University of Winchester

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

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