Press Centre
Welcome to our Press Centre – the home of our latest news releases, research blogs and announcements. Journalists looking for expert comment or opinion on a story can search our online ‘Find an expert’ database: scroll down to the end of this page. Call us on + 44 (0) 1962 827678 or email us at press@winchester.ac.uk
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Winchester archaeologists join Suggs on the hunt for buried World War treasures in new TV series
Dr Phil Marter, Senior Lecturer in Archaeology, has been working with Madness frontman Suggs to bring forgotten war stories back to life on the new series of the HISTORY® hit TV show: WW2 Treasure Hunters. Read more
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Live music should be essential in all UK care homes, new research study recommends
A major new national report is recommending that live music should be essential in all UK care homes. Led by the ¾¢±¬´ó¹Ï and Live Music Now, the report presents ground-breaking evidence about how music can benefit people living and working in care, and provides practical guidance about how music can be introduced affordably and sus Read more
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Walk telling the story of creation opens at ¾¢±¬´ó¹Ï
The ¾¢±¬´ó¹Ï has opened a new garden walk to take visitors on a visual and meditative journey from the moment of creation to the modern day. The Cosmic Walk blends research, nature and artwork to explore the cosmos and discuss how humans are embedded within it. Read more
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The In/visibility of Race and Religion
How do race and religion impact life chances? Maisha Islam, of the Centre for Student Engagement, explores issues around race and religion in a series of posts for the ¾¢±¬´ó¹Ï. In this first post, she argues that the subtle ways in which society reacts to individuals' difference(s) are the most problematic Read more
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Winchester students quiz Ambassador about peace process in Afghanistan
Students studying Politics and Global Studies and Journalism courses at the ¾¢±¬´ó¹Ï had an opportunity to quiz the Ambassador of Afghanistan to the UK about the peace process and elections in his country at a special roundtable discussion event this week. Read more
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Winchester recognised as a ¾¢±¬´ó¹Ï of Sanctuary
The ¾¢±¬´ó¹Ï received a Sanctuary Award from UK charity City of Sanctuary in recognition of its initiatives to welcome refugees and asylum seekers and support them in higher education study. Winchester becomes the first ¾¢±¬´ó¹Ï of Sanctuary in the south of England. Read more
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Women, Equality and the Legal Profession
In November, Christina Blacklaws, President of the Law Society of England and Wales, delivered a lecture at the ¾¢±¬´ó¹Ï. Charley Dugdale, LLB (Hons) Law student and President of the Winchester Student Law Society, shares thoughts on the talk and explains why reality is better than fiction when it comes to the legal profession. Read more
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“The world needs visionary leaders to solve today’s problems”: 5 minutes with Adrian Kendry
In October, former NATO Senior Defence Economist and Adviser to the 12th Secretary General and Visiting Professor of Economics and Security at the ¾¢±¬´ó¹Ï, Adrian Kendry, delivered his inaugural lecture. We spoke to him about politics, economics, and religion and asked for his thoughts on Brexit. Read more
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Review of the Year: 2018 at the ¾¢±¬´ó¹Ï
2018 was an incredibly busy and positive year for the ¾¢±¬´ó¹Ï. From new building developments and visits from politicians and celebrities, to forging partnerships and championing values-driven social action, there was lots to celebrate each month. It was a tough choice, but here are our favourite moments from the past year. Read more
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How can our education systems reflect the society we live in?
In the second of her posts exploring issues around race and religion for our equality and diversity blog, Maisha Islam, administrator for the Centre for Student Engagement, asks: to what extent are our education systems reflective of the society we now live in? Read more
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Chaplaincy in focus: Dean of Spiritual Life, Revd Dr Terry Biddington
As one of our core values, spirituality is important at the ¾¢±¬´ó¹Ï. We spoke to Dr Terry Biddington, Dean of Spiritual Life, about the role spirituality plays in university life, the importance of multifaith spaces and what the ¾¢±¬´ó¹Ï does to encourage students and staff to engage with their spirituality. Read more
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