by unaccompanied children in 2022, writes Dr Julie Wharton Senior Lecturer and NASENCo Course Leader at our Institute of Education. Read more

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Press Release19/05/2023

University professor uses his family's Windrush arguments as basis for BBC radio series

A University of Winchester academic has turned a long-running family argument into a BBC Radio 4 series dealing with the experiences of the Caribbean immigrants who came to the UK as part of the Windrush Generation. Read more

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Blog20/05/2023

Roman temple thought to be dedicated to Mars could actually have been used to worship many gods

It is tempting to think of ancient religion in monotheistic terms – one temple, with one god. But the evidence from the Romano-Celtic regions of the empire suggests otherwise, writes Tony King Professor of Roman Archaeology at the University of Winchester Read more

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Press Release22/05/2023

University celebrates contribution made by nurses

The University of Winchester celebrated the contribution made by nursing staff at a special event to mark International Nurses Day (#IND2023 ). Read more

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Press Release22/05/2023

The past goes digital at university conference

Ancient history and modern technology came together at a conference held at the University of Winchester. Read more

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Press Release23/05/2023

Journalism student Harry's football film has star quality

A University of Winchester journalism student has made a splash in the world of football with a new documentary focusing on one of the game’s rising stars. Read more

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Press Release24/05/2023

New scheme gives extra boost to University's talented athletes

The University of Winchester is leading the way with supporting talented athletes in education having been accredited by the Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) initiative. Read more

Press Release24/05/2023

University recognised for excellent support it gives to researchers

The University of Winchester is delighted to announce that it has retained the prestigious HR Excellence in Research Award, recognising the support it gives to career development of researchers. Read more

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Press Release05/06/2023

Castles come to life at University conference

There’s so much more to castles than battlements and boiling oil, as a conference to be held at the University of Winchester will reveal. Read more

Press Release06/06/2023

University stages Sanctuary conference and concert to mark Refugee Week

The University of Winchester will be marking Refugee Week (19-25 June) with two major events to support those fleeing violence and persecution. Read more

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Press Release06/06/2023

Eloise tackles top-level rugby and studies head-on

Four years ago she’d never played the game - now University of Winchester student Eloise Harris is playing for one of the country’s top rugby clubs. Read more

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Press Release12/06/2023

Chance to quiz former Waitrose boss Mark at Winchester Business School event

There’s a rare chance to quiz a giant of British commerce at a special event organised by the University of Winchester’s Business School next month. Read more

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Press Release13/06/2023

Submarine hunters may have found torpedo boat too

TWO University of Winchester experts who went hunting for a submarine believed to be buried beneath a public park may have found more than they bargained for. Read more

Press Release13/06/2023

University seminar seeks to banish taboos surrounding death

The University of Winchester has assembled a panel of experts for a public seminar on death, dying and bereavement. Read more

Press Release12/10/2023

Winchester welcomes Cathy as new Dean of Education and the Arts

The University of Winchester is delighted to announce that Dr Cathy Gower has been appointed as the new Dean of the Faculty of Education and the Arts (EDA). Read more

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Press Release23/10/2023

New Elite Sports programme up and running

NINE talented young athletes have come up to the starting line as the first group to sign up for the University of Winchester’s Elite Sport programme. Read more

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University's murder mystery leaves amateur detectives wanting more

The University of Winchester became a crime scene when the departments of Policing, Criminology, Forensics and Law combined to create a murder mystery. Read more

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Press Release25/10/2023

University and charity working hand in hand across the generations

The University of Winchester has pledged to support one of the city’s oldest charities in its work helping older people. Read more

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Press Release30/10/2023

University and Hampshire Primary Schools to spark creativity revolution in the classroom

A group of Hampshire primary schools has joined forces with the University of Winchester on a project that aims to boost pupils’ creativity in all areas of the curriculum, preparing them to live happy, healthy and fulfilled lives. Read more

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Press Release27/10/2023

Golden Achiever... Darcy wins top service dog award

One of the University of Winchester’s most popular ‘staff members’, Darcy the Golden Retriever, has just been named Service Dog of the Year in the 2023 canine awards run by pet food company Benyfit Natural. Read more

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