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Press Release21/03/2024

University 'bar' where the drinks are free but all the customers must take a test...

The University of Winchester has one bar where the drinks are always on the house - but the customers’ alcohol consumption is closely monitored, controlled, and recorded. Read more

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Press Release20/03/2024

Cocktails, bingo and clothes recycling events aid good causes

Event Management students at the University of Winchester have been putting their skills into practice to help charities. Read more

Press Release19/03/2024

Winchester race inspires Lauren to run the London Marathon

Volunteering at the city’s half-marathon inspired University of Winchester student Lauren Harvey to take up long-distance running and now she is in training for the London Marathon. Read more

Press Release15/03/2024

Psychology student Olivia's there to listen — and it's helping others and herself...

Like many of us, University of Winchester Psychology student Olivia Cochran spends hours on her phone but a sizeable chunk of her mobile time is spent helping others. Read more

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Blog08/03/2024

Our beautiful chalk streams may look clear but there's an undercurrent of problems

Hampshire is rightly proud of its globally-important chalk streams but while they look idyllic, appearances can be deceptive. Dr Tom Ball, Reader in Geography and head of the Department of Social Sciences at the University of Winchester explains why a drop of science is needed to restore these vital habitats to their former glory… Read more

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Press Release12/03/2024

New book bids to break down barriers surrounding mental health

A new collection of writing celebrating the diversity of mental health and wellbeing has been launched at the University of Winchester. Read more

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Press Release07/03/2024

Hold on for a bit? Grip test can highlight wider health issues

Have you ever felt you were losing your grip? Visitors to Winchester’s Sport and Leisure Park were able to find out last week when students from the University of Winchester ran a special grip strength testing service. Read more

Protesters in prayer outside abortion clinic

Blog01/03/2024

Keeping protests at a distance - the thinking behind safe access zones

Emily Ottley, Lecturer in Law at the University of Winchester, has been giving evidence to the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee as part of the Scottish Parliament’s scrutiny of the Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) (Scotland) Bill. If passed the bill could create safe access zones around all places providing abortion services in Scotland Read more

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Blog04/03/2024

Tell me why I like mundane...in praise of everyday lyrics we can all relate to...

Dr. Glenn Fosbraey, Associate Dean of Humanities at The University of Winchester, extols the virtues of the ordinary in pop lyrics... Read more

Press Release29/02/2024

Looking to the past, present and future...events celebrate International Women's Day

The sea, Mount Olympus, the boardroom and the WC – these are just some of the settings for the amazing women who feature in events staged by the University of Winchester to mark International Woman’s Day (8 March). Read more

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Press Release28/02/2024

Students' pop-up exhibition celebrates city's reforming Victorian women

Event Management students from the University of Winchester are preparing a special exhibition to highlight the work of some remarkable Victorians to mark International Women’s Day (IWD) Read more

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Press Release29/02/2024

Creative duo's event sees return of the typewriter after a long space

Lecturers in Creative Writing Dr Mark Rutter and Judy Waite are celebrating the words and sounds made by vintage typewriters at Bournemouth Writing Festival (26-28 April). Read more

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Press Release23/02/2024

Winchester law students take on team from Oxford in mock trial

Two budding barristers from the University of Winchester are through to the second round of a prestigious legal competition. Read more

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Press Release16/02/2024

TV comedy star Hugh Dennis takes on new role as our Chancellor

Hugh Dennis, the comedian and actor best known for Outnumbered and Mock the Week, is to become the new Chancellor of the University of Winchester.  Read more

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Press Release22/02/2024

New scholarships allow students leaving care to live rent free

Students who are care leavers or are estranged from their families can now apply for one of six new scholarships which will allow them to live rent-free for three years at the University of Winchester. Read more

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Press Release21/02/2024

Winchester's leprosy hospital dig features in TV historian's new book

An investigation by University of Winchester archaeologists into a medieval leprosy hospital features in a new book by the TV presenter Professor Alice Roberts. Read more

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Press Release20/02/2024

Winchester team wins place in finals of regional project management challenge

A team from the University of Winchester has reached the finals of a regional competition testing project management skills. Read more

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Press Release15/02/2024

University and film festival to form a screen partnership

The University of Winchester and the organisers of the city’s film festival are set to form an official partnership. Read more

Press Release12/02/2024

Innovative hospital mealtime volunteer scheme wins national award

Staff at the University of Winchester have been honoured with an award from the British Dietetic Association (BDA) for developing a new practice based learning approach which supports early exposure to hospital wards for student dietitians. Read more

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Press Release13/02/2024

Winchester team make cross country history at championships

The University of Winchester made its own piece of history when it competed in the men’s team event for the first time at the British Universities & College Sport (BUCS) Cross Country Championship at Temple Newsom in Leeds. Read more

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Press Release05/02/2024

University teams up with firm of solicitors to offer free family law advice sessions

The University of Winchester has teamed up with a firm of local solicitors to offer free legal advice sessions. Read more

Press Release09/02/2024

University helps ex-chef Martin find recipe for writing success

He left school with no GCSEs -- now Martin White is awaiting the publication of his second novel, having completed a BA in Creative Writing at the University of Winchester. Read more

Press Release08/02/2024

Army football teams get premier league treatment from university

Army football teams based at Worthy Down are being given premier league treatment thanks to a link up with the University of Winchester. Read more

Press Release07/02/2024

Sea nymphs of classical mythology set to make a splash at West Downs

The Lettering Arts Trust is due to bring its touring exhibition ‘The Nereids’ to the University of Winchester’s West Downs Gallery (21 February- 23 April). Read more

Press Release25/01/2024

Alliance's report helps put service children back on the radar of H.E. providers

A report undertaken by the University of Winchester has been instrumental in helping widen access to higher education for the children of Armed Forces personnel. Read more

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