UWin Student Blog - University of Winchester

Creative Writing Awards Evening

BA (Hons) Creative Writing and BA (Hons) Creative and Professional Writing third years came together to commemorate their time at university at a celebration evening with student readings and awards.

Four apps to help beat procrastination

Do you procrastinate a lot while writing your assignments or revising for exams? Then this blog is for you! Stay organised, become more focused and beat procrastination with these five apps perfect for the exam season.

Rising Stars: The Britons

BA (Hons) Media and Communications student, Rhian interviews a variety of up and coming singers and songwriters from here at the University of Winchester in our new feature, Rising Stars. This week she meets Rory and Rosie, also known as The Britons.

Study habits for success

With the academic year coming to a close it’s definitely a busy time for everyone. We've asked some of our students to share their tips to help your have a successful study session.

How to get ahead in your legal career

Did you know, if you want to be successful in the legal world, you need more than a high grade and an in-depth knowledge of law? I didn’t. Craig Sharpe, a marketing specialist from Darlington Solicitors LLP, attended the University of Winchester to talk to budding solicitors about the reasons why.

Why I chose to come to Winchester from the Channel Islands

We asked some of our students who have come to Winchester all the way from the Channel Islands why they chose to study here with us, how they found moving to a brand new city (and completely different landmass!) as well as what advice they'd give others thinking of starting a new chapter here in Hampshire.

Dot.to.Dot tour with D@win dance

Choreography and Dance student, Jess, tells us all about the courses student lead D@win Dance company and what the class of 2017/18 are getting up to in preparation for the Dot.to.Dot tour.

A week of workshops run by internationally-recognised dance companies

Choreography and Dance student, Orla, tells us all about returning to Winch after the Christmas holidays and how her course eased her back into uni life with a week packed full of motivational workshops.

Instant stories: From paper to podcast in 24 hours

After a ghostly semester studying Gothic Literature, our second year Creative Writing students gathered together on a cold, winter's morning to create their own stories, and to take part in a brand new University initiative.