UWin Student Blog - University of Winchester

10 top tips to make your CV great

Whether you’re trying to secure a graduate job or applying for part-time work over the summer, check out our Head of Careers, Liz Manning’s, top tips for writing a CV that will get you noticed.

Journalism alumni: Where are they now?

Thinking about a career in journalism? We've been in contact with some of our journalism alumni to find out what they've been up to since graduating at Winchester. Find out where their degree has taken them.

A week in the life of a history student

Want to know what it's like to study History at Winchester? Student blogger, Gabrille tells us all about her final week and handing in the dreaded dissertation.

The five best things about studying creative writing

As her second year draws to a close Creative writing student, Andrea, ponders upon the five things she most enjoys about her course.

My year in five books

As semester two comes to a close, creative writing student, Andrea, shares the top 5 (non-academic!) books she's read so far this year.

The best coffee shops in Winchester

As you may know, Winchester has an incredible selection of independent coffee shops. Student blogger, Kate, reveals which ones you should try out next time you're in town!

Why volunteering is the best thing to do this semester

Volunteering is a great way to get involved with the people and the city around you. Kate tells us all about her experience on the volunteering module and what its meant to her career.

Make the most of your time here

Whether you want to embrace the social side of university or focus on building your career (or both!), there are hundreds of ways to get everything you need from your time at Winchester. Read on to find out how!

Five essential apps for student life

Do you struggle to budget? Do you procrastinate a lot while writing your assignments? Then this blog is for you! Save money, stay organised, and become more focused with these five apps perfect for life at uni.