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Alumni News and Stories
Welcome to the latest news and stories from our alumni community.
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Jonny Brason: BA (Hons) Business Management with Marketing 2007-2011 Senior Operations Manager at The Prince’s Trust
“Winchester has shaped me both personally and professionally. I thought I would just go to uni, get my degree, then go back to London and work in business. Winchester changed that direction for me. In my job there’s no such thing as a regular day – I’m working with young people who are going through things that are life changing. I wouldn’t have any of that without Winchester.”Read more
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Drama alumna Tara shares funding opportunities to support reading in schools
Tara Dodson: BA (Hons) Drama 2005-2008 Knowledge Schools Trust English Hubs Lead "I finished my degree in Drama Studies then worked in fashion before deciding to complete my Primary PGCE in 2012. I taught throughout EYFS-KS2 and during this time realised my real passion for teaching English and Reading."Read more
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Mick's memories: football glory from 50 years ago
SYNERGY WINS THE CUP In 1969, at the tender age of eighteen, I embarked on a teaching career, choosing King Alfred’s College - now the University of Winchester - to undertake the mandatory three-year teacher training course. The nation was still gripped with football mania – after all England still held the Jules Rimet Football World Cup. I was one of those football maniacs and the obvious subject for me to pursue was physical education. Read more
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Emma Bayford: BSc (Hons) Psychology 2014-2017; Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner at Solent NHS
“I still use the diagnostic criteria that is used to diagnose people. We covered this in the degree and what that diagnosis could mean for a patient. With evolutionary psychology, you can see the way that works in everyday life but the basics are what you need to get into this sort of career. The degree itself is a qualification but the BPS accreditation is equally important because I needed it for the career I wanted.“ Read more
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Victoria Quinn: BA (Hons) Journalism 2015-2018 Q Radio Presenter and Content Creator
“Winchester was big enough for me to leave my Belfast bubble yet small enough to have amazing and unique experiences. London would have been too overwhelming for me. I made such good friends at Winchester and the Journalism lecturers teach from experience – they’ve been there and done it all.” Read more
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Jessica Leggett: BA (Hons) History 2012-2015 and MA History 2015-2018 Staff Writer at All About History
“History is a tough market so be proud of what makes you stand out. I think sometimes there is a pressure to enjoy ‘popular’ history topics - everyone seems to love the Tudors - but you don’t have to. You can be attacked for your historical interests but someone has to love it. “Read more
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Lauren Sharpe: BSc (Hons) Psychology 2012-2015 Trainee Psychological Therapist, Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust
Lauren Sharpe has gone from being a Psychology student representative to becoming a trainee Psychological Therapist. Since graduating with a BSc Hons Psychology degree in 2015, Lauren has worked as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) and as an Assistant Psychologist. She is now training to become a Psychological Therapist, which involves two days at university, studying for a diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and three days in clinical practice. Read more
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