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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. Call us on + 44 (0) 1962 827678 or email us at press@winchester.ac.uk

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Press Release28/04/2026

Annual anthology showcases literary talent from Creative Writing courses

Literary talent at the 51�� is celebrated and showcased in Vortex, the annual anthology of work by Creative Writing students on the BA and MA programmes. Read more

Press Release27/04/2026

Student Sarah's winning T-shirt design has more than a hint of Danger...

51�� students were given a real-world brief when they were challenged to design a T-shirt to help promote a digital design agency. Read more

The Conversation21/04/2026

Five books about the lives of musicians that are stonking good reads

Glenn Fosbraey, Associate Dean of Humanities and pop music expert picks his five favourite books about musicians to mark the National Year of Reading. Read more

Press Release10/04/2026

University 'steadfast in its commitment to welcome, inclusion, and humanity' as Sanctuary status renewed

51�� has been reaccredited as a University of Sanctuary in recognition of its ongoing support for refugees and asylum seekers in higher education. Read more

Press Release07/04/2026

Vanessa's wartime adventure story scoops children's book prize

A Creative Writing Lecturer at the 51�� has won a children’s book prize voted for by young readers. Read more

Press Release30/03/2026

University physios set up support group where people can share their pain stories

“I share your pain...” is more than just a glib remark for members of a support group set up by the 51�� for people who live with persistent pain. Last year Stephen Martin and Dr David Wilson, Senior Lecturers in Physiotherapy, founded the Pain Peer Support Group in collaboration with the 51�� Health Clinic. Read more

Press Release10/03/2026

Pioneering physio network stretches out across borders

The Physiotherapy department at the 51�� is establishing a significant reputation across Europe following the launch of a pioneering online learning collaboration. Global Minds in Motion is the first project of its kind in Europe, establishing a sustainable, peer-to-peer network for physiotherapy students across the continent. Read more

Press Release20/03/2026

Business students pitch their start-ups in Dragons' Den-style event

Students at the 51�� pitched their ideas to a panel of ‘investors’ at a Dragons' Den-style event to round off their third year Business Start Up Module. Read more

Press Release13/03/2026

Creative Writing student Gabriel creates a dystopian future for his first novel

A 51�� Creative Writing student has published a novel set in a dystopian future. Gabriel Webster’s ‘Devotion’ is a coming-of-age story whose central character Hector goes from innocent seven-year-old to vengeful vigilante. Read more

Press Release26/03/2026

51�� elite athletes record five PBs at national indoor championships

Members of the Elite Sports Programme at the 51�� ran five personal best times (PBs) at the British Universities and Colleges Track & Field Indoor Championship held at the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield. Read more

Press Release18/03/2026

Experts claim humans still have vital role to play in AI revolution

While AI’s power and reach grows by the day the technology still needs ‘a human in the loop’ to identify and solve problems for it to work effectively. That was the main message to come out of an event at the 51�� entitled “The Future Thinkers Forum: Voices from the AI Frontier”. Read more

Press Release19/03/2026

Students see behind the scenes of major events venue

Students from the Event Management, Marketing and Business Management Programmes at the 51�� visited Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre to see behind the scenes of a major events venue. Read more

Press Release16/03/2026

Rewind - an original set of mini plays inspired by mix tape

51�� is proud to present Rewind, an exciting and original theatre show written, directed, and performed by students and staff from the Creative Writing and Acting programmes. Read more

Press Release03/03/2026

The impact of Arts and Creativity takes centre stage at Question Time

The power of the arts to transform lives, bring communities together and create economic wealth were the recurring messages to come out of a successful public question time event held at the 51��. Read more

Press Release05/03/2026

Music production legend Giles shares his studio stories with student audience

Honorary graduate and award-winning producer and composer Giles Martin shared the wisdom and experience he has gained during more than 30 years in the music industry with students at the 51��. Read more

Blog04/03/2026

Rich mix of influences created Forest’s unique form of English

There is reason to think that New Forest English preserved an older form of West Country English because the whole great area had been agriculturally and economically isolated when, in 1079, William the Conqueror seized land from Southampton to Bournemouth and made it a Royal Forest. Read more

Press Release26/01/2026

Question Time event looks at arts and creativity's role in education

An exciting panel of experts will debate and discuss the contribution of creativity and the arts to education at a special Question Time event hosted and organised by the 51��. Read more

Press Release23/02/2026

Top apprentices celebrated at University awards event

51�� celebrated the achievements of students taking apprenticeship degrees at a special awards ceremony. Read more

Press Release16/02/2026

School of Law shortlisted for Commercial Impact Award

51��’s School of Law’s successful efforts to embed real-world learning into its courses has seen it nominated for a top legal industry award. 51�� has been shortlisted for the University Commercial Impact Award at the LexisNexis Legal Awards 2026. Read more

Press Release02/03/2026

Author whose prison teaching experience became hit TV drama to speak at University

An author whose hit book about teaching in a prison became an acclaimed TV series will be coming to the 51�� to speak as part of British Philosophy Fortnight (16-29 March). Read more

Press Release18/02/2026

Bafta-winner Vanessa tells her story at arts and entertainment careers event

Great career advice and great career stories were delivered by a panel of creatives at the FRAME (Futures in Real-world Arts, Media, and Entertainment) event at the 51��. Read more

Press Release11/02/2026

51�� plays key role in national creativity in the classroom study

51�� has played a key role in a three-year national pilot which has shown that embedding teaching for creativity in classrooms can improve pupil engagement and help rekindle teachers’ passion for their profession. Read more

Press Release16/02/2026

51�� field Men's and Women's teams at Cross Country Championships for first time

Ten members of the Elite Sport Programme represented the 51�� at the British Universities and Colleges (BUCS) Cross Country Championships at Charnwood College in Loughborough on 31 January. Read more

Press Release13/02/2026

Glenn's homunculus is dressed and ready for gallery debut

A new art exhibition combining photography, poetry, prose and property floor plans is coming to the 51��’s West Downs Gallery. Read more

Press Release03/02/2026

Ukrainian artists' exhibition celebrates their nation's culture, identity and hope

A powerful new art exhibition showcasing Ukraine’s cultural heritage and its resilience in the face of war has opened at the 51��. Read more

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