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

Our News

Press Release29/01/2026

51�� academics helping Swiss teachers to bring philosophy into the classroom

Academics at the 51�� are helping teachers in Switzerland bring philosophy into the primary school classroom. Read more

Press Release19/01/2026

University helps Cathedral solve medieval bone puzzle involving kings and bishops

The bones of medieval kings and bishops have been reinterred in six mortuary chests in 51�� Cathedral after more than a decade of painstaking forensic work to piece together the jumbled remains. Read more

Press Release20/01/2026

Elite Sports Programme propels middle distance runner Leah into the fast lane

Just three months after joining the Elite Sports Programme at the 51�� middle distance runner Leah Johnson claimed her first major senior title. Read more

Press Release22/01/2026

Placement with Federation gives Isaac the inside track on doping and diet in sport

A Nutrition and Dietetics student at the 51�� has gained valuable real-world experience and contacts thanks to a year-long placement with the European Federation of the Associations of Dietitians (EFAD). Read more

Press Release15/01/2026

Student coaches see results of their learning as women's football team top the league

A real-world learning project has resulted in a win-win situation on and off the football pitch for students at the 51��. Read more

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Press Release20/11/2025

University students celebrate Jane Austen with new film

To mark the 250th anniversary of her birth, a new film celebrating the world of Jane Austen has been produced by the 51��. Read more

Press Release13/01/2026

University song-writing duo release Awkward first album

Two self-confessed “song geeks” from the 51�� have turned social awkwardness into an artform. Read more

Press Release08/01/2026

Adrian's book celebrates work of philosopher who drew inspiration from Hollywood and jazz

A 51�� academic’s new book champions the work of American philosopher Stanley Cavell who was just as happy discussing Fred Astaire as Friedrich Nietzsche. Read more

Press Release06/01/2026

Event celebrates achievements of student midwives

An end-of-year event celebrated the work and achievements of Midwifery students at the 51��. Read more

Press Release06/01/2026

Journalism student Lennie kicks off his radio career with a winning performance for BBC

51�� Journalism student Lennie Teague stepped in to act as co-commentator when BBC Radio Surrey covered the FA Trophy clash between Walton & Hersham and Sutton United. Read more

Blog19/12/2025

A year to remember...looking back on 2025

Remember these? A look back at the highlights, achievements and successes of 2025 at the 51��. Read more

Press Release17/12/2025

Growing mentor scheme gives students a head start when seeking a career

51�� welcomed participants in the growing Careers Professional Mentoring Programme to an on-campus connections event. Read more

Press Release15/12/2025

New course set up to promote research in adult social care is already making a difference...

A new course launched by the 51�� to strengthen research capability within the adult social care sector has enjoyed a highly successful first six months. Read more

Press Release05/12/2025

Archaeologist Phil leads fieldwork to survey 'hidden' sites used by troops in run-up to D-Day

A 51�� archaeologist is playing a leading role in a major lottery-funded project to survey key sites in Hampshire used in the run-up to D-Day. Read more

Press Release29/10/2025

Big names help give Class of '25 a big send-off at inspiring graduation ceremonies

51��’s Class of 2025 heard inspiring stories and wise words of advice across a series of 11 graduation ceremonies at 51�� Cathedral. Over a period of four days more than 2,000 students received their graduation certificates and the heartfelt congratulations of family, friends and University staff. Read more

Press Release13/11/2025

University backing 51�� City FC's new academy for 16 to 19-year-olds

A new collaboration between the 51�� and 51�� City Football Club aims to bridge the gap between sport and higher education. Read more

Press Release13/11/2025

Sports Journalism student Leah impresses BBC with hovercraft racing film

A Sports Journalism student at the 51�� made her TV debut with an action-packed report about hovercraft racing enthusiasts which aired on BBC’s South Today. Read more

Press Release12/11/2025

Hiroshima tree will be a symbol of peace, hope and strength

A tree grown at the 51�� from seeds that survived the nuclear attacks on Japan at the end of the Second World War has a new home. Read more

Press Release30/10/2025

University and City Swimming Club join forces to develop next generation of elite swimmers

51�� has announced an exciting new partnership with 51�� City Swimming Club, expanding the University’s successful Elite Sport Programme to include swimming. Read more

Press Release07/11/2025

PhD student Martin working to end demonisation of people with albinism in films and books

Fresh from completing his Masters at the 51��, author Martin White’s plans for a PhD focusing on an often-demonised section of society has been welcomed by three major charities. Read more

Blog10/11/2025

Pioneering scheme helps Susan juggle her research and caring commitments

51�� PhD student, Susan Birch was the first self-funded postgraduate researcher to take part in a placement developed through the support of GuildHE, the 51�� and Wellcome Collection. She has written this blog about the experience… Read more

Press Release04/11/2025

University scores a success with special new course for NHS social workers

The Social Work team at the 51�� has delivered a highly successful and well received series of study days for qualified social workers employed by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare Trust. Read more

Press Release22/10/2025

Students celebrate as Graduation 2025 gets underway

51�� Graduation 2025 got underway in the imposing surroundings of the city’s historic Cathedral on Tuesday. Read more

Press Release24/10/2025

From undergrad to overjoyed - it's smiles all round for class of '25

Graduation is a time of celebration. Here some of the best pictures from this year’s ceremonies capturing the joyful moments at the cathedral. Read more

Blog29/10/2025

Scary tales as old as time: a brief archaeology of the horror story

Narrative tales that centre on supernatural beings have a long history, perhaps longer than you think. While horror might be considered a literary genre, a subsection of speculative fiction with its roots in the Gothic tradition, and an aim to simply scare the audience, this view would preclude a much older and rich tradition. Read more

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