University of Winchester

Jessica Leggett: BA (Hons) History 2012-2015 and MA History 2015-2018
Staff Writer at All About History

Feature22/12/2020

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

Lauren Sharpe: BSc (Hons) Psychology 2012-2015
Trainee Psychological Therapist, Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

Feature22/12/2020

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

Nina Peronius: BA (Hons) English Literature with American Literature 2012-2015,
Strategic Communications Officer, Cabinet Office

Feature16/12/2020

Nina Peronius: BA (Hons) English Literature with American Literature 2012-2015, Strategic Communications Officer, Cabinet Office

“Last year I was working in Tashkent, Uzbekistan and while working one day at the British Embassy, I spotted a picture of Winchester Cathedral up on the wall. It was the most surreal feeling but did make me think it was almost a sign that I was on the right path, Winchester teaches you confidence that you can apply to anything.“Read more

Raveena Ghattaura: BA (Hons) English Literature & Drama 2010-2013; MA Journalism 2013-2014,
Good Morning Britain presenter at ITV News Anglia

Feature14/12/2020

Raveena Ghattaura: BA (Hons) English Literature & Drama 2010-2013; MA Journalism 2013-2014, Good Morning Britain presenter at ITV News Anglia

“Two degrees? Well, I never thought I’d come out of uni with that! Winchester is such a great university and it makes me feel proud. You can forget how much you’ve achieved sometimes but I just count myself lucky.“ Read more

Tom Brown: BA (Hons) Ancient, Classical and Medieval Studies 2010-2013, MA CHARM 2013-2015
Investment Manager, The National Lottery Heritage Fund

Feature10/12/2020

Tom Brown: BA (Hons) Ancient, Classical and Medieval Studies 2010-2013, MA CHARM 2013-2015 Investment Manager, The National Lottery Heritage Fund

“I would recommend that Masters students get involved with the practical side of the course and its placements. The same advice applies to undergrad as well. If you plan to do something constructive with your summer next year, then it definitely wouldn’t hurt to apply to internships or find something voluntary in the relevant field.“Read more

Paul Wood: BA (Hons) Journalism 2006-2009
Editor at The Financial Marketeer and Director at Indulge Media

Feature09/12/2020

Paul Wood: BA (Hons) Journalism 2006-2009 Editor at The Financial Marketeer and Director at Indulge Media

“The cool thing about Journalism at Winchester is that it feels alive and you’re all working in the real world, so it doesn’t feel stale. No one was naïve once they left university – we all knew how to interview and how to get information – you just have to find a way in. You are a real journalist and it is a natural way to learn that.“Read more

Emily Milborne: BSc (Hons) Psychology 2016-2019
Research Officer at the Office for National Statistics

Feature08/12/2020

Emily Milborne: BSc (Hons) Psychology 2016-2019 Research Officer at the Office for National Statistics

“Winchester helped me in terms of confidence and made me feel like I can achieve anything – the support I received was fantastic. During the pandemic I was thinking, how am I going to deal with this? But I reminded myself of what Winchester taught me, about how to persevere, stay positive and ask for help if needed. It is such a wonderful community. I hold onto the support and values I received while studying at Winchester.” Read more

International Exchange Students collaborate to write books after 35 year friendship

News30/11/2020

International Exchange Students collaborate to write books after 35 year friendship

Thirty five years after meeting on the English/USA International Exchange programme, two alumni from the University of Winchester and Chapman University have published a series of four children’s books. Read more

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

Feature26/11/2020

Chioma Nwaorgu-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