University of Winchester

Haunting memories of West Hayes

Feature13/05/2019

Haunting memories of West Hayes

Alison Morgan, nee Gwinnell (B.Ed. 1983-87) writes in response to an article by Stephen Baldwin (Cert.Ed. 1963-66) in Venta 34 on life at West Hayes. "I arrived as a first year student at the front door of West Hayes in 1983, some 20 years after Mr Baldwin. As a shy 18 year-old, I did not get involved in many of the antics which clearly continued in good West Hayes style. It is the Common Room which provides my strongest memory." Read more

Ringing in the changes

Feature08/05/2019

Ringing in the changes

Following the award-winning renovation of the University Chapel in 2016, the old bell chiming rope was looking tired and in need of replacement.Read more

A Note of Grad-itude

Feature01/05/2019

A Note of Grad-itude

We asked alumni for a shout-out to the lecturers that made a positive impact during their studies.Read more

The Grads are All Write

Feature29/04/2019

The Grads are All Write

We couldn't be bigger fans of Winchester graduates publishing books in genres right across the board. Here are some recent and upcoming alumni releases - perfect to curl up and read now or to add to your book club list. Read more

115 islands, 1 drama teacher

Feature05/04/2019

115 islands, 1 drama teacher

Alumnus Kurt Lagrenade (BA Drama, 2012-2015) makes waves bringing his Winchester drama skills back to the Seychelles. Read more

Mind Gains

Feature03/04/2019

Mind Gains

British Council recognises psychological work of Kuwaiti alumnus.Read more

I wanted my work to really mean something

Feature01/04/2019

I wanted my work to really mean something

Zoe Bunter, Independent Fundraising Adviser (BA Education Studies with History of Art, 1995-1998) was inspired by her experiences as a Winchester student to follow her heart and put her skills and abilities into making a difference through fundraising. Read more

Kate's American dream - funding makes it a reality

Feature27/03/2019

Kate's American dream - funding makes it a reality

I’m Kate, I’m a 20-something year old, I studied Digital Media Design from 2013 to 2016 at Winchester and love everything film and television. I also live with Congenital Muscular Dystrophy. That means from birth my muscles decided to be on a permanent holiday and not do their jobs properly. Because of my muscles’ poor work ethic I need support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by a team of carers for every part of practical life.Read more

Taylor-made difference

Feature25/03/2019

Taylor-made difference

For Nick ‘Noddy’ Taylor (MEd Primary Education with Geography Specialism, 2011-2016), a Winchester teaching placement in The Gambia was the catalyst for a life focused on making a difference. We caught up with this ebullient alumnus about running marathons, exiting his comfort zone and providing school lunches to 500 children.Read more