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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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Press Release02/02/2024

New Connect Course helps sixth formers run real-world research projects

A group of talented teenagers unveiled the details of their research into pressing real-world problems at a special event held at the University of Winchester Read more

Press Release01/02/2024

High impact sport in schools should be regulated, say researchers

Researchers have advised that permitting children to take part in impact sports, such as rugby and boxing, should be considered a form of abuse to the child’s brain. Read more

Press Release31/01/2024

UK's backyard chickens are becoming more like feathered friends than food producers

The UK’s backyard chicken owners are far from hard boiled when it comes to their feathered friends according to a new study by academics from the University of Winchester. Read more

Press Release31/01/2024

High Sheriff to give her personal verdict on the UK justice system

The High Sheriff of Hampshire, Amelia Riviere, will give her personal view of the UK justice system in a free lecture at the University of Winchester on 21 February. Read more

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Press Release24/01/2024

Forensics student's research could help combat illegal trade in protected Pangolins

Research being carried out at the University of Winchester could help combat the illegal trade in pangolins, the only mammal to grow scales, by using the latest fingerprinting techniques. Read more

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Press Release19/01/2024

New podcast on 'fragility of freedom' marks Holocaust Memorial Day

The University of Winchester has released a podcast to mark Holocaust Memorial Day (27 January). Read more

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Press Release12/01/2024

Excellent response to Future World of Work conference

The Future World of Work Conference held at the University of Winchester's West Downs Centre this week enjoyed excellent attendance and excellent speakers. Read more

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Press Release12/01/2024

Student nurse support network success featured in NHS newsletter

A support network for student nurses at the University of Winchester has been featured in the latest NHS southeast RePAIR newsletter. Read more

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Press Release16/01/2024

Coping with a crisis in the high-pressure world of sport

How do you balance your personal and professional identities in difficult work situations – especially when you work in the high-pressure environment of elite sports? Read more

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Press Release08/01/2024

University hosts conference for midwife advocates

The University of Winchester, which recently received official approval for two new midwifery courses, has hosted a conference for midwife advocates. Read more

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Press Release08/01/2024

Delegation from China learns about Winchester's Faculty of Health and Wellbeing

The University of Winchester welcomed a party of visitors from China recently. Read more

Reverend Professor Liz Stuart MBE

Press Release01/01/2024

Former Vice-Chancellor appointed MBE in King’s New Year Honours

The Reverend Professor Elizabeth Stuart, former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Winchester and long-time resident of Winchester, has been appointed MBE in the King’s New Year Honours. Read more

Statement22/12/2023

We send our support to Charles University, Prague

We are deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic events that have taken place at Charles University (@unikarlova on X) in Prague. Our hearts go out to those who lost their lives, or lost loved ones, and to all staff and students. Read more

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