Public engagement with Research

We are pro-actively engaged in the co-creation of knowledge for the greater good and we are always open to new ideas and collaborations.

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Our academics generate knowledge and achieve impact in close collaboration with numerous organisations, institutions and individuals, regionally, nationally and internationally.

The University subscribes to the National Coordinating Centre for Public Engagement's Manifesto for Public Engagement. Find out more about the Manifesto.

Public lectures, seminars, workshops and festivals

Mostly free and always fascinating, we offer a wealth of public engagement events throughout the year. Our academics feature prominently in local annual festivals such as the BBC History Weekend, work with local partners such as the Winchester Science Centre, and we host high-profile national events such as the annual Peacejam UK, to name but a few. We are currently preparing an exciting set of virtual events for the 2020 Winchester Heritage Open Days so watch this space!

University of Winchester research and public engagement: our medieval historians in conversation with Michael Wood during Winchester Heritage Open Days 2018

Winchester Heritage Open Days 2018: our medieval experts Dr Katherine Weikert, Prof. Ryan Lavelle and Prof. Barbara Yorke in conversation with historian and BBC TV presenter Prof. Michael Wood

Winchester Research News, our new research and knowledge exchange newsletter for all

Building on the success of the well established Research and Engagement News, we are delighted to present Winchester Research News (WReN), our refreshed and rebranded newsletter celebrating research, public engagement and knowledge exchange across the University. Read it online

Online exhibitions

Explore our virtual visual showcase of Research and Public Engagement

Showcasing research at Winchester: Images of Research exhibition 2018 on display in Winchester Discovery Centre

Find out more and engage with us

For further information or general enquiries, contact the University's Research & Engagement Officer: email or phone +44 (0)1962 827207.

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On Saturday 10 November 2018 the University commemorated the 115 fallen World War I soldiers who are buried in Winchester's historic West Hill Cemetery. A ceremony took place at the Cross of Sacrifice attended by University, local council, church and military representatives. Afterwards the names of all the 115 men were displayed at the University, which also hosted a programme of talks and an exhibition on the cemetery. Explore the photo gallery.