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Blog30/10/2023

Ancient stone circles still have the power to fascinate and frighten

In the week of Halloween Dr Katy Soar, Senior Lecturer in Archaeology, who has edited a new collection of supernatural tales centred on stone circles, looks at the myths and magic surrounding these mysterious monoliths... Read more

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Press Release01/11/2023

New study shows AI chatbots reflect human biases and focus on threat, negativity and gossip

If you thought text created by chatbots was free from the type of bias and stereotyping associated with human writers, you would be wrong. Read more

Statue of man in 18th century clothing

Blog02/10/2023

MAKING REPARATIONS FOR SLAVERY WILL HELP RIGHT HISTORICAL WRONGS, ARGUES WINCHESTER ACADEMIC

As Black History Month gets underway Robert Beckford, Professor of Climate and Social Justice and Director of the Winchester Institute for Climate and Social Justice, explains why those who profited from the trans-Atlantic chattel slave trade must pay reparations… Read more

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Press Release06/11/2023

UNIVERSITY CONFERENCE LOOKS AT AI AND THE FUTURE OF WORK

Combining the best of the digital world and human skills is the key to business success in the 21st century – a conference at the University of Winchester in the New Year looks at how to achieve this… Read more

Young children looking at museum exhibit

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

The Conversation18/05/2023

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. 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

Model sheep on green roof with wildflowers

Press Release07/11/2023

WINCHESTER REACHES GOLD STANDARD IN NEW GREEN UNIVERSITIES REPORT

Winchester has been ranked as a Gold Tier University in the Uswitch Green Universities 2023 Report. Read more

German warship black and white

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

Archaeological dig

Press Release10/07/2023

Archaeology project looks after mind and body

New guidelines co-produced by a University of Winchester academic will be helping to keep participants safe at next month’s Festival of Archaeology (15-30 July). Read more

Press Release10/07/2023

Healthcare in Hampshire gets boost with new partnership between University and Trust.

Building on years of collaboration, the University of Winchester and Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) have signed a new partnership agreement, during a week which marks 75 years since the foundation of the NHS. Read more

Press Release10/11/2023

Online event highlights research around brain injury in sport

The dangers of brain injury in sport and how it affects a range of individuals, is the focus of an open event to be staged by the University of Winchester’s Sport and Exercise Research Centre (SERC). Read more

Five women standing against brick wall

Press Release13/11/2023

UNIVERSITY GIVEN THE GREEN LIGHT FOR NEW MIDWIFERY COURSES

The University of Winchester has been delivered some good news about two of its newest arrivals - a Midwifery BSC and Degree Apprenticeship. Both courses have been recommended for approval by the validation panel. Read more

Professor Bill Lucas and Dr Ellen Spencer

Press Release11/07/2023

Real world learning duo helps teachers get creative in the classroom

Two academics from the University of Winchester are among the authors of a groundbreaking new resource aimed at revolutionising education, titled Creative Thinking in Schools: A Leadership Playbook. Read more

Scotlands medieval declaration

Blog12/07/2023

Scotlands medieval declaration of Arbroath is too important for cherry picking by politicians, says Winchester Historian.

Medieval Scotland’s most iconic document, the Declaration of Arbroath, recently went on display at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh for the first time in 18 years, writes Gordon McKelvie, Senior Lecturer in History, University of Winchester. Read more

three students commonwealth

Press Release12/07/2023

Winchester Athletics trio picked for Commonwealth Youth Games

Three Winchester & District Athletics Club (WADAC) star athletes have been selected for the Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad later in the summer. Read more

two women holding books

Press Release13/07/2023

University pair's book reveals the radical side of Victorian church ladies

Sue Anderson-Faithful and Catherine Holloway at the launch of their new book Read more

three classical students

Press Release14/07/2023

Winchester Classical students win places on prestigious courses in Rome and Athens

Three Classical Studies students at the University of Winchester will be given a special view of ancient civilisations after gaining coveted places on residential courses with the British Schools at Rome and Athens. Read more

sixth form students with certificates

Press Release17/07/2023

Psychology Department launches new research programme to help a level students

The University of Winchester hopes to expand a project to help sixth formers develop research skills after the completion of a successful pilot project. Read more

Press Release18/07/2023

Winchester researchers look into effects of movement on long covid sufferers

The University of Winchester is taking part in a new study to find out if low levels of movement may benefit the nearly two million UK sufferers of long Covid. Read more

Berengaria painting

Press Release19/07/2023

Winchester historians help to tell the full story of royal spouses

Historians from the University of Winchester have played an important role in compiling a four-volume history recounting the lives of royal ‘other-halves’ from 1066 to the present day. Read more

Airport security dog smelling bags

Blog25/07/2023

Prodrugs: pill your body converts into an illicit drug can evade detection, but we don't know how big the problem is...

Drug traffickers have found a way to trick enforcement agencies by using one of the most potent tools our bodies have: our metabolism. Read more

film students smiling with cameras

Press Release26/07/2023

Albert Education partnership gives green boost to film production students

The University of Winchester has signed a new partnership which will boost its film students’ job prospects and make their courses more environmentally sustainable. Read more

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