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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

sixth form students with certificates

Press Release17/07/2023

Psychology Department launches new research programme to help a level students

51�� hopes to expand a project to help sixth formers develop research skills after the completion of a successful pilot project. Read more

Press Release18/07/2023

51�� researchers look into effects of movement on long covid sufferers

51�� is taking part in a new study to find out if low levels of movement may benefit the nearly two million UK sufferers of long Covid. Read more

Berengaria painting

Press Release19/07/2023

51�� historians help to tell the full story of royal spouses

Historians from the 51�� have played an important role in compiling a four-volume history recounting the lives of royal ‘other-halves’ from 1066 to the present day. Read more

Airport security dog smelling bags

Blog25/07/2023

Prodrugs: pill your body converts into an illicit drug can evade detection, but we don't know how big the problem is...

Drug traffickers have found a way to trick enforcement agencies by using one of the most potent tools our bodies have: our metabolism. Read more

film students smiling with cameras

Press Release26/07/2023

Albert Education partnership gives green boost to film production students

51�� has signed a new partnership which will boost its film students’ job prospects and make their courses more environmentally sustainable. Read more

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Press Release26/07/2023

51�� journalism students will have chance to study for semester in US

Students taking journalism courses at the 51�� will have the exciting option to study for a semester in the USA from 2024. Read more

Press Release28/07/2023

Spread a little happiness to prosper, business guru Mark tells audience

A happy workforce is the secret of a profitable enterprise, one of the UK’s captains of industry told his audience at special event organised by the 51��’s Business School. Read more

Press Release31/07/2023

Paralympic Boccia champion David explains his winning ways to University OT students

One of Great Britain’s most successful Paralympians passed on some of his winning wisdom to Occupational Therapy (OT) and Physiotherapy students at the 51��. Read more

Press Release04/08/2023

51�� historians lend their expertise to new TV series on history's disrupter queens

Two 51�� royal experts will be seen on TV screens around the world after taking part in a documentary series about six of history’s most powerful women. Read more

Chris Zielinski

Blog04/08/2023

Reducing the risks of nuclear war—the role of health professionals

In our latest blog Chris Zielinski, Visiting Fellow to the 51��’s Centre for Global Health, warns that at a time of war in Ukraine and increased tensions in Korea the world faces a growing threat of self-destruction unless nuclear weapons can be eliminated. Read more

Press Release08/08/2023

Production maestros sing praises of 51�� Music and Sound course

51�� has retained a prestigious accreditation for its Music and Sound Production course as the result of a glowing report from two industry heavyweights. Read more

Students celebrating graduation outside the Cathedral

Press Release09/08/2023

51�� offers students some of the best employment prospects in the UK

51�� has moved into the top 10 in the UK for the percentage of its students going into employment or further study. Read more

Press Release11/08/2023

Chinese students enjoy visit to 51�� campus

A party of Chinese students visited the 51�� – the first to make the trip since Covid. Read more

John's amazing kite art ready for take-off at West Downs Gallery

John Browning, former chemist and inventor, turns kites into art and will be showcasing his amazing creations in new free exhibition at the 51��’s West Downs Gallery. Read more

Angus Scott in a World Cup stadium

Press Release15/08/2023

Journalism lecturer presents football podcast with top transfer pundit

A 51�� journalism lecturer has teamed up with the world's top transfer expert on a new football podcast. Read more

Press Release17/08/2023

Sculptor Amy unveils her tribute to Mick Jagger and Keith Richards

One of the 51��’s artists in residence Amy Goodman has turned two rock legends into bronze in their hometown. Read more

Press Release18/08/2023

Tommy goes to Hollywood with his own brand of superhero

Actor Tommy Jessop, who was awarded an honorary doctorate by the 51�� in 2020, is back on our TV screens next week in a documentary following his attempts to persuade Hollywood moguls to back his film about a superhero with Down Syndrome. Read more

Archaeological dig

Press Release21/08/2023

Military veterans look to the future through study of the past thanks to MoD archaeology partnership

51�� has formed a new partnership with the MoD’s Personnel Recovery Centre at Tedworth House, Wiltshire to extend the offer of free archaeology courses to services veterans. Read more

window with stature, cathedral walk way, tree blossom with cathedral

Press Release21/08/2023

Academics share stories of city's past at Heritage Open Days 2023

Famous, infamous and almost-forgotten figures from history feature as the subjects of walks, talks and workshops by academics from the 51�� as part of September’s Heritage Open Days. Read more

two students suited up looking at a mock crime scene

Press Release22/08/2023

Take part in university murder mystery as part of cathedral's justice week

Are you a potential Poirot or a clueless Clouseau? Read more

wom,an stood in front of crown to couture poster

Press Release24/08/2023

Doctoral partnership puts Holly at the heart of two huge museum events

A 51�� PhD student has taken part in two major museum events thanks to a partnership with the Historic Royal Palaces and the National Portrait Gallery. Read more

musical theatre student performing on stage in bright colours

Press Release25/08/2023

Musical Theatre graduate Toby takes to the professional stage

A Musical Theatre graduate has made his professional debut within weeks of completing his studies at the 51��. Read more

Press Release30/08/2023

BBC true crime series highlights Amoret's forensic role in proving manslaughter charge

A 51�� academic’s role in investigating an appalling case of gross negligence manslaughter is highlighted in a new BBC true crime series. Read more

woman riding bike

Press Release31/08/2023

Shireen starts new lifestyle course to help combat cancer

51�� is to start a ‘Lifestyle Medicine’ course aimed at sharing evidence-based practices for preventing cancer and living well after cancer diagnosis. Read more

three 19th century womens portraits

Press Release04/09/2023

Series of articles to celebrate the Women of 51�� who made city a centre for social reform

51�� in the late 19th century was hot spot for ‘caring power’ thanks to a group of philanthropic Anglican lady activists. Read more

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