
Alumni News and Stories
Welcome to the latest news and stories from our alumni community.



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Winton Society Awards 2022 - Nominations open
Nominations for the 2022 Winton Society Awards are open! You have until 25 April to submit your nominations. This year we are launching five different awards: 1. Force for Good 2. Services to the University 3. Emerging talent 4. Outstanding contribution award 5. Lifetime achievement award Read more
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University of Winchester 'unimail' accounts closing from 25 February 2022
Please note that if you have been using a University of Winchester 'unimail' email account (applies to alumni who began studying from 2010 onwards), it will be closed with effect from 25 February 2022. NB: EXISTING STUDENT ACCOUNTS (for example, those belonging to current Postgraduate Students) will NOT be affected. ACT NOW and follow these simple steps to ensure you do not lose vital contact and that you continue to receive alumni news.Read more
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FORMER STUDENT GOVERNOR: EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST ARE INVITED
Do you like the idea of being a ‘voice’ for fellow alumni? Are you interested in getting more involved with alumni and University affairs? Any former student who wishes to apply to serve in the role of Former Student Governor for the period 2021 to 2024 is invited to send us an expression of interest. Read more
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Patrick Keane: BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching 2014-2017; Co-owner and Director, Vibra Clothing
“I had no idea about how to start a business but it didn’t matter. With all the life lessons I had learnt from my time at Winchester, I knew that I could start the journey with confidence and find the right pathway to success.”Read more
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Nicole Farley: BA (Hons) Sports Development 2007-2010; Founder, Specialist Trainer and Head Coach at Nicole’s Futsal Finesse Training
Since graduating, Nicole has worked as a Youth Trainer in America and as a Part-Time Youth Football Coach for Chelsea FC. In 2016 she founded her own futsal training service. In 2019 she became a Young Ambassador for The Prince’s Trust. In May 2021 Nicole was appointed by West Ham as the club's first female coach, having applied for the role through the Premier League's Coach Inclusion and Diversity Scheme. Read more
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Maisha Islam: BA (Hons) Sociology 2014-2017; Student Engagement Research and Projects Officer, University of Winchester
“Make sure the degree you study is the one you’re passionate about. I nearly went into a Primary Education degree but studying Sociology was the best decision of my life because it set into motion everything that has happened since.” Read more
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