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Press Release09/05/2025

'Look but don't stare' is the message for police interviewers from new research

Making eye contact is regarded as a good way of conveying attentiveness and respect in social interactions but can you overdo it? Read more

Press Release06/05/2025

Academics reveal their background stories and obscure knowledge on campus podcast

Created by Schools and Colleges Co-ordinator Lucy Dixon, the On Campus With...podcast gives academics a platform to tell their back stories, share their research and discuss the more obscure and unusual aspects of their subjects. Read more

Press Release25/03/2025

BBC journalist Victoria Derbyshire to chair University's Education Question Time

BBC journalist and broadcaster Victoria Derbyshire is to appear at a special event at the University of Winchester focusing on current issues in education. Read more

Press Release28/04/2025

That's the Spirits! Winchester's cheerleaders win two national titles

The University of Winchester’s cheerleaders, The Spirits, are jumping for joy after winning two national championships this spring. Read more

Press Release29/04/2025

Winchester academic's latest research turns the spotlight on abattoir practices

A University of Winchester animal welfare expert, who hit the headlines after her work helped prompt an investigation into alleged cruelty to sheep and goats at a Midlands abattoir, has published a new study on possible problems surrounding the slaughter of pigs. Read more

Press Release28/04/2025

Creative graduates describe their different career paths

Graduates of the University of Winchester described their personal journeys in the creative industries at a special careers day for current students. Read more

Press Release14/04/2025

Winchester up for 'Public Sector Accountancy College of the Year' award

The Accounting and Finance Programme Team at the University of Winchester has been shortlisted in the PQ Magazine 2025 awards. Read more

The Conversation22/04/2025

King visits the Vatican: my research shows countries that cut ties with the Catholic Church perform better

Writing just days before the death of Pope Francis, Dr Jason Garcia-Portilla Lecturer in Business Management at the University of Winchester looks at the ongoing political and economic influence of the Catholic Church in the wake of the King’s recent visit to the Vatican. Read more

Press Release14/04/2025

Winchester students win festival prize with film about man trapped inside his phone

A surreal film about a man who becomes trapped inside his mobile phone has won a prestigious award for a young team from the University of Winchester. Read more

Press Release14/04/2025

Older people's fear of falling can increase risk of future falls, says new study

Injuries caused by falls cost health services all over the world billions and new research shows that fear of falling can increase the risk of future falls by at least 60 per cent. Read more

Press Release09/04/2025

Drama graduate Stephen returns to Dr Who - this time he's a robot

A University of Winchester drama graduate appears in the new episode of Dr Who on Saturday. Read more

Press Release05/04/2025

Walnuts study gives Adrian food for thought for new tests on brain function

A University of Winchester academic hopes to continue his research into foods which boost brain function after taking part in a study which highlighted the benefits of walnuts for breakfast. Read more

Press Release01/04/2025

Compression suits could help stroke survivors regain mobility, study finds

Wearing compression suits as part of a home exercise regime could aid the recovery of stroke victims, according to a study by academics at the University of Winchester. Read more

Press Release04/04/2025

Four-midable! Winchester sports teams win four league titles

University of Winchester teams have enjoyed one of their best seasons in BUCS (British Universities and College Sport) events, winning four regional league titles. Read more

Press Release28/03/2025

New research shows athletes in team sports still reluctant to report concussion symptoms

A new study highlights how sports coaches' leadership styles and team environments can directly influence an athlete’s willingness to report concussion symptoms—both their own and those of teammates. Read more

Press Release04/04/2025

Daniel plugs into PowerPoint to tell his songwriting story

Rock ‘n’ Roll and PowerPoint presentations are two phrases which seldom appear in the same sentence - but a University of Winchester lecturer is seeking to combine them in a new show. Read more

Press Release02/04/2025

Taylor reaches final of business contest with her baby bites

A budding entrepreneur from the University of Winchester has won a place in the final of a national student business competition. Read more

Press Release25/03/2025

‘Spidernet’ - a smart tech tool to tackle digital crime

Experts in criminology and computing from the University of Winchester and University of Portsmouth have unveiled a new digital forensics tool, designed to track smart device owners and retrieve crucial data - even information criminals thought was deleted or destroyed. Read more

Press Release05/03/2025

Journalism lecturer Brian scoops prize for article on miscarriages of justice

University of Winchester Journalism lecturer Brian Thornton has scooped a top writing award with a hard-hitting piece about the shortcomings of the British legal system. Read more

Press Release24/03/2025

Phoka flies the flag for Lesotho at Commonwealth celebration

A University of Winchester student rubbed shoulders with Royalty when he attended the recent Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey. Read more

Press Release21/03/2025

Nursing student Myles features in NHS case study to promote work placements

A Nursing student at the University of Winchester is featured in new NHS case study. Myles Jordan is the first Learning Disability (LD) Nurse (RNLD) to have carried out a work placement at a GP surgery in Southampton. Read more

Press Release10/03/2025

Witnesses with 'alcohol myopia' can remember hair but not faces

A new study co-authored by an academic from the University of Winchester hopes to bring into focus some of the blurry facts about alcohol and memory. Read more

The Conversation13/03/2025

The Bends at 30: this fraught, compassionate, disturbed record remains one of Radiohead's best

Glenn Fosbraey, Associate Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences, at the University of Winchester, celebrates the 30th anniversary of Radiohead's iconic album, The bends. Read more

Press Release07/03/2025

Philosophy Fortnight can help sharpen your thinking skills

Winchester is set to play a prominent role in the fortnight launched by the British Philosophical Association who say the subject provides “crucial skills for living in complex worlds and for responding to pressing global challenges, from pandemics to climate change”. Read more

Press Release12/03/2025

Alumni give advice and inspiration to students at Futures Fair

The breadth of career opportunities open to students on Humanities and Social Sciences courses was demonstrated at a special event held at the University of Winchester. Read more

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