Winchester Students’ Union offers an amazing range of sport on both a competitive and non-competitive level. Whether you want to try something brand new or continue a sport you’ve been playing for years, there’s something for every student!  

There are over 30 different sports teams to choose from. Some are part of British Universities and Colleges Sports (BUCS) leagues and play competitively, and some just wish to play for fun.  

To see what Sports Teams are available to you at Winchester, be sure to visit the Winchester Students’ Union website for a definitive list of all the activity groups on offer.   

Winchester Students’ Union works with you to provide numerous extracurricular opportunities but are also always receptive to new ideas.  

Winchester Students’ Union offers a wide range of student-led societies and representational networks. Many of these focus on advocating for equality, diversity and accessibility within underrepresented student groups to directly improve their overall experience on campus. 

There are also around 30 different societies which represent an array of interests and areas of life, in addition to course-related student groups.

For a definitive list, please visit the Winchester Students’ Union website.  

An academic or university engagement opportunity can enrich your studies and showcase your skills in areas relevant to your course or ambitions. It can also allow you to play a pivotal role in capturing student voices and shaping the University's future.

Examples of academic/university engagement opportunities include:  

• Student Academic Mentoring: A paid opportunity for students to become an academic skills mentor to one of their peers. 

• Student Academic Representative (StARs): An opportunity to become the course representative for your programme. 

• Student Experience Collaborators: An opportunity to work in partnership with senior staff and the Students' Union Executive to shape student experience across the University.  

• Student Creators: An opportunity to contribute to the university’s blog, written by students for students. 

• Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) Champions: A scheme to help students (and staff) across the university to develop a digital mind-set and learn more about 'digital capabilities'. 

• Startup Hub: An opportunity for students to develop their entrepreneurial mindset if interested in freelance work or self-employment. 

• Study Abroad: An opportunity for students to study abroad and complete a semester exchange with a partnering international university. 

To find out more information about Students' Union-led academic engagement opportunities, click here.   

Many students consider getting a part-time job whilst studying. At the University of Winchester, we recommend that students work no more than 15 hours over a week, as we want you to have enough time to focus on your studies and all the University community offers. The benefits of getting a part-time job on campus include the opportunity for networking, financial support and improving your future employability prospects.  

You can work for the Students' Union as a:  

• Bar Assistant  

• Front of House Assistant  

• Shop Assistant  

• Shop Supervisor  

Please note these vacancies are all subject to change - to see a current list, and apply, click here.   

Other campus roles are also available throughout the year, subject to requirement. All of these are advertised on our online jobs board, CareerConnect, alongside other local part-time opportunities. 

You can also visit the Careers and Opportunities Hub in SAB (St Alphege Building) 303 - on the King Alfred Campus - for support with all your short and long-term career queries. It’s open from Monday to Friday between 10am and 3pm.

Volunteering offers valuable personal and professional experience.  Choosing the right opportunity for you can enable you to build your experience, skills and knowledge. It also connects you with others and forms links and contacts for potential future employment.

Becoming a volunteer shows initiative, dedication and commitment - all positive qualities which you can apply to a range of roles and situations.  You might wish to gain insight into a particular area of work linked to your career aspirations,  or develop existing skills you can offer the community.  The choice is yours. 

Every year many students from the University of Winchester actively engage with a wide range of volunteering opportunities across many sectors. The University team in the Careers and Opportunities Hub work with students who are keen to volunteer alongside or as part of their studies, and they are happy to assist you with any queries you may have.

You can take a look at CareerConnect for an up-to-date list of volunteering roles.  

Not sure where you could volunteer? Contact our team for information and advice at volunteering@winchester.ac.uk.