University of Winchester

Chioma Nwaoegu-Okere: BA (Hons) Creative Writing and Film Studies 2013-2016
Community Associate at WeWork

Feature26/11/2020

Chioma Nwaoegu-Okere: BA (Hons) Creative Writing and Film Studies 2013-2016 Community Associate at WeWork

“You need to have analytical skills if you want to work in the editorial side of publishing. For other departments within the industry, initial office experience is also beneficial depending on the role. Being personable and having a sales background also helps.” Chioma Nwaoegu-Okere has gone from writing stories to working for WeWork. After graduating in 2016 with a BA (Hons) in Creative Writing and Film Studies, she began her career in publishing before deciding to move to Berlin, Germany. Read more

Laura Tringham: BA (Hons) Events Management and Business 2010-2013,
Head of Marketing & Ticketing at Northampton Saints

Feature23/11/2020

Laura Tringham: BA (Hons) Events Management and Business 2010-2013, Head of Marketing & Ticketing at Northampton Saints

“I walked straight into a job whilst still studying at University and I couldn’t have done it without the experience at Winchester – going to Winchester enabled me to get the job.” Laura Tringham went from changing her degree to changing her job. While studying at Winchester, Laura entered a business competition which paved the way for her to enter the working world. From there, she started the climb to where she is now. Literally. Read more

Harry Acton: BA (Hons) Journalism 2016-2019
Freelance Journalist at ITN and Content Creator at 4TheNow

Feature18/11/2020

Harry Acton: BA (Hons) Journalism 2016-2019 Freelance Journalist at ITN and Content Creator at 4TheNow

“Don’t discount anything – you can be pleasantly surprised by the reality of a job compared to the job advert. In December 2019 I saw a job at ITV for Assistant News Editor. It wasn’t what I had planned to do in my career, but it sounded quite fun.” Read more

Feature11/11/2020

Henry Sims: BA (Hons) Business Management and Sports Management 2011-2014 Associate Director at Studio 185

“I knew I wanted to be in London with friends, I just needed to get there. When you’re a graduate, just get out and get the experience. Even if you stay somewhere a year or less.“ Henry Sims went from being Vice President of Activities at the Student Union to running his own company. Read more

Matt Spencer: BA (Hons) Journalism 2011-2014
Digital Producer for 5 News at ITN

Feature05/11/2020

Matt Spencer: BA (Hons) Journalism 2011-2014 Digital Producer for 5 News at ITN

“Be around when stories break and put your hand up with ideas, say ‘I think we should do this, here’s an example of how I’ve done something similar before’. You need to make your own luck and the more willing and able you are, the more opportunities will arise.” Matt Spencer has gone from having coffees on campus to coffees in some of the country’s largest newsrooms. Read more

Lauren Clarke: BA (Hons) Journalism 2013-2016
Production Specialist at ITV Channel

News27/10/2020

Lauren Clarke: BA (Hons) Journalism 2013-2016 Production Specialist at ITV Channel

“The Journalism degree at Winchester is a very practical course and is like the workplace on a smaller scale. You’re setting up interviews, self-shooting, editing, directing in the gallery and more. When I went for my interview at ITV, I found this experience was so valuable.“Read more

Conor Jackson, BA (Hons) Film Production 2014-17

Conor Jackson, BA (Hons) Film Production 2014-17

“My time at the University of Winchester helped mature me to the man I am today. With genuine trust and passion, I was encouraged to explore my true voice as a filmmaker in uncovering injustice against animals. My tutors were open minded, engaged and deeply supportive - helping me to above all discover a love for filmmaking rather than just to attend lectures."Read more

Gemma helps to keep us connected

News06/05/2020

Gemma helps to keep us connected

Gemma Hauxwell graduated in 2004 with a BA (Hons) in Drama Studies and now works as a Regional Leader of presales at Verizon, the international telecommunications company. Read more

Katy commits to deliver for charity

News06/05/2020

Katy commits to deliver for charity

Katy Jones graduated from Winchester last year with a BA (Hons) in Childhood, Youth and Community Studies (CYCS). She is now working for the blood cancer charity, Anthony Nolan, in their Youth Engagement Team and recently volunteered, alongside her job, to deliver emergency stem cells around the UK for the charity.Read more