Student life
Winchester WatchFest: an April TV challenge
We don’t know how long we’re going to be locked down at home, but we do know it can be lonely, frustrating and boring. So we thought it might be a nice idea to offer some suggestions on some classic TV shows that we can watch each day of this month and share our thoughts about. Read more
Applying to uni
Top tips for Parents
Sending your child to university can be a rollercoaster of emotions. Alison is mum to our psychology student, Katie and she shares her top tips to parents and guardians who are supporting their children in applying to university and in choosing their next new home. Read more
Applying to uni
My audition experience and top tips
I cannot believe that it has been almost three years since I auditioned in front of a panel of people who are now my friends and teachers. I have pulled together my top tips to help you prepare for an audition, and how to get the most out of the experience. Read more
Student life
Living sustainably as a Winchester student
As we all know, the planet can really use a helping hand at the moment. Luckily, the University has been working on ways to make it as easy as possible for you to be more sustainable in your everyday life as a Winchester student. Below are a few tips on how you can make a difference. Read more
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Creative Writing
Creative Writing Students write, record, and release a podcast of ghostly stories inside 24 hours
After a ghostly semester studying Gothic Literature, the University of Winchester's second year Creative Writing students gathered together on a cold, winter's morning to create their own stories... Read more
Student life
Rising Star: Stefan Kabarowski
Stefan has been making music from an astonishingly young age, he remembers fondly making rap songs with his younger brother on Garage band, a style that he is trying to replicate in some of his work now. Check out his latest release Mannequin here. Read more
Applying to uni
10 top tips for surviving Clearing
With results day just around the corner, you might be anxiously waiting to find out if you've achieved the grades you need. But fear not if you don't quite get the grades you were expecting, we've put together some top tips to help you survive Clearing! Read more
Student life
Why commuting was the best decision for me
As a commuter, you get the best of both worlds - you get to enjoy a home life outside of the “University bubble" and you still get to maintain your “real” life. You also get all the perks of student life. Here's why recent graduate, Claire, thinks commuting was the best decision for her. Read more
Course related
The trip of a lifetime: David's time in South Africa
My name’s David and I’m a second-year BA (Hons) Film Production student. I’ve just come back from a trip of a lifetime to South Africa where I was capturing footage of six primary education students who were teaching in a South African primary school. Read more
Course related
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. Read more
Applying to uni
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. Read more
Course related
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. Read more
International
Three things you realise about yourself as an international student
You know what is exhilarating? Buying a one-way plane ticket and arriving in a new place where you are going to live and study for the next few years. Read Savannah's experience of moving to Winchester from the USA. Read more
Student life
The best trips from Winchester
One of the most exciting things about starting university is exploring not only your new city, but having the opportunity to discover new towns and places nearby. Find out where our students recommend as the best day trips to take from Winchester. Read more
